Notes in Spanish Conversations podcast

Notes in Spanish Conversations

Notes in Spanish Conversations

Real Spanish conversations for Advanced and Inspired Intermediate Spanish learners, to help you learn all the real Spanish you'll never find in a classroom. Ben and Marina cover culture, news, life, Spain and more to help you progress fast with your Spanish.

13 Episodes

NIS Conversations - La Vida Es Yoga
1/28/2019
12:14
Ben and Marina discuss Marina's other life as a Yoga instructor, Ben's strangest ever class in Spanish, and why when your life is full up, you just have to say 'la vida es yoga'. Get the transcript at notesinspanish.com
NIS Conversations - Mileuristas y Aristocratas
1/21/2019
13:16
Ben and Marina look at class distinctions in Spain, and how the 'new rich' has got as much to do with TV and Hola magazine as it has with being an aristocrat in Spain. Get the transcript at www.notesinspanish.com
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NIS Conversations - Camino de Santiago
1/14/2019
11:23
Ben and Marina discuss one of Marina's obsessions, the Camino de Santiago, our experience of it this summer, and how you can find it almost anywhere. Get the transcript at www.notesinspanish.com
NIS Conversations - Idiomas - Bebes Contra Adultos
1/7/2019
11:36
Ben and Marina discuss the astonishing language-recognition and acquisition capabilities of babies, how this power drops off after puberty, and how we make up for this as adult learners. Get the transcripts at www.notesinspanish.com
NIS Conversations - Locos Por El Deporte
12/31/2018
11:39
Ben and Marina discuss the Spanish newspaper Marca, it's astounding readership figures, and what it says about Spanish culture. We look at sport in Spain, and a day Marina shone on the basketball court. Get the transcript at www.notesinspanish.com
NIS Conversations - 8 Arquetipos Espanoles
12/24/2018
12:02
Ben and Marina discuss one of their favourite films, 8 Apellidos Vasquos, and how it is filled with typical comedy archetypes, asking, how close are these to real-life Spain? Get the transcript at www.notesinspanish.com
NIS Conversations - 7 Curiosidades Navideñas
12/17/2018
11:23
Ben and Marina discuss 7 Spanish Christmas curiosities that you may not be aware of - have you eaten cardo? Or been a victim of the 'día de los inocentes'? Get the transcript at www.notesinspanish.com
NIS Conversations - Madrid Central
12/10/2018
11:04
Ben and Marina discuss 'Madrid Central', a new plan to reduce pollution in the centre of Madrid. We look at why it has taken so long and the link with Spanish politics and the Spanish character. Get the transcript at www.notesinspanish.com
NIS Conversations - Vamos a Jugar
12/3/2018
12:12
Ben and Marina discuss play, and why it is so important in both children's and adults' lives, plus how difficult it can be for adults to just let go and have a fun, purpose-less time. Get the transcript at www.notesinspanish.com
NIS Conversations - Espanoles Longevos
11/26/2018
10:44
Ben and Marina discuss news that the Spanish will soon surpass the Japanese in life-expectancy. We look at the reasons why, from diet, to culture, and way of life. Pick up the transcript at www.notesinspanish.com

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