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

Like most dialects of Spanish from the Caribbean, Cuban Spanish is different than other forms of the Spanish language.  Cubans have a unique accent and also words and expressions that are unique to the island.  In this episode, you’ll learn 7 Cuban Spanish words and expressions from a dialogue between native Spanish speakers from Cuba.  So before you plan a trip to Havana, listen to this episode a...

If Cuba is on your travel bucket list, this episode is for you. In our conversation with Devyn and Tracey Benson from Conocer Cuba Travel, we talk about some must-see Cuban attractions to experience the real Cuba.  Find out the right way to travel to Cuba if you’re a US citizen, where to get the best Cuban cigars, and the #1 beach you have to visit that most tourists don’t know about. Show Notes &...

It’s not only the accent that makes Dominican Spanish unique.  There are hundreds of words and expressions that you’ll only hear in the DR.  In this episode, we’re joined again by Kesia from the Spanish Con Salsa team to review 7 Dominican words and expressions you probably don’t know.  So let’s get you prepared for your next trip to Punta Cana or conversation with friends from the Dominican Repub...

Did you know you can learn Spanish grammar with music?  In this episode, we’ll explore how to use the Spanish future tense with the Dominican music genre bachata.  We’ll review 2 ways to talk about future plans, give you some vocabulary that you can use in day-to-day conversation, and talk about one curious word that’s *technically* not Spanish or English that appears in the song Voy Pa’llá by Ant...

Do you have a hard time understanding native Spanish speakers?  Does it sound like they just speak way too fast for you to catch every word?  Well, we’re here to help.  In this conversation with Shahidah Foster, founder of Black Girls Learn Languages, we’ll give you 4 specific strategies you can try right away to improve your Spanish listening skills.  Listen up as we help you tune your ear to und...

What if there was a way to make friends with a native Spanish speaker and practice at any time and any place for free? This week we are joined by our guest Tobias Dickmeis, one of the co-founders of the popular language exchange app Tandem.  The app has close to 6 million users in over 150 languages – ¡Dios mío! Tobias shares with us some of the factors that contribute to a positive language excha...

Learn how to find reliable conversation partners to improve your Spanish speaking skills for free.  In this episode, we’ll review how to determine if you’re ready for a language exchange, its benefits and challenges, and how to get the most out of the language exchange by following 5 simple steps. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/languageexchange Links and Resources: The 6 Best Sit...

Have you ever heard a song in Spanish that you really like and you wish you could understand it? Do you want to incorporate music into your language learning but don’t know where to start?  Not to worry, by the end of this episode you’ll have 9 creative ways you can use music in learning Spanish, whether you’re Spanish level is beginner or intermediate. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa...

5 – 6 – 7 – 8! What if I told you that dancing salsa could help you with your Spanish? In this week’s podcast, we dive into the specifics of why dancing to Latin music gives you an immediate advantage in learning Spanish. The skills you've developed as a dancer enhance your language learning ability--beyond just language exposure and cultural immersion. Listen to this episode to explore the r...

You may have noticed that Dominicans don’t speak the same way you may have been taught in your Spanish classes.   You might even feel like they’re speaking an entirely different language in the Dominican Republic! Not to worry – we’re diving into all the specifics in this week’s podcast about Dominican Spanish. We'll talk with Kesia from the Spanish Con Salsa team  about what makes Dominican...

Learn Spanish with music by exploring 3 ways you can use Spanish from the lyrics to the song Despacito.  Find out how to talk about things you have to do, talk about actions in progress, and an easy way to understand the diminutive in Spanish.  Plus find out what Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee are really saying! Listen to Despacito Show Notes & Transcript: http://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/desp...

Do you want to speak Spanish fluently?  Do you love travel, Latin music, and culture?  Then subscribe to this podcast! This introductory episode of Learn Spanish con Salsa explains what the show is all about and what you can expect in the coming weeks.  From expert interviews to culturally-relevant Spanish lessons, learn how Spanish is spoken in the real world by real people.  Let us help you go f...