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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 is now available! Listen on...

3 Juni 18min

Ever found yourself wishing you could’ve said something better—in Spanish? 👀 In this episode of the Learn Spanish con Salsa podcast, we’re throwing it back to Episode 223 where we covered Karol G’s hit song “Si Te Hubiera Conocido.” Now we’re digging into the grammar behind the feels 😭 — so you can master those emotional, regret-filled “what if” moments in Spanish. We’ll break down the conditional perfect and the past perfect subjunctive (a.k.a. pluscuamperfecto del subjuntivo), using example...

27 Maj 22min

In this episode, host Tamara Marie talks with Brittany, a passionate educator, all about her journey to Spanish fluency. Despite years of studying Spanish, Brittany felt stuck when it came to real conversations. 😞 Her motivation? To connect better with her students and with Spanish speakers in her Zumba classes. 👟 Tamara and Brittany discuss why traditional learning methods often fall short and how a personalized approach can make all the difference. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why aca...

6 Maj 35min

[FREE DOWNLOAD] Quick Guide to Your First Spanish Conversation >> Click here to download or go to www.spanishconversationguide.com - Learn *exactly* what to say when you meet someone for the first time in less than 30 minutes!Support 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 when new episodes are released, plus get access to exclusive listener discounts + giveaways ...

19 Apr 12min

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 yo...

15 Apr 22min

In this episode, we’re breaking down the lyrics to "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" by Colombian reggaetonera Karol G. This upbeat song with 🏝️ Caribbean flavor isn’t just catchy—it's full of Spanish grammar you probably didn't know about 🫢 and Spanish phrases you can start using today. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to express hypothetical situations in Spanish (aka "what could’ve been" 💔)When to use the past subjunctive, especially if you’ve already met its more popular cousin, the pr...

8 Apr 30min

In this episode, we’re breaking down 10 must-know Spanish phrases you’ll actually hear in real conversations. Whether you're chatting with native speakers or just trying to understand Spanish TV without subtitles, these expressions will help you sound more natural and confident. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What to say when someone surprises you (that isn’t just “¡¿En serio?!” 🤯)How to respond when you don’t agree, but don’t want to be rude about it 😅The difference between ¡Qué va! and...

1 Apr 21min

In this episode, I’m reviewing the lyrics of Échame la Culpa by Luis Fonsi and Demi Lovato. We’ll go line by line, translate the lyrics, and highlight key Spanish grammar and vocabulary you can use in daily conversations. Here’s what you’ll learn: The meaning of Échame la culpa and how to use similar expressions 🫢The difference between yo entendí and ya entendí (and how to use each one🤔)Spanish phrases you can use to take responsibility for your actions 🙊[FREE DOWNLOAD] Quick...

25 Mars 20min