5 Must-See Attractions to Experience the Real Cuba (Interview with Devyn and Tracey Benson, Conocer Cuba Travel) ♫ 10
If Cuba is on your travel bucket list, this episode is for you. In our conversation with Devyn and Tracey Benson from Conocer Cuba Travel, we talk about some must-see Cuban attractions to experience the real Cuba. Find out the right way to travel to Cuba if you’re a US citizen, where to get the best Cuban cigars, and the #1 beach you have to visit that most tourists don’t know about. Show Notes & Transcript: http://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/10 Links and Resources Cuban Artist ...
5 Mars 201934min
7 Dominican Spanish Words and Expressions You Didn’t Know ♫ 9
It’s not only the accent that makes Dominican Spanish unique. There are hundreds of words and expressions that you’ll only hear in the DR. In this episode, we’re joined again by Kesia from the Spanish Con Salsa team to review 7 Dominican words and expressions you probably don’t know. So let’s get you prepared for your next trip to Punta Cana or conversation with friends from the Dominican Republic. Show Notes & Full Transcript: http://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/domin...
26 Feb 201925min
Learn Spanish with Bachata Music: Talking about Future Plans [Voy Pa’lla] ♫ 8
Did you know you can learn Spanish grammar with music? In this episode, we’ll explore how to use the Spanish future tense with the Dominican music genre bachata. We’ll review 2 ways to talk about future plans, give you some vocabulary that you can use in day-to-day conversation, and talk about one curious word that’s *technically* not Spanish or English that appears in the song Voy Pa’llá by Antony Santos. ¡Que disfruten! Show Notes & Transcript: http://www.learnspanishconsal...
19 Feb 201915min
How to Improve Your Spanish Listening Skills (Interview with Shahidah Foster, Black Girls Learn Languages) ♫ 7
Do you have a hard time understanding native Spanish speakers? Does it sound like they just speak way too fast for you to catch every word? Well, we’re here to help. In this conversation with Shahidah Foster, founder of Black Girls Learn Languages, we’ll give you 4 specific strategies you can try right away to improve your Spanish listening skills. Listen up as we help you tune your ear to understand spoken Spanish. Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.learnspanis...
12 Feb 201930min
Lessons Learned from 6 Million Language Exchanges (Interview with Tobias Dickmeis, Tandem) ♫ 6
What if there was a way to make friends with a native Spanish speaker and practice at any time and any place for free? This week we are joined by our guest Tobias Dickmeis, one of the co-founders of the popular language exchange app Tandem. The app has close to 6 million users in over 150 languages – ¡Dios mío! Tobias shares with us some of the factors that contribute to a positive language exchange experience, how to find the right partner, and how Tandem makes finding language partn...
5 Feb 201922min
5 Steps to Get Effective Spanish Conversation Practice for Free ♫ 5
Learn how to find reliable conversation partners to improve your Spanish speaking skills for free. In this episode, we’ll review how to determine if you’re ready for a language exchange, its benefits and challenges, and how to get the most out of the language exchange by following 5 simple steps. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/languageexchange Links and Resources: The 6 Best Sites and Apps to Find Spanish Conversation Partners > http://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/...
29 Jan 201917min
9 Creative Ways to Learn Spanish with Music ♫ 4
Have you ever heard a song in Spanish that you really like and you wish you could understand it? Do you want to incorporate music into your language learning but don’t know where to start? Not to worry, by the end of this episode you’ll have 9 creative ways you can use music in learning Spanish, whether you’re Spanish level is beginner or intermediate. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/4 Free Class: How to Learn Spanish with Latin Music Links and Resources: Comparison ...
22 Jan 201915min
Why It’s Easier for Salseros and Bachateros to Learn Spanish ♫ 3
5 – 6 – 7 – 8! What if I told you that dancing salsa could help you with your Spanish? In this week’s podcast, we dive into the specifics of why dancing to Latin music gives you an immediate advantage in learning Spanish. The skills you've developed as a dancer enhance your language learning ability--beyond just language exposure and cultural immersion. Listen to this episode to explore the reasons why listening and dancing to Latin music can accelerate your Spanish learning. Show Notes &am...
15 Jan 201922min
