🎙️Episodes
July 28, 2020
Dominican Spanish Greetings ♫ 83
>> Subscribe to the Dominican Spanish 101 Podcast We're excited to feature the premiere episode of the Dominican Spanish 101 podcast. Tamara and Kesia will share common greetings you'll hear in the Dominican Republic (*hint*...
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July 21, 2020
Learn Spanish Expressions with Salsa Music [La vida es un carnaval] ♫ 82
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...
July 14, 2020
How to Get Started Raising Bilingual Children (Interview with Dr. Kami Anderson, Bilingual Brown Babies) ♫ 81
If you're an adult learning Spanish, you might regret that you didn't start when you were younger. And if you have children of your own, you may want them to grow up bilingual so they have an advantage you might not have ha...
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July 7, 2020
[Q&A] How Do I Understand the Natural Speed of Spanish? ♫ 80
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 ...
June 30, 2020
7 Cuban Expressions from the Telenovela Celia ♫ 79
Aprende 7 expresiones cubanas del primer episodio de la telenovela acerca de la icónica cantante de salsa afro- cubana Celia Cruz. También aprenderás la lírica de la canción del opening y mis mejores trucos para aprender espa...
June 23, 2020
15 Africanismos en el idioma español ♫ 78
¿Sabías que hay palabras españolas que vienen de África? Y que, además, el español es el idioma oficial de Guinea Ecuatorial, que queda en la costa oeste de África. En el episodio de hoy, hablamos sobre los africanism...
June 16, 2020
Un cubano con pasión por los viajes (entrevista con Andy Guitierraz de Arriba de la bola) ♫ 77
En este episodio, les traigo una entrevista con Andy Guitierraz. Él es Youtuber, tiene un canal llamado Arribadelabola , el cual tiene que ver con sus viajes por todo el mundo. Andy es de Cuba, así que hablamos sobre la situ...
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June 9, 2020
Learn Spanish Expressions with Music [Valió la pena] ♫ 76
Learn Spanish expressions with the salsa song Valió la Pena by Marc Anthony. This is an upbeat song that's fun to dance to, plus you'll learn some useful expressions you can use in daily conversation. I also give a few tips t...
June 2, 2020
5 Rookie Mistakes Spanish Beginners Should Avoid ♫ 75
Do you feel like you'll always be a beginner? Or have you been learning Spanish but are still too embarrassed to speak Spanish? It may be because your current learning strategy is keeping you stuck at the dreaded beginner pha...
May 26, 2020
Explore Latin American Culture through Stories Pt. II (Interview with Carolina Quiroga, Tres Cuentos) ♫ 74
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 w...
May 19, 2020
Explore Latin American Culture through Stories Pt. I (Interview With Carolina Quiroga, Tres Cuentos) ♫ 73
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 w...
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May 12, 2020
[Q&A] What do 'Vaya' and 'Sea' Mean in Spanish? ♫ 72
In Learn Spanish Con Salsa Podcast, our listeners' useful questions are always welcome. They can also help other listeners learn even more about Spanish. In this espisode, I focus on an interesting question from Alice. She as...
May 5, 2020
How to Stop Mixing Up Masculine and Feminine Words ♫ 71
Is it a bit confusing choosing either the right article "la" or "el" to preceed a noun is Spanish? How do you identify and decide which one to use? In Spanish, nouns are either masculine or feminine. It is easy to picture gen...
April 28, 2020
5 Quick Tips to Reboot Your Spanish Study Routine ♫ 70
Have you been feeling that your motivation is decreasing recently? Maybe you feel as if your study routine has turned completely upside down these days and that makes you feel... bored. There's nothing to worry about. It is t...
April 21, 2020
10 Tricky False Friends Every Spanish Learner Should Know ♫ 69
Have you ever read or listened to a word in Spanish that sounds or seems really similar to a word in English? Have you also wondered if that word means actually the same thing in both languages? Well, sometimes they do, but s...
April 14, 2020
Learn Spanish and Travel the World (Interview with Jim & May, Spanish and Go) ♫ 68
In this episode, I interview Jim and May from Spanish and Go. We talk about how they met, why they started Spanish and Go, and how they're adjusting to life since they moved to Puerto Rico. They also talk about the difference...
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April 7, 2020
Aprende español con la música [Bajo la tormenta] ♫ 67
Let's learn Spanish with an uplifting salsa song by Salsa Giants called Bajo la tormenta (Under the Storm). We'll explore how to use el que in Spanish with the letra (lyrics) from the song's chorus. I'll also give a few phra...
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March 31, 2020
Conversación: Las diferencias entre Colombia y Venezuela [Nivel intermedio] ♫ 66
In this episode, we're going to listen to a conversation between Laura (from Colombia) and Lino (from Venezuela). They talk about the differences between the culture, food, and life in the 2 countries. This conversation comes...
March 24, 2020
What is the Difference Between Spanish in Latin America vs. Spain? ♫ 65
In this episode, we're going to explore the differences between how Spanish is spoken in Spain and Latin America. Learn the pronunciation and vocabulary differences in this conversation with Carlos (from Colombia) and Xavi (f...
March 17, 2020
Aprende español con el tema musical de Narcos ♫ 64
If you’re stuck in the house, now is the perfect time to improve your Spanish. After you binge watch some Spanish-language shows on Netflix, check out this week’s episode of the podcast where I break down the lyrics to one of...
March 10, 2020
3 Spanish Immersion Mini-Missions You Can Try at Home ♫ 63
Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/63 Links Mentioned in this Episode: Cocina Dominicana (Dominican Kitchen): Bilingual Latin American Recipes Recipes: Sancocho Vegano , Sancocho Dominicano de Siete Carnes > LEA...
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March 3, 2020
[Q&A] What Should I Do When I Feel Stuck with My Spanish Progress? ♫ 62
Are you stuck in a rut with your language learning? Not sure what to do next? In this episode, I give 4 steps to get unstuck and start making real progress towards Spanish fluency. Related Links: Bachata Paradise (Save with...
Feb. 25, 2020
Episode 61: Learn Spanish through Immersion (Interview with Jessica Taylor, For the Love of Bachata) ♫ 61
Do you have to move to a Spanish-speaking country to achieve fluency? In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Taylor, widely known as DJ Tay, who shares how immersion helped her improve her conversational Spanish fluency be...
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Feb. 18, 2020
Learn Spanish with Reggaeton Music [Corazón] ♫ 60
In this episode, we're translating the lyrics to a bilingual reggaeton hit with Desta Haile from Languages through Music. We give you a breakdown of the meaning of the song Corazón by Maluma featuring Brazilian artist Nego d...