July 15, 2025

Cultura, Canciones y Pasiones: Cómo mejorar tu conversación y pronunciación ♫ 231

In this episode, we're joined by the newest member of the Spanish con Salsa team: José Hernández. José shares why he started learning languages, how music and literature opened the doors to new cultures, and his experience moving from a small town to the city in his native Dominican Republic.

In this episode, we're joined by the newest member of the Spanish con Salsa team: José Hernández.

José shares why he started learning languages, how music and literature opened the doors to new cultures, and his experience moving from a small town to the city in his native Dominican Republic.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

  • The differences between Spanish spoken in el campo 🛖 vs. la ciudad 🌆 in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
  • How José went from just learning English to speaking the language (💡hint: you can use this tip to speak more Spanish, too)
  • The best technique to improve your pronunciation and vocabulary 🗣️

Listen to this episode to learn more about Dominican culture and expert advice on how to become bilingual.

Want to learn Dominican Spanish? Schedule a lesson with José

Mentioned in this Episode:

🎙️🇩🇴 Dominican Spanish 101 Podcast

🗺️ Regions of the Dominican Republic: El Cibao vs. La Capital

🎶Learn Spanish with Music Course

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Hi, this is José from the Dominican Republic.

My journey with languages started early on in my life. But it was in college that I decided to start teaching languages to my friends.

I have over 1 year of experience teaching Spanish, English, and programming languages. I’ve helped several companies achieve their goals when it comes to communication processes.

I teach Spanish by blending visual aids with conversational practice, focusing on real-life situations and cultural immersion.

Besides Spanish and English, I’ve dabbled with Japanese, but it may be a little rusty since it’s been a while since I practiced.

When I’m not working, you can find me reading, enjoying music, or learning about technology—I just love to know how things work.

I can help you achieve your goals of learning Spanish by following a few principles I’ve learned over my career: consistency, empathy, and enjoying the process of learning.

¡Nos vemos pronto!