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NIS Beginners 030 - Horarios
Today we look at timetables in Spain and the UK, and more cool Spanish phrases as usual! See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet, and to sign up for our free newsletter and report.
8/20/2008 • 22 minutes, 29 seconds
NIS Beginners 029 - Shopping and Money
We look at useful vocab and phrases for shopping and money, and have a real Spanish conversation on changing shopping habits in Spain. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.
8/13/2008 • 26 minutes, 10 seconds
NIS Beginners 028 - Para
It's Para time! In the last episode we tackled Por, and this time we cover its partner in crime, Para. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet with a complete list of all the uses of Para.
8/6/2008 • 24 minutes, 35 seconds
NIS Beginners 027 - Por y Para 1: Por
It's Por and Para time! In this episode we start with a complete rundown of Por. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet, including all of the key grammar notes for Por.
7/30/2008 • 27 minutes, 55 seconds
NIS Beginners 026 - La Musica
Lots of Spanish vocab and phrases for music today, and an insight into Marina's music tastes in days gone by! See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.
7/23/2008 • 26 minutes, 14 seconds
NIS Beginners 025 - Robo en Valencia
Ben and Marina introduce the Past Perfect tense, and talk about a terrible event in Valencia. See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying worksheet.
7/2/2008 • 22 minutes, 31 seconds
NIS Beginners 024 - Ir de Tapas
Ben and Marina look at words and phrases connected with eating, ordering, and dealing with waiters in Spanish bars and restaruants, plus a rundown of the best Spanish tapas. See notesinspanish.com to comment and pick up the accompanying worksheet.
6/25/2008 • 25 minutes, 44 seconds
NIS Beginners 023 - Ser y Estar
It's time to tackle Ser and Estar! Plus some extra listening practice for the Past Tenses. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.
6/18/2008 • 30 minutes, 29 seconds
NIS Beginners 022 - Odio el futbol
More great conversation starters and useful phrases, with a touch of football for making friends with blokes! See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.
6/11/2008 • 24 minutes, 8 seconds
NIS Beginners 021 - Intercambios
We look at great conversation openers in Spanish to help you out at parties, when you meet new poeple, with intercambios and more. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.
6/4/2008 • 24 minutes, 1 second
NIS Beginners 020 - El Kindle
This week we discuss Amazon's Kindle, a revolutionary device that could change the way we read. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.
1/16/2008 • 0
NIS Beginners 019 - Sydney
This week we look at how two key past tenses, the Preterito Imperfecto and the Preterito Indefinido, can be used together to tell a great story. See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying worksheet.
1/9/2008 • 19 minutes, 47 seconds
NIS Beginners 018 - Nada de Nada
Nada, nadie, ninguno... this week we explore the Spanish negatives! See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying worksheets.
1/2/2008 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds
NIS Beginners 017 - Epocas Felices
We look at which past tense to use to talk about things we used to do in the past. See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying worksheet.
12/26/2007 • 23 minutes, 3 seconds
NIS Beginners 016 - Feliz Navidad
Happy Christmas! A special show full of Christmas vocab, and details of Christmas in Spain. See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying worksheet.
12/19/2007 • 23 minutes, 27 seconds
NIS Beginners 015 - La ultima vez
When was the last time you...? We look at how the Preterito Indefinido past tense is used to talk about things that happened in the past. See notesinspanish.com for more details and the accompanying worksheet (includes transcript and translation of the Spanish section and full grammar and vocab notes).
10/22/2007 • 22 minutes, 55 seconds
NIS Beginners 014 - Quedar
How to arrange to meet someone, and how to make excuses to get out of meeting someone! See notesinspanish.com for more details!
10/15/2007 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
NIS Beginners 013 - El Futuro
This week we look at the future tense in Spanish, and talk about our vision of the world in the future. See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying worksheet.
10/8/2007 • 17 minutes, 48 seconds
NIS Beginners 012 - Yo Que Tu
In this episode we look at ways of giving advice in Spanish. See notesinspanish.com for full details and to pick up the worksheet.
10/1/2007 • 17 minutes, 16 seconds
NIS Beginners 011 - Experiencias
Ben and Marina look at how the perfect tense is used to talk about experiences we have had in our lifetimes. See notesinspanish.com for more details and the accompanying worksheet.
9/24/2007 • 19 minutes, 19 seconds
NIS Beginners 010 - Este Mes
After a pretty busy month Ben and Marina talk about ways to relax! See notesinspanish.com for details and to pick up the worksheets.
8/17/2007 • 22 minutes, 39 seconds
NIS Beginners 009 - Cambios en Casa
Ben and Marina decide it's time to make some changes around the house. See notesinspanish.com for more details and accompanying worksheets.
8/10/2007 • 20 minutes, 22 seconds
NIS Beginners 008 - Discutir
Ben and Marina are arguing in Spanish so that you can too! See notesinspanish.com for more details and to pick up the accompanying worksheets.
8/3/2007 • 17 minutes, 56 seconds
NIS Beginners 007 - Las Compras
This week Ben and Marina look at useful ways to say how often things happen, and talk about their shopping habits. See www.notesinspanish.com for more information on the accompanying worksheets.
7/27/2007 • 22 minutes, 1 second
NIS Beginners 006 - El Verano en Madrid
Ben and Marina discuss the effects the summer and the heat have on life in the capital. See www.notesinspanish.com for more details and to find the accompanying worksheets.
7/21/2007 • 25 minutes, 51 seconds
NIS Beginners 005 - El Fin de Semana
Today's podcast is about a typical weekend for Ben and Marina in Madrid. See notesinspanish.com for more details and to find the accompanying worksheets.
7/5/2007 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds
NIS Beginners 004 - Nuestras Familias
Today Marina and Ben describe various members of their family, including 007! See notesinspanish.com for more details and the accompanying worksheets.
6/28/2007 • 16 minutes, 36 seconds
NIS Beginners 003 - Tu Ciudad
Ben and Marina talk about Madrid, where they live now, and Ben's old city, Oxford. Have a look at notesinspanish.com for more information, and to pick up the accompanying worksheet.
6/21/2007 • 17 minutes, 21 seconds
NIS Beginners 002 - Vacaciones en Tailandia
Ben and Marina talk about their upcoming trip to Thailand. Find out more and pick up the accompanying worksheet pack at notesinspanish.com
6/14/2007 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds
NIS Beginners 001 - Hola!
Hola and Welcome to the first Notes in Spanish Inspired Beginners Podcast! See notesinspanish.com for full details and to pick up the accompanying worksheet pack.