The Accent Training Podcast is your go-to resource for free American accent training. Learn the American accent for free and strengthen your English communication skills. Listen to Pat, your personal American Accent Trainer, to develop the American accent through daily podcast lessons! Boost your professional skills with a versatile English sound and enhance your spoken English.
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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 ...
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Learn Puerto Rican Spanish with Music: Hijos del Cañaveral by Residente ♫ 204
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In this episode, we talk about the song Hijos del Cañaveral by Puerto Rican artist Residente. 🎤 I'll break down the lyrics with Spanish con Salsa Language Coach Marla Rivera. Marla is from Puerto Rico and explains how much you can learn about Puerto Rican culture and history from this song. 🎵 In this episode you’ll learn: The Puerto Rican history t…
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#215 Advice for women to become strong public speakers in English from Urmi
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Urmi is the Social Media Lead for an organization that supports women leadership positions develop communication skills. Here you will hear her advice for better story telling, 3 tips on public speaking, and how to become a more persuasive speaker! Urmi says that "It’s never too late to learn something new, no matter your age, as long as you create…
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Marla's Bilingual Story: From Puerto Rico to Pro Interpreter ♫ 203
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In this episode, we get to know Marla Rivera from Puerto Rico, the newest member of our Spanish con Salsa team. Marla talks about how she became a language coach and interpreter, what it was like growing up bilingual in Puerto Rico, and the challenges she faced learning multiple languages. 💬 In this episode you’ll learn: Her experience growing up b…
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#214 Pronounce every American name CLEARLY with this advice!
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#213 Tense O Exercises for Success (Part 2)
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Puerto Rico vs. República Dominicana: Cultura, Jerga y Diferencias ♫ 202
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In this episode we chat with Sherly from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and Kesia from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 to uncover the differences and similarities between these two cultures. Learn the fun and unique slang used on each island and pick up tips on understanding and speaking Caribbean Spanish like a local. In this episode you’ll learn: How to say words like…
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Cultura Puertorriqueña: Una Charla con Sherly sobre Idiomas, Música y Tradiciones ♫ 201
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In this episode we meet Sherly from Puerto Rico, a new member of the Spanish con Salsa team, who talks about her challenges and experiences in learning multiple languages. 🌍 Sherly tells us about the Puerto Rican culture such as Christmas traditions, the use of Spanglish in everyday life, and the most popular musical genres: Bomba, Plena, and Regga…
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#212 Tense O Pronunciation Training for the Clearest Speech
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#211 Move your lips for these 3 essential vowel sounds
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Have you ever tripped up over the pronunciation of "cow" and "house"? Both words have that tricky "ow" sound, but something feels a little different between them. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of diphthongs to dissect exactly what's happening with these sounds. Get ready to: Master the tongue and lip placement for each "ow" sound. He…
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El día perfecto, la fama y las ganas de cantar: Una conversación con el equipo de Spanish con Salsa ♫ 200
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We’re celebrating our 200th episode! 🎉 Join the Spanish con Salsa team for an engaging conversation en español. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate learner, this is a great chance for you to practice your listening skills with Spanish Language Coaches Jael, Marla, and Yohenia as they discuss different topics. 👂🏽 Listen to the episode to: H…
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#210 American Pronunciation of Specific & Pacific
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In this episode, we learn 14 different ways to say goodbye to someone in Cuba. 🇨🇺 Kelly talks about why Cubans say goodbye in these ways and also how you can ask someone to leave. 👉🏾🚪 In this episode you’ll learn: When and who you should use certain farewell expressions with in Cuba 👋🏾 An expression that you should not repeat outside of Cuba to say…
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#209 Dan from Britspeak Podcast sheds light on British life, culture and British English!
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Dan is from Northern England, and currently living in Japan. Today Dan sheds light on his experiences having arrived to a new country with no knowledge of the language or culture, and gives advice that anyone arriving in a new country with a new language needs to know about! Want more of Dan's content? Check out his youtube page here: https://www.y…
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#208 The 5 Step method I use to show my clients fast results
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Apply to train with Pat: Accent Training Application 80/20 Application in American Accent Development Identify Key Patterns 20% of Patterns show 80% of Improvement: Concentrate on projecting your voice clearly with key patterns that are used in 80% of American English interactions. These include rhythm, stress patterns and intonation used in Americ…
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#207 3 Teacher Lessons I've Learned to Stop Wasting Class Time
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Easy Hack to Learn Spanish Past Tense Verbs ♫ 198
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In this episode we focus on grammar, specifically on one of the easiest past tenses in Spanish to remember. 🧠 We learn how simple it can be to start using this tense in conversations, even if it's not always grammatically perfect. 💬 In this episode you’ll learn: The most common use for the imperfect 🔍 How to make sure you’re not using the wrong ver…
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#206 How to Pronounce "They're" and why the IPA is a lie
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Here you will learn how to pronounce "They're", like "there" and "their", and why I think the IPA will HINDER your American Accent Training more than it will help.By Pat
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Learn Cuban Spanish with Music: Guantanamera ♫ 197
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In this episode, Yohenia shows us a very popular song from Cuba due to its great historical significance. 🇨🇺 Let's listen to the lyrics of the song Guantanamera, a Cuban classic of the musical genre Son. 🎶 In this episode you’ll learn: The difference between the musical genres Son and Salsa 💃🏾 Cuban vocabulary: words like Guajira, Guano and Guantan…
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#205 4 American pronunciations of the Letter 'A'
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This episode covers the different sounds made by the letter A. They key to successful development of this sound is to practice the muscle memory of all different A pronunciations to develop a natural American accent sound. Below you will find podcast episodes already made for you to advance on this sound! Tense A Sound | Broad A Sound | Short A Sou…
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Language Coaching for Spanish Fluency with Maribel Zapata ♫ 196
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In this episode, we talk about how you can go from a Spanish learner to a Spanish speaker. 🗣💬 We talk with Maribel about the best ways to improve your fluency in Spanish in a fun and effective way. ✅ In this episode you’ll learn: The key to improving your fluency in Spanish 🔑 The mistakes many people make when setting up a learning goal 🚫 The diffe…
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#204 How to master American accent tongue placement for fast results (Part 3)
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How to Understand Spanish Accents: A Conversation with Maribel Zapata ♫ 195
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In this episode, Maribel shares her experiences traveling through South America and discovering the different existing accents. 🌎 She also tells us what to do when we don't understand what someone says in Spanish. 🤔 In this episode you will learn: The easiest way to start conversations in Spanish 👥💬 The difference between accents from Colombia and …
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#203 Exercises to Develop American Tongue Placement EASILY (Part 2)
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Learn Cuban Spanish with Music: Cuba Isla Bella by Orishas ♫ 194
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In this episode, Kelly shows us a very energetic song about Cuban identity. 🇨🇺 Cuba Isla Bella by Orishas has different musical genres 🎶 and talks about that even if you are in another country, you will always be Cuban. 🌎 In this episode you’ll learn: Differences between musical genres: Salsa and Timba 🎼 Cuban phrases, like “tírate un paso” 💬 El Ca…
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Practice your "Of" reductions with me deeper here: https://youtu.be/2RjoOZFlzZY?si=DeAO_zQAMIIdEC9h This episode is a must-listen for English learners, language enthusiasts, and anyone looking to polish their accent and pronunciation skills. Dive deep into the nuanced world of English pronunciation as our experts break down the subtle yet significa…
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Creciendo en Cuba: Una Conversación con Kelly Delgado ♫ 193
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In this episode we meet Kelly, a new member of the Spanish con Salsa team, who tells us how she learned English and stories about her country. 🗣🌍 She also tells us about the reality of Cuba and how she managed to move to another English-speaking country, but remains proud of her Cuban nationality. 🇨🇺 In this episode you’ll learn: How to say “swag” …
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#200 Why you should always say LESS than necessary
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For episode 200 of the Accent Training podcast, I share with you a short lesson that I've learned from the book 'The 48 Laws of Power' by Robert Greene. This lesson has helped my communication immensely over the past year, and I'm certain that it will do the same for you!By Pat
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#199 Protect yourself from criminal immigration scams: interview with an Immigration Consultant
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Rod Chalmers is a Canadian immigration consultant with many years of experience. Today he shares an essential message to help you protect yourself from criminal immigration scammers preying on your ignorance. Follow Rod on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rodchalmers/By Pat
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#198 Why shadowing native English speakers will NOT help, and what to do instead
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Learn Colombian Spanish with Reggaeton Music: Qué Pena by Maluma feat. J Balvin ♫ 192
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In this episode we take a look at the lyrics of the reggaeton song Qué Pena by Maluma and J Balvin, very famous Colombian singers. 🎤 We talk about the two different ways to say to know in Spanish and how we use it depending on the situation. In this episode you’ll learn: How to use the verbs saber vs. conocer – and a quick way to know when to use w…
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Learn Spanish Adjectives with Music: Las Caras Lindas ♫ 191
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In this episode, host Tamara Marie dives into the song “Las Caras Lindas” 🎶 by Ismael Rivera, a renowned salsa singer from Puerto Rico. Against the backdrop of Black History Month, we delve into the significance of Afro-Latino culture in Latin America, particularly Puerto Rico. Through dissecting the lyrics of the song and giving you a taste of the…
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The Black Expat: City Life in Mexico (Interview with Adalia Aborisade) ♫ 113 [ENCORE]
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Adalia Aborisade is not your typical expat. She left the US in 2016 and moved with her daughter and dog to Honduras. She has since settled in Mexico City, opting to retire to city life instead of white sand beaches. In our conversation, Adalia shares her experiences living abroad while Black, including: ✔️ what happened when she had to interact wit…
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#193 American Pronunciation Handbook Preface - Start Here
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Today I'm going to read to you the actual chapters from the actual book that I wrote for confident American accent training! Order your own copy of the book here: https://accentraining.com/bookBy Pat
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#194 American Pronunciation Handbook Reading Part 1 - Warm up
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#197 American Pronunciation Handbook Reading Part 4 - Au & Aw Made Easy
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#195 American Pronunciation Handbook Reading Part 2 - "A" Made Easy
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#196 American Pronunciation Handbook Reading Part 3 - O Made Easy
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How to Conquer Your Fear of Speaking Spanish: Dani's Story ♫ 151 [ENCORE]
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Do you ever get nervous when someone asks you a question in Spanish? Has your mind ever gone completely blank when you're trying to respond, even if you KNOW you know what you want to say? In this episode, you'll hear from Dani Dancing -- a Spanish learner like you who was able to shed her fear of speaking Spanish and get more comfortable having co…
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15 Must-Know Spanish Phrases for Phone and Zoom Calls ♫ 190
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In this episode, we're zooming into the virtual world of communication! 🗨 Whether you've been navigating Zoom calls for work, catching up with friends, or taking online Spanish lessons, we've got some spicy tips to help you sound more like a native speaker. You'll learn the following: How to check in with your conversation partner if you can't hear…
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#192 Get Clear English Listening with THIS interactive American i Exercise (Part 2)
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Master the American "i" Sound and Understand 10% more! (Interactive Exercise Inside!) Do you struggle with the tricky "i" sound in American English? Words like "ship" and "sheep" sound the same? You're not alone! Mastering the nuances of American pronunciation can be challenging for non-native speakers. This episode of the Accent Training Podcast i…
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Texting in Spanish: 14 Phrases to Make You Sound Like a Native ♫ 189
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Have you ever wondered how a casual text conversation looks in Spanish? Or maybe you've received a text from a Spanish-speaking friend and found yourself puzzled by some abbreviations or slang? ¡No te preocupes! (no worries!) In today's episode, we're uncovering 14 must-know phrases that will make you a natural at texting in Spanish. From casual gr…
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#191 Strengthen Clear English Understanding with THIS interactive American i Exercise (Part 1)
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Master the American "i" Sound and Speak 10% clearer! (Interactive Exercise Inside!) Do you struggle with the tricky "i" sound in American English? Words like "ship" and "sheep" sound the same? You're not alone! Mastering the nuances of American pronunciation can be challenging for non-native speakers. This episode of the Accent Training Podcast is …
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Español de Nicaragua vs. República Dominicana ♫ 188
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Do you ever get confused with all the differences in the Spanish language from country to country? In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by language coaches Kesia Sosa from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and Jael Torrez from Nicaragua 🇳🇮. They discuss common Spanish words that are different in Central America and the Caribbean. Kesia and Jael als…
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Reflejos de 2023: Una conversación con Kesia Sosa y Jael Torrez ♫ 187
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In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by Language Coaches Kesia Sosa and Jael Torrez. They reflect on the best movies, music, and surprises from the year 2023, and discuss plans and goals for the upcoming year. This episode is in Spanish. For the transcript with English translation, sign up to be a show supporter at https://www.learnspanishc…
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#189 "Should Brazilians Learn the American Accent?" Accent Training Questions with Filipe Joy!
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Filipe Joy is a highly experienced English learner and teacher with a passion for strong American accent communication skills. Whether you're a Brazilian seeking fluency, a language enthusiast, or simply curious about intercultural communication, this episode is for you! Get ready to dive into a lively discussion, packed with insights and actionabl…
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The #1 Secret to Stay Consistent with Your Spanish in 2024 ♫ 140
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Do you struggle to stay consistent with learning Spanish each and every day and every week? Do you have times where you start studying, you make a little bit of progress and then you stop again and again? Or have you ever got a streak going on one of those apps and then you abandon it because one day came around, you completely forgot and then you …
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The Power of Community in Language Learning ♫ 136 [ENCORE]
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Being part of a community can help support us in many aspects of life, and this also applies to reaching your goal of Spanish fluency. In this episode, you'll learn the five key benefits of being a member of a language learning community and how joining of a group of committed language learners can skyrocket your progress to Spanish fluency Listen …
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