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May 2025
35m 47s

The Secret to Speaking Spanish Confident...

Tamara Marie
About this episode

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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[FREE DOWNLOAD]  Quick Guide to Your First Spanish Conversation >> Click here to download  or go to www.spanishconversationguide.com - Learn *exactly* what to say when you meet someone for the first time in less than 30 minutes!

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