Intermediate Spanish from Rob and Lis of Spanish Obsessed. Couple Lis and Rob (Colombian and English) have a range of natural, engaging conversations in slow Spanish. We talk slow enough so that you can understand everything, but that doesn’t stop our conversations from being 100% authentic! We cover a variety of topics, equipping you in the process with super cool Spanish phrases which are actually used, as well as nuggets of grammar, pronunciation, and culture. Listen to Lis' crystalline C ...
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Beginner Spanish from Rob and Liz of Spanish Obsessed. Couple Liz and Rob (Colombian and English) teach and discuss a range of Spanish phrases, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation - giving you the real Spanish as it's used around the world today. Engaging and lively conversation around a range of topics, equipping you with the Spanish you need to navigate through a variety of situations, from ordering different types of coffee to telling your significant you love them in 6 different ways! ...
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Advanced Spanish - lively and natural Spanish conversations around a range of engaging topics. Couple Liz and Rob (Colombian and English) share anecdotes, Spanish vocabulary, phrases, and much more in a series of real conversations. Rob's not a native speaker, so you can hear Liz correct him occasionally, as well as hear her crystalline Colombian Spanish. We also interview other guests, providing a range of different accents from all over the Spanish speaking world. Learn slang from various ...
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Por and Para: Part two
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Part two of Rob's conversation with Johana. Discover how to master two essential uses of 'por' and 'para' in Spanish: time expressions and opinions. Learn the crucial differences between phrases like "para mañana por la mañana" and why "por mí está bien" means something different from "para mí está bien." Through practical examples from everyday Sp…
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Beginners 49: The indefinido (part 1)
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An introduction to using the other preterite tense, the "indefinido".Spanish Obsessed
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Por and Para: Part one
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Rob and Johana discuss "por" and "para". Why are these words so difficult for learners, and what approach can we take to tackling them? In this episode, we'll look at two common uses for por and para.Spanish Obsessed
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Beginners 48 - Imperfect "triggers"
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Learn some handy "triggers" that often indicate the imperfectSpanish Obsessed
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Should you learn slang?
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Join Rob and Spanish teacher Johana in a conversation about Spanish slang. What are the difficulties for us as learners in learning slang, and is it even worth it?Spanish Obsessed
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Rob and Lis discuss an infuriating situation where they live, and what this shows about classism in ColombiaSpanish Obsessed
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Beginners 47: Ser and Ir in the imperfect
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Learn how to use "ser" and "ir" in the imperfect tense in Spanish, featuring a dialogue, and some nifty hacks for both remembering the conjugations as well as some great uses of these verbs.Spanish Obsessed
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Too old to learn Spanish?
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We discuss learning Spanish later in life. While we are not (just yet) in that situation, we have inspiring students who have shared with us how they are successfully learning Spanish in their senior years.Spanish Obsessed
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Can you teach a 2 year old Spanish and English?
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Our experiences trying to teach our 2 year old daughter Spanish and English.Spanish Obsessed
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Beginners 46: A brief overview of the past tenses
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In this and the next few episodes, we'll be focusing on the preterite, or past tense. What are the two past tenses, and what are a couple of good rules of thumb to know?Spanish Obsessed
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Beginners 45: Relationships and talking about your civil status
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Should we say "estoy casado" or "soy casado"? Is it a temporary state, or a permanent feature...? Learn which to use, and when, as well as other vocabulary and expressions to talk about relationships.Spanish Obsessed
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Bogota Immersion trip: what we learned
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We recently held our first full Spanish immersion trip in Bogota, where we were joined by 10 participants. Here's how it went.Spanish Obsessed
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How to get a native Spanish accent
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How important is a native accent, and is it possible to develop one? Is it even desirable? Rob and Lis talk about their own efforts to develop better accents, and some reasonable goals for learners.Spanish Obsessed
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Beginners 44: Exclamations
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Learn 3 structures for exclamations, all using the word "qué"Spanish Obsessed
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¿Las protestas siguen funcionando?
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Earlier this year, two protestors threw soup over the Mona Lisa. This follows a long list of similar protests of vandalism of artwork - they got our attention, but do the ends justify the means? And, are these types of protests still effective?Spanish Obsessed
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We discuss the trend of "positive thinking" - where does this trend come from, and how have we found it? Also, how is it connected to the concept of "manifestation"?Spanish Obsessed
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Learn how to use "pasárselo" and "pasársela" to talk about how you spend your timeSpanish Obsessed
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Beginners 42: Getting on with people
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Learn ways to talk about "getting on with people" (or not!) in Spanish. You'll learn how to use "llevarse bien/mal", "caerse bien", as well as some intriguing English borrowings ("hacer clik", for example!).Spanish Obsessed
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A new life in... The Coffee Country
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Rob and Lis recently moved to the "Coffee Axis" in Colombia, not just so Rob could feed his caffeine addiction. They discuss their new lifestyle, and how it compares to city living (so long, Bogota!).Spanish Obsessed
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We got hooked on Traitors
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Have you seen the show "Traitors"? Rob and Lis got hooked on it, and discuss it in this episode.Spanish Obsessed
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Beginners 41: Using "desde hace" to talk about what you've been doing
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Learn 2 ways to say "to have been doing" something in Spanish. Turns out, it's actually a lot simpler to do this in Spanish than English!Spanish Obsessed
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Why we find people so annoying
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Have you met someone truly "toxic"? What do you think made them that way? In this episode, Lis and Rob discuss the "Fundamental Attribution Error" - when we try to explain someone's behavior based mostly on their personality and don't think enough about the situation they are in.Spanish Obsessed
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Beginners 40: Telling stories with the present tense
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Did you know you can use the present tense to talk about the past? It's something called the "historical tense", which adds drama to your stories. Learn how to use it in this episode!Spanish Obsessed
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El secreto del amor...?
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¿Qué hace que una relación a largo plazo tenga éxito, y hasta qué punto podemos predecirlo de antemano? ¿Existe un alma gemela para todo el mundo, o podemos decidir a quién queremos?Spanish Obsessed
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Beginners 39: Negotiating prices
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How to get a discount in Spanish - make sure you ask three times using the phrases you learn in this episode!Spanish Obsessed
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