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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 for the accompanying transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint46_nueva_inmigracion.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:48am EDT

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 transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint45_vacaciones_espana.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:52am EDT

Spain tries to get some lyrics for its national anthem and controversy erupts! See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint44_himno_nacional.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:05am EDT

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 for the accompanying transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint43_tele_rota.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:10am EDT

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 the accompanying transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint42_mafias2.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:15am EDT

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!
Direct download: nisint41_cine_espanol.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:58am EDT

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 notesinspanish.com for the accompanying worksheets.
Direct download: nisint40_huertas_solares.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:00am EDT

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 to pick up the accompanying worksheets.
Direct download: nisint39_heroes.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:06am EDT

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 notesinspanish.com for a full transcript on our accompanying worksheets.
Direct download: nisint38_radiohead.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:05am EDT

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 for the accompanying worksheets
Direct download: nisint37_birmania.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:12am EDT

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 transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nis36_comer_fuera2.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:45am EDT

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 accompanying worksheets.
Direct download: nisint35_zafiros2.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:40am EDT

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 further discussion and to pick up the accompanying worksheets.
Direct download: nisint_34easyjet.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:54am EDT

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 notesinspanish.com
Direct download: nis33_solitario.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:57am EDT

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.
Direct download: nisint32_facebook.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:51am EDT

Do you hate shopping as much as Ben? See notesinspanish.com for the full transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint31_compras.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:53pm EDT

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.
Direct download: nisint30_familiareal.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:08pm EDT

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 to discuss more phrases like these.
Direct download: nisint29_falsosamigos.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:19pm EDT

Ben and Marina talk about fast food, New York rats, and the healthier alternatives... See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint28_comidarapida.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:18am EDT

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 up our transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint27_tatuajes.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:00am EDT

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.
Direct download: nisint26_music_final.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:17pm EDT

Will anyone be reading newspapers in 20 years time?

See notesinspanish.com for the full transcript and worksheet.
Direct download: nisint25_periodicos.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:31pm EDT

Ben and Marina discuss Easter in Spain. See notesinspanish.com for details and the transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint24_semamasanta.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:15am EDT

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

Direct download: nisint23_vicios.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:16pm EDT

Ben and Marina take a walk around the village where Ben was born. See notesinspanish.com to pick up the transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint22_pueblo.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:53am EDT

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

See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint21_balneario.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:46pm EDT

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

See notesinspanish.com for a full transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint20_love.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:44pm EDT

How important is it to learn a language these days? See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying worksheet and to comment.
Direct download: nisint19_idiomas.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:21pm EDT

Ben and Marina talk about the success of Harry Potter in the adult world... See notesinspanish.com for a full transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint18_harrypotter.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:37am EDT

What are you doing for your holidays this year? See notesinspanish.com for a full transcript/worksheet.
Direct download: nisint17_vacaciones.MP3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:19pm EDT

Having a baby in Spain! See notesinspanish.com to download the accomapanying worksheet/transcript.
Direct download: nisint16_sobrino.MP3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:13pm EDT

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/worksheet.

Direct download: nisint15_clima.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:52pm EDT

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

Direct download: nisint14_tapas.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:17am EDT

Pets and animal Spanish! See notesinspanish.com for more details and to pick up the worksheet.
Direct download: nisint13_mascotas.MP3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

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

Direct download: nisint12_navidad.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:26pm EDT

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.
Direct download: nisint11_quejas.MP3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:43pm EDT

Marina talks to Ben about his other great love, his Vespa Scooter. See notesinspanish.com for details and the accompanying worksheet.
Direct download: nisint10_vespa.MP3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:47pm EDT

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

Direct download: nisint9_loteria.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:42am EDT

Ben decides he would like to vote in Spain after all... See notesinspanish.com for full details and to get the accompanying transcript/worksheet
Direct download: nisint_8_politico.MP3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:48pm EDT

Sporting life and a trip to the local swimming pool. See notesinspanish.com for full details and worksheet.
Direct download: nisint7_nadar.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:08pm EDT

It's been raining for days, and the Spanish aren't coping too well! See notesinspanish.com for full details and accompanying worksheet.
Direct download: nisint6_lluvia.MP3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:16am EDT

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

Direct download: nisint5_familia.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:48am EDT

Ben and Marina discuss phobias past and present. See notesinspanish.com for full details.
Direct download: nisint4_fobias.MP3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:30am EDT

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 details, and to obtain a full transcript of our conversation.
Direct download: nisint3_casa.MP3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:20pm EDT

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 for accompanying worksheet and full details.

Direct download: nisint2_mitos.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:26am EDT

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!

Check out notesinspanish.com for full details and for info on the accompanying worksheet!

Direct download: nisint1_bienvenido.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:16am EDT