Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish

In this episode, host Tamara Marie talks with Brittany, a passionate educator, all about her journey to Spanish fluency.

Despite years of studying Spanish, Brittany felt stuck when it came to real conversations. 😞

Her motivation? To connect better with her students and with Spanish speakers in her Zumba classes. 👟

Tamara and Brittany discuss why traditional learning methods often fall short and how a personalized approach can make all the difference.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why academic Spanish often fails in real-world conversations 🤓
• How Brittany built confidence speaking with native speakers (even after making a few embarrassing mistakes 🫢)
• The power of music and culture in language learning 🎶
• How accountability and coaching can help you overcome mental blocks 💡

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Resources Mentioned:

• Spanish Language Coaching (1:1 Spanish Language Coaching)
• Spanish Fluency Club (Group Coaching Program)

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In this episode, we’re talking to a Spanish learner that’s probably a lot like you.  Brittany feels a connection with Latino culture, music, and her local community.  After downloading numerous apps and stocking up on textbooks, Brittany was still unable to have a conversation in Spanish. 💬

Brittany shares the strategy that led her to a 549-day Spanish learning streak.  I hope this conversation helps you to find an approach to learning Spanish that will inspire you to reach your goals. 🎯

Links and Resources

• Tengo por Milly Quezada
• Incondicional por Prince Royce

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In this episode, we’re breaking down the lyrics to "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" by Colombian reggaetonera Karol G.

This upbeat song with 🏝️ Caribbean flavor isn’t just catchy—it's full of Spanish grammar you probably didn't know about 🫢 and Spanish phrases you can start using today.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to express hypothetical situations in Spanish (aka "what could’ve been" 💔)
• When to use the past subjunctive, especially if you’ve already met its more popular cousin, the present subjunctive 😅
• How to use the verb haber to express regrets and wishes
• A few Spanish phrases to say you missed out on something (or someone 😏)

🎧 Listen to this episode to upgrade your Spanish vocab and add a new song to your playlist.

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In this episode, we’re breaking down 10 must-know Spanish phrases you’ll actually hear in real conversations.
Whether you're chatting with native speakers or just trying to understand Spanish TV without subtitles, these expressions will help you sound more natural and confident.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What to say when someone surprises you (that isn’t just “¡¿En serio?!” 🤯)
• How to respond when you don’t agree, but don’t want to be rude about it 😅
• The difference between ¡Qué va! and ¡Qué bien! (because they are not the same thing 👀)
• A Spanish phrase that works just like “It’s up to you” in English 🤷🏽‍♀️

🎧 Listen to this episode if you're tired of sounding like a beginner and want to level up your Spanish with natural, everyday expressions.

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