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

Tamara Marie

Learn Spanish free with music-based Spanish lessons and conversations.  The best way to learn Spanish and become fluent is through immersion in the culture.  Learn to speak Spanish like a native speaker with real-life conversations in Latin American Spanish without boring grammar textbooks.  Whether you're a Spanish beginner or intermediate Spanish learner, you'll learn Spanish quickly listening to this podcast. Learning Spanish for adults can be fun, so let us help you go from Spanish beginner to bilingual.

  1. Learn Puerto Rican Spanish with Music [NUEVAYoL by Bad Bunny] ♫ 238

    JAN 27

    Learn Puerto Rican Spanish with Music [NUEVAYoL by Bad Bunny] ♫ 238

    In this episode, we’re breaking down the lyrics to Nuevayol by the Puerto Rican superstar and future Super Bowl 2026 headliner, Bad Bunny. Joined by Puerto Rican linguist Adriana Lopez, we explore how this song pays homage to the legendary salsa group El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. Plus, you'll learn the cultural significance of the lyrics and the unique sounds of the Puerto Rican accent. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🗣️The linguistic reason why Puerto Ricans pronounce "New York" the way they do (and the specific sound change that creates the Puerto Rican accent)   🥳The meaning of the slang word rulay and the specific feeling it describes when you are out with friends   🇵🇷 The classic 1970s salsa anthem Bad Bunny samples in this track and what it reveals about the history of the Puerto Rican diaspora  Listen to this episode to get ready for the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show 🏈 and learn more conversational Puerto Rican Spanish. Support the show ⭐Leave us a rating & review and we just might give you a shout out on a future episode ;) 📩 Join our e-mail list and be the first to know when new episodes are released, plus get access to exclusive listener discounts + giveaways Connect with us... 📲 Follow us on Instagram 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Facebook Community ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel 📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter

    36 min
  2. 7 Songs That Will Transform Your Spanish: Celebrating 7 Years of Learn Spanish con Salsa ♫ 237

    JAN 15

    7 Songs That Will Transform Your Spanish: Celebrating 7 Years of Learn Spanish con Salsa ♫ 237

    In this special 7th anniversary episode, we are celebrating a major milestone! To mark the occasion, I’m sharing 7 songs that will transform your Spanish. These are hand-picked favorites that have been featured on the podcast or in our courses because they teach specific grammar concepts, cultural nuances, and conversational phrases.  And of course, they're also great songs to dance to.💃🏽 Whether you want to master the subjunctive mood, understand colloquial expressions, or just get comfortable with the future tense, this curated playlist has something for every learner. You'll learn the lyrics, the meaning behind the music, and how to use these songs to take your Spanish to the next level. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to use the simple future to easily say what you're "going to do" without memorizing complex verb tables 🔮The difference between a verb tense and a "mood," and why it is the key to expressing wishes and emotions in Spanish 🇩🇴How to use diminutives to soften your speech and sound more authentic in daily conversation 🗣️Listen to this episode to get the ultimate playlist for learning Spanish and celebrate 7 years of Learn Spanish Con Salsa! Resources: Join the Spanish Fluency Club (Get free access to the 7 Mini-Lessons, exclusive artist interviews, and games for this anniversary special!)Become a Podcast Supporter (Get the transcripts and mini-courses sent to your inbox)Spotify Playlist: Songs from the PodcastEpisode 237 Show NotesSupport the show ⭐Leave us a rating & review and we just might give you a shout out on a future episode ;) 📩 Join our e-mail list and be the first to know when new episodes are released, plus get access to exclusive listener discounts + giveaways Connect with us... 📲 Follow us on Instagram 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Facebook Community ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel 📜 Get transcripts when you sign up as a show supporter

    32 min
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Learn Spanish free with music-based Spanish lessons and conversations.  The best way to learn Spanish and become fluent is through immersion in the culture.  Learn to speak Spanish like a native speaker with real-life conversations in Latin American Spanish without boring grammar textbooks.  Whether you're a Spanish beginner or intermediate Spanish learner, you'll learn Spanish quickly listening to this podcast. Learning Spanish for adults can be fun, so let us help you go from Spanish beginner to bilingual.

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