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Notes in Spanish Intermediate

Notes in Spanish Intermediate

46 episodes

NIS Intermediate 046 - La Nueva Inmigracion

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.

Feb 27, 200812 min

NIS Intermediate 045 - Vacaciones en Espana

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.

Feb 20, 200812 min

NIS Intermediate 044 - El Himno Nacional

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

Feb 13, 200811 min

NIS Intermediate 043 - La Tele Esta Rota

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.

Feb 6, 200810 min

NIS Intermediate 042 - La Mafia

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.

Jan 30, 200810 min

NIS Int 041 - El Cine Español

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!

Nov 14, 2007

NIS Int 040 - Huertas Solares

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.

Nov 7, 20079 min

NIS Int 039 - Heroes

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.

Oct 31, 200711 min

NIS Int 038 - Ole por Radiohead

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.

Oct 24, 200711 min

NIS Int 037 - Birmania

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

Oct 18, 200711 min

NIS Int 036 - Comer Fuera

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.

Sep 19, 200711 min

NIS Int 035 - Zafiros

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.

Sep 12, 200712 min

NIS Int 034 - Easyjet

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.

Sep 5, 200710 min

NIS Int 033 - El Solitario

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

Aug 29, 200712 min

NIS Int 032 - Facebook

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.

Aug 22, 200712 min

NIS Int 031 - Las Compras

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

May 16, 200711 min

NIS Int 030 - La Familia Real

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.

May 8, 200711 min

NIS Int 029 - Falsos Amigos

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.

May 2, 200710 min

NIS Int 028 - Comida Rapida

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

Apr 25, 200711 min

NIS Int 027 - Los Tatuajes

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.

Apr 15, 200712 min

NIS Int 026 - La Musica

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.

Apr 4, 200713 min

NIS Int 025 - Adios a los periodicos

Will anyone be reading newspapers in 20 years time?See notesinspanish.com for the full transcript and worksheet.

Mar 28, 200711 min

NIS Int 024 - Semana Santa

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

Mar 21, 200712 min

NIS Int 023 - Vicios

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

Mar 15, 200710 min

NIS Int 022 - Mi Pueblo

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

Mar 8, 200710 min

NIS Int 021 - Balneario

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.

Feb 27, 200710 min

NIS Int 020 - Amor

How do people really get together and fall in love these days?See notesinspanish.com for a full transcript/worksheet.

Feb 20, 200711 min

NIS Int 019 - Idiomas

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

Feb 13, 200710 min

NIS Int 018 - Harry Potter

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

Feb 6, 20079 min

NIS Int 017 - Vacaciones

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

Jan 30, 20079 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 16 - Having a baby in Spain

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

Jan 23, 200711 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 15 - Cambio Climatico

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.

Jan 16, 200710 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 14 - Tapas

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

Jan 9, 200710 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 13 - Las Mascotas

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

Jan 3, 200710 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 12 - Navidad

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

Dec 19, 20069 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 11 - Quejas

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.

Dec 5, 200610 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 10 - La Vespa

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

Nov 28, 200611 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 9 - Loteria

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

Nov 20, 200612 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 8 - Quiero Votar

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

Nov 10, 200610 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 7 - La Piscina

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

Nov 1, 200610 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 6 - La Lluvia

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

Oct 24, 200610 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 5 - La Familia

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

Oct 11, 200611 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 4 - Fobias

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

Oct 2, 200610 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 3 - Nuestra Casa

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.

Sep 21, 200610 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 2 - Mitos de Madrid

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.

Sep 14, 20069 min

Notes in Spanish Intermediate 1 - Bienvenidos!

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!

Sep 6, 200610 min