In this episode, we’re reviewing the lyrics to Siembra by Panamanian singer and songwriter Rubén Blades and Puerto Rican singer and trombonist Willie Colón.You'll learn the song lyrics with the meaning and English translation, along with 9 Spanish words & phrases you can use in conversation.What You'll Learn in This Episode: 3 common Spanish phrases with the verb recoger that you can use in daily conversation 🫳🏽The preposition you have to say before a verb when referring to a person ...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about politics – but don’t worry, we’re keeping it interesting. 😉 With the U.S. election happening right now and a lot of political news coming out of Latin America, it’s the perfect time to brush up on some Spanish phrases for political conversations. Whether you want to jump into a discussion, ask questions, or just understand what people are saying, we’ve got you covered. 🎉 What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to talk about how you fe...

In this special Q&A episode of Learn Spanish con Salsa, Tamara Marie responds to a listener question from Jude, who’s facing the challenge of brain fog due to menopause while trying to learn Spanish.If you’ve ever struggled to remember new vocabulary or feel overwhelmed by the learning process, this episode is packed with practical, research-backed strategies to help you stay consistent and motivated. Tamara shares tips that will make language learning more enjoyable and effective--e...

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Kelly Delgado and Maribel Zapata on how to translate American English expressions 🇺🇸 to SpanishYou'll learn:Latin American expressions for the American English expressions get cold feet ❄️👣 and the ball is in your court 🏀How to ask someone if they're serious or joking in Spanish (it's nothing like "are you pulling my leg?" 🦵🏽) The translation for the American slang term "ride or die" in Spanish, and why it may be a red flag in relationsh...

In this episode, we shift gears from our recent focus on Colombian and Cuban Spanish to explore some common American English phrases 🇺🇸Tamara takes the expert seat as Kelly and Maribel attempt to guess the meanings behind these expressions. We’ll find out whether these American phrases have similar expressions in Spanish, so you can connect with native speakers more effectively. 🌎You'll learn:The different Spanish expressions used in Colombia and Cuba for the American English expressions...

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 how much you know about Colombian Spanish! 🕵️‍♀️The 9 Colombian phrases we explore:¡Qué chimba! / ¡Qué chim...

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 you guess along with us? Let’s see how many you get right!😅✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode...

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. 🎯By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly what you need to focus on so that you st...

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 confidence and fluency in Spanish 🔑💬Don't let these myths hold you back any longer!🎧 Listen to more Spanish success st...

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 nervous speaking with native speakers, Cynthia’s experience will definitely resonate with you.Li...

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 intermediate learner or just looking for an engaging way to immerse yourself in the language, you'll en...

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 the rain make you sick or bring good luck? 🌧️🍀Has technology improved or worsened personal relationsh...

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 helps you to find an approach to learning Spanish that will inspire you to reach you...

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 Spanish speakers on his last trip abroad.Want to join Spanish Con Salsa? Click here to sign up for the w...

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/typequizSupport the Show.⭐Leave us a rating & review and we just might give you a shout out on a future episode ;)📩 Join our e-mail list and be the first to know ...

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 typical dishes: gallo pinto (spoiler alert: it's not made of chicken) 🐓🤫▶️ Featured Song - Lyrics Video🎵 Want to learn more Spanis...

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 🇵🇷 📜The meaning of the phrase “mancha de plátano” 🍌Puerto Rican words like jíbaro and pava 💬▶️ Featured Song -...

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 language nerves from Marla's experience 😨The most difficult part of being an interpreter and the different t...

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 Dominican Republic 🗣️Words that have different meanings in each country 🔄😯Controversies such as the orig...

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:Differences in Puerto Rican Spanish accents and vocabulary, words like “parcha” and more 🗣️Top places to visit i...

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 dinner with, including famous personalities 🍽Discover what each of the teachers considers a perfect day...

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 when they shorten words to speak quickly 🗣Watch the episode on YouTube!Cómo decir adiós en Cuba 🇨🇺 (Ep. 199)...

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. [DOWNLOAD] Quick Guide to Your First Spanish Conversation >> Click here to download or go to www.spanishconversatio...