Intermediate 39: Eventos inexplicables

How do you say "no" in Spanish? Rob is fond of turning down invitations, and in this episode he discusses the hidden cost of saying "no" in Spanish-speaking cultures, and why many native speakers find it so hard. 

Lis and Rob discuss how our personality and self-identity change when we speak a foreign language. They also talk about how certain Spanish phrases and sayings express something profound about native speakers see the world. 

We discuss the ex-president of Colombia, Álvaro Uribe. Uribe was credited with creating the conditions for lasting peace in Colombia, and opening the country up to the world. He was a hero to many in Colombia, but recently has been faced with allegations that bring his legacy int ... Show More

Daphene, a Puerto Rican exchange student in Buenos Aires, is trying to navigate the big city that she temporarily calls home. On this day, while taking the subway to school, she realizes that she has to adapt her Puerto Rican Spanish a bit and that even native speakers of Spanish ... Show More

Rob and Lis both tell a story about their experiences of dealing with the authorities, in Spain and Colombia. This lesson is focused on comprehension, so be sure to follow along with the transcript if you struggle. 

Immersive Spanish, "Moving to Madrid". This season follows Kav and Ana as they relocate to Madrid and start their new life together. Learn all the situational Spanish you'll need to move to a new city through their fun, engaging approach. While perfect for anyone planning an inte ... Show More

A conversation with Charlie Baxter about life as a Canadian in Spain, cultural differences, and the journey that led Bree to live in Barcelona.🎯 ⁠Join Bree’s Free Newsletter⁠ 

Life in Latin America can be stressful or it can be the most comfortable existence you'll ever have - it all depends on how you look at it.In today's DUAL NARRATOR episode and Season 4 finale, we fly over to warm, sunny Cali to join Daniel (a Colombian looking to move to Spain) a ... Show More

Join Amy and Curtis on The Real English Conversations Podcast as they share their summer adventure in Guadalajara, the birthplace of Mariachi music and tequila. In this episode, they take you on a virtual tour of this historic Mexican city, sharing their unique experiences of exp ... Show More

Después de graduarme, tomé una gran decisión: dejar mi ciudad natal, Manizales, y mudarme a Bogotá 🚍🏙️. En este episodio te cuento cómo fue ese proceso lleno de nervios, nuevos comienzos y aprendizajes importantes. Desde mi primer trabajo como ingeniero 👷‍♂️, la rutina en Tran ... Show More

Learn Real Spanish Learn real Spanish with conversations for beginners. Eavesdrop on this conversation between Lizbeth from Mérida, México and Claudia from México D.F., México. Topics discussed in this conversation: What’s your name? Where do you live? Where are you from? When is ... Show More

School trips are fun but expensive, so Tomás and his friends decide to raise money.  Find out how this group of entrepreneurial high school kids comes up with the money for a trip to Patagonia – and learns traditional cooking at the same time.   Don't just listen, read along! Dis ... Show More

This week my sister and her children gave us a surprise visit in Barcelona so I sat down with my niece Gaya to talk about our relocation, feelings and plans.