The Black Expat series continues with a spotlight on Colombia.  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 him.

Jamarr gives his recommendations on how to prepare before complete immersion in a Spanish-speaking country, and gives an overview of the different Colombian Spanish accents.  

Tune in to learn some caleño Spanish phrases you won't find in Google translate.

Learn Colombian Spanish with Maribel 

The Black Expat: Spanish Language Immersion in Colombia (Interview with Jamarr Black, Part 1) ♫ 101

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In this episode, we talk about how you can go from a Spanish learner to a Spanish speaker. 

Language Coaching for Spanish Fluency with Maribel Zapata ♫ 196

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

How to Understand Spanish Accents: A Conversation with Maribel Zapata ♫ 195

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

Learn Cuban Spanish with Music: Cuba Isla Bella by Orishas ♫ 194

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. 

Creciendo en Cuba: Una Conversación con Kelly Delgado ♫ 193

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. 

The Black Expat: Spanish Language Immersion in Colombia (Interview with Jamarr Black, Part 1) ♫ 101

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