Argentine Spanish sounds different than any other dialect – aside from a lot of Italian-based slang, the “y” or “ll” sounds like a soft “g” (as in Zsa Zsa Gabor, if you’re old enough to be familiar with that celebrity). Demian Gawianski, author of Enjoy the Tango of Learning Spanish, created especially for tango dancers (with lots of relevant phrases), offers interactive Skype Spanish lessons direct from Buenos Aires at a very economical rate. – Gery
His instruction book also includes 2 CDs, and can be ordered through his website.

As in most things, practice and attention to detail gets you closer to perfection. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself while you learn. Here are some tips to fast-track your path to tango Nirvana: