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Aprende español con la música: Cómo expresar deseos con el subjuntivo [ENCORE] ♫ 13

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - May 09, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
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, v...

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Busy Nurse & Mom Learns Spanish at Age 40: Interview with Kimberly Winfrey ♫ 171

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - May 02, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Do you think you don't have any time to learn Spanish? Spanish Fluency Club member Kimberly Winfrey shares how she juggles work, family life, and her passion for language learning. I'm sure our conversation will give you helpful time management tips so you can integrate Spanish in your daily l...

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The 5 Reasons You're Not Fluent in Spanish ♫ 170

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - April 25, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Have you been learning Spanish but still don't feel confident speaking the language? If this is you, then there's really only 5 reasons you haven't become fluent in Spanish yet. In this episode, I break down *exactly* what's keeping you from speaking Spanish fluently and (more importantly) wha...

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10 Spanish Phrases You'll Hear in Conversation ♫ 169

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - April 18, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In every language, there are phrases that native speakers use that don't necessarily translate word-for-word. In this episode of the podcast, we'll share 10 conversational phrases that you'll probably hear when you're speaking to a native Spanish speaker. Support the Show. ⭐Leave us a rating ...

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Perfect Your Spanish Listening Comprehension: An Interview with Celia Cruz ♫ 168

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - April 11, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
A lot of the time when we're reviewing courses and content for Spanish learners we often encounter Spanish very different from what's spoken in the real world. In this episode, we're bringing an exercise for you to practice. An authentic conversation with Celia Cruz (the Queen of Salsa💃🏽) so yo...

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3 Ways to Improve Your Spanish Listening Skills ♫ 167

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - March 21, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
The number one reason most Spanish learners don't reach fluency is they can't understand native Spanish speakers. The reason we struggle with listening comprehension is because we go about it the wrong way from the beginning. In this episode, we'll share 3 simple ways you can improve your Span...

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Learn Spanish with Vallenato Music [La Bicicleta] ♫ 166

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - March 14, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In this episode, we’ll explore some common Spanish expressions used in the song La bicicleta by Colombian artists Shakira and Carlos Vives. You’ll learn: How to refer to things have been happening for a while or that happened in the past Different ways to express things you will not do How t...

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Learn Spanish with Vallenato Music: La bicicleta by Shakira ♫ 166

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - March 14, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In this episode, we’ll explore some common Spanish expressions used in the song La bicicleta by Colombian artists Shakira and Carlos Vives. You’ll learn: How to refer to things have been happening for a while or that happened in the past Different ways to express things you will not do How t...

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Learn Spanish with Merengue Music [Toma mi Vida] ♫ 165

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - March 07, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In honor of women's history month, we'll share songs from the best female singers throughout Latin America. In this episode, we'll review the lyrics of the song ‘Toma mi vida' by the Dominican singer Milly Quezada, La reina (queen) del merengue 🇩🇴 You'll learn how to use the command tense and ...

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Learn Spanish with Merengue Music: Toma mi vida by Milly Quezada ♫ 165

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - March 07, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In honor of women's history month, we'll share songs from the best female singers throughout Latin America. In this episode, we'll review the lyrics of the song ‘Toma mi vida' by the Dominican singer Milly Quezada, La reina (queen) del merengue 🇩🇴 You'll learn how to use the command tense and ...

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Celebrando el Día de la Independencia Dominicana ♫ 112 [REPLAY]

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - March 01, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
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 el pod...

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Bachata: la música y el baile ♫ 164

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - February 21, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In this episode, Kesia from the Spanish con Salsa team shares the history of bachata music in the Dominican Republic. We discuss the different styles of bachata dance and the genre’s most popular artists. En este episodio, Kesia del equipo de Spanish con Salsa comparte la historia de la música ...

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Cancioncitas de amor ♫ 163

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - February 14, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In this episode, we'll review my top 7 songs for Día de San Valentín (Valentine's Day) 💘 I'll also give some common Spanish expressions you can use in everyday conversation, and Spanish grammar you can learn from the song lyrics. Listen to all of the songs featured in this episode on the show...

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The Black Expat: Finding Peace of Mind in the Dominican Republic (Interview with Kayla Rodriguez) ♫ 106 [ENCORE]

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - February 07, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
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 ...

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12 Questions to Keep Spanish Conversations Flowing ♫ 162

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - January 18, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
After you start a conversation, it can be difficult to keep it going--especially if you lack vocabulary and aren't sure what to say next. This can leave you struggling to keep a conversation going in Spanish. Avoid those awkward moments of silence 😩and blank stares 😳 by arming yourself with en...

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12 Questions to Keep Spanish Conversations Flowing

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - January 18, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
After you start a conversation, it can be difficult to keep it going--especially if you lack vocabulary and aren't sure what to say next. This can leave you struggling to keep a conversation going in Spanish. Avoid those awkward moments of silence 😩and blank stares 😳 by arming yourself with en...

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Atomic Habits for Spanish Language Learners ♫ 161

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - January 10, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
It's time to set your Spanish goals, but you want to make sure you actually get them done this time around. Enter Atomic Habits by James Clear. I'll give you the top tips from this bestseller that you can apply to language learning. Mentioned in this Episode: Hábitos atómicos (Atomic Habits ...

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Atomic Habits for Spanish Language Learners ⏵161

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - January 10, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
It's time to set your Spanish goals, but you want to make sure you actually get them done this time around. Enter Atomic Habits by James Clear. I'll give you the top tips from this bestseller that you can apply to language learning. Mentioned in this Episode: Hábitos atómicos (Atomic Habits ...

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The 7 Habits of Effective Language Learners for 2023 (Interview with Jael Torres and Maribel Zapata) ♫ 120 [ENCORE]

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - January 03, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
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...

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5 Reasons You're Not Fluent in Spanish...Yet ♫ 160

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - December 27, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Have you been learning Spanish for some time, but still aren't sure what it will take to get fluent? If so, this episode is for you. I explain the top 5 reasons you're not fluent in Spanish yet, even if you've been learning the language for years. > Did you like this episode? We'd love it if...

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Conversation Hacks for When You Don't Understand Native Speakers ♫ 159

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - December 20, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Have you ever been in a conversation with a native Spanish speaker and you have NO IDEA what they said to you? Then you ended up freezing up and looking completely lost with a blank stare on your face? If this has ever happened to you, then you need to listen to this episode. I will help yo...

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Learn Indirect Objects with Salsa Music [Aires de Navidad] ♫ 158

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - December 14, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In this episode, you'll learn some helpful shortcuts on when to use indirect objects in Spanish, while reviewing a few examples from the classic salsa song "Aires de Navidad" by Hector Lavoe and Willie Colón. > Did you like this episode? We'd love it if you gave us a rating & review on Apple P...

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Learn Indirect Objects with Salsa Music: Aires de navidad ♫ 158

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - December 14, 2022 00:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In this episode, you'll learn some helpful shortcuts on when to use indirect objects in Spanish, while reviewing a few examples from the classic salsa song "Aires de Navidad" by Hector Lavoe and Willie Colón. > Did you like this episode? We'd love it if you gave us a rating & review on Apple P...

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Conversaciones decembrinas de Colombia ♫ 157

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - December 06, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
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 t...

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Coquito y Parrandas: Celebrando Navidad en Puerto Rico ♫ 156

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - November 29, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In this episode, you’ll learn how Puerto Ricans celebrate Christmas, and how they own the holidays by adding unique and traditional elements to make it fun and parrandera. Note: In order to access the transcript from the conversation in the episode, sign up for the Puerto Rican Spanish 101 cour...

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Learn Family Members in Spanish with Music ♫ 155

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - November 22, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Are you going to see extended family this holiday season? In this episode, we'll help you learn how to talk all about la familia política or in-laws and other family members with a fun bachata song. > Did you like this episode? We'd love it if you gave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts! ...

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Explore Latin American Culture through Stories Pt. I (Interview With Carolina Quiroga, Tres Cuentos) ♫ 73 [ENCORE]

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - November 15, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In this episode I interview Carolina Quiroga--storyteller, performer, author, and host of the bilingual podcast Tres Cuentos. Tres Cuentos explores historical and literary narratives of Latin America. Last year, the podcast was mentioned by Oprah magazine as one of the best Latino and Spanish ...

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Learn Spanish Verbs with Music [El día de mi suerte] ♫ 107 [ENCORE]

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - November 01, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
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 N...

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Learn Colombian Spanish with Music: Mi Encanto [Part 2] ♫ 154

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - October 18, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In this episode, we'll be reviewing a song by Carlos Vives from the Disney movie 'Encanto.' Spanish con Salsa Language Coach Maribel Zapata breaks down the song lyrics and tells us all about Colombian culture. Note: This episode is in Spanish. For a full transcript with English translation, sig...

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Learn Colombian Spanish with Music: Mi Encanto [Part 1] ♫ 153

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - October 11, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In this week's episode, you'll learn all about Colombian Spanish and culture through the country's music. Language Coach Maribel Zapata talks about music genres in Colombia from vallenato to salsa. Note: This episode is in Spanish. For a full transcript with English translation, sign up to be a...

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