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Jul 15
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Cultura, Canciones y Pasiones: Cómo mejo...

Tamara Marie
About this episode

In this episode, we're joined by the newest member of the Spanish con Salsa team: José Hernández.

José shares why he started learning languages, how music and literature opened the doors to new cultures, and his experience moving from a small town to the city in his native Dominican Republic.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

  • The differences between Spanish spoken in el campo 🛖 vs. la ciudad 🌆 in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
  • How José went from just learning English to speaking the language (💡hint: you can use this tip to speak more Spanish, too)
  • The best technique to improve your pronunciation and vocabulary 🗣️

Listen to this episode to learn more about Dominican culture and expert advice on how to become bilingual.

Want to learn Dominican Spanish? Schedule a lesson with José

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