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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 epi...

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! S...

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 every...

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 San...

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 lik...

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 na...

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. 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. > Did...

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...

Oct. 12, 2021

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month ♫ [ENCORE]

Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖 Then this masterclass is for you -- learn my method to improve your Spanish listening skills. Past attendees have gone from understanding 30...

Oct. 5, 2021

How to Stop Forgetting the Spanish You've Learned ♫ 139

How many times have you learned something in Spanish, and when you need to use that word or phrase in a conversation you realize that you have completely forgotten it? In this episode of the podcast if you have trouble forget...

Sept. 28, 2021

Speaking Caribbean Spanish: Interview with Elle Charisse, Speaking Tongues ♫ 138

In this episode of the podcast, you'll get to hear an excerpt of my interview with Elle Charisse from the Speaking Tongues podcast. She asked me about my earliest experiences learning language and the cultural influences that...

Aug. 17, 2021

Why Living Abroad Won’t Help You Get Fluent: Andrea’s Story ♫ 137

Andrea traveled to Central and South America for over a decade and never got beyond speaking 'survival Spanish' -- even after living abroad and studying Spanish in university. She went from being overwhelmed learning Spanish ...

Aug. 10, 2021

The Power of Community in Language Learning ♫ 136

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 learni...

Aug. 4, 2021

Do You Need a Language Teacher or Coach? ♫ 135

Right now, we're all watching the best athletes in the world compete at the Olympic games in Tokyo. And while we all know that Olympic athletes rely on coaches to perform at their highest level, you may not know that language...

July 27, 2021

What is Your Language Learning Type? ♫ 134

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...

July 21, 2021

Learn Spanish Verbs with Music [Tu amor me hace bien] ♫ 133

We're breaking down the lyrics to the song Tu amor me hace bien by singer Marc Anthony. I'm going to share some expressions with the verb hacer . Learn different ways to use the verb hacer , and how to use it in conversations...

July 13, 2021

The Music-Lover’s Guide to Becoming Fluent in Spanish (Olly Richards Interview) ♫ 132

In this week's episode, I am actually going to be the interviewee so I will not be doing the interview this week but I'm giving you an opportunity to hear someone else interview me. We talked all about learning Spanish with m...

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