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Learn Spanish Numbers with Music [Conteo Regresivo] ♫ 146 [ENCORE] May 14, 2024

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Almost everyone knows to count from 1 to 10 in Spanish--before they even learned the language.
In this episode, we'll review useful vocabulary related to numbers in Spanish with the salsa song Conteo Regresivo by Gilberto Santa Rosa.
Learn how to count from one to 1 million in this episode of the podcast, and some common expressions thaat use Spanish numbers.

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Easy Hack to Learn Spanish Past Tense Verbs ♫ 198 May 07, 2024

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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)

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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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Learn Cuban Spanish with Music: Guantanamera ♫ 197 Apr 30, 2024

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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 💡

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Song Featured in this Episode

Guantanamera - Compay Segundo

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Language Coaching for Spanish Fluency with Maribel Zapata ♫ 196 Apr 23, 2024

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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

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How to Understand Spanish Accents: A Conversation with Maribel Zapata ♫ 195 Apr 16, 2024

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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

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Learn Cuban Spanish with Music: Cuba Isla Bella by Orishas ♫ 194 Apr 09, 2024

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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

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Creciendo en Cuba: Una Conversación con Kelly Delgado ♫ 193 Apr 01, 2024

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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)

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Conversaciones Decembrinas de Colombia ♫ 157 [ENCORE] Mar 25, 2024

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During the fiestas decembrinas (winter holidays), Colombians have a special way of celebrating.
In this episode, you'll hear a conversation about making plans with family and all the tasty dishes made in a typical Colombian household.
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Go to learnspanishconsalsa.com/colombia for more information about Colombian Spanish and for more information about the Colombian Spanish 101 course

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Learn Spanish Expressions with Salsa Music [La vida es un carnaval] ♫ 82 [ENCORE] Mar 19, 2024

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Learn how to use the word 'hay' in Spanish with the lyrics to the song La vida es un carnavalby Celia Cruz. We'll review several expressions that use hayfrom the song, and some ways you can incorporate them into your everyday conversations in Spanish.
Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/82

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Learn Colombian Spanish with Reggaeton Music: Qué Pena by Maluma feat. J Balvin ♫ 192 Mar 12, 2024

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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
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