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

Latasha Moore went from waiting anxiously to finding out if she qualified for a study abroad program to applying for her first bilingual job, and finally starting her own business. In our conversation, we talk about: What qualifications you really need to work abroad (*spoiler alert: you DON'T need to pass any difficult exams to do it) How cultural immersion helped her grow in her ability to...

In 2016, Daniel packed up everything to move from the San Francisco Bay Area to Medellín, Colombia. He soon found that having conversations with the locals in Spanish beyond basic interactions was a challenge. Drawing up his experience with language learning and the tech world, he began to experiment with the idea of creating a solution for intermediate Spanish learners to help them break through...

Jamila Ball is a Spanish linguist specializing in Black-centric language coaching that promotes intercultural connections in the African diaspora. In our conversation, Jamila shares: Why your identity and cultural competency can be assets that make you more marketable How to get started as a linguist, interpreter, or translator -- even if it's a profession you never thought you'd qualify...

Learn the lyrics to the salsa song El día de mi suerte by Hector Lavoe.  You'll learn how to easily identify Spanish verbs in the future tense and imperfect past tense.  Plus, there's some tricky grammar in the song that we'll help you identify and learn how to use in daily conversation. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/107 This episode is sponsored by Shape + Foster...

In this episode we continue the Black Expat series with an interview with Kayla Rodriguez, a member of Spanish Con Salsa who started learning with us and has recently moved to the Dominican Republic. In this interview, Kayla talks all about why she decided to move to the DR. She tells us a bit about the expat community there and how they adjust to the Dominican lifestyle and culture. Kayla also sh...

If you haven't been feeling motivated to study Spanish lately and you want to get unstuck, today's episode is for you. You'll get to hear part of a coaching call I had with Jessica, and how we helped her find time to start studying Spanish regularly even though she's working 6 days a week. We take a deep dive into her schedule, and talk about the best way to use the time she do...

Do you know the difference between quedar and quedarse? How about when to use sentir vs. sentirse ? If you're not 100% sure, listen to this week's episode. I'll be breaking down the differences between some of this commonly confused Spanish verbs the the lyrics to the song Baila esta cumbia by Selena. If you haven't been watching the Selena series on Netflix, check it out to le...

Have you ever wondered what exactly 'wepa' means?  Well, you're in luck.  Spanish Con Salsa language coach Nahomy Irizarry is from Puerto Rico and she fills us in on the 2 ways this familiar phrase is used.  She also shares common Puerto Rican Spanish greetings and how to respond like a native speaker.  Finally, Nahomy shares the unique ways to say goodbye while you're on la is...

Can you imagine living on only $300 USD/month?  That's exactly what Jamarr Black did when he first moved to Cali, Colombia.  In part 2 of our conversation, Jamarr shares how much money you need to live comfortably in Cali--including the cost of health care.  I asked him about the best places to dance salsa in the area, and how Americans are treated by the locals and the police.  Jamarr also s...

The Black Expat series continues with a spotlight on Colombia.  In my interview with Jamarr Black, he shares why he decided to leave his job as a technical writer in Washington, DC to move to Cali, Colombia and how he got there on a $5 flight.  He also talks about how he overcame the frustration of being the only non-native Spanish speaker in a conversation and not understanding what was happening...

This week, we're celebrating our 100th episode! Our listeners share their favorite moments from the show, and we break down the lyrics to the song Bachata en Fukuoka by Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra with a very special guest. Learn about the passive voice in Spanish plus a few Japanese phrases from this multilingual song. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/100 Links Learn Sp...

Interview with Errol de Jesus, a trilingual copywriter, author, and translator who speaks English, Spanish, and Japanese. Errol is the founder of Morenita Mommy, a blog where she shares her experiences as a Black mother raising a multicultural family. She's also the author of the new book Melanintro to Languages , a guide to multilingual parenting, freelancing, and socially-conscious language...

Learn about words that are both masculine AND feminine in Spanish with the salsa song La cura by Frankie Ruiz.  You'll also learn an easy hack for how to form adverbs--words that describe actions. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/98 Links Sign up to be a show supporter at learnspanishconsalsa.com/support and get transcripts and exclusive bonuses >>> Rate & Review...

Learn how to use the future tense in Spanish with the salsa song Llorarás by Oscar D'Leon.  We'll also review some common phrases in the future tense from the song lyrics, and an opportunity for how you can take your Spanish learning further. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/97 Links Click here to register for Learn Spanish with Music Live ~ Thursday, November 12 at 7:00p...

This week you get to hear part 2 of my conversation with Kai Ceasire from the YouTube Channel Kai's Foreign Adventures, where you can find anything and everything you want to know about moving to Spain.  We talk about how the lifestyle and Spanish spoken in the Canary islands differs from mainland Spain, including access to Wi-Fi and nightlife.  Kai also shares the best place to try paella, a...

Do you dream about leaving everything behind and moving to a Spanish-speaking country? If you're thinking about taking the leap, then you'll want to hear Kai Cesaire's story. Kai runs a YouTube channel called Kai's Foreign Adventures where you can find out anything you need to know about moving to and living in Spain from the experience of an African-American. Kai has been livi...

This week our guest is Kim Haas, Executive Producer, Host & Creator of Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas . Premiering on PBS during Hispanic Heritage Month, this groundbreaking TV series captures the heart and soul of Afro-Latino culture by exploring the history, art, music, dance, cuisine, and more that African descendants brought to Central and South America and the Caribbean. In part 1 of o...

This week our guest is Kim Haas, Executive Producer, Host & Creator of Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas . Premiering on PBS during Hispanic Heritage Month, this groundbreaking TV series captures the heart and soul of Afro-Latino culture by exploring the history, art, music, dance, cuisine, and more that African descendants brought to Central and South America and the Caribbean. In part 1 of o...

Learn Puerto Rican Spanish from the lyrics of an amazing salsa song by  Héctor Lavoe.  Spanish Con Salsa team member Nahomy Irizarry joins us to break down the meaning of the lyrics to Mi gente .   She also gives us the meaning of the uniquely Puerto Rican Spanish words used in the song. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/92 Book a Lesson with Nahomy and Learn More Puerto Rican Spani...

My crazy travel story continues as I end up being rerouted to Argentina on my way to Brazil.  After being deported by federal police, I find myself in a city I'd never planned to visit with nowhere to say.  Find out how my own blog and a chance encounter with a security guard and helped me survive my unexpected visit to Buenos Aires trying to get a visa during carnival (AKA high season).  Enj...

This is part 1 of the new series: Historias de viaje (Travel Stories) . I’m sharing my real life (crazy) travel stories. In this first installment, I talk about my trip to Rio de Janerio. I wanted to go to Carnival, but I ended up taking an unexpected detour to another country after being detained by federal police in Brazil. Want to know how I avoided being deported back to the United States? Lis...

In this episode, you'll learn new vocabulary from the salsa song Cali Pachanguero by Alberto Barros.  We'll explore a few uses of the subjunctive, and different ways to use the word "que" in Spanish. You can find the full lyrics to the song, plus translation and quizzes, at https://yabla.com/salsa (Sign up with this link to claim your 15-Day Free Trial) ________________________...

Aprender cómo se usa el subjuntivo en español para expresar deseos.  Vamos a ver ejemplos de la canción "Ojalá que llueva café" por Juan Luis Guerra.  Escucha  Ojalá que llueva café Show Notes: Ve a learnspanishconsalsa.com/13 para los apuntes de este episodio y la transcripción. *** Get Your 15-Day Free Trial of Yabla at https://yabla.com/salsa *** The Learn Spanish Con Salsa podcast is...

You probably learned there are 5 question words: who (quién), what (qué), where (dónde), when (cuándo), and why (por qué). But did you know that there are actually 2 ways to ask the question WHY in Spanish? In this episode, we'll explore when to use ¿para qué? vs. ¿por qué? with the classic salsa song Periódico de Ayer by Héctor Lavoe.  You'll also learn Spanish vocabulary related to dat...

Learn how to use reflexive verbs to describe your daily routine in Spanish with the lyrics to the song No Hago Más Na by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. Want to join the Spanish Con Salsa Fluency Club! Click here to sign up for the waiting list > https://www.spanishconsalsa.com/join Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/86 > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW < Let us know how we&apo...