💡 Language Learning Tips 🎙️Episodes - Page 2

Sept. 5, 2023

Conversation Hacks for When You Don't Understand Native Speakers ♫ 159 [ENCORE]

Have you ever been in a conversation with a native Spanish speaker and you have NO IDEA what they said to you? Then you ended up freezing up and looking completely lost with a blank stare on your face? If this has ever happen...

Aug. 29, 2023

5 Things to Stop Saying in Your Spanish Conversations ♫ 149 [ENCORE]

There are a few things that I used to say all the time when I started learning Spanish. However, with time and practice, I realized they were dead giveaways that I was a newbie. Listen to this episode to find out the 5 things...

Aug. 22, 2023

Exactly What I’d Do If I Was Learning Spanish From Scratch ♫ 148 [ENCORE]

Do you ever question if your current approach to learning Spanish is really working? What should you focus on first? What should you learn next? How do you know when to move on to the next thing? In this episode, I share the ...

April 25, 2023

The 5 Reasons You're Not Fluent in Spanish ♫ 170

Have you been learning Spanish but still don't feel confident speaking the language? If this is you, then there's really only 5 reasons you haven't become fluent in Spanish yet. In this episode, I break down *exactly* what's ...

March 21, 2023

3 Ways to Improve Your Spanish Listening Skills ♫ 167

The number one reason most Spanish learners don't reach fluency is they can't understand native Spanish speakers . The reason we struggle with listening comprehension is because we go about it the wrong way from the beginning...

Jan. 10, 2023

Atomic Habits for Spanish Language Learners ♫ 161

It's time to set your Spanish goals, but you want to make sure you actually get them done this time around. Enter Atomic Habits by James Clear. I'll give you the top tips from this bestseller that you can apply to language le...

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...

Guests: Maribel Zapata , Jael Tórrez

Dec. 27, 2022

5 Reasons You're Not Fluent in Spanish...Yet ♫ 160

Have you been learning Spanish for some time, but still aren't sure what it will take to get fluent? If so, this episode is for you. I explain the top 5 reasons you're not fluent in Spanish yet, even if you've been learning t...

Dec. 20, 2022

Conversation Hacks for When You Don't Understand Native Speakers ♫ 159

Have you ever been in a conversation with a native Spanish speaker and you have NO IDEA what they said to you? Then you ended up freezing up and looking completely lost with a blank stare on your face? If this has ever happen...

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 ...

June 7, 2022

How Do I Understand the Natural Speed of Spanish? ♫ 80 [ENCORE]

In this episode, I answer a listener question about how to understand Spanish when it's spoken at a natural, conversational pace. I review the 6 stages of listening comprehension and what to expect during each phase. I also ...

May 31, 2022

5 Tips to Prepare for Summer Travel to Spanish-Speaking Countries ♫ 119 [ENCORE]

If you're thinking about traveling to a Spanish-speaking country this summer, I know you'll want to be able to chat with native speakers while you're there. There are specific tactics you can use to help you improve your Span...

May 3, 2022

5 Travel Tips to Create the Perfect Spanish Immersion Experience ♫ 32 [ENCORE]

Do you want to travel to Latin America, immerse yourself in the culture, make new friends, and practice your Spanish? In this episode, I give you 5 expert tips to turn your next trip into an authentic travel experience, not ...

April 12, 2022

7 Ways to Say YES in Spanish ♫ 150

I'm sure you already know how to say yes in Spanish , but nothing causes a conversation to fizzle faster than short, abrupt, one-word answers . When you are first learning Spanish, your natural desire will be to respond with ...

April 5, 2022

What is Your Language Learning Type? ♫ 134 [ENCORE]

What type of language learner are you? The type of language learner you are will influence how quickly you reach Spanish fluency. I will help you improve your Spanish and accelerate your path to fluency by helping you identi...

March 16, 2022

Exactly What I’d Do If I Was Learning Spanish From Scratch ♫ 148

Do you ever question if your current approach to learning Spanish is really working? What should you focus on first? What should you learn next? How do you know when to move on to the next thing? In this episode, I share the ...

Jan. 25, 2022

5 Keys to Consistency for Conversational Fluency ♫ 144

Last week, I hosted a workshop on the 5 Simple Steps to Conversational Fluency . I asked those who attended what was keeping them from being fluent in Spanish, and the majority mentioned that they just aren't consistent with ...

Jan. 11, 2022

Why You Should Set Negative Goals ♫ 143

At the beginning of the year, many people talk about setting goals and all the things they want to do. In this episode, we talk about the power of setting negative goals and the importance of knowing what NOT do do. Decidin...

Jan. 4, 2022

Set Conversational Fluency Goals for 2022 ♫ 50 [ENCORE]

Have you spent a considerable amount of time studying Spanish but you're still not confident in your ability to speak Spanish? Does the idea of having a conversation with a native speaker give you anxiety, and you're not sur...

Dec. 21, 2021

How to 10X Your Spanish Vocabulary in 2022 ♫ 49 [ENCORE]

The New Year is right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about rebooting your Spanish goals. In part 2 of our Spanish language goal-setting series, I’ll show you exactly how to set goals to increase your Span...

Dec. 14, 2021

How to Set Effective Spanish Fluency Goals for 2022 ♫ 48

***Encore of episode 48 El nuevo año se nos viene encima, y durante estos días hay muchas personas que piensan en el establecimiento de sus metas. En este episodio, empezamos con una serie de ese tema para ayudarles a estable...

Nov. 30, 2021

Is Stress Killing Your Language Learning Goals? ♫ 141

What stresses you out the most about speaking Spanish? Is being stressed out keeping you from achieving fluency? In this episode, I give you 3 tips to combat stress so it doesn't hinder your progress. If you implement at leas...

Nov. 8, 2021

The #1 Secret to Staying Consistent with Your Spanish ♫ 140

Do you struggle to stay consistent with learning Spanish each and every day and every week? Do you have times where you start studying, you make a little bit of progress and then you stop again and again? Or have you ever got...