Ben Curtis and Marina Diez

Real Spanish Conversations, by Notes in Spanish

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!

Author

Ben Curtis and Marina Diez

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.notesinspanish.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Social life in Spain! - EP 39 29.07.2024

Hola! 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 flue...

Real Spanish: Active vs Lazy Holidays! - EP 38 25.07.2024

Hola! 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.co...

Real Spanish Conversation: Food and Restaurant Trip - EP 37 16.07.2024

Listen to our conversation in Spanish about food, restaurants and travel - can you answer the challenge question? Get fluent much faster with the "Whole Enchilada" pack now with Speaking 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/ Liste...

Don't Talk Like This in Spanish! - EP 36 08.06.2024

Today 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 t...

How to Roll Your R's in Spanish - EP 35 05.06.2024

Today we teach you how to roll your R's in Spanish even if you think you can't! Plus a great student phrase for practicing. Get ready for our "Real Spanish Pronunciation" course coming this Thursday - Join our newsletter here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/newsletter/ --- Vocab from this video: --- Doug's Phrase: "Un perro marrón y un perrito negro están corriendo muy rápidamente alrededor del ca...

Master Spanish Pronunciation - EP 34 03.06.2024

Today we look at the 'e' sound and how to say cool phrases with 'Que' like a pro! Get ready for our "Real Spanish Pronunciation" course coming this Thursday - Join our newsletter here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/newsletter/ --- Vocab from this video: --- Corre aquí una brisita maravillosa - There is a lovely breeze ¡Qué pasada! - How cool, how great ¡Qué ilusión! - How exciting ¡Qué guay! - Ho...

"Tétrico" and Other Great Spanish Words - EP 33 08.05.2024

Today we share a host of wonderful new Spanish words and phrases and give an update on what's going on this month. Join our Inner Circle Membership here today: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/inner-circle-join-here-now/ --- Vocab from this video: --- Deslumbrado - Dazzled ¿A qué si? - Isn't that right? Gazapo - Baby rabbit, a little mistake Tétrico - Dark, scary, gloomy La misa era muy tétrica -...

Best Advice for Spanish Learners Ever - EP 32 29.04.2024

Today 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 hi...

Spanish Travel - Familiar or New? - EP 31 25.04.2024

Today we head to Ocaña and ask, is it better to repeat your favourite travel destinations or always try somewhere new? 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/ Get fluent much faster with the learnin...

Spanish Mountain Adventures and News! - Ep. 30 15.04.2024

Today we climb a massive Spanish mountain and share some important news - are you an Intermediate or Advanced Spanish learner and want to make massive progress? Join our Inner Circle Now! Only 100 spots available! https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/inner-circle-join-here-now/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Es maravilloso - It...

How to get Fluent in Spanish - Ep. 29 21.03.2024

Today we discuss an important part of getting fluent in Spanish - believing it! The Spanish segment is high-level, there are context notes below to help if you need them, and a summary in English at the end of the video. Get our newsletter and free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Int...

Balance, sunshine, and a cool phrase! - EP 28 12.03.2024

What do we do to put balance in our busy lives? And do you know this cool phrase? 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! --...

The Spanish think we're crazy! - EP 27 29.02.2024

Why did all the Spanish people think we were crazy on our trip to the Pyrenees? What would you have done? Homework: Listen to our Spanish podcasts and to learn more, faster, use the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our...

¡Nos vamos de viaje! - EP 26 21.02.2024

We're off on a long journey today but where are we going, and what is the best bit about the trip? Homework: Listen to our Spanish podcasts and to learn more, faster, use the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real S...

The Amazing Gaspar Story ¡No te rindas nunca! - EP 25 18.01.2024

The story of our friend Gaspar is super-inspiring, full of the "Go for it!" attitude we love at Notes in Spanish! Join "Real Spanish Coaching Week" here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-24/ --- Vocab from this video: --- Mi abuelo postizo/adoptivo - My adoptive grandfather De la vieja escuela - Old school Le gustaba mucho jugar al tenis - He loved playing tennis Por su...

Our Musical "Guilty Secret" - EP 24 12.01.2024

Today we share our favourite Spanish music of the moment and our musical guilty secret! Join "Real Spanish Coaching Week" here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-24/ Got a minute? Please send this video to Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Our two favourite musicians right now: Jorge Drexler y Natalia Lafourcade Si tu gusto musical se congela a los...

Best Spanish Success Story Ever! - EP 23 10.01.2024

We share the best 'using real Spanish in the wild' story we've heard yet! Plus great food and restaurant phrases you'll love... 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 send this video to Spanish...

Spanish Fluency Secrets: Speaking On The Go - EP 22 08.01.2024

We 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...

Finger-Licking Good Spanish! - EP 21 05.01.2024

It's 'Noche de Reyes' and we've got a seasonal delicacy and some "impress the locals" phrases to share with you! 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-loving frie...

Taking Spanish Traditions Too Far! - EP 20 22.12.2023

A 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 a...

Big Wins, Amazing Spanish Word - EP 19 14.12.2023

Our biggest win in 2023, a crazy Spanish word, and 2024 news! Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ --- Vocab from this video: --- Nada más levantarme empiezo a trabajar - As soon as I get up I start work Nada más llegar a casa me doy una ducha - As soon as I get home I have a shower Nada más llegar a casa tomo un té...

Marina's One Minute Spanish Triumph! - EP 18 08.12.2023

This 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 to...

¡Chocolate con Churros! - EP 17 17.11.2023

There are cool phrases for EVERYTHING in Spanish, even these amazing chocolate con churros! This episode is best enjoyed as a video via our blog or YouTube channel! BLACK FRIDAY SALE ON NOW!! Check out the packs in the notesinspanish.com store. Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Hace un día de perros - It's a horrible day (cold...

Super Fantastic Spanish! 01.11.2023

As Promised, a new video today, with some great words and a fantastic opportunity! Here's the link to join our Inner Circle while we're still open! https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-nis-inner-circle/ ¡Gracias a todos!

Your Wonderful Spanish Life! - EP 16 30.10.2023

Spanish 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://ww...

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