>>> Download the song lyrics at https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/inmortal <<< In this episode, I breakdown the lyrics of the song “Inmortal” by Romeo Santos featuring Aventura. I also give you some vocabulary and grammar tips along the way. Enjoy! >>> Rate & 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 a future episode. >>> Join our list <<<...
Apr 06, 2019•24 min
Is your Spanish progress slow because you’re learning in a way that’s boring, ineffective, or culturally irrelevant? In this episode, Desta Haile from Languages through Music shares lessons from her 15 years of experience as a language teacher and musician. She talks about how she found herself still uncomfortable speaking French after more than a decade of formal classes, and how music helped to finally get her words flowing. She’s since used this technique for both herself and her students to ...
Apr 02, 2019•34 min•Ep. 14
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 Ve a learnspanishconsalsa.com/13 para los apuntes de este episodio y la transcripción. Si quieres aprender más, visita spanishconsalsa.com/join [FREE DOWNLOAD] Quick Guide to Your First Spanish Conversation >> Click here to download or go to www.spanishconversationguide.com - Learn *exactly* what to say when you m...
Mar 26, 2019•13 min•Ep. 13
Lost in Translation: How to Avoid Confusion and Communicate Effectively in Intercultural Relationships (An Interview with Maribel Quezada-Smith from the podcast Diferente) Learning Spanish goes hand-in-hand with learning about Latino culture. As we learn the language, we meet new people, make friends, and even start dating people outside of our own culture. In this episode, we're going to talk about intercultural relationships with creative entrepreneur and podcast host Maribel Quezada-Smith. Ma...
Mar 19, 2019•34 min•Ep. 12
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 and learn vocabulary from greetings to popular dishes. Show Notes & Transcript: http://www . learnsp...
Mar 12, 2019•19 min•Ep. 11
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 & Transcript: http://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/10 Links and Resources Cuban Artist Wilfredo Lam...
Mar 05, 2019•34 min•Ep. 10
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 Republic. Show Notes & Full Transcript: http://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/dominicanwords Links Dominic...
Feb 26, 2019•26 min•Ep. 9
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 Antony Santos. ¡Que disfruten! Show Notes & Transcript: http://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/8 Voy Pa’...
Feb 19, 2019•15 min•Ep. 8
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 understand spoken Spanish. Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/7 Links and Re...
Feb 12, 2019•30 min•Ep. 7
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 exchange experience, how to find the right partner, and how Tandem makes finding language partners safe an...
Feb 05, 2019•23 min•Ep. 6
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 Sites and Apps to Find Spanish Conversation Partners > http://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/6-best-sit...
Jan 29, 2019•18 min•Ep. 5
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.com/4 Free Class: How to Learn Spanish with Latin Music Links and Resources: Comparison Between Anki...
Jan 22, 2019•15 min•Ep. 4
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 reasons why listening and dancing to Latin music can accelerate your Spanish learning. Show Notes & Fu...
Jan 15, 2019•22 min•Ep. 3
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 Spanish different, characteristics of the Dominican accent, and hacks to better understand Dominican Spanish...
Jan 15, 2019•22 min•Ep. 2
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/despacito Links Get the Lyrics to the Song Despacito Free Spanish Listening Practice with Despacito This e...
Jan 15, 2019•17 min•Ep. 1
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 from beginner to bilingual. >>> Rate & Review <<< Let us know how we're doing por f...
Jan 08, 2019•18 min•Ep. 1
