Ben and Marina talk about how superstitious the Spanish are, and some of Spain’s favourite superstitions. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina talk about how superstitious the Spanish are, and some of Spain’s favourite superstitions. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.24 - Supersticiones

Ben and Marina look at the reading habits of the Spanish, and what it tells us about the Spanish today. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina look at the reading habits of the Spanish, and what it tells us about the Spanish today. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.23 - De Libros…

Ben and Marina try to live a no-impact week, and discover that rubbish is one of the biggest problems in their lives! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina try to live a no-impact week, and discover that rubbish is one of the biggest problems in their lives! Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.22 - Impacto Cero

Ben and Marina discuss the reasons for, and attitudes towards, the new speed reduction on Spanish highways, and how it doesn’t fit in with the speed increase on Madrid’s pavements! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina discuss the reasons for, and attitudes towards, the new speed reduction on Spanish highways, and how it doesn’t fit in with the speed increase on Madrid’s pavements! Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.21 - Velocidad

Ben and Marina discuss the life of Cristóbal Colón (Columbus), and look at whether the tyrannical side of him portrayed in the film ‘Tambien la lluvia’ is really accurate or not. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina discuss the life of Cristóbal Colón (Columbus), and look at whether the tyrannical side of him portrayed in the film ‘Tambien la lluvia’ is really accurate or not. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.20 - Colon

Ben and Marina discuss life after Peak Oil, and the fascinating Transition Town initiative that is sweeping through the UK and beyond, promising to help us thrive in an oil-reduced future. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina discuss life after Peak Oil, and the fascinating Transition Town initiative that is sweeping through the UK and beyond, promising to help us thrive in an oil-reduced future. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.19 - Pueblos en Transicion

Ben and Marina discuss Guernica – the fascinating story of a Picasso’s involvement in the Spanish civil war, and the birth of his great symbolic painting. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina discuss Guernica – the fascinating story of a Picasso’s involvement in the Spanish civil war, and the birth of his great symbolic painting. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.18 - Guernica

Ben and Marina discuss the Moorish reign in Spain, and the clear influences we can see in Spanish life and culture today. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina discuss the Moorish reign in Spain, and the clear influences we can see in Spanish life and culture today. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.17 - Al Andalus

Ben and Marina look at the strange world of coincidences and discuss whether it is all down to probability and statistics, or whether there is something else going on… Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina look at the strange world of coincidences and discuss whether it is all down to probability and statistics, or whether there is something else going on… Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.16 - Coincidencias

Ben and Marina discuss ways of saving ourselves from information overload on the internet, and in life in general. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina discuss ways of saving ourselves from information overload on the internet, and in life in general. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.15 - Atontados

Learn Spanish with Real Spanish Conversations for advanced and inspired upper-intermediate learners, including full analysis of all the best language and vocab in each show. Get the accompanying worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

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Learn Spanish with Real Spanish Conversations for advanced and inspired upper-intermediate learners, including full analysis of all the best language and vocab in each show. Get the accompanying worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

Notes in Spanish Gold

Ben and Marina discuss a recent study that suggests self-help doesn't work, the rise of the self-help industry, and how we too have benefited from forms of self-help in our own lives. Find the worksheet at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina discuss a recent study that suggests self-help doesn't work, the rise of the self-help industry, and how we too have benefited from forms of self-help in our own lives. Find the worksheet at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold1-ep.3 - Ayuda la Autoayuda?

Marina and Ben discuss bilingual children, code-switching, and the real Spanglish. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Marina and Ben discuss bilingual children, code-switching, and the real Spanglish. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold1-ep.4 - Spanglish

How are we going to feed 9 Billion people in 2050? We look at the main problems, and possible solutions. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

How are we going to feed 9 Billion people in 2050? We look at the main problems, and possible solutions. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold1-ep.13 - Comida Para Todos

As the Catalans debate banning bullfighting, we ask, will Spain still be Spain when the dust settles? Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

As the Catalans debate banning bullfighting, we ask, will Spain still be Spain when the dust settles? Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold1-ep.7 - Adios a los toros

This week Ben and Marina talk about the animal kingdom – pet fashions in Spain, endangered (and dangerous!) species in the Iberian Peninsular, and more useful animal phrases. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

This week Ben and Marina talk about the animal kingdom – pet fashions in Spain, endangered (and dangerous!) species in the Iberian Peninsular, and more useful animal phrases. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold1-ep.8 - 80 Osos

A burned hand leads to a trip to ‘Urgencias’, plus private and public healthcare in Spain, the joys of Spanish hospital food, and if the Spanish are illness-obsessed! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

A burned hand leads to a trip to ‘Urgencias’, plus private and public healthcare in Spain, the joys of Spanish hospital food, and if the Spanish are illness-obsessed! Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold1-ep.10 - Quemaduras

Ben and Marina discuss health tourism in Spain, and why it is annoying Spanish doctors so much! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina discuss health tourism in Spain, and why it is annoying Spanish doctors so much! Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold1-ep.14 - Turismo de Salud

Ben’s sister finds love, despite it being more likely to find aliens in our galaxy, and online dating flourishes in Spain. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben’s sister finds love, despite it being more likely to find aliens in our galaxy, and online dating flourishes in Spain. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold1-ep.12 - Amor y la Galaxia

Ben and Marina discuss the entrepreneurial spirit in Spain, how it reflects the national character, and how this compares to the UK and the USA. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Ben and Marina discuss the entrepreneurial spirit in Spain, how it reflects the national character, and how this compares to the UK and the USA. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.1 - Emprendedores

Marina talks to her friend Ines about a unique way of going on holiday, el intercambio de casa. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Marina talks to her friend Ines about a unique way of going on holiday, el intercambio de casa. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold1-ep.26 - Intercambio de Casa

Marina talks to Flor about her home country Chile, covering everything from geography, to gastronomy, how recent tragedies changed the country’s attitude to faith, the lives of her 30-something friends, and typical Chilean expressions. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Marina talks to Flor about her home country Chile, covering everything from geography, to gastronomy, how recent tragedies changed the country’s attitude to faith, the lives of her 30-something friends, and typical Chilean expressions. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.4 - Chile

We look at just how much power parents still have over their children in Spain, long after they have left home… Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

We look at just how much power parents still have over their children in Spain, long after they have left home… Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold1-ep.17 - El Poder de los Padres

Today, Ben and Marina look at how the nature/nurture debate actually begins in the womb, and how it can have a bearing on our health in later life. Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Today, Ben and Marina look at how the nature/nurture debate actually begins in the womb, and how it can have a bearing on our health in later life. Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.2 - Genes o Entorno

The ‘Real Academia’ has changed the Spanish language (a little bit…), and some people are up in arms about it! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

The ‘Real Academia’ has changed the Spanish language (a little bit…), and some people are up in arms about it! Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold2-ep.3 - Un Idioma de Vagos

Marina is rightly proud of her nations high-speed train network. It’s so good that Obama wants to copy it! Get the worksheets at www.notesinspanish.com

Marina is rightly proud of her nations high-speed train network. It’s so good that Obama wants to copy it! Get the worksheets at <a href="http://www.notesinspanish.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notesinspanish.com</a>

NIS-Gold1-ep.11 - Alta Velocidad

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