Learn Spanish con Salsa
Spanish through Latin music and culture, hosted by language coach Tamara Marie.
- LevelFor beginners · For intermediate
- PriceFree with a paid tier
- Made forFor learners
- Episodes here5 newest
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In this episode I’m joined by a new member of our team at Spanish con Salsa, Language Coach Celín Mesa. She was born and raised in Cuba and now lives in Montevideo, Uruguay. Celín shares the expressions she had to learn from scratch after moving, the pronoun that threw her off completely, and the exact moment at a hotel bar in Varadero when she realized she was actually bilingual. Then she tells us what Guantanamera means — and once you hear it, it’s so obvious you’ll wonder how you nev...
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Is love a thing of the past? In this episode of the Learn Spanish Con Salsa podcast, we analyze a powerful cross-generational collaboration between the queen of urban music, Karol G, and the legendary Marco Antonio Solís. We break down the lyrics of their emotional ballad, "Coleccionando Heridas", exploring the grammar and vocabulary used to express heartbreak, self-doubt, and resignation. This song is perfect for intermediate learners because the pronunciation is super clear and it's p...
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Grammar drills. Verb charts. Pronunciation practice. All useful — and all a little tedious after a while. 😴 Here's what changes everything: talk about something you actually care about. In this episode, we're practicing how to talk about your passions in Spanish — your favorite food, the music you love, the place you'd go back to tomorrow, the things you do just because they make you happy. When you talk about what you love, your energy goes up, the words stick, and you're learning vocabulary...
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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 to ease speaking anxiety.Real-Life Tips: Practice everyday...
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In this episode, we follow up on our lyrics breakdown of "Somos Más" — the official Telemundo anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Carlos Vives, Emilia, Wisin, and Xavi. We're reviewing 7 Spanish phrases from the song that you can use in daily conversation. Plus, I'll reveal the answer to our trivia question about Carlos Vives. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🗣️Conversational phrases that go beyond soccer — from expressing excitement to describing community 👚 How "ponerse la camiseta" means m...
What it is
Over 300 free episodes that teach vocabulary and expressions through salsa, bachata and reggaetón lyrics alongside interviews and learning-strategy talk. The music angle makes it genuinely different from the standard 'two people chat' podcast, and it is aimed at Latin American Spanish. Courses and coaching are the paid side; the podcast itself is free and still publishing.
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