By Tamara Marie
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
... more
4.4
149149 ratings
The podcast currently has 288 episodes available.
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 Spain and he speaks Castilian Spanish.
In part 1 of our conversation he shares why he decided to move to Spain and how he was able to meet people in different regions of the country.
Kai also explains how to find job opportunities and which language is in highest demand if you want to work in Spain.
We also touch on the cost of living and his experience with the Spanish healthcare system after he became very ill when he first moved there, and I think you'll be surprised by what happened when he checked out of the hospital.
At the end I give an update on what's going on with Kai since we originally spoke back in October 2020.
Links
YouTube: Kai's Foreign Adventures
Instagram: @kai.cesaire
Listen to Part 2: The Black Expat: Creating a New Life in Spain Pt. II (Interview with Kai Cesaire, Kai's Foreign Adventures) ♫ 96
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
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
Connect with us...
📲 Follow us on Instagram
👩👩👧👦 Join our Facebook Community
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel
📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter
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:
Listen to this episode to add another classic salsa song to your playlist and learn more conversational Latin American Spanish.
Resources:
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
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
Connect with us...
📲 Follow us on Instagram
👩👩👧👦 Join our Facebook Community
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel
📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter
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:
Listen to this episode so you can be prepared when you're asked about the US election.
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
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
Connect with us...
📲 Follow us on Instagram
👩👩👧👦 Join our Facebook Community
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel
📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter
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 effective--even with memory challenges.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Listen to find out the small lifestyle tweaks that can help clear brain fog while learning Spanish.
Additional Resources:
Related Episodes:
Listen now and discover how to stay motivated and connected to your Spanish learning journey!
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
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
Connect with us...
📲 Follow us on Instagram
👩👩👧👦 Join our Facebook Community
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel
📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter
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:
Special Offer Just for You!
Eager to learn more practical Spanish phrases? 🎶 Join my Learn Spanish with Music course! It’s a fun way to boost your vocabulary and listening skills through the joy of authentic Latin music.
Plus, when you enroll, you’ll receive access to our Spanish Vocabulary Booster course—absolutely free! This bonus includes over 100 idiomatic expressions to help you speak more naturally in conversations. 🌟
👉 Visit https://www.spanishconsalsa.com/music to grab this amazing offer!
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
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
Connect with us...
📲 Follow us on Instagram
👩👩👧👦 Join our Facebook Community
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel
📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter
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:
Join in on our guessing game as Kelly and Maribel take a stab at guessing these idioms!
Their reactions are priceless. 😂
Special Offer Just for You!
Eager to learn more practical Spanish phrases? 🎶 Join my Learn Spanish with Music course! It’s a fun way to boost your vocabulary and listening skills through the joy of authentic Latin music.
Plus, when you enroll, you’ll receive access to our Spanish Vocabulary Booster course—absolutely free! This bonus includes over 100 idiomatic expressions to help you speak more naturally in conversations. 🌟
👉 Visit https://www.spanishconsalsa.com/music to grab this amazing offer!
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
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
Connect with us...
📲 Follow us on Instagram
👩👩👧👦 Join our Facebook Community
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel
📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter
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:
Do you know what these expressions mean? Listen to this episode to find out ;)
🇨🇴 Learn more about Colombian Spanish: https://www.colombianspanish101.com
Don't miss this episode full of learning and fun! It will be an experience that will make you laugh, think, and above all, learn. 🎉
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
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
Connect with us...
📲 Follow us on Instagram
👩👩👧👦 Join our Facebook Community
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel
📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter
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 This Episode:
This episode is 100% in Spanish, so it's a great way to practice your listening skills. Don't worry, though—if you’re a show supporter or a Spanish Fluency Club member, you can download the full transcript to follow along. ✍️📄
✨ Links & Resources Mentioned:
Make sure you tune in to the next episode where we dive into Colombian Spanish phrases with Maribel! You won’t want to miss it. 😉
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
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
Connect with us...
📲 Follow us on Instagram
👩👩👧👦 Join our Facebook Community
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel
📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter
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 you start speaking more Spanish (not just studying vocab and grammar all day).
This is an excerpt from the workshop on the 5 Simple Steps to Spanish Fluency. If you want to get the replay for the full workshop, go to https://www.spanishconsalsa.com/freeworkshop (It expires this Sunday, September 15!)
Need help from our team on how to map out your 90 day fluency plan? Go to https://www.spanishconsalsa.com/chat to schedule a call with our team.
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
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
Connect with us...
📲 Follow us on Instagram
👩👩👧👦 Join our Facebook Community
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel
📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter
Are the voices in your head holding you back from becoming fluent in Spanish?
In this episode, we're uncovering the 5 biggest myths that could be standing in your way. Spoiler: they're all lies! 🙅🏾
Listen to find out:
Don't let these myths hold you back any longer!
🎧 Listen to more Spanish success stories
How to Stay Motivated and Make Consistent Progress with Spanish (Interview with Brittany Davis) ♫ 15
From Beginner to Conversational Fluency in 90 Days (Interview with Ryan Chindavong) ♫ 85
How to Conquer Your Fear of Speaking Spanish: Dani's Story ♫ 151
Resources:
⭐ Join the Spanish Fluency Club: a community dedicated to improving your Spanish fluency with regular conversation practice, structured lessons, and personalized feedback from native speakers.
💬 Join us from September 3 – 14, 2024 for Spanish conversation practice sessions to improve your communication skills!
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
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
Connect with us...
📲 Follow us on Instagram
👩👩👧👦 Join our Facebook Community
▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel
📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter
The podcast currently has 288 episodes available.
4,969 Listeners
672 Listeners
763 Listeners
451 Listeners
537 Listeners
870 Listeners
332 Listeners
70 Listeners
1,046 Listeners
295 Listeners
241 Listeners
158 Listeners
148 Listeners
591 Listeners
50 Listeners