Culture swap

Rob and Lis discuss how various "barrios" in Colombia's cities have undergone transformations, using tourism to rejuvenate themselves. We discuss the case of "Egipto" in Bogotá, and "Comuna 13" in Medellin. Have these projects been successful, and what are the tours like?For more ... Show More

So, our time in Colombia is nearly up! After over 4 years living here, we're leaving. In this episode, we reflect on what we'll most miss about the country.Head to spanishobsessed.com to check out our "Obsessives" programme! 

Rob and Lis break down 5 big areas that learners often go wrong when learning Spanish.For full transcripts, notes, and lots more learning material, head to spanishobsessed.com. 

Why do I always think detaching from the things around me will make me happier? Why is it some type of odd self-protection mechanism? Lets discuss... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Being positive is not about being ignorant of the negativity. It's about analyzing things carefully, but choosing to focus on the positive side. Even when it's very difficult to do, we can still take the learnings from a negative situation so as to make something positive out of ... Show More

Why do we tend to be so much more focused on the negative aspects of life than the positive? What happens in our brain when our minds are predisposed to negativity. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens discuss negativity bias, and why we should be active in transforming our ... Show More

<p>It's no revelation that the language we use often says more about us than whatever it's describing. But what about the number of words? The more we're surprised by something, the more we're likely to say about it, and that can reveal all sorts of prejudices that we might not b ... Show More

Have you ever noticed how hostile the world is today? You go to turn on the news, and the reporter is discussing the latest shootings or the war in Russia. When you scroll through social media, you notice the many arguments people are having over the slightest disagreement. What ... Show More

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