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    Conversation Hacks for When You Don't Understand Native Speakers ♫ 159
    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...
    When Should You Change Your Approach to Learning Spanish? ♫ 152
    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...
    The Secret to Unlock Your Spanish Listening Skills (Interview with Daniel Raynaud, Jiveworld) ♫ 109 [ENCORE]
    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 ...
    How Do I Understand the Natural Speed of Spanish? ♫ 80 [ENCORE]
    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 ...
    5 Tips to Prepare for Summer Travel to Spanish-Speaking Countries ♫ 119 [ENCORE]
    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...
    5 Travel Tips to Create the Perfect Spanish Immersion Experience ♫ 32 [ENCORE]
    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 ...
    7 Ways to Say YES in Spanish ♫ 150
    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 ...
    What is Your Language Learning Type? ♫ 134 [ENCORE]
    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...
    Exactly What I’d Do If I Was Learning Spanish From Scratch ♫ 148
    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 ...
    5 Keys to Consistency for Conversational Fluency ♫ 144
    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 ...
    Why You Should Set Negative Goals ♫ 143
    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...
    Set Conversational Fluency Goals for 2022 ♫ 50 [ENCORE]
    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...
    How to 10X Your Spanish Vocabulary in 2022 ♫ 49 [ENCORE]
    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...
    How to Set Effective Spanish Fluency Goals for 2022 ♫ 48
    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...
    Is Stress Killing Your Language Learning Goals? ♫ 141
    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...