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
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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
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