Do you have a hard time understanding native Spanish speakers? Does it sound like they just speak way too fast for you to catch every word? Well, we’re here to help. In this conversation with Shahidah Foster, founder of Black Girls Learn Languages, we’ll give you 4 specific strategies you can try right away to improve your Spanish listening skills. Liste ... Show More
Aug 31
How Do I Stop Forgetting Words in Spanish Conversations? ♫ 220
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 ... Show More
24m 42s
Jun 23
Learn Spanish Verbs with Music: 7 Useful Expressions & Reflexive Pronouns ♫ 245
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 ... Show More
17m 39s
Jun 16
Learn Spanish with the World Cup Anthem "Somos Más" ♫ 244
In this special World Cup episode, we break down "Somos Más," the official Telemundo anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, performed by Carlos Vives (Colombia), Emilia (Argentina), Wisin (Puerto Rico), and Xavi (Mexico).We'll break down the song lyrics and review vocabulary for tal ... Show More
27m 8s
Mar 2021
396 - The music-lover's guide to becoming fluent in Spanish with Tamara Marie
<p>In this episode, I speak with Tamara Marie, the founder of <em>Spanish con Salsa</em>, where Spanish learners can get fluent faster through the fun of Latin music. In the conversation, she shares the many advantages of learning languages through music, why narratives and rhyth ... Show More
44m 44s
Apr 2025
Cómo ver series en español y no morir en el intento - How to Watch Series in Spanish and Not Die Trying
<p>If you’ve ever struggled to understand Spanish shows or movies, you’re not alone — even I still find it hard after 15 years of learning! In this episode, we break down why this happens and how to use Spanish subtitles, re-watching scenes, and shadowing techniques to boost your ... Show More
30m 51s