Episodes
Ben and Marina discuss the entrepreneurial spirit in Spain, how it reflects the national character, and how this compares to the UK and the USA. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 09/05/12
In this episode, Ben and Marina talk about how the art of complimenting a lady in the street has changed to sexual harrassment, the demise of the Spanish Macho man, and the classic film 'Jamon, Jamon'! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 08/29/12
Marina talks about her new job as 'Presidenta'… the worst job in Spain? Plus, in the analysis section, we look at the fastest sentence ever uttered in Notes in Spanish audio history! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 08/22/12
Marina talks to her friend Ines about a unique way of going on holiday, el intercambio de casa. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 08/15/12
We look at the ‘trials’ of Judge Garzon, Spain’s most famous law-maker, currently being pursued by the political far-right, who want him out of the picture… Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 08/08/12
As Marina and Ben stop sleeping again, we examine life with a toddler in Spain… Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 08/01/12
Ben learns to draw, and develops the right side of his brain, which is responsible for more than we imagine! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 07/25/12
This week we explore the urge to grow fruit and vegetables in the city, and the amazing effects of horticulture in prison… Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 07/18/12
Today we talk to Marina’s dad, Roberto, about one of the most significant events in recent Spanish history, 23F, the attempted coup by the military on February 23rd, 1981. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 07/11/12
Marina talks to Flor, our Chilean friend, about the differences between life in Spain, Chile, and Germany, and interesting differences between Spanish from Chile and Spain. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 07/04/12
Ben and Marina discuss the important but little-known role of the doula, and introduce a couple of great ‘trabalenguas’ in the analysis section! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 06/27/12
Ben and Marina relive joyous, and somewhat painful, moments from school, and examine how the education systems differed between Spain and the UK… Do leave us a comment about today’s audio! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 06/20/12
We look at just how much power parents still have over their children in Spain, long after they have left home… Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 06/13/12
We look at how Spain’s cuisine, or a fantasy version of it, is conquering the world! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 06/06/12
The Spanish are a bunch or rebellious law-breakers! Marina defends her nation! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 05/30/12
Ben and Marina discuss health tourism in Spain, and why it is annoying Spanish doctors so much! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 05/23/12
How are we going to feed 9 Billion people in 2050? We look at the main problems, and possible solutions. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 05/16/12
Ben’s sister finds love, despite it being more likely to find aliens in our galaxy, and online dating flourishes in Spain. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 05/09/12
Marina is rightly proud of her nations high-speed train network. It’s so good that Obama wants to copy it! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 05/02/12
A burned hand leads to a trip to ‘Urgencias’, plus private and public healthcare in Spain, the joys of Spanish hospital food, and if the Spanish are illness-obsessed! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 04/25/12
We discuss the world’s Blue Zones, where a very high life expectancy is the norm, and the formula we might try to follow to live just as long ourselves in the west. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 04/18/12
This week Ben and Marina talk about the animal kingdom – pet fashions in Spain, endangered (and dangerous!) species in the Iberian Peninsular, and more useful animal phrases. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 04/11/12
As the Catalans debate banning bullfighting, we ask, will Spain still be Spain when the dust settles? Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 04/04/12
Adolescents sailing around the world, kids playing with fire, driving cars, and carrying pocket knives… can these things really be a good idea? Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 03/28/12
Ben and Marina look at some of the most important developments in the last 10 years. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com
Published 03/21/12
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