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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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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In this episode, we're zooming into the virtual world of communication! 🗨

Whether you've been navigating Zoom calls for work, catching up with friends, or taking online Spanish lessons, we've got some spicy tips to help you sound more like a native speaker. 

You'll learn the following:

• How to check in with your conversation partner if you can't hear them, need them to unmute, or want them to repeat something. 🔊👂
• The best way to handle tech issues by learning now native Spanish speakers say your screen is frozen, you have a bad connection, and the oft-repeated Can you see my screen? --especially when sharing presentations or visuals without leaving anyone in the dark. 💻🔧
• What to say when you need to step away briefly or just need a moment to gather your thoughts, you'll learn how to pause the conversation politely in Spanish⏳

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. 

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Have you ever wondered how a casual text conversation looks in Spanish?

Or maybe you've received a text from a Spanish-speaking friend and found yourself puzzled by some abbreviations or slang? 

¡No te preocupes! (no worries!)

In today's episode, we're uncovering 14 must-know phrases that will make you a natural at texting in Spanish. 

From casual greetings to expressions of laughter, we'll explore how these phrases are used in everyday conversation, giving you the confidence to text like a local.

So, grab your phone, and let's get started!

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. 

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Do you ever get confused with all the differences in the Spanish language from country to country? 

In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by language coaches Kesia Sosa from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and Jael Torrez from Nicaragua 🇳🇮.  

They discuss common Spanish words that are different in Central America and the Caribbean.   

Kesia and Jael also explain that you have to tener cuidado (be careful) with some of these expressions when you’re visiting other countries where the meaning can be offensive or even vulgar. 

Listen to this episode to find out how dominicanos and nicos say common Spanish words like fiesta, cosa, and amigo.

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. 

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In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by Language Coaches Kesia Sosa and Jael Torrez.  They reflect on the best movies, music, and surprises from the year 2023, and discuss plans and goals for the upcoming year.

This episode is in Spanish.  For the transcript with English translation, sign up to be a show supporter at https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/support

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. 

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Do you struggle to stay consistent with learning Spanish each and every day and every week?

Do you have times where you start studying, you make a little bit of progress and then you stop again and again?

Or have you ever got a streak going on one of those apps and then you abandon it because one day came around, you completely forgot and then you saw that you broke your streak and you got completely demotivated to even start again?

In this episode of the podcast​, I'm going to give you the number one secret to getting yourself to follow through on achieving your Spanish fluency goal on a consistent basis.

 I'll be sharing some things I've learned from my experience coaching other language learners as well as with my own language learning experience to really help you begin to stay consistent and forgive yourself for those little breaks.

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. 

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Being part of a community can help support us in many aspects of life, and this also applies to reaching your goal of Spanish fluency.

In this episode, you'll learn the five key benefits of being a member of a language learning community and how joining of a group of committed language learners can skyrocket your progress to Spanish fluency

Listen to the Episode: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/136

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. 

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