EPISODE · Dec 4, 2024 · 24 MIN
Spanish Language Immersion in Colombia (Interview with Jamarr Black, Part 1) ♫ 101
from Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish · host Tamara Marie
Every thought about leaving behind your life in the US an moving abroad?In my interview with Jamarr Black, he shares why he decided to leave his job as a technical writer in Washington, DC to move to Cali, Colombia and how he got there on a $5 flight. He also talks about how he overcame the frustration of being the only non-native Spanish speaker in a conversation and not understanding what was happening around him.Jamarr gives his recommendations on how to prepare before complete immersion in a Spanish-speaking country, and gives an overview of the different Colombian Spanish accents. Tune in to learn some caleño Spanish phrases you won't find in Google translate.Learn Colombian Spanish with Maribel 🇨🇴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 + giveawaysConnect 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
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Every thought about leaving behind your life in the US an moving abroad? In my interview with Jamarr Black, he shares why he decided to leave his job as a technical writer in Washington, DC to move to Cali, Colombia and how he got there on a $5 flight. He also talks about how he overcame the frustration of being the only non-native Spanish speaker in a conversation and not understanding what was happening around him. Jamarr gives his recommendations on how to prepare before complete immer...
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