August 21 · 6 min
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Real Spanish Conversations, by Notes in Spanish
Ben Curtis and Marina Diez
Ben and Marina from Notesinspanish.com bring you the real Spanish you'll never find in a textbook or app, so you have amazing real life experiences with your Spanish!
- 20 episodes
- Avg 10 min
- English
- RSJuly 29 · 12 min
Spanish Store Cupboard Secrets! Nuestra Despensa (Real Conversation)
Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/ Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluency-report-yt/ We had a LOT of fun sharing what we have in our 'despensa' (pantry, store-cupboard), which is pretty representative of every Spanish household! Watch the video, and find out what Ben survived off in his first year in Spain! Make sure you get the full Real Fluency Collection course that goes with this video and includes: - 12 Core Video Units with complete pro subtitles, so you miss nothing - 3 Extra Bonus Units that are too much fun not to share! - Key Vocab listed and explained and exercises to help you remember it all. - "Interesting Links" and background material section for all videos to take your Spanish so much further - 2 Bonus Coaching Videos that break fluency blocks - Ideal for: Intermediate and Advanced learners wanting a fast, easier path to the next level! Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/
- RSJuly 22 · 6 min
The Spanish Subjunctive: Learn the Biggest Triggers
Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF when you join our newsletter: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluency-report-yt/ Welcome to Real Subjunctive Wins, Video 2! ...You can watch the first Real Subjunctive Wins video here: https://youtu.be/OT53G1fh0uA In this second video we look at two powerful Spanish expressions that trigger the subjunctive, everyday phrases that reveal another key idea behind how the Spanish subjunctive works in real life. Once you understand the logic behind them, the subjunctive starts to feel much clearer. Ben & Marina – Notes in Spanish • Teaching real Spanish online since 2006 • 40+ million podcast, audio & video downloads • 25,000+ students learning with our courses
- RSJuly 20 · 8 min
You ALREADY Know the Spanish Subjunctive (Without Realising It)
Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF when you join our newsletter: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluency-report-yt/ Welcome to Real Subjunctive Wins — two quick lessons showing everyday Spanish phrases that reveal how the subjunctive really works. In this first video we look at two expressions Spanish speakers use all the time, simple phrases that reveal one of the key ideas behind the Spanish subjunctive, how emotion is involved! Ben & Marina – Notes in Spanish • Teaching real Spanish online since 2006 • 40+ million podcast, audio & video downloads • 25,000+ students learning with our courses
- RSJuly 14 · 13 min
Addicted to Sport! Real Spanish Conversation
Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/ Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluency-report-yt/ In this video we discuss our addiction to an active, sporty lifestyle, and how we are dealing with this back in Madrid compared to our long spell in the Pyrenees over the summer. Make sure you get the full Real Fluency Collection course that goes with this video and includes: - 12 Core Video Units with complete pro subtitles, so you miss nothing - 3 Extra Bonus Units that are too much fun not to share! - Key Vocab listed and explained and exercises to help you remember it all. - "Interesting Links" and background material section for all videos to take your Spanish so much further - 2 Bonus Coaching Videos that break fluency blocks - Ideal for: Intermediate and Advanced learners wanting a fast, easier path to the next level! Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/
- RSJuly 8 · 14 min
Is This Guy Superhuman? Real Spanish Conversation
Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/ Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluency-report-yt/ In this video we look at the Catalan superhuman mountain-superstar Kílian Jornet, and his incredible record-breaking route in the Alps (82 peaks over 4,000 metres in the Alps, in 19 days). Make sure you get the full Real Fluency Collection course that goes with this video and includes: - 12 Core Video Units with complete pro subtitles, so you miss nothing - 3 Extra Bonus Units that are too much fun not to share! - Key Vocab listed and explained and exercises to help you remember it all. - "Interesting Links" and background material section for all videos to take your Spanish so much further - 2 Bonus Coaching Videos that break fluency blocks - Ideal for: Intermediate and Advanced learners wanting a fast, easier path to the next level! Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/
- RSJune 29 · 11 min
One City, Two Famous Painters : Real Spanish Conversation
Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/ (With the Early Bird Discount on Now!) Today, we're back in Toledo to discuss two of Spain's most famous painters. Make sure you get the full Real Fluency Collection course that goes with this video and includes: - 12 Core Video Units with complete pro subtitles, so you miss nothing - 3 Extra Bonus Units that are too much fun not to share! - Key Vocab listed and explained and exercises to help you remember it all. - "Interesting Links" and background material section for all videos to take your Spanish so much further - 2 Bonus Coaching Videos that break fluency blocks - Ideal for: Intermediate and Advanced learners wanting a fast, easier path to the next level! Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/
- RSJune 25 · 13 min
Toledo : Real Spanish Conversation
Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/ (With the Early Bird Discount on Now!) Today, we take you to the amazing city of Toledo, for a real Spanish conversation about this amazing city. Make sure you get the full Real Fluency Collection course that goes with this video and includes: - 12 Core Video Units with complete pro subtitles, so you miss nothing - 3 Extra Bonus Units that are too much fun not to share! - Key Vocab listed and explained and exercises to help you remember it all. - "Interesting Links" and background material section for all videos to take your Spanish so much further - 2 Bonus Coaching Videos that break fluency blocks - Ideal for: Intermediate and Advanced learners wanting a fast, easier path to the next level! Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/
- RSJune 24 · 10 min
Walking In 2,000 Years of Spanish History | Real Spanish Conversation
Improve your Spanish with a real conversation between Ben and Marina in the stunning Fuenfría Valley near Madrid. We talk about Hemingway, Roman history and why these mountains have such a special place in our hearts. Make sure you get our newsletter ahead of the launch of the Real Spanish Fluency collection later this week! https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/
- RSMay 26 · 9 min
How to stay clever in an AI world! (Real Spanish Conversation)
Today we share some great Spanish slang and a Real Spanish Conversation about how to stay 'listos', clever, in an AI world. Tell us what you think in the comments! Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get the Course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/
- RSMay 26 · 6 min
Madrid Slang and Real Spanish Chat - What % do you get?
Today we share some great Spanish slang and a Real Spanish Conversation about life in the old days in Spain vs the UK. What percentage did you understand? Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get the Course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/
- RSMay 7 · 15 min
Gap vs Gain: Your Amazing Spanish Progress (Real Spanish Conversation)
In today's Real Spanish Conversation we discuss the concept of the Gap and the Gain, and how it can help you really reassess how far you've come with your Spanish so far! Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get the Spanish Course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/
- RSApril 23 · 13 min
Spain's Best Habit? (Real Spanish Conversation)
In today's Real Spanish Conversation we discuss the 'fantastic Spanish custom of the Aperitivo, plus pull out some great Spanish words and phrases you need to know. Free '15 Slang Phrases Every Spanish Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get the Course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/
- RSApril 15 · 15 min
Are Phones Making Us Worse? (Real Spanish Conversation)
In today's Real Spanish Conversation we discuss the 'peliagudo' topic of whether we are actually better off of not in the age of the mobile phone - and what our brother-in-law did with his to try to make his life better! PLUS analysis of 3 great bits of very colloquial Spanish from the conversation. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get the Course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/
- RSApril 7 · 18 min
Why You STILL Can't Understand Fast Spanish (Even After Years)
Why fast Spanish still sounds like one long word, and how to finally start understanding and enjoying real Spanish conversations with native speakers when you are intermediate and above. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report +: 8 Fluency Secrets: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our REAL Intermediate Course: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-intermediate/ Ben & Marina – Notes in Spanish • Teaching real Spanish online since 2006 • 40+ million podcast, audio & video downloads • 25,000+ students learning with our courses
- RSApril 1 · 6 min
Test Your Spanish - De Cine 🎬 - What % Do You Get?
In this Spanish listening challenge we have a natural 3-minute conversation about films and cinema — your task is to listen and see what percentage you catch. Remember, even 2% is a win! Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our REAL Intermediate Course: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-intermediate/ Ben & Marina – Notes in Spanish • Teaching real Spanish online since 2006 • 40+ million podcast, audio & video downloads • 25,000+ students learning with our courses
- RSMarch 26 · 7 min
Why Spanish Speakers Say "Ya" 50 Times a Day (And What It Means)
If you've ever listened to a native Spanish speaker for long, you've heard the word "YA" about a thousand times. But what does it actually mean? Is it "now"? Is it "already"? Is it "stop"? The truth is: It's all of them... and more. Today, we're breaking down the "Swiss Army Knife" of Spanish vocabulary. Mastering this one tiny word is the ultimate shortcut to sounding less like a textbook and more like a local. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our REAL Intermediate Course: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-intermediate/
- RSMarch 17 · 8 min
You Already Know the Spanish Subjunctive: Real Subjunctive Wins 1
Today we look at two expressions Spanish speakers use all the time, simple phrases that reveal one of the key ideas behind the Spanish subjunctive, how emotion is involved! To find out when our Super Spanish Subjunctive Challenge is released, join our newsletter here: Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our REAL Intermediate Course: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-intermediate/
- RSMarch 11 · 5 min
When You Freeze in Spanish… Say This
Do you ever freeze when speaking Spanish and need a moment to think? In this episode we talk about muletillas — the small words and phrases Spanish speakers use all the time to buy themselves a little thinking time.They also make you sound much more Spanish, because native speakers use them all the time! Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our REAL Intermediate Course: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-intermediate/ Ben & Marina – Notes in Spanish • Teaching real Spanish online since 2006 • 40+ million podcast, audio & video downloads • 25,000+ students learning with our courses
- RSMarch 4 · 7 min
Spanish Parties Last 7 Hours?! (Real Spanish Conversation)
What are Spanish parties really like? We share a real Spanish conversation about a recent birthday party for our daughter that lasted an incredible seven hours! Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our REAL Intermediate Course: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-intermediate/