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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 Spa…

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 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 D…

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 ident…

March 29, 2022

Conversational Spanish: How to Ask for Directions

To help you build your Spanish conversation skills, in this episode we'll review a dialogue covering a common situation when you're traveling or even just going to a new place for the first time. In this dialogue between Sa…

March 22, 2022

5 Things to Stop Saying in Your Spanish Conversations ♫ 149

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 thing…

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…

March 8, 2022

5 Questions You Should Know How to Answer in Spanish ♫ 147

Do you want to become conversationally fluent, but you still hesitate when you're asked basic questions in Spanish? In this episode, I'll share 5 questions you absolutely must know how to answer in Spanish. Listen to this ep…

Feb. 22, 2022

Learn Spanish with Salsa Music [Todo tiene su final] ♫ 56

In this episode, I'm sharing the lyrics to one of my favorite salsa songs: Todo tiene su final by Hector Lavoe and Willie Colón. You'll learn new vocabulary from the song lyrics and how to use possessives in Spanish. Enjoy! …

Feb. 15, 2022

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…

Feb. 8, 2022

Learn Spanish Numbers with Music [Conteo Regresivo] ♫ 146

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…

Feb. 1, 2022

Learn Spanish Verbs with Music [Saber vs. Conocer] ♫ 145

Did you know there are 2 ways to say 'to know' in Spanish? In this week's episode you'll learn when to use the verbs saber and conocer with Latin music 🎶 Listen and learn how to figure out when to use each verb. > Did you li…

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. 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 n…

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. Decidi…

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 su…

Dec. 28, 2021

The Top 10 Episodes of 2021 ♫ 142

Can you believe the year is almost over?! In this week's episode, I'll be reviewing the 10 most popular episodes of the year 2021. Listen to find out if there's an episode you missed, or if your favorites made the list. > Di…

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 Spa…

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 establ…

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 lea…

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 go…

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