🎙️Episodes
May 28, 2024
Cómo decir “adiós” en Cuba ♫ 199
En este episodio, aprendemos 14 formas diferentes de despedirte de alguien en Cuba. 🇨🇺 Kelly nos habla de por qué los cubanos se despiden de estas formas y también cómo puedes pedirle a alguien que se vaya. En este episodio …
![Learn Spanish Numbers with Music [Conteo Regresivo] ♫ 146 [ENCORE]](https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/redwood-labs/showpage/uploads/images/9be9d158-6fe5-4cb9-8334-0bea6d20db6c.png "Learn Spanish Numbers with Music [Conteo Regresivo] ♫ 146 [ENCORE]")
May 14, 2024
Learn Spanish Numbers with Music [Conteo Regresivo] ♫ 146 [ENCORE]
Almost everyone knows to count from 1 to 10 in Spanish--before they even learned the language. In this episode, we'll review useful vocabulary related to numbers in Spanish with the salsa song Conteo Regresivo by Gilberto Sa…
May 7, 2024
Easy Hack to Learn Spanish Past Tense Verbs ♫ 198
In this episode we focus on grammar, specifically on one of the easiest past tenses in Spanish to remember . 🧠 We learn how simple it can be to start using this tense in conversations, even if it's not always grammatically p…
April 30, 2024
Learn Cuban Spanish with Music: Guantanamera ♫ 197
En este episodio, Yohenia nos comparte una canción muy popular de Cuba por su gran significado histórico. 🇨🇺 Escuchemos la letra de la canción Guantanamera , un clásico cubano del género musical Son. 🎶 En este episodio apren…
April 23, 2024
Language Coaching for Spanish Fluency with Maribel Zapata ♫ 196
En este episodio, hablamos sobre cómo puedes ir de estudiante de español a hablante de español. 🗣💬 Conversamos con Maribel sobre las mejores maneras de mejorar tu fluidez en español de manera divertida y efectiva . ✅ En este…
April 16, 2024
How to Understand Spanish Accents: A Conversation with Maribel Zapata ♫ 195
En este episodio, Maribel nos comparte sus experiencias viajando por Sudamérica y descubriendo los diferentes acentos que existen. 🌎 También nos dice qué hacer cuando no entendemos lo que dice alguien en español. 🤔 En este e…
April 9, 2024
Learn Cuban Spanish with Music: Cuba Isla Bella by Orishas ♫ 194
En este episodio, Kelly nos enseña una canción muy enérgica sobre la identidad cubana. 🇨🇺 Cuba Isla Bella de Orishas tiene diferentes géneros musicales 🎶 y habla de que aunque estés en otro país, tú siempre serás cubano. 🌎 E…
April 1, 2024
Creciendo en Cuba: Una Conversación con Kelly Delgado ♫ 193
In this episode we meet Kelly, a new member of the Spanish con Salsa team, who tells us how she learned English and stories about her country. 🗣🌍 She also tells us about the reality of Cuba and how she managed to move to ano…
![Conversaciones Decembrinas de Colombia ♫ 157 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6s2urt4mrvjnifl7448j1t5rmt14?.jpg "Conversaciones Decembrinas de Colombia ♫ 157 [ENCORE]")
March 25, 2024
Conversaciones Decembrinas de Colombia ♫ 157 [ENCORE]
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 …
March 19, 2024
How to Reach Spanish Conversational Fluency in 90 Days
[DOWNLOAD] Quick Guide to Your First Spanish Conversation >> Click here to download or go to www.spanishconversationguide.com - Step-by-step guide to know *exactly* what to say when you meet a native Spanish speaker in less …
![Learn Spanish Expressions with Salsa Music [La vida es un carnaval] ♫ 82 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qwb9gm8dcuwza2704q6doixjahzd?.jpg "Learn Spanish Expressions with Salsa Music [La vida es un carnaval] ♫ 82 [ENCORE]")
March 19, 2024
Learn Spanish Expressions with Salsa Music [La vida es un carnaval] ♫ 82 [ENCORE]
Learn how to use the word 'hay' in Spanish with the lyrics to the song La vida es un carnaval by Celia Cruz. We'll review several expressions that use hay from the song, and some ways you can incorporate them into your ever…
March 12, 2024
Learn Colombian Spanish with Reggaeton Music: Qué Pena by Maluma feat. J Balvin ♫ 192
In this episode we take a look at the lyrics of the reggaeton song Qué Pena by Maluma and J Balvin, very famous Colombian singers. 🎤 We talk about the two different ways to say to know in Spanish and how we use it depending …
![Conversation Hacks for When You Don't Understand Native Speakers ♫ 159 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wo2xxl2v1zuqxeppx6rr69qi8kmq?.jpg "Conversation Hacks for When You Don't Understand Native Speakers ♫ 159 [ENCORE]")
March 5, 2024
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 happe…
Feb. 20, 2024
Learn Spanish Adjectives with Music: Las Caras Lindas ♫ 191
In this episode, host Tamara Marie dives into the song “Las Caras Lindas” 🎶 by Ismael Rivera, a renowned salsa singer from Puerto Rico. Against the backdrop of Black History Month, we delve into the significance of Afro-Lati…
![The Black Expat: City Life in Mexico (Interview with Adalia Aborisade) ♫ 113 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/m2d18qtkik0pvahp057yl593ij1a/60854458c4d1acdf4e1c2f79c4137142d85d78e379bdafbd69bd34c85f5819ad.jpg "The Black Expat: City Life in Mexico (Interview with Adalia Aborisade) ♫ 113 [ENCORE]")
Feb. 13, 2024
The Black Expat: City Life in Mexico (Interview with Adalia Aborisade) ♫ 113 [ENCORE]
Adalia Aborisade is not your typical expat. She left the US in 2016 and moved with her daughter and dog to Honduras. She has since settled in Mexico City, opting to retire to city life instead of white sand beaches. In our c…
![How to Conquer Your Fear of Speaking Spanish: Dani's Story ♫ 151 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/kn8au5ymflq4f3rpr1hdd18cw2u0/60854458c4d1acdf4e1c2f79c4137142d85d78e379bdafbd69bd34c85f5819ad.jpg "How to Conquer Your Fear of Speaking Spanish: Dani's Story ♫ 151 [ENCORE]")
Feb. 6, 2024
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 D…
Jan. 30, 2024
15 Must-Know Spanish Phrases for Phone and Zoom Calls ♫ 190
In this episode, we're zooming into the virtual world of communication! 🗨 Whether you've been navigating Zoom calls for work, catching up with friends, or taking online Spanish lessons, we've got some spicy tips to help you …
Jan. 23, 2024
Texting in Spanish: 14 Phrases to Make You Sound Like a Native ♫ 189
Have you ever wondered how a casual text conversation looks in Spanish? Or maybe you've received a text from a Spanish-speaking friend and found yourself puzzled by some abbreviations or slang? ¡No te preocupes! (no worries!…
Jan. 16, 2024
Español de Nicaragua vs. República Dominicana ♫ 188
Do you ever get confused with all the differences in the Spanish language from country to country? In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by language coaches Kesia Sosa from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and Jael Torrez fr…
Jan. 9, 2024
Reflejos de 2023: Una conversación con Kesia Sosa y Jael Torrez ♫ 187
In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by Language Coaches Kesia Sosa and Jael Torrez. They reflect on the best movies, music, and surprises from the year 2023, and discuss plans and goals for the upcoming year. Do yo…
Jan. 3, 2024
The #1 Secret to Stay Consistent with Your Spanish in 2024 ♫ 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 go…
![The Power of Community in Language Learning ♫ 136 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/4pwb32q25zs45tw2xaul5avv9v1t/60854458c4d1acdf4e1c2f79c4137142d85d78e379bdafbd69bd34c85f5819ad.jpg "The Power of Community in Language Learning ♫ 136 [ENCORE]")
Dec. 26, 2023
The Power of Community in Language Learning ♫ 136 [ENCORE]
Being part of a community can help support us in many aspects of life, and this also applies to reaching your goal of Spanish fluency. In this episode, you'll learn the five key benefits of being a member of a language learn…
![What is Your Language Learning Type? ♫ 134 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/gs16vo6wxkpjwfx2brgyjgfsvcv6/60854458c4d1acdf4e1c2f79c4137142d85d78e379bdafbd69bd34c85f5819ad.jpg "What is Your Language Learning Type? ♫ 134 [ENCORE]")
Dec. 19, 2023
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…
![Expand your Spanish Vocabulary with Music [El Jefe] ♫ 186](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/iro6jch73kvuacnt3deggmqoscth/60854458c4d1acdf4e1c2f79c4137142d85d78e379bdafbd69bd34c85f5819ad.jpg "Expand your Spanish Vocabulary with Music [El Jefe] ♫ 186")
Dec. 12, 2023
Expand your Spanish Vocabulary with Music [El Jefe] ♫ 186
In this episode, we'll review the song El Jefe by Colombian artist Shakira in collaboration with Mexican group Fuerza Regida. Through the lyrics you'll learn Spanish phrases you can use in conversation to express things you …