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,
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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
More great, Real Spanish phrases
You’ve probably heard the phrase, ‘Estás en Babia’, to mean that you are dreamy, distracted, or ‘on another planet’. It comes from times gone by,
Summer Real Spanish Phrases and more!
Queridos amigos, As you know, we love to collect and share with you real Spanish phrases (Ben carries a notebook around and is always writing
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Queridos amigas y amigos, As you know we love to send you Spanish-packed newsletters with great phrases, and news of new Notes in Spanish audios
Fun Spanish Slang – ¡Como una cabra!
Here’s all the fun Spanish slang and cool phrases from today’s video: Estoy pletórico – I’m full of life, full of energy He empezado el
Notes in Spanish Q and A April 2018
[Download MP3] Ben and Marina answer more great questions from listeners about everyday Spanish expressions, grammar, and language resources. Below are the notes and links
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.20 – Homenaje a Madrid
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 20 Ben and Marina pay homage to Madrid, the city where Marina was born and Ben
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.19 – El Arte de Relajarse
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 19 Ben and Marina discuss the art of relaxation. We look at how the after-lunch ‘sobremesa‘
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.18 – Generación Móvil
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 18 Ben and Marina discuss the excessive use of smartphones and social networks in the younger
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.17 – La Etiqueta en España
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 17 Ben and Marina discuss etiquette in Spain, covering Spanish punctuality, inviting people to your home
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.16 – Saludos Españoles
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 16 Ben and Marina talk about the endless ways of greeting people in Spain – should
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.15 – Al Amor Por Los Idiomas
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 15 Ben and Marina discuss a new device that translates real time conversations into different languages
Notes in Spanish Q and A Feb 2018
[Download MP3] Ben and Marina answer questions from listeners about everyday expressions, grammar, and language resources. Below are the notes from the Q and A:
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.14 – Paco de Lucia
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 14 Ben and Marina discuss Paco de Lucia, the famous flamenco guitarist who took this very
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.13 – Como Sobrevivir El Siglo 21
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 13 Ben and Marina discuss why everyone is stressed these days, the number of things we
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.12 – Cataluña
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 12 Ben and Marina discuss Cataluña, and the wonders of Catalan cuisine, landscapes, restaurants, pueblos, and
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.11 – Niños Felices, País Feliz
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 11 Ben and Marina discuss the idea that Denmark is the happiest country on earth because
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.10 – Horarios Locos
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 10 Ben and Marina discuss why Spain still has such a crazy timetable for shops, office
Super Useful Spanish Video – The Verb LLevar
In today’s video we look at the verb LLevar! Get the report and check out the extra phrases in this post: Download the special free
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.9 – Musicofília
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 9 Ben and Marina discuss Musicophilia, starting with the curious case of the man who was
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.8 – Cocido
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 8 Ben and Marina talk about Cocido. It’s a typical Spanish dish from Madrid that Marina’s
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.7 – La Jungla en la Ciudad
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 7 Ben and Marina discuss the presence of wild animals in cities, comparing Spain to Africa
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.6 – El Camarero Honesto
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 6 Ben and Marina discuss the odd rituals of Spanish restaurants: customer service, begging for ‘la
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.5 – Un Mundo Bio
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 5 Ben and Marina discuss the surprising landscapes of Almería, and what shocked them about the
Ya! A Very Useful Spanish Word
In today’s video we discuss the word ‘ya’, a super useful Spanish word that is incredibly common in day-to-day conversation in Spanish. You can start
Notes in Spanish Advanced Season 2 – Ep.4 – Un oasis de silencio
[Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here] In episode 4 Ben and Marina discuss an article by Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa about his stay
Real Spanish Christmas – ¡Pelos de Punta!
Given the choice, we’d rather be listening to this song by Paco de Lucia and Camarón de la Isla on Christmas day – ¡Nos pone