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

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 podcast Dominican Spanish 101 at dominicanspanish101.com Compra el curso de español dominicano para recibir todas las notas de temporada 1 del podcast Dominican Spanish 101. Show Notes: https:...

1 Mar 202323min

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 bachata en la República Dominicana. Discutimos los estilos de baile y los artistas más populares del género. 📣 The long-awaited season 3 of the Dominican Spanish 101 Podcast will be launching on Februa...

21 Feb 202318min

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 notes page: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/amor [FREE DOWNLOAD] Quick Guide to Your First Spanish Conversation >> Click here to download or go to www.spanishconversationguide...

14 Feb 202325min

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 l...

7 Feb 202337min

Do you ever get nervous when someone asks you a question in Spanish? Has your mind ever gone completely blank when you're trying to respond, even if you KNOW you know what you want to say? In this episode, you'll hear from Dani Dancing -- a Spanish learner like you who was able to shed her fear of speaking Spanish and get more comfortable having conversations. She shares how she was able to conquer her anxiety when talking to native Spanish speakers, and how she found a better way to approach...

24 Jan 202341min

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 engaging questions you can ask to keep any conversation flowing. Listen as we share a list of questions you can use right away so you won't get stuck in your next Spanish conversation. Mentioned in this...

18 Jan 202318min

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 audiobook en español)Spanish Conversation ChallengeJoin our Facebook CommunityShow Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/161 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Quick Guide to Your First Spanish Conversation >&...

10 Jan 202319min

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...

3 Jan 202342min