Our Big Promise
Hi,
Just a very quick note about developments here and our big promise for the future of Planeta Notes in Spanish.
First of all we are working on a couple of fun things we’ll be sending your way soon, full of more real Spanish, as well as a HUGE project focusing on one of the cornerstones of the Spanish language, that should be ready early in the New Year.
Which cornerstone is that? A clue can be found in the following phrase picked up from the lovely old guy who works in the underground car park where we keep our car. Looking at our baby son Leo, he said to us:
“¡Que le vean casado!” – May you live to see him get married!
… well, we certainly hope so!
More on the next big thing as time goes on, it’s all part of our early New Years Resolution, Our Big Promise, which can be summed up as follows:
We are absolutely dedicated to creating and giving away the most valuable Spanish learning materials on the internet, and to improving your Spanish learning life over the long term as much as we possibly can.
All you have to do is to stay motivated, and stick with us. Really exciting projects lie ahead.
Saludos desde Madrid,
Ben y Marina
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Posted in: Spanish | Comments: 20
Comments:
Comment from Martin
Hola los dos!
Somehow I have the feeling you mean what you’re writing and that gives me a good feeling.
Stay like this … I love the podcasts and someday I will find the time to start working with the worksheets … they’re already on my harddrive, just waiting for the right moment 
Maybe during Christmas time!
Saludos desde Aachen
Comment from Carlos
Ben y Maria
Belated congratulations on your new arrival! If you thought life was fun before, you’ve got no idea what’s coming!
Cheers
Carlos
Comment from Mel
hola!
your newsletter is great!!
keep up the good work
mel from dublin
Comment from Lynn
Congratulations and warm wishes for your family. Looking forward to the return of your podcasts when time permits.
Comment from Daniel Chui
Hey Ben,
I lived in Madrid last year as I studied abroad at Carlos III in Getafe. I know I haven’t posted often on your site, but before going to Madrid I wanted to thank you for the tremendous help that your site has been to me.
I’m looking forward to purchasing your new phrasebook/audio guide. Goodness, how is it that I spent a year in Spain without knowing about it? 
Keep up the fantastic work. Me parece genial que los dos motivéis tanto a la gente. El trabajo que hacéis es muy importante y me alegro de que os hayáis dedicado la vida a destilar lo que puede ser, para muchos, una lengua complicada y difícil de aprender.
Daniel Chui
Comment from linda
Your site has saved my “spanish” . I was feeling overwhelmed and sometimes I was going to give up. Thank you so much for being real people that anyone can relate to. Keep up the good work …. and …. enjoy your time with Leo…. it goes SO quickly… so savor the moments.
Comment from Mike
Love your work guys, listen to the podcasts during my daily commute to work. We will include a recommendation on our little site soon. Hope you are not having too many sleepless nights with the youngster.
Saludos
Mike
Comment from Joel
Hola Ben y Marina,
Me chiflan los podcasts! I play them to and from work every day. I love how they are real conversations – always interesting topics. I just wanted to let you know that your podcasts are the best language practice tool I’ve ever found online (and believe me, I’ve looked – I’m sort of a tech junkie) and I greatly appreciate them. I’ve been dating a girl from Alicante for a couple of years now with plans to move there some day, and your podcasts are helping me to recapture all my lost Spanish knowledge.
Saludos desde Minnesota, y felicidades con Leo
Joel
Comment from Bill Vance
Belated congratulations I am new to the cite, just bought your spanish phrase book and I think it is terrific Que las vaya bien. Bill
Comment from Sue R. Wilcox
I am definitely not very computer literate but I’ve enjoyed your “Notes in Spanish.” My brain discipline is too improve my Spanish – my level perhaps is low intermediate. I don’t want a podcast as my hearing is not good. What do you have that I can print off the internet from you and study. I’ve been to Spain twice – can’t get enough of it. I’m 82 and want to go back to Spain speaking more fluently. I am working with a tutor from San Sebastian but it’s not enough twice a month.
Thanks for any suggestions. Sue
Comment from margot
My subjective ; – ) feeling:
Qué se aparezca pronto el gran tema nuevo
Y entonces:
“let the games begin” !
Comment from Rosana Hart
Looking forward to this! As an American living in Mexico, I’m scouting out good resources for learning Spanish that I can share with others via my blog.
I learned my first Spanish living on the Costa del Sol quite a few years ago. Now and then when a Mexican looks at me funny, I wonder if I still have remnants of Spanish-from-Spain slang from that era!
Comment from Tony Pink
Re: Sue R. Wilcox’s remarks above, I too am a little advanced in years “y soy un poco sordo” at 74 years. In a class I found listening very difficult, but with a small MP3 Player and “In ear” headphones I am almost sitting at the table with Ben and Marina!- Sue – treat yourself this Christmas.
Sorry Ben and Marina I ignored you! _ Congratulations on your little bundle of joy (mischief later) and thank you for the complete pack I downloaded some weeks back. Es estupendo! I promise I will give it a serious go in the coming year. When I have worked through the first 96 podcasts I too will look forward to receiving more.
Comment from Ben
Thanks for all the comments everyone! Sue Wilcox, the transcripts in our store might be what you are looking for, but I agree with Tony, in ear headphones might make a big difference so you can enjoy all the free podcasts here!
Comment from Linda
So great to hear from Ben and have something to look forward to in the new year!
Since I love clues and mysteries, I’m going to take a wild guess and say that maybe the cornerstone you refer to is the subjunctive mood in Spanish. The car park attendant’s quote used the subjunctive, so maybe that’s significant.
Can’t wait to hear all about “the next big thing”!
Comment from Hong
Hi Ben & Marina – hope you’re enjoying family life with Lil’ Leo – I’m due to give birth in January to a boy also so am feeling a bit impatient!
Anyway, one suggestion for your future podcast: could you shed some light on the “culebrón” that involves “Ambiciones” and Jesulín De Ubrique? I’ve been reading ¡Hola! all these years about the protagonists in this family drama but have not fully understood the latest scandal surrounding La Campanario! I think this saga says a lot about the Spanish attitude to celebrity gossip and family loyalty, etc.
Comment from susana
Hello Ben and Marina!
First many congrats on your beautiful arrival….what a joy!!!
I first discovered your podcasts earlier this year and have been hooked ever since. I put them into my ipod and listen to them when commuting, its awesome!!! So thanks so much for that.
Ben, I think your spanish is wonderful, plus you are living out my dream….so I am a lil bit jealous!!! JAJAJA!!
Comment from dennis
Marina & Ben
Congratulation on the arrival of your son Leo. Health and happiness to you all.
I recentley received and eventually decoded your complete pack which my son Brian bought on my behalf using his paypal account. I am delighted with the contents. I hope to boost my ability to chalar en Espanol. I have been slowly learning for over 12 years. Tengo 71 Anos.Hasta luego.
Comment from Ali
Hola Amigos,
I am from Turkey. Hablo espanol un pocito. Pero, last month I have decided to learn it full. Found NIS very warm and friendly. Now I have started to study with the workshetts.
I will share my views soon.
Feliz Navidad
Saludos desde Istanbul
Comment from M-Claude
We are missing so much your podcasts (Intermediate and Advanced). When do you think Leo will let you record more? ;0))