Best La Republica Podcasts (2024)

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From Beginner to Conversational Fluency in 90 Days (Interview with Ryan Chindavong) ♫ 85 [ENCORE] 28:20

28m ago28:20

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Do you freeze up when talking to a native Spanish speaker? Is it hard to find someone to speak to in Spanish where you live? If you're struggling to reach conversational fluency in Spanish, or feel nervous about talking to native speakers, this episode is for you. Ryan shares his story about how he went from not knowing what to say during his first…

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EP#16 Jessica Capito Dolberg: Feeling God’s Love Through Depression 56:34

2d ago56:34

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In this episode of the "Connecting Goodness" podcast, Jessica Capito Dolberg shares her experiences with depression, chronic pain, and feeling the God’s love amidst the challenges in her life. Jessica shares many lessons she has learned in her mental health journey including how individuals with depression can talk about depression with their loved…

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What is Your Language Learning Type? ♫ 134 [ENCORE] 26:29

1h ago26:29

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What type of language learner are you? The type of language learner you are will influence how quickly you reach Spanish fluency. I will help you improve your Spanish and accelerate your path to fluency by helping you identify your language learning type. 📝 Take the Quiz > https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/typequiz Support the Show. ⭐Leave us a …

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Learn Nicaraguan Spanish with Music: Amor Fritanguero by La Cuneta Son Machín ♫ 205 25:20

8d ago25:20

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In this episode, Spanish con Salsa Language Coach Jael Tórrez shares the meaning of a song from Nicaragua. 🇳🇮 We’ll break down the lyrics of Amor Fritanguero by La Cuneta Son Machín. 🎶 In this episode, you’ll learn: What is a Nicaraguan fritanga and what makes it unique? 🤷🏾 The meaning of expressions like "abrir la gaza" and "ruge el tigre" 🐯🤔 One …

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EP#15: Victoria Burnham: Being Led by the Spirit to Follow Christ 44:56

22d ago44:56

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In this episode of the Connecting Goodness podcast, Heidi talks with her Boston bestie, Victoria Burnham! Victoria shares her truly unique story that has taken her to Armenia, England, India, and across the Unites States. Victoria shares how God has guided her to move to these myriads of places and how the more she has done what God asks, the more …

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Learn Puerto Rican Spanish with Music: Hijos del Cañaveral by Residente ♫ 204 21:49

11d ago21:49

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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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Safeguarding Matters: Helping to eliminate sexual violence in conflict 27:36

15d ago27:36

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This podcast is a 104.5 Love FM radio interview with Oluchi Ihedoro, the National Representative for The Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub (RSH) Nigeria and Kingsley Okpabi, the Programme Manager of Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF), an RSH-mentored organisation. Oluchi and Kingsley are talking about the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual…

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Marla's Bilingual Story: From Puerto Rico to Pro Interpreter ♫ 203 34:39

22d ago34:39

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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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EP#14: Boanerges Alcántara y Awilda Karina Pineda Acosta: Conociendo a Cristo en la República Dominicana, Barahona 42:23

1M ago42:23

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Boanerges Alcántara (Yúnior) y Awilda Karina Pineda Acosta (Karina) son una familia muy especial de la provincia de Barahona en la República Dominicana. En este episodio comparten sus historias conociendo a Jesucristo. Hablan de su experiencia perdiendo un bebe y como su creencia en Jesucristo y su enseñanza de las familias eternas les ha fortaleci…

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Puerto Rico vs. República Dominicana: Cultura, Jerga y Diferencias ♫ 202 44:17

25d ago44:17

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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 32:53

1M ago32:53

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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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EP#13 Jake Edwards, Jon Van Tassell, and Katie Robison: Serving with Christ in the Dominican Republic 49:38

1M ago49:38

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Join Jake Edwards, Jon Van Tassell, Katie Robison, and Heidi as they remember their experiences serving as missionaries in the Dominican Republic (DR) for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They talk about adjusting to life in the DR-including showering with cockroaches, learning Dominican slang, and constant blackouts! Jake talks abo…

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El día perfecto, la fama y las ganas de cantar: Una conversación con el equipo de Spanish con Salsa ♫ 200 37:49

1M ago37:49

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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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Cómo decir “adiós” en Cuba ♫ 199 33:15

2M ago33:15

33:15

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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EP#12 Rachel Chesney: Jesus Christ Is Our Advocate 49:03

2M ago49:03

49:03

In this episode, Rachel Chesney shares the incredibly personal story of her father leaving her family after 32 years of marriage and how she was able to see him as God does once she understood that Jesus Christ is our Advocate. Rachel talks about how her family embraced the idea that “the story is not over yet” and how God gives us grace and space …

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EP#11 Amber Olsen & Andrea Hardy: Having Christ-Centered Friendships 35:50

2M ago35:50

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Amber Olsen and Andrea Hardy talk with Heidi about growing up in San Diego, California together and how having friends that believed in Christ made all the difference during their childhood and teenage years. They remember watching the San Diego temple be built, attending seminary at 6:00 am every day, and how they supported each other growing up. …

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Easy Hack to Learn Spanish Past Tense Verbs ♫ 198 21:32

2M ago21:32

21:32

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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Learn Cuban Spanish with Music: Guantanamera ♫ 197 33:46

2M ago33:46

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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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EP#10 Narcisa Ramirez Sanchez: Como Tener Fe en Jesucristo Durante los Desafíos 15:09

3M ago15:09

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Narcisa “Manuela” Ramirez Sanchez comparte un testimonio sincero y sencillo de Jesucristo y cómo tener fe en Él durante los desafíos. Narcisa vive en la provincia de San Juan en la República Dominicana. Trabaja como maestra, tiene tres hijos, y es miembro de La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días. Narcisa habla de cómo Dios le h…

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Language Coaching for Spanish Fluency with Maribel Zapata ♫ 196 33:36

3M ago33:36

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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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Discussion about the ABCD of Safeguarding Women and Girls - during International Women's Month in Nigeria 25:21

3M ago25:21

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This podcast is a 104.5 Love FM radio Abuja interview with Sylvia Nwoko, communications officer at the RSH Nigeria Hub. She is explaining what the RSH is doing to commemorate the International Women’s Day 2024, referring to the resource, ABCD of safeguarding women and girls.By safeguardingsupporthub

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How to Understand Spanish Accents: A Conversation with Maribel Zapata ♫ 195 33:41

3M ago33:41

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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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EP#9 Emma and Morgan Mitchell: Ministering Like Jesus Christ 47:08

3M ago47:08

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If you want to learn about how to minister like Jesus, listen to this episode! Emma and Morgan Mitchell are an Apartment Life Team at Shift Apartments in San Diego. They have worked in ministry together for 7 years. Emma and Morgan share memorable experiences from their work in ministry with youth and young adults. Morgan talks about ministering in…

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Learn Cuban Spanish with Music: Cuba Isla Bella by Orishas ♫ 194 18:51

3M ago18:51

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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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EP#8 Citra: Navigating Divorce and Family Relationships with God 45:18

4M ago45:18

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In this episode, Citra shares her journey of growing up in Indonesia in a family with different belief systems. She shares how her mother provided a faithful example of navigating family relationships and remaining true to her faith in Christ. Citra also speaks about her experience with divorce. She shares the difficulties and hardships of that exp…

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Creciendo en Cuba: Una Conversación con Kelly Delgado ♫ 193 26:41

4M ago26:41

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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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EP#7 Dirk Oliver: The Power to Change Through Jesus Christ 39:42

3M ago39:42

39:42

Heidi sits down to chat with her dad, Dirk Oliver! They dive into his story of choosing to follow Jesus Christ and how that decision changed his life and the lives of many others. Dirk talks about how to become dependent on Christ and how Christ helps us see that we are all part of God’s family. Heidi asks Dirk about his experiences as a bishop and…

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Plus que « résilient » : faits, fiction et perspectives vers une Haïti autonome 1:01:08

4M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Les nouvelles qui arrivent d'Haïti ne sont pas bonnes : l'insécurité politique, la terreur des gangs, la crise humanitaire... Qu'est-ce qui se passe réellement ? Pourquoi tout ça se passe-t-il dans le pays? Y a-t-il des bonnes nouvelles ? Comment les Haïtiens peuvent-ils survivre ? Prospérer ? Quel chemin existe-t-il pour qu'Haïti puisse aller au-d…

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EP#6 Sheryn Shahwan-Solórzano: Muslims and Latter-day Saints, A Conversation Between Friends 1:01:21

4M ago1:01:21

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In this episode, Heidi and Sheryn Shahwan-Solórzano have a conversation about their faith traditions. Sheryn is Muslim and Heidi is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sheryn shares what she believes about God as a Muslim and how one of God’s names in Islam, is “The Most Merciful.” Heidi and Sheryn talk about shared beliefs…

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Spotlight on: Safeguarding in education - discussion with representatives of LINK 34:24

4M ago34:24

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In this episode Andrea Watkins, technical director of the Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub talks with Nicolo Di Marzo, Ethiopia country director of LINK Education International, as well as with Bethelhem Sileshi, safeguarding, gender- and social inclusion officer.By safeguardingsupporthub

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EP#5 Char Oliver, Chris McKendrick, and Karen Freeman: Raising Children of God with Special Needs 53:53

4M ago53:53

53:53

During this episode Heidi talks with three mothers of children with special needs-her mom, Char Oliver, Chris McKendrick, and Karen Freeman. They share about how God prepared them to raise children with special needs. Char shares about praying for help when her daughter, Whitney, was born. Karen discusses the challenge of handing our problems over …

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Learn Colombian Spanish with Reggaeton Music: Qué Pena by Maluma feat. J Balvin ♫ 192 22:41

4M ago22:41

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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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EP#4 Shaina Partlow: Being Guided by God 1:01:07

5M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Certified health coach and group fitness instructor, Shaina Partlow, shares about how she has seen God move her to many places to be used in specific ways. Shaina talks about her journey to becoming a health coach, including all the work she put in along the way! Shaina also discusses her “why” for being a health coach and how God has given us our …

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EP#3 Skydiving with God 11:23

4M ago11:23

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Today's episode is a little different than the others! Heidi shares a message about how she was prompted to get certified in skydiving and how learning about who God is helps us to trust and act on ANY prompting that we get from Him.By Heidi Oliver

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EP#2 Zil Eiler: Born for a Purpose 1:00:00

5M ago1:00:00

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In this episode with Zil Eiler, Zil talks with us about walking in the dark and following a spiritual prompting that led her to marry her husband, Steve. Zil discusses trusting in God and His image of us rather than the self-image we paint for ourselves. She shares how each of us are born for a purpose. Zil also tells us about being led to a career…

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EP#1 Nicole Lyles: Try Christ 1:02:04

4M ago1:02:04

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In this inaugural episode of the Connecting Goodness podcast, Nicole Lyles shares her journey with the chronic illness of her daughter, Bri. Nicole tells about the life-altering moment when Bri received her diagnosis and what she has learned about trusting God and His plans for our lives. She highlights the importance of having faithful people in y…

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Spotlight On: How Pakistan is tackling SEAH issues - Urdu language podcast 15:49

5M ago15:49

15:49

In this episode of Spotlight On, we talk to Fozia Viqar , the Federal Ombudsperson of Islamabad, about her work on safeguarding and PSEA in Pakistan. She shares her insights on the legal and practical challenges of addressing SEAH issues, the response mechanisms and gaps, and the lessons learned from her experience. Tune in to learn more about the …

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Connecting Goodness Podcast Trailer 1:12

4M ago1:12

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Welcome to the “Connecting Goodness” podcast! We are going to be connecting with people from all different backgrounds and hearing about how Jesus Christ has impacted their life story. We hope listeners will learn more about Jesus Christ and how He can impact every part of our lives.By Heidi Oliver

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Learn Spanish Adjectives with Music: Las Caras Lindas ♫ 191 26:41

5M ago26:41

26:41

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] 35:44

5M ago35:44

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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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How to Conquer Your Fear of Speaking Spanish: Dani's Story ♫ 151 [ENCORE] 40:27

5M ago40:27

40:27

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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More Than ‘Resilient’: Facts, Fiction and Forward to a Self-Made Haiti 57:30

5M ago57:30

57:30

News reports from Haiti aren’t good: political insecurity, gang terror, humanitarian crisis… What’s really happening? Why is it happening? Is there any good news? What are average Haitians to survive? To thrive? What path forward exists for Haiti to rise about the news headlines and claim her right to a better future? How can caring Canadians actua…

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15 Must-Know Spanish Phrases for Phone and Zoom Calls ♫ 190 21:04

6M ago21:04

21:04

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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Bonus Episode: Proposed Security Force to Haiti 9:55

6M ago9:55

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This episode is a short preview, a special bonus glimpse into our upcoming full-length episode, ‘Facts, Fiction and Forward to a Self-Made Haiti’. The full episode takes us deep in conversation with renowned author and scholar Dr. Myriam J. A. Chancy, beloved author, artist and poet Gabriel Osson, and Director of Rayjon Share Care in Haiti, Mr. Ren…

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Texting in Spanish: 14 Phrases to Make You Sound Like a Native ♫ 189 23:19

6M ago23:19

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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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সংস্থার এ্যাডভোকেসি কার্যক্রমে তরুণদের সম্পৃক্তকরণ এবং তাদের সুরক্ষা (সেফগার্ডিং) (Engaging youth in CSO advocacy programme and their safeguarding) 36:26

7M ago36:26

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এই পডকাস্টটি হাইলাইট করে যে কীভাবে সংস্থার (CSO) অ্যাডভোকেসি কার্যক্রমে তরুণদের সম্পৃক্ত করা যায় এবং তাদের সুরক্ষা নিশ্চিত করা যায়। একজন সেক্টর বিশেষজ্ঞ সংস্থাগুলির সাথে তার কাজ করার অভিজ্ঞতার ভিত্তিতে কথা বলেন যে তরুণদের অ্যাডভোকেসি প্রোগ্রামে জড়িত করার চ্যালেঞ্জগুলি কী এবং SEAH (যৌন শোষণ, নির্যাতন এবং হয়রানি) থেকে তাদের রক্ষা করার জন্য সংস্থা…

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Español de Nicaragua vs. República Dominicana ♫ 188 44:28

6M ago44:28

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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 41:30

6M ago41:30

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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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The #1 Secret to Stay Consistent with Your Spanish in 2024 ♫ 140 27:08

6M ago27:08

27:08

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] 21:21

7M ago21:21

21:21

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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