How to Lose Your Fear of Speaking Spanish (Interview with Lindsay Griffiths, Translator) ♫ 26

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 pe...

12 Nov 202428min

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...

6 Nov 202417min

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 effectiv...

29 Okt 202424min

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Kelly Delgado and Maribel Zapata on how to translate American English expressions 🇺🇸 to Spanish You'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 relatio...

22 Okt 202429min

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 expre...

1 Okt 202427min

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! / ¡...

24 Sep 202437min

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 Thi...

17 Sep 202431min

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...

10 Sep 202416min