Notes in Spanish Conversations
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
NIS Conversations - La Vida Es Yoga
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina discuss Marina's other life as a Yoga instructor, Ben's strangest ever class in Spanish, and why when your life is full up, you just ha...
NIS Conversations - Mileuristas y Aristocratas
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina look at class distinctions in Spain, and how the 'new rich' has got as much to do with TV and Hola magazine as it has with being an ari...
NIS Conversations - Camino de Santiago
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina discuss one of Marina's obsessions, the Camino de Santiago, our experience of it this summer, and how you can find it almost anywhere. ...
NIS Conversations - Idiomas - Bebes Contra Adultos
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina discuss the astonishing language-recognition and acquisition capabilities of babies, how this power drops off after puberty, and how we...
NIS Conversations - Locos Por El Deporte
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina discuss the Spanish newspaper Marca, it's astounding readership figures, and what it says about Spanish culture. We look at sport in Sp...
NIS Conversations - 8 Arquetipos Espanoles
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina discuss one of their favourite films, 8 Apellidos Vasquos, and how it is filled with typical comedy archetypes, asking, how close are t...
NIS Conversations - 7 Curiosidades Navideñas
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina discuss 7 Spanish Christmas curiosities that you may not be aware of - have you eaten cardo? Or been a victim of the 'día de los inoce...
NIS Conversations - Madrid Central
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina discuss 'Madrid Central', a new plan to reduce pollution in the centre of Madrid. We look at why it has taken so long and the link with...
NIS Conversations - Vamos a Jugar
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina discuss play, and why it is so important in both children's and adults' lives, plus how difficult it can be for adults to just let go a...
NIS Conversations - Espanoles Longevos
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina discuss news that the Spanish will soon surpass the Japanese in life-expectancy. We look at the reasons why, from diet, to culture, and...
NIS Conversations - La Vendimia
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina discuss a wonderful picnic in the vineyards south of Madrid, to celebrate the 'vendimia', the grape harvest. Get the transcript for tod...
NIS Conversations - Revolucion en Madrid
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina discuss the invasion of Madrid by shared electric scooters, cars and bicycles, that are revolutionising the very infrastructure and reg...
NIS Conversations - La Buena Vida
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Marina discuss the good life in Spain, Spain's version of Hygge, all the elements of Spanish life that lead to great happiness, from tapas to ...