Ben and Marina Interview on Secret Spanish Learning Tips, Dating in Another Language and More!
We had the great pleasure of being interviewed by Jazmin Kylene for her show The Tea On, out by Madrid’s ‘Lago’. So much is
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Qué Mono – Sweet Spanish Phrases!
We received a great question this week: ‘How do you say “sweeeeeeeet” in Spanish? Not like a cookie or something to eat, but as
Ben and Marina’s favourite things to do in Madrid
The backstreets of La Latina Many people ask us about where to visit, eat, and drink while in Madrid. Taking for granted that you
Ben’s Best Bits of Real Spanish
I’ve come across and rediscovered some wonderful Spanish this week. Spain won the Basketball World Cup, and the sports papers the next day were full
Awesome Spanish-Learning Advice
On our Facebook page this week we received some excellent Spanish-learning advice from really proactive Notes in Spanish listeners. This comment from Gary particularly caught
Tocar – Super Spanish Verb!
Marina in the Pyrenees ¡Hola [email protected]! Some great Spanish for this time of year 🙂 ¡Ya toca la vuelta al cole! – It’s time to
Really easy Spanish learning :)
Queridos amigas y amigos, A Spanish friend said to us last night: “Soy muy inquieto. Siempre me gusta tener un nuevo proyecto entre manos.” –
How to get a perfect Spanish accent?
Our friends Jim and May from Spanish and Go put together this great video with 5 top Spanish teachers from different parts of the world
Hot Summer Spanish Phrases To Impress The Locals!
We love this guy in the photo, a regular for years in Madrid’s retiro park, by the statue of the ‘Angel Caído’. He knew how
Campando A Sus Anchas – Great Real Spanish Phrase!
¡Hola a [email protected]! A new video today with some of our favourite phrases for having an easy day wandering around enjoying life! Check out the
‘Menudo’ great Spanish phrases!
Queridos [email protected], You probably know the Spanish adverb ‘a menudo’, meaning ‘often’, for example: Voy a Paris a menudo – I often go to Paris.
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’s
Spanish Q and A Special with Ben and Marina
Welcome to another of our great Q and A videos! Below you will find all of the language notes and links for the video… Question
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