How to Get Started Raising Bilingual Children (Interview with Dr. Kami Anderson, Bilingual Brown Babies) ♫ 81
If you're an adult learning Spanish, you might regret that you didn't start when you were younger. And if you have children of your own, you may want them to grow up bilingual so they have an advantage you might not have had. The good news is, there's no need to wait. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Kami Anderson, founder and CEO of Bilingual Brown Babies. She'll share how you can start your own journey to raising bilingual children. We talk about the best wa...
14 Jul 202031min
[Q&A] How Do I Understand the Natural Speed of Spanish? ♫ 80
In this episode, I answer a listener question about how to understand Spanish when it's spoken at a natural, conversational pace. I review the 6 stages of listening comprehension and what to expect during each phase. I also explain which strategies are the most effective for each stage to get you to the next level. ¡No te lo pierdas! Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/80 Want to win a free 1-on-1 Spanish coaching session? Share this episode on Facebook or...
7 Jul 202024min
7 Cuban Expressions from the Telenovela Celia ♫ 79
Aprende 7 expresiones cubanas del primer episodio de la telenovela acerca de la icónica cantante de salsa afro- cubana Celia Cruz. También aprenderás la lírica de la canción del opening y mis mejores trucos para aprender español con series de televisión y telenovelas como Celia. Learn 7 Cuban Expressions from the first episode of the telenovela about iconic Afro Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz. You'll also learn the lyrics to the opening song, and my best tips for learning Spanish...
30 Jun 202028min
15 Africanismos en el idioma español ♫ 78
¿Sabías que hay palabras españolas que vienen de África? Y que, además, el español es el idioma oficial de Guinea Ecuatorial, que queda en la costa oeste de África. En el episodio de hoy, hablamos sobre los africanismos --palabras africanas que aparecen en el idioma español. Did you know there are Spanish words that come from Africa? Spanish is also the official language of Equatorial Guinea, located on the west coast of Africa. In to...
23 Jun 202025min
Un cubano con pasión por los viajes (entrevista con Andy Guitierraz de Arriba de la bola) ♫ 77
En este episodio, les traigo una entrevista con Andy Guitierraz. Él es Youtuber, tiene un canal llamado Arribadelabola, el cual tiene que ver con sus viajes por todo el mundo. Andy es de Cuba, así que hablamos sobre la situación en la isla, el racismo, y sus experiencias en otros países. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/77 > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW < Let us know how we're doing por favor! Leave us a rating & review in iTunes or Stitcher, and we'll gi...
16 Jun 202028min
Learn Spanish Expressions with Music [Valió la pena] ♫ 76
Learn Spanish expressions with the salsa song Valió la Pena by Marc Anthony. This is an upbeat song that's fun to dance to, plus you'll learn some useful expressions you can use in daily conversation. I also give a few tips to understanding Puerto Rican Spanish. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/76 > LEAVE US A RATING & 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...
9 Jun 202022min
5 Rookie Mistakes Spanish Beginners Should Avoid ♫ 75
Do you feel like you'll always be a beginner? Or have you been learning Spanish but are still too embarrassed to speak Spanish? It may be because your current learning strategy is keeping you stuck at the dreaded beginner phase. In this episode, I explain 5 common mistakes Spanish beginners make and, more importantly, how to avoid them. I also give you tips to keep you from wasting time and help you get out of the beginner stage of learning once and for all. Show Notes: https://www.learnspa...
2 Jun 202021min
Explore Latin American Culture through Stories Pt. II (Interview with Carolina Quiroga, Tres Cuentos) ♫ 74
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 podcasts for learning and laughing. In our conversation, Carolina shares the power of connecting with Latin American culture through its stories, music, and art. She also talks about her own langu...
26 Mai 202030min
