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 Listen to the Episode : https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/134 > Did you like this episode? We'd love it if you gave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts! Just click he...
Jul 27, 2021•28 min•Ep. 134
We're breaking down the lyrics to the song Tu amor me hace bien by singer Marc Anthony. I'm going to share some expressions with the verb hacer . Learn different ways to use the verb hacer , and how to use it in conversations. Listen to the Episode + Get Show Notes : https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/133 > Did you like this episode? We'd love it if you gave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts! Just click here to leave a review or go to https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/review >...
Jul 20, 2021•21 min•Ep. 133
In this week's episode, I am actually going to be the interviewee so I will not be doing the interview this week but I'm giving you an opportunity to hear someone else interview me. We talked all about learning Spanish with music, how I came up with this concept, and sort of how Spanish con Salsa got started. Hope you enjoyed learning a little bit more about me and hearing me in the seat of the interviewee. Listen to the Episode + Get Show Notes : https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/132 > Di...
Jul 13, 2021•45 min•Ep. 132
Do you struggle to think of the *right* verb conjugation during a conversation? Unlike English, Spanish has different verb forms when you're speaking in the past tense. In this episode, we're going to talk about the smart way to master the past tense in Spanish. You'll learn when to use which past tense form AND the fastest way to learn them. I'll explain how you can go from stumbling over your words and pausing in the middle of a conversation to being able to easily talk about things you did in...
Jul 06, 2021•28 min•Ep. 131
This week you get to hear part 2 of my conversation with Melissa Neacato from Traveling Wallet. In our conversation we talk about slow travel, her #1 travel hack to offset costs and get deals on airline tickets, and how to pack for a family of 4 in only 4 backpacks. Melissa also shares the top places to visit in Ecuador, the best food in Quito and beyond, and shares a story about what they had to do when her husband wasn't feeling well on a family hike to the highest point in the country. Listen...
Jun 29, 2021•28 min•Ep. 130
Imagine if you could spend 4 months traveling to ALL the countries on your bucket list. Our guest this week, Melissa Neacato, did just that with her family of four. Melissa, her husband, and 2 children took a four month ' mini-retirement ' that included a road trip, spending one month in Ecuador, and another month in El Salvador. She decided to take a non-traditional route for her family by embracing minimalism, focusing on paying down debt, and the concept of slow travel. In our conversation, w...
Jun 22, 2021•25 min•Ep. 129
Learning new words is undoubtedly the foundation of learning any new language. Expanding your vocabulary enhances your ability to express yourself and understand others. Most language learners tend to rely on reading alone to grow their vocabulary, but this is a mistake that can hinder progress developing other language skills. Listen to this episode and learn the exact steps you should follow if you want to 10X your Spanish vocabulary the right way. Listen to the Episode + Get Show Notes : http...
Jun 15, 2021•33 min•Ep. 128
Listen to the Episode + Get Show Notes : https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/127 Are you spending most of your time watching telenovelas or racking up points on a language app? If so, and you're no longer at the beginner level -- then you might be wasting your time. Listen to this episode to find out the 3 things you should stop doing right now at the intermediate level . And I'll also tell you why the fact that you scored B2 on an online language quiz might not matter at all. Conversational Fl...
Jun 08, 2021•26 min•Ep. 127
Listen to the Episode + Get Show Notes : https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/126 Our guest this week is polyglot Olly Richards. He is a language educator and author from the UK who speaks 8 languages. Olly started a blog called I Will Teach You A Language, and since then he’s developed the StoryLearning®️ method - a new way to learn languages through story. He has published over 30 books, consulted for major institutions across Europe, and is a regular speaker at international language events. ...
Jun 01, 2021•43 min•Ep. 126
Listen to the Episode + Learn Spanish Vocabulary for Dancers @ https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/125 Nuestros invitados de este episodio son Alex y Desiree, bailarines profesionales especializados en baile de estilo latino. Se asociaron en 2015 para compartir su pasión con el mundo. Alex y Desiree se han convertido en la pareja líder que representa a la Bachata Clásica también conocida como Bachata Tradicional o Estilo Dominicano. Además de entrenar y formar a bailarines e instructores de bai...
May 25, 2021•40 min•Ep. 125
In this episode we continue the Black Expat series with an interview with Tennay Davis Porter and Troy Porter. In our conversation, Tennay and Troy explain how they started traveling and why they decided to move to Puerto Rico. They talk about the cost of living in Puerto Rico, where you can find the best food, and which neighborhoods can live in without spending a lot of money. We also discuss Afro-Latino culture in Puerto Rico and whether or not the island has fully recovered from Hurricane Ma...
May 18, 2021•44 min•Ep. 124
Listen to the Episode + Get Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/123 In this episode, our guest is bachata singer Henry Santos . He shares with us the meaning of his new song Una Mentirita and his experience meeting his cousin Romeo Santos and becoming part of the group Aventura . In our conversation, we talk about his career as a solo artist and entrepreneur, the advantages of being bilingual, and his collaboration with Luis Vargas . Henry shares his favorite song -- and surprisingl...
May 11, 2021•24 min•Ep. 123
En este episodio nuestra invitada es Nayeli Mulatto, ella es mexicana y COO en Zaloa languages. Ella nos cuenta cómo fue que decidió aprender otros idiomas y a enseñarlos a las personas.Hablamos sobre las principales culturas indígenas de México, las diferentes lenguas y dialectos que se hablan en México e influencia de las culturas indígenas en la lengua que se habla actualmente en el país. Nos enseña algunas palabras del español mexicano y hablamos sobre el Día de los Muertos y el origen de la...
May 04, 2021•33 min•Ep. 122
Leila Cobo is the author of the book Decoding 'Despacito' and vice president and Latin industry lead at Billboard. She shares a behind-the-scenes look at some of the biggest Latin hits of the past fifty years, including her favorite stories from artists like Selena, Willie Colón, Juan Luis Guerra, and Shakira! Note: This interview is in English and Spanish. The Spanish portion of the interview begins at 28:18 Show Notes + Transcript: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/decodingdespacito > LE...
Apr 27, 2021•45 min•Ep. 121
Do you feel like you will always be a beginner? Are you afraid to talk to a native Spanish speaker? Or have you been learning Spanish but are still embarrassed to speak it? In this episode we'll give you some tips to help you overcome those fears and how being consistent will help you become a successful language learner. Jael and Maribel from the Spanish Con Salsa team share the habits they've noticed that turn Spanish learners into successful, confident Spanish speakers. Show Notes: https://ww...
Apr 20, 2021•43 min•Ep. 120
If you're thinking about traveling to a Spanish-speaking country this summer, I know you'll want to be able to chat with native speakers while you're there. There are specific tactics you can use to help you improve your Spanish so you'll be prepared to chat with the locals. Listen to this episode before you book your next trip abroad. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/119 > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW (click here) Let us know how we're doing por favor ! Leave us a rating &a...
Apr 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 119
In English, we use the verb ‘ to have ’ in many different ways -- from ‘I have a new job’ to ‘I have been there before’ or ‘I have to go.’ But in Spanish, there’s more than one verb for ‘to have’ -- and in this week’s episode I’m going to share with you 3 different ways to say ‘to have’ in Spanish using a genre of Cuban music that you might not have heard of before. The featured song for this week's episode is Me Dicen Cuba by Havana D'Primera. Need to refresh your Spanish goals for the spring? ...
Apr 06, 2021•22 min•Ep. 118
En este episodio centramos nuestra conversación en cómo se habla el español en Cuba, que es de donde es Yohenia. Ella nos comparte 10 palabras y expresiones diferentes que son exclusivamente cubanas. In this episode we focus our conversation on how Spanish is spoken in Cuba, which is where Yohenia is from. She shares with us 10 different words and expressions that are exclusively Cuban. Note: This episode is in Spanish. To get a copy of the transcript with English translation, sign up to support...
Mar 30, 2021•32 min•Ep. 117
Sign up to be a supporter of the show get access to transcripts for all 100+ episodes of the Learn Spanish Con Salsa podcast. Show your support at https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/support Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/116 > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW (click here) Let us know how we're doing por favor ! Leave us a rating & review in iTunes and we just might give you a shout out on a future episode ;) >>> Join our list <<< To be notified by email...
Mar 23, 2021•27 min•Ep. 116
When Lindsay Williams decided to spend a year traveling throughout Latin America, she had a desire to connect with people and experience the real culture of every country she visited. Driven by a desire to learn the lyrics to her favorite Shakira song, Lindsay learned Spanish and talks about how knowing the language enriched her travel experiences. In our conversation, she shares insights from her journey throughout Latin America. Sign up to be a supporter of the show get access to transcripts f...
Mar 16, 2021•40 min•Ep. 115
We're breaking down the lyrics to the song Medicina de Amor by Dominican singer Raulín Rodríguez. Learn different ways to use the Spanish preposition de , and how to recognize the future tense in Spanish. Sign up to be a supporter of the show and get the full lyrics to the song with translation, PLUS access transcripts for all 100+ episodes of the Learn Spanish Con Salsa podcast. Show your support at https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/support Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/11...
Mar 09, 2021•20 min•Ep. 114
Adalia Aborisade is not your typical expat. She left the US in 2016 and moved with her daughter and dog to Honduras. She has since settled in Mexico City, opting to retire to city life instead of white sand beaches. In our conversation, Adalia shares her experiences living abroad while Black, including: ✔️ what happened when she had to interact with the police in Mexico City ✔️ how to have a realistic expectation for job opportunities, and ✔️ the real cost of a comfortable life for expats in Mex...
Mar 02, 2021•35 min•Ep. 113
En este episodio, regresa Kesia Sosa para compartirnos como se celebra el día de la independencia en la República Dominicana. Ella explica un poquito sobre la historia de República Dominicana y la relación complicada entre el país y su vecino Haiti que comparten la misma isla. Escucha temporada 2 del podcast Dominican Spanish 101 at dominicanspanish101.com Compra el curso de español dominicano durante el lanzamiento de temporada 2 y vas a recibir todas las notas de las dos temporadas del podcast...
Feb 23, 2021•25 min•Ep. 112
In this episode, I'm answering a listener question that you may have been thinking about lately. Christen asked how she can learn Spanish with her husband and two daughters. I give 5 tips for how to learn Spanish as a family, ideas for activities in Spanish you can do together, and several resources to help you get started. Go to our show notes page for links to all resources mentioned in this episode Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/family > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW (cl...
Feb 16, 2021•22 min•Ep. 111
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 speak Spanish How she maintained her Spanish proficiency after returning to the United States after livin...
Feb 09, 2021•36 min•Ep. 110
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 the plateau of just having basic conversations to really achieve fluency. The result of that quest i...
Feb 02, 2021•41 min•Ep. 109
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 for The biggest mistake untrained interpreters make Whether you can make more money as salaried or freelance ...
Jan 26, 2021•36 min•Ep. 108
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 . Shape + Foster takes members on a journey of personal development, providing knowledge and actionable insight via ...
Jan 19, 2021•27 min•Ep. 107
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 shares the true cost of living on the island from clothes to technology, and why a ' colmado ' is a li...
Jan 12, 2021•38 min•Ep. 106
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 does have available to establish a regular study routine. I'm sure hearing our conversation will give you some new ideas y...
Dec 29, 2020•27 min•Ep. 105
