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I Love Real SpanishHow to Double Your Spanish FluencyGet our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Today we tell the story of Ben’s trip to Toulouse and how what he did there will double your Spanish fluency! Watch out for our Notes in Spanish Coach Launch Tomorrow! Join our newsletter here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/newsletter/ Listen to our Spanish-learning podcasts for all levels here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/spanish-audio/ Get fluent faster with the worksheets for all podcast levels in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Beginners? Start here...2025-05-1409 minI Love Real SpanishSpanish Listening = Fluency! Real Spanish Experience 1Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ In this first part of our Real Spanish Experience workshop we look at how listening is key to faster fluency. Join part 2, our Real Spanish Experience Livestream on April 2nd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkl2yv_Rgpo Listen to our Spanish-learning podcasts for all levels here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/spanish-audio/ Get fluent faster with the worksheets for all podcast levels in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Beginners? Start here...2025-03-3120 minI Love Real SpanishSpanish Siesta Secrets: Relax like the locals!Today we talk about how to survive the Spanish siesta, the perfect length of the nap, and Ben’s traumatic siesta experience at a family meal! Do you like the siesta? Let us know! Vocab from today’s video: La lluvia me está tocando las narices - The rain is driving me mad Un barrizal enorme - A mud pit Barro - Mud Un charco - A puddle Me encanta echarme una siesta de una hora si puedo - I love having a one our siesta if I can Se trata de re...2025-03-1109 minI Love Real SpanishBest restaurant in Madrid?Today Ben takes Marina to El Bierzo in Madrid’s Chueca neighbourhood - for us, maybe the best restaurant in Madrid (we love ’los clásicos de toda la vida’ - classic places that have been around forever!) See the video version on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@NotesinSpanishofficial Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our Spanish-learning podcasts for all levels here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/spanish-audio/ Get fluent faster with the courses in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-h...2025-02-2508 minI Love Real SpanishWhat we most like about Spain and more - EP 53In today’s video we use a really useful Spanish phrase to talk about what we most like about Spain, Madrid, and more... Get our Spanish newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the great supporting courses in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Go 10x Faster to total fluency with our "Whole Enchilada" bundle pack: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-wh...2024-12-1207 minI Love Real SpanishOur Secret Spanish Lives - EP 52In today’s video we reveal our secret Spanish lives! Check out Ben’s art website: https://www.bencurtisart.com/ Get our Spanish newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the great supporting courses in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Go 10x Faster to total fluency with our "Whole Enchilada" bundle pack: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/ 2024-12-0505 minI Love Real SpanishOur Secret Spanish Lives - EP 52In today’s video we reveal our secret Spanish lives! Check out Ben’s art website: https://www.bencurtisart.com/ Get our Spanish newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the great supporting courses in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Go 10x Faster to total fluency with our "Whole Enchilada" bundle pack: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/ 2024-12-0505 minI Love Real SpanishSocial life in Spain! - EP 39Hola! Enjoy today’s great Real Spanish conversation about Social life in Spain - can Ben now deal with it after 25 years in this amazing country? Get fluent much faster with the "Whole Enchilada" pack now with “Spanish Speaking Success” Masterclass video bonus (only til end of July!): https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada-special/ Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Please share this video...2024-07-2910 minI Love Real SpanishReal Spanish: Active vs Lazy Holidays! - EP 38Hola! Enjoy another great, authentic conversation in Spanish, today about active vs lazy holidays - which do we prefer? Get fluent much faster with the "Whole Enchilada" pack now with Speaking and Fluency Masterclass Video Bonus: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada-special/ Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this...2024-07-2509 minI Love Real SpanishDon’t Talk Like This in Spanish! - EP 36Today we teach you how to pronounce some key words in Spanish so you get off on the right foot in any conversation! Get Our "Real Spanish Pronunciation Course" Here Now: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-pronunciation/ Join our newsletter here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/newsletter/ --- Vocab from this video: --- Me cuesta - It’s tough Nos vamos a asar - We’re going to roast (in this heat) Ben tiene mucho genio - Ben is a bit grumpy ---- Get Our "Real Spanish Pronunciation Cour...2024-06-0807 minI Love Real SpanishBest Advice for Spanish Learners Ever - EP 32Today we share brilliant advice on how to get to the top with your Spanish! News: Special Spring Sale on our Best Selling Whole Enchilada Course (Until midnight May 1st!): https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Ben es un poco pesado con sus temas - Ben is a bit of a bore with his things ¡Qué pesado! - What a pain/bore! Está redondo - It’s spot on ¡Siente la alegría!- Fee...2024-04-2906 minI Love Real SpanishSpanish Fluency Secrets: Speaking On The Go - EP 22We look at our favourite tactic to improve your Spanish fluency when you find yourself ‘on the spot’ in speaking situations. Join "Real Spanish Coaching Week" here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-24/ Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Got a minute? Please share this video with Spanish-learning friends! Tell us who you told in the comments and we’ll reply with a lovely Spanish phrase in thanks! --- Vocab from this video: --- Un sol deslumbran...2024-01-0806 minI Love Real SpanishTaking Spanish Traditions Too Far! - EP 20A crazy change to Marina’s normal Thursday night schedule, records are broken, we had to make a video telling you the whole story. Find more great podcasts at notesinspanish.com Got a minute? Please share this with Spanish-loving friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Escarcha - Frost Que solazo - What a wonderful sunny day Papeleo - Paperwork Las cosas del palacio van despacio - Bureaucracy is always slow Te has pasado tres pueblos - You’ve gone too far La s...2023-12-2206 minI Love Real SpanishMarina’s One Minute Spanish Triumph! - EP 18This NEVER happens! Marina got this done in one minute, incredible! Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Please share this with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Las cosas de palacio van despacio - Bureaucracy always takes forever Papeleo - Paperwork El ayuntamiento - The town council Ha pasado lo impensable - The impossible happens Me estás engañando - You’re tricking me 2023-12-0803 minI Love Real SpanishYour Wonderful Spanish Life! - EP 16Spanish is amazing! It changes our lives! Today, ¡Te toca! Your turn! Let us know about YOUR wonderful Spanish life, and learn some great Spanish from this video at the same time! Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Vocab from this video: Te toca a ti...2023-10-3003 minI Love Real SpanishSuper Effective Spanish Learning - Ep.7Today we look at how to avoid overwhelm when learning Spanish so you learn more, relax and enjoy it! Plus, great Spanish phrases as usual! Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --------- Vocab from today’s vide...2023-08-0109 minI Love Real SpanishHow to Make Time for your Spanish and Cool Phrases - Ep.6Today we look at how to make time to study Spanish and some wonderful Spanish phrases connected to time, and flies! Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --------- Vocab from today’s video: ---------...2023-07-2509 minI Love Real SpanishI Love Real Spanish! Ep.1Today we discuss the next fantastic technique for improving your real Spanish fluency. Get our newsletter and FULL super free Spanish fluency report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to this as a podcast in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-real-spanish/id1691491112 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RA1bQOvXdNxxapjuKzEbc?si=9d0b036265124780 Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Get a real-Spanish-packed Notes in Spanish learning pack for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/2023-06-0710 min
Notes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.24 - SupersticionesBen and Marina talk about how superstitious the Spanish are, and some of Spain’s favourite superstitions. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2013-02-1322 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.23 - De Libros…Ben and Marina look at the reading habits of the Spanish, and what it tells us about the Spanish today. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2013-02-0623 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.22 - Impacto CeroBen and Marina try to live a no-impact week, and discover that rubbish is one of the biggest problems in their lives! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2013-01-3027 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.21 - VelocidadBen and Marina discuss the reasons for, and attitudes towards, the new speed reduction on Spanish highways, and how it doesn’t fit in with the speed increase on Madrid’s pavements! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2013-01-2321 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.20 - ColonBen and Marina discuss the life of Cristóbal Colón (Columbus), and look at whether the tyrannical side of him portrayed in the film ‘Tambien la lluvia’ is really accurate or not. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2013-01-1624 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.19 - Pueblos en TransicionBen and Marina discuss life after Peak Oil, and the fascinating Transition Town initiative that is sweeping through the UK and beyond, promising to help us thrive in an oil-reduced future. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2013-01-0925 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.18 - GuernicaBen and Marina discuss Guernica – the fascinating story of a Picasso’s involvement in the Spanish civil war, and the birth of his great symbolic painting. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2013-01-0222 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.17 - Al AndalusBen and Marina discuss the Moorish reign in Spain, and the clear influences we can see in Spanish life and culture today. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-12-2625 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.16 - CoincidenciasBen and Marina look at the strange world of coincidences and discuss whether it is all down to probability and statistics, or whether there is something else going on… Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-12-1923 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.15 - AtontadosBen and Marina discuss ways of saving ourselves from information overload on the internet, and in life in general. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-12-1224 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.14 - SorollaBen and Marina discuss the little-known Spanish painter Joaquin Sorrolla, his wonderful museum-house in Madrid, and his luminous life and work. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-12-0521 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.13 - El Cocido de MarinaBen and Marina talk about cooking, the typical Spanish dish Cocido (made with garbanzos – chickpeas), and its historical origins. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-11-2824 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.12 - El Canto de la SibilaBen and Marina look at why Unesco is choosing to bring Flamenco and Catalonia’s human castles under its umbrella, as well as other Spanish cultural treasures such as Mallorca’s El Canto de la Sibila. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-11-2123 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.11 - Prohibido FumarBen and Marina discuss the changes brought about by the new full smoking ban in Spanish bars, restaurants, and other public places, and what it means for Spanish culture and respect for authority! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-11-1424 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.10 - De CineBen and Marina talk Spanish cinema, looking back at some of the great films and directors of the last few years… which films would you add to our list? Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-11-0721 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.9 - Centros ComercialesBen and Marina discuss a recent trip to a ‘centro comercial’ (and the horror awaiting in the toilets!), and examine the rise and fall of the shopping mall in Spain. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-10-3124 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.8 - El Fin Del CholloBen and Marina look at a major breakdown in Spanish air traffic control in December, and how it lead to measures not seen since Franco’s times… Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-10-2428 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.7 - El Dedo de Santa TeresaBen and Marina look at the unlikely mix of Japanese Zen meditation and Catholicism in Spain, and examine the fascinating life of Santa Teresa de Avila. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-10-1723 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.6 - Vente a Alemania PepeBen and Marina discuss emmigration from Spain over the last century, how it affected Marina’s family directly, and whether it is really about to happen again now. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-10-1023 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.5 - Buenas y Malas NoticiasBen and Marina look at how the press manipulates us, with a real-world example from Madrid. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-10-0322 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.4 - ChileMarina talks to Flor about her home country Chile, covering everything from geography, to gastronomy, how recent tragedies changed the country’s attitude to faith, the lives of her 30-something friends, and typical Chilean expressions. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-09-2623 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.3 - Un Idioma de VagosThe ‘Real Academia’ has changed the Spanish language (a little bit…), and some people are up in arms about it! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-09-1925 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.2 - Genes o EntornoToday, Ben and Marina look at how the nature/nurture debate actually begins in the womb, and how it can have a bearing on our health in later life. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-09-1223 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold2-ep.1 - EmprendedoresBen and Marina discuss the entrepreneurial spirit in Spain, how it reflects the national character, and how this compares to the UK and the USA. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-09-0523 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.28 - RequebrarIn this episode, Ben and Marina talk about how the art of complimenting a lady in the street has changed to sexual harrassment, the demise of the Spanish Macho man, and the classic film 'Jamon, Jamon'! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-08-2920 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.27 - Marina PresidentaMarina talks about her new job as 'Presidenta'… the worst job in Spain? Plus, in the analysis section, we look at the fastest sentence ever uttered in Notes in Spanish audio history! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-08-2223 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.26 - Intercambio de CasaMarina talks to her friend Ines about a unique way of going on holiday, el intercambio de casa. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-08-1522 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.25 - GarzonWe look at the ‘trials’ of Judge Garzon, Spain’s most famous law-maker, currently being pursued by the political far-right, who want him out of the picture… Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-08-0822 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.24 - NiñosAs Marina and Ben stop sleeping again, we examine life with a toddler in Spain… Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-08-0121 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.23 - El Lado Derecho del CerebroBen learns to draw, and develops the right side of his brain, which is responsible for more than we imagine! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-07-2521 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.22 - Huertos de AlturaThis week we explore the urge to grow fruit and vegetables in the city, and the amazing effects of horticulture in prison… Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-07-1820 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.21 - Golpe de EstadoToday we talk to Marina’s dad, Roberto, about one of the most significant events in recent Spanish history, 23F, the attempted coup by the military on February 23rd, 1981. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-07-1122 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.20 - Hablando Con FlorMarina talks to Flor, our Chilean friend, about the differences between life in Spain, Chile, and Germany, and interesting differences between Spanish from Chile and Spain. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-07-0426 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.19 - Las DoulasBen and Marina discuss the important but little-known role of the doula, and introduce a couple of great ‘trabalenguas’ in the analysis section! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-06-2722 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.18 - El ColeBen and Marina relive joyous, and somewhat painful, moments from school, and examine how the education systems differed between Spain and the UK… Do leave us a comment about today’s audio! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-06-2020 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.17 - El Poder de los PadresWe look at just how much power parents still have over their children in Spain, long after they have left home… Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-06-1320 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.16 - Mousse de HumoWe look at how Spain’s cuisine, or a fantasy version of it, is conquering the world! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-06-0621 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.15 - RebeldesThe Spanish are a bunch or rebellious law-breakers! Marina defends her nation! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-05-3023 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.14 - Turismo de SaludBen and Marina discuss health tourism in Spain, and why it is annoying Spanish doctors so much! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-05-2320 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.13 - Comida Para TodosHow are we going to feed 9 Billion people in 2050? We look at the main problems, and possible solutions. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-05-1623 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.12 - Amor y la GalaxiaBen’s sister finds love, despite it being more likely to find aliens in our galaxy, and online dating flourishes in Spain. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-05-0919 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.11 - Alta VelocidadMarina is rightly proud of her nations high-speed train network. It’s so good that Obama wants to copy it! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-05-0222 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.10 - QuemadurasA burned hand leads to a trip to ‘Urgencias’, plus private and public healthcare in Spain, the joys of Spanish hospital food, and if the Spanish are illness-obsessed! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-04-2522 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.9 - Zonas AzulesWe discuss the world’s Blue Zones, where a very high life expectancy is the norm, and the formula we might try to follow to live just as long ourselves in the west. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-04-1821 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.8 - 80 OsosThis week Ben and Marina talk about the animal kingdom – pet fashions in Spain, endangered (and dangerous!) species in the Iberian Peninsular, and more useful animal phrases. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-04-1120 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.7 - Adios a los torosAs the Catalans debate banning bullfighting, we ask, will Spain still be Spain when the dust settles? Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-04-0420 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.6 - Jugar Con FuegoAdolescents sailing around the world, kids playing with fire, driving cars, and carrying pocket knives… can these things really be a good idea? Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-03-2821 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.5 - Los CerosBen and Marina look at some of the most important developments in the last 10 years. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-03-2120 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.4 - SpanglishMarina and Ben discuss bilingual children, code-switching, and the real Spanglish. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com2012-03-1421 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.3 - Ayuda la Autoayuda?Ben and Marina discuss a recent study that suggests self-help doesn't work, the rise of the self-help industry, and how we too have benefited from forms of self-help in our own lives. Find the worksheet at www.notesinspanish.com2012-03-0721 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.2 - Ventanas RotasBen and Marina discuss the terrible pickpocketing crime wave in Madrid and Barcelona, and how broken windows theory might be applied to reducing the problem. Get the full transcript at www.notesinspanish.com2012-02-2922 minNotes in Spanish GoldNIS-Gold1-ep.1 - El Mundo En Tu BolsilloBen and Marina discuss hot air-balloons, smart-phone applications, and how technology is changing our need to commit anything to memory. Get the transcript/worksheet for this episode at notesinspanish.com2012-02-2222 min
Learn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 030 - HorariosToday we look at timetables in Spain and the UK, and more cool Spanish phrases as usual! See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet, and to sign up for our free newsletter and report.2008-08-2022 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 029 - Shopping and MoneyWe look at useful vocab and phrases for shopping and money, and have a real Spanish conversation on changing shopping habits in Spain. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.2008-08-1326 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 028 - ParaIt's Para time! In the last episode we tackled Por, and this time we cover its partner in crime, Para. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet with a complete list of all the uses of Para.2008-08-0624 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 027 - Por y Para 1: PorIt's Por and Para time! In this episode we start with a complete rundown of Por. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet, including all of the key grammar notes for Por.2008-07-3027 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 026 - La MusicaLots of Spanish vocab and phrases for music today, and an insight into Marina's music tastes in days gone by! See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.2008-07-2326 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 025 - Robo en ValenciaBen and Marina introduce the Past Perfect tense, and talk about a terrible event in Valencia. See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying worksheet.2008-07-0222 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 024 - Ir de TapasBen and Marina look at words and phrases connected with eating, ordering, and dealing with waiters in Spanish bars and restaruants, plus a rundown of the best Spanish tapas. See notesinspanish.com to comment and pick up the accompanying worksheet.2008-06-2525 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 023 - Ser y EstarIt's time to tackle Ser and Estar! Plus some extra listening practice for the Past Tenses. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.2008-06-1830 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 022 - Odio el futbolMore great conversation starters and useful phrases, with a touch of football for making friends with blokes! See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.2008-06-1124 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 021 - IntercambiosWe look at great conversation openers in Spanish to help you out at parties, when you meet new poeple, with intercambios and more. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.2008-06-0424 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 020 - El KindleThis week we discuss Amazon's Kindle, a revolutionary device that could change the way we read. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.2008-01-1600 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 019 - SydneyThis week we look at how two key past tenses, the Preterito Imperfecto and the Preterito Indefinido, can be used together to tell a great story. See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying worksheet.2008-01-0919 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 018 - Nada de NadaNada, nadie, ninguno... this week we explore the Spanish negatives! See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying worksheets.2008-01-0217 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 017 - Epocas FelicesWe look at which past tense to use to talk about things we used to do in the past. See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying worksheet.2007-12-2623 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 016 - Feliz NavidadHappy Christmas! A special show full of Christmas vocab, and details of Christmas in Spain. See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying worksheet.2007-12-1923 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 015 - La ultima vezWhen was the last time you...? We look at how the Preterito Indefinido past tense is used to talk about things that happened in the past. See notesinspanish.com for more details and the accompanying worksheet (includes transcript and translation of the Spanish section and full grammar and vocab notes).2007-10-2222 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 014 - QuedarHow to arrange to meet someone, and how to make excuses to get out of meeting someone! See notesinspanish.com for more details!2007-10-1516 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 013 - El FuturoThis week we look at the future tense in Spanish, and talk about our vision of the world in the future. See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying worksheet.2007-10-0817 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 012 - Yo Que TuIn this episode we look at ways of giving advice in Spanish. See notesinspanish.com for full details and to pick up the worksheet.2007-10-0117 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 011 - ExperienciasBen and Marina look at how the perfect tense is used to talk about experiences we have had in our lifetimes. See notesinspanish.com for more details and the accompanying worksheet.2007-09-2419 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 010 - Este MesAfter a pretty busy month Ben and Marina talk about ways to relax! See notesinspanish.com for details and to pick up the worksheets.2007-08-1722 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 009 - Cambios en CasaBen and Marina decide it's time to make some changes around the house. See notesinspanish.com for more details and accompanying worksheets.2007-08-1020 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 008 - DiscutirBen and Marina are arguing in Spanish so that you can too! See notesinspanish.com for more details and to pick up the accompanying worksheets.2007-08-0317 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 007 - Las ComprasThis week Ben and Marina look at useful ways to say how often things happen, and talk about their shopping habits. See www.notesinspanish.com for more information on the accompanying worksheets.2007-07-2722 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 006 - El Verano en MadridBen and Marina discuss the effects the summer and the heat have on life in the capital. See www.notesinspanish.com for more details and to find the accompanying worksheets.2007-07-2125 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 005 - El Fin de SemanaToday's podcast is about a typical weekend for Ben and Marina in Madrid. See notesinspanish.com for more details and to find the accompanying worksheets.2007-07-0516 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 004 - Nuestras FamiliasToday Marina and Ben describe various members of their family, including 007! See notesinspanish.com for more details and the accompanying worksheets.2007-06-2816 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 003 - Tu CiudadBen and Marina talk about Madrid, where they live now, and Ben's old city, Oxford. Have a look at notesinspanish.com for more information, and to pick up the accompanying worksheet.2007-06-2117 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 002 - Vacaciones en TailandiaBen and Marina talk about their upcoming trip to Thailand. Find out more and pick up the accompanying worksheet pack at notesinspanish.com2007-06-1416 minLearn Spanish: Notes in Spanish Inspired BeginnersNIS Beginners 001 - Hola!Hola and Welcome to the first Notes in Spanish Inspired Beginners Podcast! See notesinspanish.com for full details and to pick up the accompanying worksheet pack.2007-06-0716 min