🎙️Episodes

March 14, 2023

Learn Spanish with Vallenato Music [La Bicicleta] ♫ 166

In this episode, we’ll explore some common Spanish expressions used in the song La bicicleta by Colombian artists Shakira and Carlos Vives. You’ll learn: How to refer to things have been happening for a while or that happene…

March 7, 2023

Learn Spanish with Merengue Music [Toma mi Vida] ♫ 165

In honor of women's history month, we'll share songs from the best female singers throughout Latin America. In this episode, we'll review the lyrics of the song ‘Toma mi vida' by the Dominican singer Milly Quezada, La reina …

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 entr…

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, K…

Guest: Kesia Sosa

Feb. 14, 2023

Cancioncitas de amor ♫ 163

In this episode, we'll review my top 7 songs for Día de San Valentín (Valentine's Day) 💘 I'll also give some common Spanish expressions you can use in everyday conversation, and Spanish grammar you can learn from the song ly…

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 D…

Jan. 18, 2023

12 Questions to Keep Spanish Conversations Flowing ♫ 162

After you start a conversation, it can be difficult to keep it going--especially if you lack vocabulary and aren't sure what to say next. This can leave you struggling to keep a conversation going in Spanish. Avoid those awk…

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 l…

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 yo…

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 …

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 happe…

Dec. 14, 2022

Learn Indirect Objects with Salsa Music [Aires de Navidad] ♫ 158

In this episode, you'll learn some helpful shortcuts on when to use indirect objects in Spanish, while reviewing a few examples from the classic salsa song "Aires de Navidad" by Hector Lavoe and Willie Colón. > Did you like …

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. 29, 2022

Coquito y Parrandas: Celebrando Navidad en Puerto Rico ♫ 156

In this episode, you’ll learn how Puerto Ricans celebrate Christmas, and how they own the holidays by adding unique and traditional elements to make it fun and parrandera. Note: In order to access the transcript from the con…

Nov. 22, 2022

Learn Family Members in Spanish with Music ♫ 155

Are you going to see extended family this holiday season? In this episode, we'll help you learn how to talk all about la familia política or in-laws and other family members with a fun bachata song. > Did you like this epis…

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 …

Nov. 1, 2022

Learn Spanish Verbs with Music [El día de mi suerte] ♫ 107 [ENCORE]

Learn the lyrics to the salsa song El día de mi suerte by Hector Lavoe. You'll learn how to easily identify Spanish verbs in the future tense and imperfect past tense. Plus, there's some tricky grammar in the song that we'…

Oct. 18, 2022

Learn Colombian Spanish with Music: Mi Encanto [Part 2] ♫ 154

In this episode, we'll be reviewing a song by Carlos Vives from the Disney movie 'Encanto.' Spanish con Salsa Language Coach Maribel Zapata breaks down the song lyrics and tells us all about Colombian culture. Note: This epi…

Guest: Maribel Zapata

Oct. 11, 2022

Learn Colombian Spanish with Music: Mi Encanto [Part 1] ♫ 153

In this week's episode, you'll learn all about Colombian Spanish and culture through the country's music. Language Coach Maribel Zapata talks about music genres in Colombia from vallenato to salsa. Note: This episode is in S…