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Notes in Spanish Intermediate

Ben and Marina bring you real Spanish conversations on real-world topics, designed to help take your Spanish up to the next level. This is the genuine Spanish you will never find in a text book or classroom. See notesinspanish.com for more info and accompanying worksheets.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate
NIS Intermediate 046 - La Nueva Inmigracion from 2008-02-27T08:48

A new wave of immigration is taking place worldwide, especially here in Europe, and it's having far reaching and often unpleasant effects. See notesinspanish.com...

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NIS Intermediate 045 - Vacaciones en Espana from 2008-02-20T09:52

What's the best way to travel round Spain in Summer? Where should you sleep, what towns should you visit? See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying transcr...

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NIS Intermediate 044 - El Himno Nacional from 2008-02-13T07:05

Spain tries to get some lyrics for its national anthem and controversy erupts! See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying transcript/worksheet.

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NIS Intermediate 043 - La Tele Esta Rota from 2008-02-06T08:10

The TV has broken and we don't know how long we can hold on! And how long until the infinite video club arrives in our living room? See notesinspanish.com fo...

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NIS Intermediate 042 - La Mafia from 2008-01-30T16:15

We look at the extraordinary range of mafias in Europe and discover just how many there are, and what they are up to, in Spain. See notesinspanish.com for th...

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NIS Int 041 - El Cine EspaƱol from 2007-11-14T10:58

How will a new law affect Spanish film-goers? What's going on in the world on Spanish film? See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying worksheet and to comment!

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NIS Int 040 - Huertas Solares from 2007-11-07T10:00

Ben and Marina discuss the use of fields of solar panels to overcome energy problems in Spain, but wonder about the future of our landscapes... see notesinspanis...

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NIS Int 039 - Heroes from 2007-10-31T08:06

Ben and Marina talk about the TV show Heroes, and extraordinary changes that have taken place in the world in the recent past... See notesinspanish.com t...

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NIS Int 038 - Ole por Radiohead from 2007-10-24T09:05

As Radiohead shake up the music industry, we look at how the big record labels treat us like criminals, and how it isn't going to do them any good in the long run... See Listen

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NIS Int 037 - Birmania from 2007-10-18T08:12

Marina and Ben look at recent events in Burma, and the crucial role played by bloggers in letting the world know what was going on. See notesinspanish.com fo...

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NIS Int 036 - Comer Fuera from 2007-09-19T07:45

Ben and Marina discuss eating out and different attitudes to food around the world. See notesinspanish.com for more details and to pick up the accompanying t...

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NIS Int 035 - Zafiros from 2007-09-12T05:40

Have you ever been conned on holiday? Ben certainly was when he went to Thailand aged 18... this is the story about the Sapphires... See notesinspanish.com to pick up the acco...

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NIS Int 034 - Easyjet from 2007-09-05T08:54

Should we feel guilty about flying too much? Should we be paying for our carbon footprint, or is it up to the airlines and other energy providers? See notesinspanish.com for f...

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NIS Int 033 - El Solitario from 2007-08-29T06:57

El Solitario was Spain's most wanted man for as long as anyone could remember, until his identity was revealed at last this summer... more details and worksheets are available at Listen

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NIS Int 032 - Facebook from 2007-08-22T11:51

Ben and Marina discuss the Facebook phenomenon and invite you to be their friends! See notesinspanish.com for more details and to pick up the worksheet.

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NIS Int 031 - Las Compras from 2007-05-16T21:53

Do you hate shopping as much as Ben? See notesinspanish.com for the full transcript/worksheet.

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NIS Int 030 - La Familia Real from 2007-05-08T22:08

Are the Spanish interested in the birth of a new Royal baby? See notesinspanish.com for more details and to pick up the transcript/worksheet.

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NIS Int 029 - Falsos Amigos from 2007-05-02T18:19

Today we look at some of the false friends that can cause real trouble when you learn Spanish. See notesinspanish.com to pick up the worksheet/transcript and...

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NIS Int 028 - Comida Rapida from 2007-04-25T14:18

Ben and Marina talk about fast food, New York rats, and the healthier alternatives... See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.

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NIS Int 027 - Los Tatuajes from 2007-04-15T08:00

Ben and Marina discuss a ban on Marines wearing tattoos and see how David Beckham has so much influence on the youth of today. See notesinspanish.com to pick...

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NIS Int 026 - La Musica from 2007-04-04T21:17

Our favourite music from Spain and beyond, plus a look at Spain's music scene today. See notesinspanish.com to pick up the worksheet/transcript.

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NIS Int 025 - Adios a los periodicos from 2007-03-28T17:31

Will anyone be reading newspapers in 20 years time?

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NIS Int 024 - Semana Santa from 2007-03-21T15:15

Ben and Marina discuss Easter in Spain. See notesinspanish.com for details and the transcript/worksheet.

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NIS Int 022 - Vicios from 2007-03-15T17:16

Ben and Marina lay (some of) their vices on the line. Pick up the transcript/worksheet at Notesinspanish.com

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NIS Int 022 - Mi Pueblo from 2007-03-08T14:53

Ben and Marina take a walk around the village where Ben was born. See notesinspanish.com to pick up the transcript/worksheet.

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NIS Int 021 - Balneario from 2007-02-27T18:46

Ben and Marina head off to the hills for a bath and wonder if they should live up there instead!

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NIS Int 020 - Amor from 2007-02-20T21:44

How do people really get together and fall in love these days?

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NIS Int 019 - Idiomas from 2007-02-13T19:21

How important is it to learn a language these days? See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying worksheet and to comment.

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NIS Int 018 - Harry Potter from 2007-02-06T12:37

Ben and Marina talk about the success of Harry Potter in the adult world... See notesinspanish.com for a full transcript/worksheet.

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NIS Int 017 - Vacaciones from 2007-01-30T18:19

What are you doing for your holidays this year? See notesinspanish.com for a full transcript/worksheet.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 16 - Having a baby in Spain from 2007-01-23T17:13

Having a baby in Spain! See notesinspanish.com to download the accomapanying worksheet/transcript.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 15 - Cambio Climatico from 2007-01-16T18:52

Is climate change going to leave Spain's Mediterranean coast without tourists in 30 years time? See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript...

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 14 - Tapas from 2007-01-09T15:17

Ben and Marina look at one of Spain's greatest foods. See notesinspanish.com for details and accompanying worksheet.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 13 - Las Mascotas from 2007-01-03T17:00

Pets and animal Spanish! See notesinspanish.com for more details and to pick up the worksheet.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 12 - Navidad from 2006-12-19T20:26

Everything you wanted to know about Christmas in Spain. See notesinspanish.com for the worksheet and transcript.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 11 - Quejas from 2006-12-05T18:43

Do people complain a lot in your country? Plus how to complain in restaurants and more... see notesinspanish.com for full details and the accompanying worksheet.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 10 - La Vespa from 2006-11-28T19:47

Marina talks to Ben about his other great love, his Vespa Scooter. See notesinspanish.com for details and the accompanying worksheet.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 9 - Loteria from 2006-11-20T15:42

Ben y Marina hablan de la loteria de Navidad. See notesinspanish.com for full details and the accompanying worksheet.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 8 - Quiero Votar from 2006-11-10T18:48

Ben decides he would like to vote in Spain after all... See notesinspanish.com for full details and to get the accompanying transcript/worksheet

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 7 - La Piscina from 2006-11-01T21:08

Sporting life and a trip to the local swimming pool. See notesinspanish.com for full details and worksheet.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 6 - La Lluvia from 2006-10-24T08:16

It's been raining for days, and the Spanish aren't coping too well! See notesinspanish.com for full details and accompanying worksheet.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 5 - La Familia from 2006-10-11T15:48

Ben and Marina chat about family life in Spain. See notesinspanish.com for full details and to get the accompanying worksheet.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 4 - Fobias from 2006-10-02T11:30

Ben and Marina discuss phobias past and present. See notesinspanish.com for full details.

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 3 - Nuestra Casa from 2006-09-21T20:20

Ben and Marina take you on an audio tour of their flat in Madrid, and discuss different types of housing in Spain. See notesinspanish.com for full detail...

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 2 - Mitos de Madrid from 2006-09-14T15:26

Ben and Marina discuss the myths surrounding the city of Madrid. Is it really true that there are more bars in Madrid than in Belgium? See notesinspanish.com...

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Notes in Spanish Intermediate 1 - Bienvenidos! from 2006-09-06T09:16

Welcome to Notes in Spanish Intermediate! In our first episode we talk a bit about ourselves, what we do, and how we ended up in Madrid!

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