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Intermediate Spanish from Rob and Lis of Spanish Obsessed. Couple Lis and Rob (Colombian and English) have a range of natural, engaging conversations in slow Spanish. We talk slow enough so that you can understand everything, but that doesn’t stop our conversations from being 100% authentic! We cover a variety of topics, equipping you in the process with super cool Spanish phrases which are actually used, as well as nuggets of grammar, pronunciation, and culture. Listen to Lis' crystalline Colombian Spanish, but we also talk with speakers with a variety of different accents. We update weekly, so be sure to subscribe using the button on the left to stay up to date. Also, check out our world of Spanish material, articles, culture and general Spanish love at SpanishObsessed.com!
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Our last days in Colombia
Get this episode’s full transcript free, plus 2 more of your choice. Don’t miss a single word as Rob and Lis tell the story of their last weeks in Colombia, and get the English for every line, the Colombian word for a traffic jam, and what
We moved to Spain. Here's why
Unlock the full transcript of this episode, plus 2 more, free. Don't miss a single word as Rob and Lis explain why they left Colombia for Spain, and get the English for every line, the Colombian word for a pijo, and why Valencia was off the
Culture swap
What are 3 things that Rob and Lis admire from each other's culture, and would like to introduce into their own? Check out our new Obsessives programme, for intermediate Spanish learners: https://www.spanishobsessed.com/become-an-obsessive/
Transformational tourism
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 successf
What we'll most miss about Colombia
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!
5 mistakes you might be making with your Spanish
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.
Private or public schools?
We talk about our opinions and philosophy of private and public schools (or "state and public" for our English listeners!). How do they compare in Colombia, and what's the perspective here? Don't forget to download your free Fluency Guide f
Colombia's weird Christmas traditions
Rob and Lis share how they passed Christmas and New Year's in Colombia's Coffee Country region. We share strange, symbolic traditions, and discuss how weird it is to have Christmas in warm sun! You can access the transcription for this podc
Colombia in the crosshairs?
Following the shocking capture of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas last Saturday, we sit down to give our reaction. Is Colombia next in line? Also, on a lighter note, Rob discusses turning 40! Head to spanishobsessed.com to get your free Fluency p
The emotions of language learning
We share a few anecdotes when our emotions got the better of us when learning or speaking a foreign language. What happened, and how can we deal with the frustration (and rage!!) that often accompanies communication difficulties in a foreig
A "life update"
We give a quick "life update" - what's going on in our lives, and how did we get to this point?
Immersion in the Coffee Country
Lis and Rob discuss their recent immersion trip in Colombia's coffee country. What went well, what could they improve, and what did the participants make of it all?
How to say no
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.
How speaking Spanish changes us
Unlock the full transcript of this episode, plus 2 more, free. Don't miss a single word as Rob and Lis ask if a new language changes you, and get the English for every line, how to say "how embarrassing!" like a local, and the ten-year guar
Álvaro Uribe
Still tripping over the subjunctive? Our free cheatsheet gives you the most common phrases and triggers, ready to use: 👉 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/cheatsheet Mention Álvaro Uribe to any Colombian and watch their face change. Rob test
Self comparison
Comparing ourselves to others is natural, but is it always harmful? Rob describes his problems with self-comparison, and with Lis discusses how to turn negatives into positives. Head to spanishobsessed.com to claim your free Fluency Phraseb
Small talk
We explore "la charla" - small talk. What is it, how is it used, and why? Find some tips for better smalltalk in Spanish in this episode! Don't forget to head to spanishobsessed.com to download your free gifts.
Friendship as adults - a loneliness epidemic?
FREE: (Finally) master the subjunctive. Get our cheatsheet of the most common subjunctive phrases and triggers: 👉 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/cheatsheet A Guardian article claims we're living through an epidemic of loneliness, especial
The in-laws...
The infamous "suegra" - in-law. In Latin cultures, the suegra plays a pivotal part in a couple's life. In this episode, we explore their role, the stereotype, and reveal how we get on with our suegras.
Money and happiness
Ready to break into advanced Spanish? Start with the subjunctive. Free cheatsheet of the key phrases and triggers: 👉 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/cheatsheet Why did Spanish Obsessed go quiet for over a year? Rob and Lis explain, then ta
Por and Para: Part two
Get this episode's full transcript free, plus 2 more of your choice. Don't miss a single word as Rob and Johanna untangle por and para, and get the English for every line, the Colombian way to say it's pouring down, and the Bogotá bakery wi
Por and Para: Part one
FREE: (Finally) master the subjunctive. Get our cheatsheet of the most common subjunctive phrases and triggers: 👉 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/cheatsheet Rob reckons he has por and para 95% sorted, but can't explain why. So he asks star
Should you learn slang?
Ready to break into advanced Spanish? Start with the subjunctive. Free cheatsheet of the key phrases and triggers: 👉 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/cheatsheet Should you bother learning slang? Rob asks Colombian teacher Johanna. Rob remem
El Clasismo...
Unlock the full transcript of this episode, plus 2 more, free. Don't miss a single word as Rob and Lis talk class in Colombia, and get every line in Spanish and English, the word for a social climber, and the six-hour owners' meeting that n
Too old to learn Spanish?
Read this episode word for word, free, plus 2 more of your choice. Don't miss a single word, and get highlighted phrases you can tap for their real meaning, how to say "you took the words right out of my mouth", and why the tortoise and the
Can you teach a 2 year old Spanish and English?
Our experiences trying to teach our 2 year old daughter Spanish and English.
Bogota Immersion trip: what we learned
Free for listeners: the subjunctive cheatsheet, with the most common phrases and triggers in one download: 👉 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/cheatsheet Ten learners, one week in Bogotá, and one rule: Spanish only, all day. Rob and Lis look
How to get a native Spanish accent
Still tripping over the subjunctive? Our free cheatsheet gives you the most common phrases and triggers, ready to use: 👉 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/cheatsheet Should you even want a native Spanish accent? Lis once took accent-reductio
¿Las protestas siguen funcionando?
Get this episode's full transcript free, plus 2 more of your choice. Don't miss a single word as Rob and Lis ask whether protests still work, and get notes on the slang, why it's "no creo que funcione" and not "funciona", and the British Mu
