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🗪 Interview 🎙️Episodes

Sept. 19, 2023

Busy Nurse & Mom Learns Spanish at Age 40: Interview with Kimberly Winfrey ♫ 171 [ENCORE]

Do you think you don't have any time to learn Spanish? Spanish Fluency Club member Kimberly Winfrey shares how she juggles work, family life, and her passion for language learning. I'm sure our conversation will give you help...
Aug. 15, 2023

Así se habla en La Habana: Una conversación sobre el español de Cuba con Gabriela ♫ 181

In this conversation with Gabriela from la Habana, Cuba we discuss some of the most common phrases that you might hear if you're visiting the island 🇨🇺 From this episode you'll learn: The difference between Cuban Spanish and ...
May 2, 2023

Busy Nurse & Mom Learns Spanish at Age 40: Interview with Kimberly Winfrey ♫ 171

Do you think you don't have any time to learn Spanish? Spanish Fluency Club member Kimberly Winfrey shares how she juggles work, family life, and her passion for language learning. I'm sure our conversation will give you help...
March 1, 2023

Celebrando el Día de la Independencia Dominicana ♫ 112 [REPLAY]

En este episodio, regresa Kesia Sosa para compartirnos como se celebra el día de la independencia en la República Dominicana. Ella explica un poquito sobre la historia de República Dominicana y la relación complicada entre...
Guest: Kesia Sosa
Feb. 21, 2023

Bachata: la música y el baile ♫ 164

In this episode, Kesia from the Spanish con Salsa team shares the history of bachata music in the Dominican Republic. We discuss the different styles of bachata dance and the genre’s most popular artists. En este episodio, Ke...
Guest: Kesia Sosa
Feb. 7, 2023

The Black Expat: Finding Peace of Mind in the Dominican Republic (Interview with Kayla Rodriguez) ♫ 106 [ENCORE]

In this episode we continue the Black Expat series with an interview with Kayla Rodriguez, a member of Spanish Con Salsa who started learning with us and has recently moved to the Dominican Republic. In this interview, Kayla ...
Jan. 24, 2023

How to Conquer Your Fear of Speaking Spanish: Dani's Story ♫ 151 [ENCORE]

Do you ever get nervous when someone asks you a question in Spanish? Has your mind ever gone completely blank when you're trying to respond, even if you KNOW you know what you want to say? In this episode, you'll hear from Da...
Jan. 3, 2023

The 7 Habits of Effective Language Learners for 2023 (Interview with Jael Torres and Maribel Zapata) ♫ 120 [ENCORE]

Do you feel like you will always be a beginner? Are you afraid to talk to a native Spanish speaker? Or have you been learning Spanish but are still embarrassed to speak it? In this episode we'll give you some tips to help you...
Dec. 6, 2022

Conversaciones decembrinas de Colombia ♫ 157

During the fiestas decembrinas (winter holidays), Colombians have a special way of celebrating. In this episode, you'll hear a conversation about making plans with family and all the tasty dishes made in a typical Colombian ...
Nov. 15, 2022

Explore Latin American Culture through Stories Pt. I (Interview With Carolina Quiroga, Tres Cuentos) ♫ 73 [ENCORE]

In this episode I interview Carolina Quiroga--storyteller, performer, author, and host of the bilingual podcast Tres Cuentos. Tres Cuentos explores historical and literary narratives of Latin America. Last year, the podcast w...
Sept. 6, 2022

When Should You Change Your Approach to Learning Spanish? ♫ 152

From countlessly learning formulated answers on Duolingo to consistently speaking Spanish every week and making measurable progress. This is Rebecca's story of how she decided to switch her approach to learning the language a...
June 14, 2022

The Secret to Unlock Your Spanish Listening Skills (Interview with Daniel Raynaud, Jiveworld) ♫ 109 [ENCORE]

In 2016, Daniel packed up everything to move from the San Francisco Bay Area to Medellín, Colombia. He soon found that having conversations with the locals in Spanish beyond basic interactions was a challenge. Drawing up his ...
April 20, 2022

How to Gain Confidence Speaking Spanish without Anxiety (Interview with Dani Dancing) ♫ 151

Do you ever get nervous when someone asks you a question in Spanish? Has your mind ever gone completely blank when you're trying to respond, even if you KNOW you know what you want to say? In this episode, you'll hear from Da...
Jan. 18, 2022

Spanish Conversational Fluency in 90 Days (Interview with Fluency Club Member Ryan) ♫ 85 [ENCORE]

Do you freeze up when talking to a native Spanish speaker? Is it hard to find someone to speak to in Spanish where you live? If you're struggling to reach conversational fluency in Spanish, or feel nervous about talking to na...
Sept. 28, 2021

Speaking Caribbean Spanish: Interview with Elle Charisse, Speaking Tongues ♫ 138

In this episode of the podcast, you'll get to hear an excerpt of my interview with Elle Charisse from the Speaking Tongues podcast. She asked me about my earliest experiences learning language and the cultural influences that...