EPISODE · Dec 1, 2020 · 23 MIN
The Black Expat: 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, Certified Language Coach
The Black Expat series continues with a spotlight on Colombia. 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 🇨🇴Go to https://www.spanishconsalsa.com/speak and get 50% off your first lessonShow Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/101>>> Rate & Review <<<Let us know how we're doing por favor! Leave us a rating & review in iTunes or Stitcher, and we'll give you a shout out on a future episode.>>> Join our list <<<To be notified by email when new episodes are released, plus get access to exclusive listener discounts + giveaways, subscribe to our email list.Connect with us...Follow us on InstagramJoin our Facebook GroupFollow us on FacebookSupport 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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The Black Expat series continues with a spotlight on Colombia. 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 imme...
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