Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish

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 native speakers, this episode is for you.  Ryan shares his story about how he went from not knowing what to say during his first language exchange to chatting with native...

Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/84 This week, we'll be answering another listener question: what's the best way to spend my Spanish study time?  Whether you have 10 hours a week or just 15 minutes a day, it's important to know the best way to use your Spanish study time effectively.  Listen to find out the ideal study schedule for you so you can make progress faster...

>> 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* it's not ¿Cómo está usted?) .  You'll also learn a few phrases you can use to respond so you'll sound more natural speaking Spanish with your D...

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 everyday conversations in Spanish. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/82 Support the show ⭐Leave us a rating & review and we just might  give you...

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 had.⁣ ⁣ The good news is, there's no need to wait.  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Kami Anderson, founder and CEO of Bilingual Brown Babies. ⁣ ⁣ She'll sha...

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 explain which strategies are the most effective for each stage to get you to the next level. ¡No te lo pierdas! Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/80 Want...

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 español con series de televisión y telenovelas como Celia. Learn 7 Cuban Expressions from the first episode of the telenovela about  iconic Afro Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz.   Y...

 ¿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 africanismos --palabras africanas que aparecen en el idioma español.  ⁣ ⁣  Did you know there are Spanish words that come from Africa?  ⁣  Spanish is also the official language of Equa...

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 situación en la isla, el racismo, y sus experiencias en otros países. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/77 > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW < Let us know how...

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 to understanding Puerto Rican Spanish. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/76 > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW < Let us know how we're doing...

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 phase. In this episode, I explain 5 common mistakes Spanish beginners make and, more importantly, how to avoid them. I also give you tips to keep you from wasting time and h...

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 was mentioned by Oprah magazine as one of the best Latino and Spanish podcasts for learning and laughing. In our conversation, Carolina shares the power of connecting with Lat...

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 was mentioned by Oprah magazine as one of the best Latino and Spanish podcasts for learning and laughing. In our conversation, Carolina shares the power of connecting with Lat...

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 asks:  "I am wondering if you might explain how and when vaya (ir)and sea (ser) are used in sentences. I know they're are imperative but I've seen them used...

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 gender when we talk about animals or animated objects, but inanimated objects have gender as well. So, how do we identify one from the other? In this episode...

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 totally normal to feel a little stressed out, a bit anxious or energyless in the situation we are all currently facing. But it doesn't need to restrain your Spanish l...

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 sometimes... they differ significantly in meaning. In this episode, I'm sharing some of those "false friends" so you can avoid making an embarrassing mistake in...

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 differences between Mexican and Puerto Rican Spanish, and the most beautiful place they've visited in Latin America that you should definitely add to your travel bucket list....

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 phrases you can use in conversations with your language exchange partners as we're all dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the song and read the...

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 from our friends at Español en 3000. Listen to the full conversation at learnspanishconsalsa.com/3000 and sign up the course risk-free for 30 days + get 23% off. Show N...

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 (from Barcelona).  Get the full transcript of their conversation at yabla.com/salsa (sign up for a 15-day free trial). Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/65 G...

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 the most addictive theme songs for a Netflix series: Tuyo by Rodrigo Amarante. Plus, you’ll learn all about possessive pronouns in Spanish from the Narcos theme song. Show N...

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 > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW < Let us know how we're doing por favor ! Leave us a rating & review in iTunes or Stitcher , and we'll give you a shout out on...

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 Discount Code SCS4, SCS7, or SCS10 for 4-day, 7-day, and 10-day event packages) Episode 52: The Easiest Way to Learn Spanish Grammar Bulletproof Guide to Your First Spanish...

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 beyond formal education.    Jessica is the founder of For the Love of Bachata, known for its wildly popular dance festivals.  She shares her story of how she went from reluctant...