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

In this episode, I'm joined once again by Spanish con Salsa Language Coaches Maribel Zapata and Kelly Delgado. This time, Kelly and I put ourselves to the test by trying to guess the meaning of 9 unique Colombian expressions that Maribel shares with us. Kelly and I do our very best to decipher what they really mean. Will you join us in the challenge? Try to guess along with us and discover ho...

In this episode, I’m joined by two special guests from our Language Coaching team at Spanish con Salsa—Kelly Delgado from Cuba 🇨🇺 and Maribel from Colombia 🇨🇴. We're sharing 8 unique Cuban Spanish phrases that you’ll definitely want to add to your vocabulary! But here’s the twist... Maribel and I have to guess the meanings of these phrases before Kelly reveals what they really mean. 🤔  Can y...

Do you struggle with making CONSISTENT progress with your Spanish? In this episode, I break down the 5 Cs of consistency—the simple actions that, when done regularly, will lead you to Spanish fluency.  If you’ve been struggling to stay consistent with your Spanish practice or don’t know where to start, this episode is for you!  It’s not about studying harder, it’s about being smart and consistent....

Are the voices in your head holding you back from becoming fluent in Spanish?  In this episode, we're uncovering the 5 biggest myths that could be standing in your way. Spoiler: they're all lies! 🙅🏾 Listen to find out: Which of these 5 myths might be stopping you from reaching fluency 🤔 The only 3 real reasons why people struggle to reach fluency 🤐 The ultimate key to gaining confide...

In this episode, Tamara interviews Cynthia, a dedicated member of the Spanish Fluency Club, who shares her journey to becoming fluent in Spanish.  She talks about the challenges she’s faced over the years, like dealing with language differences in her Cuban family and the lack of resources when she first started learning. 💬 If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to reach conversational fluency or get n...

In this episode, host Tamara Marie continues the conversation with Spanish con Salsa coaches Kesia Sosa, Jael Tórrez, and Kelly Delgado. The discussion covers favorite places to relax in their cities, dream concerts, and the most special trips they’ve taken.  This episode is a great opportunity to practice your listening skills as the entire conversation is in Spanish. Whether you're an inter...

Ready to take your Spanish listening skills to the next level and learn more about Latin American culture? 🎧 In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by Language Coaches Jael Tórrez, Kelly Delgado, and Kesia Sosa from the Spanish con Salsa team for an engaging conversation. We talk about cultural superstitions from Nicaragua 🇳🇮, Cuba 🇨🇺, and the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴. Listen to find out: Does...

In this episode, we’re talking to a Spanish learner that’s probably a lot like you.  Brittany feels a connection with Latino culture, music, and her local community.  After downloading numerous apps and stocking up on textbooks, Brittany was still unable to have a conversation in Spanish. 💬 Brittany shares the strategy that led her to a 549-day Spanish learning streak .  I hope this conversation...

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 Sp...

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 identify your language learning type. 📝 Take the Quiz >  https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/typequiz Support the show ⭐Leave us a rating & review and we just might  give...

In this episode, Spanish con Salsa Language Coach Jael Tórrez shares the meaning of a song from Nicaragua. 🇳🇮 We’ll break down the lyrics of Amor Fritanguero by La Cuneta Son Machín. 🎶  In this episode, you’ll learn: What is a Nicaraguan fritanga and what makes it unique? 🤷🏾 The meaning of expressions like "abrir la gaza" and "ruge el tigre" 🐯🤔 One of Nicaragua's typi...

In this episode, we talk about the song Hijos del Cañaveral by Puerto Rican artist Residente. 🎤 I'll break down the lyrics with Spanish con Salsa Language Coach Marla Rivera.  Marla is from Puerto Rico and explains how much you can learn about Puerto Rican culture and history from this song. 🎵 In this episode you’ll learn: The Puerto Rican history that they don't teach you in school 🇵🇷...

In this episode, we get to know Marla Rivera from Puerto Rico, the newest member of our Spanish con Salsa team. Marla talks about how she became a language coach and interpreter, what it was like growing up bilingual in Puerto Rico, and the challenges she faced learning multiple languages. 💬 In this episode you’ll learn: Her experience growing up bilingual in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 How to overcome langua...

In this episode we chat with Sherly from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and Kesia from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 to uncover the differences and similarities between these two cultures. Learn the fun and unique slang used on each island and pick up tips on understanding and speaking Caribbean Spanish like a local. In this episode you’ll learn: How to say words like gossip, beer and cool in Puerto Rico and the Domi...

In this episode we meet Sherly from Puerto Rico, a new member of the Spanish con Salsa team, who talks about her challenges and experiences in learning multiple languages. 🌍 Sherly tells us about the Puerto Rican culture such as Christmas traditions, the use of Spanglish in everyday life, and the most popular musical genres: Bomba, Plena, and Reggaeton. 🎵 In this episode you’ll learn: Difference...

We’re celebrating our 200th episode! 🎉  Join the Spanish con Salsa team for an engaging conversation en español.  Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate learner, this is a great chance for you to practice your listening skills with Spanish Language Coaches Jael, Marla, and Yohenia as they discuss different topics. 👂🏽 Listen to the episode to: Hear who our team would love to have dinn...

In this episode, we learn 14 different ways to say goodbye to someone in Cuba. 🇨🇺 Kelly talks about why Cubans say goodbye in these ways and also how you can ask someone to leave. 👉🏾🚪 In this episode you’ll learn: When and who you should use certain farewell expressions with in Cuba 👋🏾 An expression that you should not repeat outside of Cuba to say goodbye 🙊🚫 How to understand Cuban Spanish...

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 Santa Rosa. Learn how to count from one to 1 million in this episode of the podcast, and some common expressions thaat use Spanish numbers.  Support the show ⭐Leave us a ra...

In this episode we focus on grammar, specifically on one of the easiest past tenses in Spanish to remember . 🧠 We learn how simple it can be to start using this tense in conversations, even if it's not always grammatically perfect. 💬 In this episode you’ll learn: The most common use for the imperfect 🔍 How to make sure you’re not using the wrong verb form ❌ An easy way to conjugate AR, ER...

In this episode, Yohenia shows us a very popular song from Cuba due to its great historical significance. 🇨🇺 Let's listen to the lyrics of the song Guantanamera , a Cuban classic of the musical genre Son. 🎶 In this episode you’ll learn: The difference between the musical genres Son and Salsa 💃🏾 Cuban vocabulary: words like Guajira , Guano and Guantanamera 💬 Different ways to use the verb...

In this episode, we talk about how you can go from a Spanish learner to a Spanish speaker . 🗣💬 We talk with Maribel about the best ways to improve your fluency in Spanish in a fun and effective way . ✅ In this episode you’ll learn: The key to improving your fluency in Spanish 🔑  The mistakes many people make when setting up a learning goal 🚫 The differences between teaching and coaching : whic...

In this episode, Maribel shares her experiences traveling through South America and discovering the different existing accents. 🌎 She also tells us what to do when we don't understand what someone says in Spanish. 🤔 In this episode you will learn: The easiest way to start conversations in Spanish 👥💬 The difference between accents from Colombia and other Spanish-speaking countries 💬 The m...

In this episode, Kelly shows us a very energetic song about Cuban identity. 🇨🇺 Cuba Isla Bella by Orishas has different musical genres 🎶 and talks about that even if you are in another country, you will always be Cuban. 🌎 In this episode you’ll learn: Differences between musical genres: Salsa and Timba 🎼 Cuban phrases, like “ tírate un paso ” 💬 El Casino: a popular dance from Cuba and how it w...

In this episode we meet Kelly, a new member of the Spanish con Salsa team, who tells us how she learned English and stories about her country. 🗣🌍 She also tells us about the reality of Cuba and how she managed to move to another English-speaking country, but remains proud of her Cuban nationality.  🇨🇺 In this episode you’ll learn: How to say “swag” in Cuban Spanish and other words from Cuba 💬 It...

During the fiestas decembrinas (winter holidays), Colombians have a special way of celebrating.   In this episode, you'll hear a conversation about making plans with family and all the tasty dishes made in a typical Colombian household. To get access to the transcript from the conversation in this episode, sign up to be a show supporter at learnspanishconsalsa.com/support Go to learnspanishco...