Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish
Learn Spanish free with music-based Spanish lessons and conversations. The best way to learn Spanish and become fluent is through immersion in the culture. Learn to speak Spanish like a native speaker with real-life conversations in Latin American Spanish without boring grammar textbooks. Whether you're a Spanish beginner or intermediate Spanish learner, you'll learn Spanish quickly listening to this podcast. Learning Spanish for adults can be fun, so let us help you go from Spanish beginner to bilingual.
Episodes
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 a...
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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 approa...
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" 💔)
- Wh...
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 agre...
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 respo...
In this episode, we explore 7 ways to use the Spanish verb echar. Learn how to use it in everyday sentences, idiomatic expressions, and reflexive forms.
Listen and learn...
- Common expressions with echar and their real-life applications.
- How echar is used in Latin Music
- Actionable steps to incorporate these phrases into your Spanish conversations
In this episode, Tamara Marie responds to listener Jo-Anne’s challenges with forgetting words and feeling nervous speaking Spanish with adults.
Tamara shares actionable tips for consistent practice, reducing anxiety, and building fluency.
In this episode, she covers:
- Daily Practice: Learn how to schedule consistent, structured conversations with adults in Spanish.
- Stress-Free Learning: Discover techniques like meditation and yoga ...
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 t...
In this listener Q&A episode, I’m answering a question from John, a member of the Learn Spanish con Salsa community.
John shared his frustration about not knowing words he needs to use during conversations and struggling to keep the flow going.
If you’ve ever faced a similar challenge, this episode is for you!
I’ll review 7 practical steps to expand your vocabulary, build confidence, and keep your Spanish conversations...
In this festive episode, Tamara Marie shares conversational Spanish phrases for New Year gatherings, including greetings, toasts, and ways to express gratitude.
She also explores the backstory of the classic holiday song Feliz Navidad, offering cultural insight and conversation tips to connect with others during the season.
Listen now to...
- Learn 7 Spanish phrases to use during New Year’s celebrations 🍾
- Hear t...
Can you imagine living on only $300 USD/month?
That's exactly what Jamarr Black did when he first moved to Cali, Colombia.
In part 2 of our conversation, Jamarr shares how much money you need to live comfortably in Cali--including the cost of health care.
I asked him about the best places to dance salsa in the area, and how Americans are treated by the locals and the police.
Jamarr also...
Every thought about leaving behind your life in the US an moving abroad?
In my interview with Jamarr Black, he shares why he decided to leave his job as a technical writer in Washington, DC to move to Cali, Colombia and how he got there on a $5 flight.
He also talks about how he overcame the frustration of being the only non-native Spanish speaker in a conversation and not understanding what was happening around ...
Do you dream about leaving everything behind and moving to a Spanish-speaking country? 💼
If you're thinking about taking the leap, then you'll want to hear Kai Cesaire's story.
Kai runs a YouTube channel called Kai's Foreign Adventures where you can find out anything you need to know about moving to and living in Spain from the experience of an African-American. 🇪🇸 ✊🏽
Kai lives in ...
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 dai...
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. 🎉...
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...
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 transl...
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 dif...
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 y...
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