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What are our favourite phrases in Spanish?

Once again, another great question from our listeners! This time, all about our favourite Spanish phrases and idioms. We hope you enjoy the video!

What are our favourite words in Spanish?

Thanks to Felix for todays question!

January Q and A Video Number 2

Welcome to the second of our two January 2019 Q and A videos! (The first one is here). Below you will find all of the

January Q and A Video Number 1

Welcome to the first of our two January 2019 Q and A videos! Below you will find all of the language notes and links for

NIS Conversations 13 – La Vida Es Yoga

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today, Ben and Marina discuss Marina’s other life as a Yoga instructor, how she started, and what this

Notes in Spanish Conversations 12 – Mileuristas y Aristocratas

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today, Ben and Marina look at class distinctions in Spain. We explore how they compare to the class

Notes in Spanish Conversations 11 – Camino de Santiago

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today, Ben and Marina discuss one of Marina’s obsessions, the Camino de Santiago. We talk about our experience

Notes in Spanish Conversations 10 – Idiomas – Bebes Contra Adultos

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today, Ben and Marina discuss the astonishing language-recognition and acquisition capabilities of babies, how this power drops off

Notes in Spanish Conversations 9 – Locos Por El Deporte

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today, Ben and Marina discuss the Spanish newspaper Marca, its astounding readership figures, and what it says about

Notes in Spanish Conversations 8 – 8 Arquetipos Españoles

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today, Ben and Marina discuss one of their favourite films, 8 Apellidos Vasquos (‘Spanish Affair’ in English –

Q and A Video for December

Thanks once again to all of you who sent in questions this month! Language Notes for the Video Tener ganas – ¿Qué te apetece? –

Notes in Spanish Conversations 7 – 7 Curiosidades Navideñas

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today, Ben and Marina discuss 7 Spanish Christmas curiosities that you may not be aware of. Have you

Notes in Spanish Conversations 6 – Madrid Central

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today, Ben and Marina discuss Madrid’s new ‘Madrid Central’ initiative which aims to solve pollution problems in the

Expressing enthusiasm and excitement in Spanish

In today’s video we look at ways to express enthusiasm, excitement, and how to say you can’t wait for something in Spanish. Thanks Molly for

Notes in Spanish Conversations 5 – Vamos a Jugar

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today, Ben and Marina discuss the sociology and practice of play, and why it is so important in

Seasonal Christmas Holiday Greetings in Spanish

In today’s video we look at Christmas holiday greetings in Spanish. Here’s all the great vocab and Spanish Christmas phrases from the video: Feliz navidad

The Mighty Echar! Super Useful Spanish Verb

In today’s video we look at the many uses of the Spanish verb Echar. Watch the video, and download this super, free PDF that accompanies

Video Q and A For November

Thanks to all of you who sent in questions this month. Language Notes for the Video Question 1 – Spanish for ‘What’s the point?’ Mi

¡Que buen rollo! NIS Charity News – Newsletter for November 26th

We don’t publish all our Real-Spanish-packed newsletters here (so make sure you are signed up to receive them!), but this one has particularly good and

Notes in Spanish Conversations 4 – Españoles Longevos

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today, Ben and Marina discuss news that the Spanish will soon surpass the Japanese in life-expectancy. We look

Notes in Spanish Conversations 3 – La Vendimia

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Today, Ben and Marina discuss a wonderful picnic in the vineyards south of Madrid, to celebrate the ‘vendimia’,

Pucheros y cachorros – Spanish words and real Spanish conversation

Today’s video is connected to our Notes in Spanish Conversations podcast, La Vendimia. The first part of the video is in English, and from 4m50s

Notes in Spanish Conversations 2 – Revolución en Madrid.

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Welcome to the second episode of Notes in Spanish Conversations! Our Brand-New Weekly Real Spanish conversations for Advanced

¡Que Gustazo! – A New Notes in Spanish Video!

In today’s video we look at words that use -azo or -aza to add emphasis, using these words will make you sound very good at

New! Notes in Spanish Conversations 1 – La Buena Vida

[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] Welcome to Notes in Spanish Conversations! Our Brand-New Real Spanish conversations for Advanced and Inspired Intermediate Spanish learners,

5 Great Spanish Phrases when you are lost in your thoughts… and ‘Conversations’ news!

Vocab from this video: Está en Babia, Está en las nubes, Está en su mundo, Está despistado – All mean: she/he is lost in his

Fun Autumn Spanish with Double Meaning!

Hola amigas y amigos! Autumn is here! It’s freezing in Madrid! Marina found a funny Spanish phrase this morning, ‘Los únicos marrones que me gustan,

Cool Spanish and New NIS Audios News!

¡Hola amigas y amigos! First more cool, real Spanish vocab, then news of NEW real Spanish audios from Ben and Marina coming very soon, plus

Great Spanish Phrases with Dar Vuelta and News

Hola amigas y amigos, Lots of news today! First some useful Spanish phrases with ‘dar vuelta’, then links to a great interview with Ben and

Some cool Spanish slang!

Hola amigas y amigos, We hope you’ve had a great summer! We spent some time at the beach in Cantabria, near Santander (see the photo

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