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

In this episode we focus on grammar, specifically on one of the easiest past tenses in Spanish to remember. 🧠

We learn how simple it can be to start using this tense in conversations, even if it's not always grammatically perfect. 💬

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The most common use for the imperfect 🔍
• How to make sure you’re not using the wrong verb form ❌
• An easy way to conjugate AR, ER, and IR verbs in the imperfect past tense 🔄

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Easy Hack for Learning the Past Tense in Spanish (Ep. 198)

Resources Mentioned in this Episode
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Do you get confused by Spanish past tense verbs?

With so many different verb forms and irregular verbs, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by Spanish grammar.

In this episode, I share an easy hack to use the past tense in Spanish so you can keep your conversations flowing instead of pausing and trying to conjugate verbs in your head.

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In this episode, Yohenia shows us a very popular song from Cuba due to its great historical significance. 🇨🇺

Let's listen to the lyrics of the song Guantanamera, a Cuban classic of the musical genre Son. 🎶

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The difference between the musical genres Son and Salsa 💃🏾
• Cuban vocabulary: words like Guajira, Guano and Guantanamera 💬
• Different ways to use the verb “echar” in Spanish 💡

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• Learn Spanish con Salsa website
• Cuban Spanish 101 course

Song Featured in this Episode

Guantanamera - Compay Segundo

Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖

Then this masterclass is for you -- learn my method to improve your Spanish listening skills.  Past attendees have gone from understanding 30% to 80% of spoken Spanish in under 30 minutes.

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In this episode, we talk about how you can go from a Spanish learner to a Spanish speaker. 🗣💬
We talk with Maribel about the best ways to improve your fluency in Spanish in a fun and effective way. ✅
In this episode you’ll learn:

• The key to improving your fluency in Spanish 🔑
• The mistakes many people make when setting up a learning goal 🚫
• The differences between teaching and coaching: which is better for me? 🗣

Resources Mentioned in this Episode
https://www.spanishconsalsa.com/coach

Related episodes:
Episode 185: There’s No Perfect Time to Get Fluent: How Phillip Started Speaking Spanish in Less Than 90 Days
Episode 137: Why Living Abroad Won’t Help You Get Fluent: Andrea’s Story
Episode 85: From Beginner to Conversational Fluency in 90 Days (Interview with Ryan Chindavong)
Episode 35: Are You Nervous Talking to Native Spanish Speakers? Interview with Kayla Rodriguez

Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖

Then this masterclass is for you -- learn my method to improve your Spanish listening skills.  Past attendees have gone from understanding 30% to 80% of spoken Spanish in under 30 minutes.

Get access to the Spanish Listening Skills Masterclass >> spanishconsalsa.com/listen

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In this episode, Maribel shares her experiences traveling through South America and discovering the different existing accents. 🌎

She also tells us what to do when we don't understand what someone says in Spanish. 🤔

In this episode you will learn:

• The easiest way to start conversations in Spanish 👥💬
• The difference between accents from Colombia and other Spanish-speaking countries 💬
• The most difficult accent to understand 👂🏽

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Episode 42: What Type of Spanish Should You Learn? (Part 1)

Episode 43: What Type of Spanish Should You Learn? (Part 2)

Schedule an Initial Goal Setting Session: spanishconsalsa.com/coach

Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖

Then this masterclass is for you -- learn my method to improve your Spanish listening skills.  Past attendees have gone from understanding 30% to 80% of spoken Spanish in under 30 minutes.

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In this episode, Kelly shows us a very energetic song about Cuban identity. 🇨🇺

Cuba Isla Bella by Orishas has different musical genres 🎶 and talks about that even if you are in another country, you will always be Cuban. 🌎

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Differences between musical genres: Salsa and Timba 🎼
• Cuban phrases, like “tírate un paso” 💬
• El Casino: a popular dance from Cuba and how it works 💃🏾

Song Featured in this Episode
Cuba Isla Bella - Orishas
Casino (Cuban Dance)

Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Cuban Spanish 101 course

Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖

Then this masterclass is for you -- learn my method to improve your Spanish listening skills.  Past attendees have gone from understanding 30% to 80% of spoken Spanish in under 30 minutes.

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In this episode we meet Kelly, a new member of the Spanish con Salsa team, who tells us how she learned English and stories about her country. 🗣🌍

She also tells us about the reality of Cuba and how she managed to move to another English-speaking country, but remains proud of her Cuban nationality. 🇨🇺

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to say “swag” in Cuban Spanish and other words from Cuba 💬
• It is said that Cuba is a country trapped in time, is it true? 🤔
• 4 little tips from Kelly to become bilingual and speak Spanish 💡

Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Schedule a Cuban lesson
Beyoncé - Si Yo Fuera Un Chico (If I Were a Boy - Spanish version)

Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖

Then this masterclass is for you -- learn my method to improve your Spanish listening skills.  Past attendees have gone from understanding 30% to 80% of spoken Spanish in under 30 minutes.

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In this episode we take a look at the lyrics of the reggaeton song Qué Pena by Maluma and J Balvin, very famous Colombian singers. 🎤

We talk about the two different ways to say to know in Spanish and how we use it depending on the situation.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to use the verbs saber vs. conocer – and a quick way to know when to use which one 🤔
• A Spanish expression you can use to explain you are familiar with something 💡
• A word used to describe women in Colombia 🇨🇴 (and why you might not want to repeat it 🙊)

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• Spanish con Salsa website
• Learn Spanish with Music Course >> The only Spanish course that uses authentic Latin music and shows the way people really speak ➡️ Sign Me Up!

Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖

Then this masterclass is for you -- learn my method to improve your Spanish listening skills.  Past attendees have gone from understanding 30% to 80% of spoken Spanish in under 30 minutes.

Get access to the Spanish Listening Skills Masterclass >> spanishconsalsa.com/listen

We're celebrating Black History Month by featuring stories of Black Americans who decided to move abroad.  We bring you their stories in our Black Expat Series. 

Check it out now at learnspanishconsalsa.com/blackexpats

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In this episode, host Tamara Marie dives into the song “Las Caras Lindas” 🎶 by Ismael Rivera, a renowned salsa singer from Puerto Rico. Against the backdrop of Black History Month, we delve into the significance of Afro-Latino culture in Latin America, particularly Puerto Rico.

Through dissecting the lyrics of the song and giving you a taste of the language, you will gain a deeper understanding of the rich history, language, and cultural nuances present in Afro-Latino music.

From this podcast you will

• Dive into the world of Afro-Latino culture through the lens of salsa music. 🇵🇷
• Explore the significance of language and cultural representation in Puerto Rican music and history. 💃
• Explore the real talk behind gender and adjective agreements in Spanish through an engaging analysis of song lyrics. 🎤

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• Learn Spanish con Salsa website
• Learn Spanish with Music Course
• Black Expat Series

Song Featured in this Episode

Las Caras Lindas by Ismael Rivera

Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖

Then this masterclass is for you -- learn my method to improve your Spanish listening skills.  Past attendees have gone from understanding 30% to 80% of spoken Spanish in under 30 minutes.

Get access to the Spanish Listening Skills Masterclass >> spanishconsalsa.com/listen

We're celebrating Black History Month by featuring stories of Black Americans who decided to move abroad.  We bring you their stories in our Black Expat Series. 

Check it out now at learnspanishconsalsa.com/blackexpats

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Adalia Aborisade is not your typical expat. She left the US in 2016 and moved with her daughter and dog to Honduras. She has since settled in Mexico City, opting to retire to city life instead of white sand beaches.

In our conversation, Adalia shares her experiences living abroad while Black, including:

✔️ what happened when she had to interact with the police in Mexico City

✔️ how to have a realistic expectation for job opportunities, and

✔️ the real cost of a comfortable life for expats in Mexico

Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/113

Listen to The Black Expat Series 🔴⚫🟢
https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/blackexpats

Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖

Then this masterclass is for you -- learn my method to improve your Spanish listening skills.  Past attendees have gone from understanding 30% to 80% of spoken Spanish in under 30 minutes.

Get access to the Spanish Listening Skills Masterclass >> spanishconsalsa.com/listen

We're celebrating Black History Month by featuring stories of Black Americans who decided to move abroad.  We bring you their stories in our Black Expat Series. 

Check it out now at learnspanishconsalsa.com/blackexpats

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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 the language by setting effective goals after she joined the Spanish Fluency Club.

Listen to find out how you can develop your own plan of action to speak more Spanish without being anxious.

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