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
Notes in Spanish Blog
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
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