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Ben and Marina bring you real conversations and natural language to help you start speaking the Spanish you'll never find in a text book. With over 100 Spanish podcasts to their names with the popular Intermediate and Advanced series, the "Inspired Beginners" podcasts are for motivated learners who want to sound like pros! See notesinspanish.com for full details and the accompanying worksheets.
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Ben Curtis and Marina Diez, Notes in Spanish

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Today we discuss the amazing change in everything - sleep, food, work, social life - now the heat has suddenly arrived, from a stunning location in Madrid. Vocab listed below. Get the special monthly bonus in our amazing Whole Enchilada bundle: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/ Join our newsletter here: https://www.notesinspani…
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Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Today we tell the story of Ben’s trip to Toulouse and how what he did there will double your Spanish fluency! Watch out for our Notes in Spanish Coach Launch Tomorrow! Join our newsletter here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/newsletter/ Listen to our S…
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Today we tell the story of when we each met each other’s families for the first time - it was quite the headache! Join our newsletter and get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/newsletter/ Listen to our Spanish-learning podcasts for all levels here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/spanish-audio/ Get fl…
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Get our Whole Enchilada Pack with 20%-Off: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/ Today we answer your great questions on where to go in Spain, how to study better, are the Spanish not polite enough, how to remember vocab, and much more! Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent…
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Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Today we tell the story of an amazingly challenging and exciting trip, and how you can challenge your Spanish for maximum fluency progress! Listen to our Spanish-learning podcasts for all levels here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/spanish-audio/ Get f…
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Join us Live for an amazing Spanish Deep Dive with top Fluency Tips, a real Spanish conversation, Q and A and much more! Get "The Inner Circle Collection" here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/inner-circle-collection/ Get our “How To Get Fluent Fast” PDF with famous Real Spanish Newsletter: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/…
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Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ In this first part of our Real Spanish Experience workshop we look at how listening is key to faster fluency. Join part 2, our Real Spanish Experience Livestream on April 2nd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkl2yv_Rgpo Listen to our Spanish-learning p…
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Today we talk about an upcoming event and a trip, both of which have got us really excited! Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Join our Real Spanish Experience Livestream on April 2nd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkl2yv_Rgpo Listen to our Spanish-learning podcasts for all levels her…
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Today we talk about our YouTube vs Podcast habits, what we listen to/watch and when - how about you guys? Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our Spanish-learning podcasts for all levels here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/spanish-audio/ Get fluent faster with the worksheets f…
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Today we talk about how to survive the Spanish siesta, the perfect length of the nap, and Ben’s traumatic siesta experience at a family meal! Do you like the siesta? Let us know! Vocab from today’s video: La lluvia me está tocando las narices - The rain is driving me mad Un barrizal enorme - A mud pit Barro - Mud Un charco - A puddle Me encanta ech…
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Today Ben takes Marina to El Bierzo in Madrid’s Chueca neighbourhood - for us, maybe the best restaurant in Madrid (we love ’los clásicos de toda la vida’ - classic places that have been around forever!) See the video version on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@NotesinSpanishofficial Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ gui…
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Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Today we head to Chinchón, 40km from Madrid, to share one of the biggest secrets to faster Spanish fluency, and eat in the Café de la Ibería. Listen to our Spanish-learning podcasts here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/spanish-audio/ Get fluent faster …
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Today we take you to our favourite mountain hike near Madrid, and have another great real Spanish conversation. Watch this on YouTube to see the views, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB1kWAH1BCo Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our Spanish-learning podcasts here: http…
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In today’s video we share our "retos" and resolutions for 2025, what are yours? Join "Real Spanish Coaching Week" here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-jan25/ 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 Sp…
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Today we share our top tips for improving your Spanish fast, at every level. Join "Real Spanish Coaching Week" here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-jan25/ 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 Spani…
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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-jan25/ Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fl…
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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-jan25/ Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Got a min…
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In today’s video we dive into the Spanish Christmas, our holiday plans, and if we’ve got the Christmas spirit yet! Go 10x Faster to total fluency with our "Whole Enchilada" bundle pack: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/ Get our Spanish newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspan…
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In today’s video we use a really useful Spanish phrase to talk about what we most like about Spain, Madrid, and more... Get our Spanish 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.…
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In today’s video we reveal our secret Spanish lives! Check out Ben’s art website: https://www.bencurtisart.com/ Get our Spanish 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.notesins…
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In need of some summer sun, today we’re reposting this classic Spanish Gourmet Adventure from Cádiz! Watch and enjoy! 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.notesinspa…
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Today’s real Spanish conversation is on our movie, reading and listening habits - and a request for your recommendations for us! 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…
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Today we chat about a Spanish-language film that has massively inspired us this week. 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/ Learn more, faster, wi…
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Discover the secret to the winning Spanish fluency mindset! Check out the useful vocab from the video below. 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/…
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Today we have a real Spanish conversation about an amazing escape to the Spanish Pyrenees: Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ NEWS! Watch out for this year’s one and only launch of our amazing Notes in Spanish Coach course - coming tomorrow Thursday 17th! Please sh…
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There’s an inter-family "discusión" (argument) going on about Halloween, who will win?! 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/ Learn more, faster, …
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Today we discuss a wonderful Spanish proverb that tells us a lot about how Spanish people think about the world! 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.…
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Today we share a real Spanish conversation on the power of walking to solve many of life’s problems! 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/ Learn m…
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Enjoy the great Spanish we picked up in real Spanish situations, and try this top fluency tip! 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/ Learn more, f…
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Hola! Watch today’s real Spanish conversation about what we did this summer and how we feel about being back in Madrid and enjoy improving your Spanish! September Sale on Now in our Store - 25%-Off: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com…
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Today we share once again an amazing walk up to 2200m/6600ft with half a village for an amazing experience! Get our newsletter and fluent fast report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to the Advanced Season 3 podcast that goes with this video here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/2020/03/24/advanced-season-3-ep-01-montana-arriba/ Get…
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Today we share all the craziness of a Spanish village fiesta - fireworks, foam parties, ’charangas’ ... Get our newsletter and fluent fast report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Learn the real Spanish you’ll never find in a textbook or app with our Spanish learning/worksheet packs: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/…
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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/ G…
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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 …
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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’ guid…
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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 t…
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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 negr…
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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 …
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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 Tétri…
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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 pes…
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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.notesinsp…
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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! …
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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 re…
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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 wi…
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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…
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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.…
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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 muc…
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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 Natal…
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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/fluen…
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