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Real Spanish Conversations, by Notes in Spanish

Ben Curtis and Marina Diez
Spanish Language
Madrid, Spain
Madrid
Spanish Language Learning
Language Learning
Spain
Notes In Spanish
Córdoba
Intercambio
Real Spanish Coaching Week
Spanish Phrases
Listening Skills
Speaking Skills
Christmas Spirit
Holiday Plans
Andalucía
Radical
Yoga
El Escorial
Spanish Cuisine

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!

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Latest Episodes

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... more

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: www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get... more

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: www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get the Cour... more

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: www.notesinspanish.com/op/flue... more

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Ben
Host of Real Spanish Conversations; long-time contributor with Notes in Spanish
Marina
Co-host providing cultural and linguistic context; long-time contributor

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Another brilliant addition to Notes in Spanish

    I expect this new podcast/show will be as excellent as all Ben and Maria’s Notes in Spanish tutorials. Their teaching method is fun, and engaging and it has improved my Spanish in manageable steps. I started with the NIS Inspired Beginners course and now I’m working on Advanced series 1. This is challenging, but I have improved so much that I feel that with work, I will be able to understand more and more at the high level. Although we have never met I feel as if Ben and Marina are friends ... more

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    SW (South East)
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Learners appreciate the practical, real-life Spanish and cultural notes.
The hosts make language concepts approachable with authentic conversations.
Listeners value the actionable tips for improving listening and speaking skills.

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#250
Ukraine/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#116
Ukraine/Education

Talking Points

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Learn Spanish: Are You an Autodidact? (Real Conversation)
Q: Qué aprendizajes han hecho por sí mismos?
Ben and Marina list manual skills, health, nutrition, psychology, and creative arts as areas they've learned on their own, highlighting the broad scope of autodidactic learning.
Learn Spanish: Are You an Autodidact? (Real Conversation)
Q: ¿Tú eres autodidacta?
They confirm they practice self-directed learning, explaining personal reasons and how they gather resources to learn what they want.
Got the Spanish Christmas Spirit? - EP 54
Q: Have you got the Christmas spirit?
Marina indicates she's around a 7 on the Christmas spirit scale, while Ben is at 7.5, suggesting a moderate excitement.

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