Real Spanish Conversations, by Notes in Spanish

Today we have a real Spanish conversation about great phrases around food and eating!Phrases:Desayuna como un rey, come como un príncipe y cena como un mendigo - Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.De grandes cenas están las sepulturas llenas - Graves are full of heavy dinners.La comida reposada y la cena paseada - Rest your lunch and walk off your dinner. Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/Go deeper with our Spanish courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Ben and Marina's Deep Spain: https://benandmarinasdeepspain.substack.com/Deep Spanish: https://notesinspanish.substack.com/

Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/Go deeper with our Spanish courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/Today we have a real Spanish conversation about the secret to creativity, and Marina throws in some great Spanish Slang!Phrases:- Como la vida misma - Just like real life (used ironically)- En el proceso creativo hacemos lo que nos da la gana - In the creative process we can do whatever we like- Vamos a hacer lo que nos da la gana - We're going to do whatever we feel linkLinks:Ben and Marina's Deep Spain: https://benandmarinasdeepspain.substack.com/Deep Spanish: https://notesinspanish.substack.com/

Today we have a real Spanish conversation about a great phrase related to chatting, and how movement plays a massive role in our learning and working life! Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get more great conversations like this in the course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Today we have a real Spanish conversation about life back in Madrid, upcoming projects, and the phrase 'a desmano'. Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get more great conversations like this in the course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Today we have a real Spanish conversation about a brilliant mother-related slang phrase, the role of the mother in Spain, the realities of modern parenting, and Ben's favourite ever slang phrase! Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get more great conversations like this in the course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Today we have a real Spanish conversation about 4 great things we did this summer. What percentage did you understand? Join the Real Spanish Listening Challenge Here Now: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-listening-challenge-2/

Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/ Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluency-report-yt/ We had a LOT of fun sharing what we have in our 'despensa' (pantry, store-cupboard), which is pretty representative of every Spanish household! Watch the video, and find out what Ben survived off in his first year in Spain! Make sure you get the full Real Fluency Collection course that goes with this video and includes: - 12 Core Video Units with complete pro subtitles, so you miss nothing - 3 Extra Bonus Units that are too much fun not to share! - Key Vocab listed and explained and exercises to help you remember it all. - "Interesting Links" and background material section for all videos to take your Spanish so much further - 2 Bonus Coaching Videos that break fluency blocks - Ideal for: Intermediate and Advanced learners wanting a fast, easier path to the next level! Get the Full "Real Fluency…

Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF when you join our newsletter: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluency-report-yt/ Welcome to Real Subjunctive Wins, Video 2! ...You can watch the first Real Subjunctive Wins video here: https://youtu.be/OT53G1fh0uA In this second video we look at two powerful Spanish expressions that trigger the subjunctive, everyday phrases that reveal another key idea behind how the Spanish subjunctive works in real life. Once you understand the logic behind them, the subjunctive starts to feel much clearer. Ben & Marina – Notes in Spanish • Teaching real Spanish online since 2006 • 40+ million podcast, audio & video downloads • 25,000+ students learning with our courses

Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF when you join our newsletter: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluency-report-yt/ Welcome to Real Subjunctive Wins — two quick lessons showing everyday Spanish phrases that reveal how the subjunctive really works. In this first video we look at two expressions Spanish speakers use all the time, simple phrases that reveal one of the key ideas behind the Spanish subjunctive, how emotion is involved! Ben & Marina – Notes in Spanish • Teaching real Spanish online since 2006 • 40+ million podcast, audio & video downloads • 25,000+ students learning with our courses

Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/ Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluency-report-yt/ In this video we discuss our addiction to an active, sporty lifestyle, and how we are dealing with this back in Madrid compared to our long spell in the Pyrenees over the summer. Make sure you get the full Real Fluency Collection course that goes with this video and includes: - 12 Core Video Units with complete pro subtitles, so you miss nothing - 3 Extra Bonus Units that are too much fun not to share! - Key Vocab listed and explained and exercises to help you remember it all. - "Interesting Links" and background material section for all videos to take your Spanish so much further - 2 Bonus Coaching Videos that break fluency blocks - Ideal for: Intermediate and Advanced learners wanting a fast, easier path to the next level! Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here:…

Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/ Free "Real Spanish Fluency Roadmap" PDF: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluency-report-yt/ In this video we look at the Catalan superhuman mountain-superstar Kílian Jornet, and his incredible record-breaking route in the Alps (82 peaks over 4,000 metres in the Alps, in 19 days). Make sure you get the full Real Fluency Collection course that goes with this video and includes: - 12 Core Video Units with complete pro subtitles, so you miss nothing - 3 Extra Bonus Units that are too much fun not to share! - Key Vocab listed and explained and exercises to help you remember it all. - "Interesting Links" and background material section for all videos to take your Spanish so much further - 2 Bonus Coaching Videos that break fluency blocks - Ideal for: Intermediate and Advanced learners wanting a fast, easier path to the next level! Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here:…

Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/ (With the Early Bird Discount on Now!) Today, we're back in Toledo to discuss two of Spain's most famous painters. Make sure you get the full Real Fluency Collection course that goes with this video and includes: - 12 Core Video Units with complete pro subtitles, so you miss nothing - 3 Extra Bonus Units that are too much fun not to share! - Key Vocab listed and explained and exercises to help you remember it all. - "Interesting Links" and background material section for all videos to take your Spanish so much further - 2 Bonus Coaching Videos that break fluency blocks - Ideal for: Intermediate and Advanced learners wanting a fast, easier path to the next level! Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/

Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/ (With the Early Bird Discount on Now!) Today, we take you to the amazing city of Toledo, for a real Spanish conversation about this amazing city. Make sure you get the full Real Fluency Collection course that goes with this video and includes: - 12 Core Video Units with complete pro subtitles, so you miss nothing - 3 Extra Bonus Units that are too much fun not to share! - Key Vocab listed and explained and exercises to help you remember it all. - "Interesting Links" and background material section for all videos to take your Spanish so much further - 2 Bonus Coaching Videos that break fluency blocks - Ideal for: Intermediate and Advanced learners wanting a fast, easier path to the next level! Get the Full "Real Fluency Collection" Course Here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-real-fluency-collection/

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 ahead of the launch of the Real Spanish Fluency collection later this week! https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/

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: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get the Course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

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: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get the Course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

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: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get the Spanish Course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

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. Free '15 Slang Phrases Every Spanish Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get the Course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

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. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get the Course for your level: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

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. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report +: 8 Fluency Secrets: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our REAL Intermediate Course: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-intermediate/ Ben & Marina – Notes in Spanish • Teaching real Spanish online since 2006 • 40+ million podcast, audio & video downloads • 25,000+ students learning with our courses

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! 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/ Ben & Marina – Notes in Spanish • Teaching real Spanish online since 2006 • 40+ million podcast, audio & video downloads • 25,000+ students learning with our courses

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/

Today we look at two expressions Spanish speakers use all the time, simple phrases that reveal one of the key ideas behind the Spanish subjunctive, how emotion is involved! To find out when our Super Spanish Subjunctive Challenge is released, join our newsletter here: 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/

Do you ever freeze when speaking Spanish and need a moment to think? In this episode we talk about muletillas — the small words and phrases Spanish speakers use all the time to buy themselves a little thinking time.They also make you sound much more Spanish, because native speakers use them all the time! 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/ Ben & Marina – Notes in Spanish • Teaching real Spanish online since 2006 • 40+ million podcast, audio & video downloads • 25,000+ students learning with our courses

What are Spanish parties really like? We share a real Spanish conversation about a recent birthday party for our daughter that lasted an incredible seven hours! 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/

Are you good at reading Spanish but struggle to understand fast speakers or speak confidently? You're not alone — it's very common for different language skills to grow at different speeds. Here explain why Spanish skills get out of balance and how to fix it, using a real Spanish conversation and simple, practical strategies to help you strengthen your weakest areas and keep making steady progress. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our Courses here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Do you still translate Spanish in your head before you speak? You're not alone — and it's completely normal at the intermediate stage. In this video, we explain why it happens, why it's actually a good sign, and how you can move past it. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our Courses here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Is it really normal for it to rain this much in Madrid? In this video, we reveal the answer in a real Spanish conversation, explore real Spanish weather slang — from chirimiri to día de perros — and give you some much better phrases than just "hace mal tiempo". Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get "The Inner Circle Collection" Course: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-inner-circle-collection/

'Vale' is one of the most common words in spoken Spanish — and one of the most confusing for learners. You hear it constantly in real conversations, films, and everyday life in Spain, but it rarely means just "OK".... Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our Courses here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

"Rollo" is one of those Spanish words you hear constantly… and yet it's surprisingly hard to pin down. In today's Real Spanish Conversation, we explore how Spaniards use rollo, qué rollo, no te enrolles and many more essential slang phrases in everyday life. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our Courses here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Today's real, unscripted Spanish conversation is all about what gives us a real feeling of vitality in life, and how learning Spanish can have that effect! Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our Courses here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Today's real, unscripted Spanish conversation is all about pushing past your comfort zone. It's never easy — but it can change everything. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our R.E.A.L. Intermediate Course now: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/notes-in-spanish-real-intermediate/

Today's real, unscripted Spanish conversation is all about music, age, and how we reacted (with some shock!) to Spotify's yearly round up — perfect for improving your Spanish listening skills and real-world vocabulary. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our R.E.A.L. Intermediate Course now: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/notes-in-spanish-real-intermediate/

Improve your Spanish listening skills with this real Spanish conversation on our reading habits in today's busy on-line life. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our R.E.A.L. Intermediate Course now: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/notes-in-spanish-real-intermediate/

It's time for another Spanish listening challenge, while you tune in to Marina and I, Ben, talking about a very difficult topic in our bi-cultural relationship! Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our R.E.A.L. Intermediate Course now: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/notes-in-spanish-real-intermediate/

This is the key to real fluency, listen now to find out more... Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Black Friday Special on our Courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/?utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=libsyn&utm_campaign=libsyn&utm_content=libsyn

You need to be using these great phrases with Llevar to get so much better at Spanish. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Reach Advanced Fluency with our Courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Maybe your Spanish reading is OK, but your speaking… not quite where you want it to be? Today we'll fix that - with the tips and tricks that changed Ben's Spanish fluency forever. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Reach Advanced Fluency with our Courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

It may seem impossible at times, but you can understand fast Spanish native speakers, and in today's episode we'll tell you exactly how to do it. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Reach Advanced Fluency with our Courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

These will help you fit in from the get-go with native Spanish speakers! Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Reach Advanced Fluency with our Courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

You need to know these Spanish false friends to avoid potential disaster! Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Go from Intermediate to Fluent with our R.E.A.L. Intermediate course: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/notes-in-spanish-real-intermediate/

Use these 8 top tips to get fluent once and for all! Free '8 Greatest Secrets to Fast Spanish Fluency' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Learn authentic everyday Spanish with our courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Use these 4 slang Spanish verbs and you'll fit in instantly with the locals! Free '8 Greatest Secrets to Fast Spanish Fluency' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Learn authentic everyday Spanish with our courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

"Are you still answering "¿Qué tal?" with just "bien"? Today we're showing you the phrases Spanish people actually use every day to reply to the world's biggest question. Free '8 Greatest Secrets to Fast Spanish Fluency' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Learn authentic everyday Spanish with our courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Learn and use these wonderful phrases to fit in with the locals when you speak Spanish. Free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Learn authentic everyday Spanish with our courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

These great phrases with dar will make you instantly sound really authentic in Spanish! Free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Learn authentic everyday Spanish with our courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Today, learn great colloquial Spanish… while talking about famous self-taught people and our love for self-guided learning Free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Learn Spanish with our courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Join us on an amazing hike to a high peak in one of Spain's best kept secrets, Aragón. Free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Learn Spanish with our courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

We spend most of the year in Madrid, and escape to the Spanish Pyrenees in the summer, but there is one place that beats them all when it comes to our perfect Spanish escape... Free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Learn Spanish with our courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Is this the greatest coast in Spain? From a quite beach north of Tossa del Mar, we share some hairy wildlife adventures and stunning aguas cristalinas… Free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Learn Spanish with our courses: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/