Episodes

  • How to stay clever in an AI world! (Real Spanish Conversation)

    How to stay clever in an AI world! (Real Spanish Conversation)
    May 26 2026
    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!

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    10 mins
  • Madrid Slang and Real Spanish Chat - What % do you get?

    Madrid Slang and Real Spanish Chat - What % do you get?
    May 26 2026
    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?

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    6 mins
  • Gap vs Gain: Your Amazing Spanish Progress (Real Spanish Conversation)

    Gap vs Gain: Your Amazing Spanish Progress (Real Spanish Conversation)
    May 7 2026
    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!

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    16 mins
  • Spain's Best Habit? (Real Spanish Conversation)

    Spain's Best Habit? (Real Spanish Conversation)
    Apr 23 2026
    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.

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    13 mins
  • Are Phones Making Us Worse? (Real Spanish Conversation)

    Are Phones Making Us Worse? (Real Spanish Conversation)
    Apr 15 2026
    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.

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    16 mins
  • Why You STILL Can't Understand Fast Spanish (Even After Years)

    Why You STILL Can't Understand Fast Spanish (Even After Years)
    Apr 7 2026
    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.

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    Ben & Marina – Notes in Spanish
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    18 mins
  • Test Your Spanish - De Cine 🎬 - What % Do You Get?

    Test Your Spanish - De Cine 🎬 - What % Do You Get?
    Apr 1 2026
    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!

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    Ben & Marina – Notes in Spanish
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    7 mins
  • Why Spanish Speakers Say "Ya" 50 Times a Day (And What It Means)

    Why Spanish Speakers Say "Ya" 50 Times a Day (And What It Means)
    Mar 26 2026
    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/
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    8 mins