Intermediate Spanish - Spanish Obsessed Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/intermediate-spanish-spanish-obsessed 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! Spanish Obsessed ltd b75716e0-8426-5ab3-a59e-b70b68bc1db9 no es Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:40:10 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:40:19 +0000 https://spanishobsessed.com/intermediate-spanish/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/0-Z6m6Y86pyFJR0iieYp-gMnyroNFR5vAiqGXD2VzsE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIwMDg4LzE2MTc3/ODY4ODEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Intermediate Spanish - Spanish Obsessed https://spanishobsessed.com/intermediate-spanish/ episodic Spanish Obsessed 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! Intermediate Spanish from Rob and Lis of Spanish Obsessed. Spanish Obsessed No No Culture swap 85 85 Culture swap full ed8fc4a6-0d8c-4e76-921d-2c2cb1bedaf6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1ecfe07 What are 3 things that Rob and Lis admire from each other's culture, and would like to introduce into their own?

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]]> 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/

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:40:07 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1663 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/

]]> No Transformational tourism 84 84 Transformational tourism full 67c96495-b262-4561-bf41-f23c192b9781 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfa8f1a8 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?
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]]> 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 Spanish materials, courses, and bonuses, head on over to spanishobsessed.com!

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1324 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 Spanish materials, courses, and bonuses, head on over to spanishobsessed.com!

]]> No What we'll most miss about Colombia 83 83 What we'll most miss about Colombia full 8a188c17-a1ac-4f24-86a9-68ff1bf22c79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88850953 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:31:20 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1149 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!

]]> No 5 mistakes you might be making with your Spanish 82 82 5 mistakes you might be making with your Spanish full 4fec10eb-546b-4c9b-a29d-0109320f7451 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9bd1806 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1085 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.

]]> No Private or public schools? 81 81 Private or public schools? full 5ae3c1d3-ae4f-48ff-9f70-95877cbed235 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3aaf7846 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?
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]]> 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 from spanishobsessed.com.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:54:59 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1099 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 from spanishobsessed.com.

]]> No Colombia's weird Christmas traditions 80 80 Colombia's weird Christmas traditions full 02dc04f7-6576-4550-b8b5-ea04e8d84a13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76bafeed 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!
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]]> 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 podcast by purchasing the Transcription Bundle here: https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/transcriptions/
Check out all of our premium courses here: https://www.spanishobsessed.com/spanish-courses/

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:40:47 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1565 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 podcast by purchasing the Transcription Bundle here: https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/transcriptions/
Check out all of our premium courses here: https://www.spanishobsessed.com/spanish-courses/

]]> No Colombia in the crosshairs? 79 79 Colombia in the crosshairs? full 9d4ae8bd-9c31-432e-a31d-6b00a0d98c8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fc0f5c8 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 pdf, and check out all courses (including transcription for this episode and all others).

]]> 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 pdf, and check out all courses (including transcription for this episode and all others).

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:54:05 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1464 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 pdf, and check out all courses (including transcription for this episode and all others).

]]> No The emotions of language learning 78 78 The emotions of language learning full b76b83b9-9543-46f1-9a08-145a074f1ec8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/204adbf8 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 foreign language?

]]> 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 foreign language?

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1391 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 foreign language?

]]> No Our next move... 77 77 Our next move... full 89fddbcb-8ea9-4e48-9d34-6cacae04d18c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca44444a Rob and Lis share news of what's coming for them next.

]]> Rob and Lis share news of what's coming for them next.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:58:27 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1263 Rob and Lis share news of what's coming for them next.

]]> No A "life update" 76 76 A "life update" full 059d2128-fa1a-4d54-9caa-ea136f394d63 https://share.transistor.fm/s/549283d0 We give a quick "life update" - what's going on in our lives, and how did we get to this point?

]]> We give a quick "life update" - what's going on in our lives, and how did we get to this point?

]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 792 We give a quick "life update" - what's going on in our lives, and how did we get to this point?

]]> No Immersion in the Coffee Country 75 75 Immersion in the Coffee Country full 69a2d349-0abb-4ac3-8454-3b6e701abe52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91124021 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?

]]> 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?

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:43:12 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1431 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?

]]> No How to say no 74 74 How to say no full 71fe71be-6572-48f9-9282-27303dc601f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d37c3e7 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 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.

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:33:36 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 971 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.

]]> No How speaking Spanish changes us 73 73 How speaking Spanish changes us full 6f319665-dded-40aa-bde4-0b8fd4b34d91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3811e30a 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:56:15 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1267 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.

]]> No Álvaro Uribe 72 72 Álvaro Uribe full cedde50f-1112-4fbc-a2d6-259b7b7dc76b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f451609d 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 into question. 

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]]> 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 into question. 

Don't forget to claim your free downloadable gift at spanishobsessed.com!

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:28:36 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1387 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 into question. 

Don't forget to claim your free downloadable gift at spanishobsessed.com!

]]> No Self comparison 71 71 Self comparison full 959a6e7e-0472-4209-92b4-ee2145cd0769 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e21e895 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 Phrasebook! 

]]> 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 Phrasebook! 

]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:01:27 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1104 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 Phrasebook! 

]]> No Small talk 70 70 Small talk full d9971de4-66c5-4abd-bc9d-015abb08026a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9efe25c7 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:14:34 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1253 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.

]]> No Friendship as adults - a loneliness epidemic? 69 69 Friendship as adults - a loneliness epidemic? full df7cea97-d7eb-4041-981b-0645fd1d89d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5131f942 We are apparently going through an "epidemic of loneliness" - especially middle aged men! What could be behind this, and do we see this in our own lives?

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]]> We are apparently going through an "epidemic of loneliness" - especially middle aged men! What could be behind this, and do we see this in our own lives?

Sign up for the full transcription at spanishobsessed.com.

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:09:18 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1116 We are apparently going through an "epidemic of loneliness" - especially middle aged men! What could be behind this, and do we see this in our own lives?

Sign up for the full transcription at spanishobsessed.com.

]]> No The in-laws... 68 68 The in-laws... full 2d022434-f305-4667-a1f9-99b5492deae5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d9ad136 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:10:31 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1019 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. 

]]> No Money and happiness 67 67 Money and happiness full 7574f9fb-552b-4fd4-90ef-2d53f5e679fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7ffab59 Money makes us happy, to an extent... But, how much do we need? In this episode, we discuss the link between happiness and wealth, and what our cultures and society teach us about happiness.

]]> Money makes us happy, to an extent... But, how much do we need? In this episode, we discuss the link between happiness and wealth, and what our cultures and society teach us about happiness.

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:02:25 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1088 Money makes us happy, to an extent... But, how much do we need? In this episode, we discuss the link between happiness and wealth, and what our cultures and society teach us about happiness.

]]> No Por and Para: Part two 66 66 Por and Para: Part two full 61087c1c-e3a4-41c7-92c1-df4bf4d2a01b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b1bd313 Part two of Rob's conversation with Johana. Discover how to master two essential uses of 'por' and 'para' in Spanish: time expressions and opinions. Learn the crucial differences between phrases like "para mañana por la mañana" and why "por mí está bien" means something different from "para mí está bien." Through practical examples from everyday Spanish conversations, you'll finally understand when to use each preposition with confidence.

]]> Part two of Rob's conversation with Johana. Discover how to master two essential uses of 'por' and 'para' in Spanish: time expressions and opinions. Learn the crucial differences between phrases like "para mañana por la mañana" and why "por mí está bien" means something different from "para mí está bien." Through practical examples from everyday Spanish conversations, you'll finally understand when to use each preposition with confidence.

]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:35:25 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1831 Part two of Rob's conversation with Johana. Discover how to master two essential uses of 'por' and 'para' in Spanish: time expressions and opinions. Learn the crucial differences between phrases like "para mañana por la mañana" and why "por mí está bien" means something different from "para mí está bien." Through practical examples from everyday Spanish conversations, you'll finally understand when to use each preposition with confidence.

]]> No Por and Para: Part one 65 65 Por and Para: Part one full 929d56c6-94c3-4470-b05f-41df8582a635 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30b4ed42 Rob and Johana discuss "por" and "para". Why are these words so difficult for learners, and what approach can we take to tackling them? In this episode, we'll look at two common uses for por and para.

]]> Rob and Johana discuss "por" and "para". Why are these words so difficult for learners, and what approach can we take to tackling them? In this episode, we'll look at two common uses for por and para.

]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 19:55:07 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1289 Rob and Johana discuss "por" and "para". Why are these words so difficult for learners, and what approach can we take to tackling them? In this episode, we'll look at two common uses for por and para.

]]> spanish, spanish conversation, por vs para No Should you learn slang? 64 64 Should you learn slang? full f3bdb4a1-3b55-45b5-86c3-99ed60d12add https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e363824 Join Rob and Spanish teacher Johana in a conversation about Spanish slang. What are the difficulties for us as learners in learning slang, and is it even worth it? 

]]> Join Rob and Spanish teacher Johana in a conversation about Spanish slang. What are the difficulties for us as learners in learning slang, and is it even worth it? 

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 01:29:32 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 2589 Join Rob and Spanish teacher Johana in a conversation about Spanish slang. What are the difficulties for us as learners in learning slang, and is it even worth it? 

]]> No El Clasismo... 63 63 El Clasismo... full b4a380fc-ddaf-4292-9be3-d741a0f0232a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4abdc1c6 Rob and Lis discuss an infuriating situation where they live, and what this shows about classism in Colombia

]]> Rob and Lis discuss an infuriating situation where they live, and what this shows about classism in Colombia

]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 20:55:20 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1145 Rob and Lis discuss an infuriating situation where they live, and what this shows about classism in Colombia

]]> intermediate spanish, spanish conversation No Too old to learn Spanish? 62 62 Too old to learn Spanish? full 1eac87ea-1b41-4e4f-8aca-59154f5fb00c https://share.transistor.fm/s/038faf50 We discuss learning Spanish later in life. While we are not (just yet) in that situation, we have inspiring students who have shared with us how they are successfully learning Spanish in their senior years.

]]> We discuss learning Spanish later in life. While we are not (just yet) in that situation, we have inspiring students who have shared with us how they are successfully learning Spanish in their senior years.

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:14:04 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1021 We discuss learning Spanish later in life. While we are not (just yet) in that situation, we have inspiring students who have shared with us how they are successfully learning Spanish in their senior years.

]]> learn spanish, intermediate spanish, spanish conversation No Can you teach a 2 year old Spanish and English? 61 61 Can you teach a 2 year old Spanish and English? full 3e44d9ac-6779-4578-802a-43e6047de7bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/77dd3441 Our experiences trying to teach our 2 year old daughter Spanish and English. 

]]> Our experiences trying to teach our 2 year old daughter Spanish and English. 

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:21:34 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1134 Our experiences trying to teach our 2 year old daughter Spanish and English. 

]]> No Bogota Immersion trip: what we learned 60 60 Bogota Immersion trip: what we learned full 44d3638e-edd6-4522-a400-435326579b59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddf57997 We recently held our first full Spanish immersion trip in Bogota, where we were joined by 10 participants. Here's how it went.

]]> We recently held our first full Spanish immersion trip in Bogota, where we were joined by 10 participants. Here's how it went.

]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:50:40 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1270 We recently held our first full Spanish immersion trip in Bogota, where we were joined by 10 participants. Here's how it went.

]]> intermediate spanish No How to get a native Spanish accent 59 59 How to get a native Spanish accent full 4da5261b-1012-4701-a5d2-13de92ebd1fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d350b3b How important is a native accent, and is it possible to develop one? Is it even desirable? 
Rob and Lis talk about their own efforts to develop better accents, and some reasonable goals for learners.

]]> How important is a native accent, and is it possible to develop one? Is it even desirable? 
Rob and Lis talk about their own efforts to develop better accents, and some reasonable goals for learners.

]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:08:25 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1043 How important is a native accent, and is it possible to develop one? Is it even desirable? 
Rob and Lis talk about their own efforts to develop better accents, and some reasonable goals for learners.

]]> intermediate spanish, spanish obsessed No ¿Las protestas siguen funcionando? 58 58 ¿Las protestas siguen funcionando? full 9f60ba1f-d466-48e9-a816-d557333a6ebe https://share.transistor.fm/s/86f23a6e Earlier this year, two protestors threw soup over the Mona Lisa. This follows a long list of similar protests of vandalism of artwork - they got our attention, but do the ends justify the means? And, are these types of protests still effective?

]]> Earlier this year, two protestors threw soup over the Mona Lisa. This follows a long list of similar protests of vandalism of artwork - they got our attention, but do the ends justify the means? And, are these types of protests still effective?

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:41:39 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1156 Earlier this year, two protestors threw soup over the Mona Lisa. This follows a long list of similar protests of vandalism of artwork - they got our attention, but do the ends justify the means? And, are these types of protests still effective?

]]> intermediate spanish No Positive Thinking? 57 57 Positive Thinking? full 1cfdfabf-c0a3-4890-897a-d5bac957cc7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b1e8006 We discuss the trend of "positive thinking" - where does this trend come from, and how have we found it? Also, how is it connected to the concept of "manifestation"?

]]> We discuss the trend of "positive thinking" - where does this trend come from, and how have we found it? Also, how is it connected to the concept of "manifestation"?

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:45:30 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1180 We discuss the trend of "positive thinking" - where does this trend come from, and how have we found it? Also, how is it connected to the concept of "manifestation"?

]]> Intermediate Spanish No A new life in... The Coffee Country 56 56 A new life in... The Coffee Country full 8a1f0cf1-14bf-404c-9a8d-a2398f42e7d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9358bf8 Rob and Lis recently moved to the "Coffee Axis" in Colombia, not just so Rob could feed his caffeine addiction.
They discuss their new lifestyle, and how it compares to city living (so long, Bogota!).

]]> Rob and Lis recently moved to the "Coffee Axis" in Colombia, not just so Rob could feed his caffeine addiction.
They discuss their new lifestyle, and how it compares to city living (so long, Bogota!).

]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1173 Rob and Lis recently moved to the "Coffee Axis" in Colombia, not just so Rob could feed his caffeine addiction.
They discuss their new lifestyle, and how it compares to city living (so long, Bogota!).

]]> No We got hooked on Traitors 55 55 We got hooked on Traitors full 2cbe2edc-8321-461d-b236-4d7090da069c https://share.transistor.fm/s/06a0a10b Have you seen the show "Traitors"? Rob and Lis got hooked on it, and discuss it in this episode.

]]> Have you seen the show "Traitors"? Rob and Lis got hooked on it, and discuss it in this episode.

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:16:47 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 987 Have you seen the show "Traitors"? Rob and Lis got hooked on it, and discuss it in this episode.

]]> No Why we find people so annoying 54 54 Why we find people so annoying full 1abde6de-55e4-4421-9417-377f19537a4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e027216f Have you met someone truly "toxic"? What do you think made them that way? 
In this episode, Lis and Rob discuss the "Fundamental Attribution Error" - when we try to explain someone's behavior based mostly on their personality and don't think enough about the situation they are in. 

]]> Have you met someone truly "toxic"? What do you think made them that way? 
In this episode, Lis and Rob discuss the "Fundamental Attribution Error" - when we try to explain someone's behavior based mostly on their personality and don't think enough about the situation they are in. 

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:24:44 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 987 Have you met someone truly "toxic"? What do you think made them that way? 
In this episode, Lis and Rob discuss the "Fundamental Attribution Error" - when we try to explain someone's behavior based mostly on their personality and don't think enough about the situation they are in. 

]]> No El secreto del amor...? 53 53 El secreto del amor...? full af297dc8-0a00-407c-93b2-83e1e7b95177 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c727ef2 ¿Qué hace que una relación a largo plazo tenga éxito, y hasta qué punto podemos predecirlo de antemano? 
¿Existe un alma gemela para todo el mundo, o podemos decidir a quién queremos?

]]> ¿Qué hace que una relación a largo plazo tenga éxito, y hasta qué punto podemos predecirlo de antemano? 
¿Existe un alma gemela para todo el mundo, o podemos decidir a quién queremos?

]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:29:06 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 973 ¿Qué hace que una relación a largo plazo tenga éxito, y hasta qué punto podemos predecirlo de antemano? 
¿Existe un alma gemela para todo el mundo, o podemos decidir a quién queremos?

]]> No La procrastinación: 3 estrategias para superarlo 52 52 La procrastinación: 3 estrategias para superarlo full ec5743c6-d898-4e3b-aa10-17ca29fb634a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0f75cc6 Why do we decide to bake cookies when we've got a deadline tomorrow?
How has procrastination affected us, and what can we do about it? Lis and Rob explore their own experiences with procrastinating, and discuss 3 effective strategies to combat it.

]]> Why do we decide to bake cookies when we've got a deadline tomorrow?
How has procrastination affected us, and what can we do about it? Lis and Rob explore their own experiences with procrastinating, and discuss 3 effective strategies to combat it.

]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:48:48 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1373 Why do we decide to bake cookies when we've got a deadline tomorrow?
How has procrastination affected us, and what can we do about it? Lis and Rob explore their own experiences with procrastinating, and discuss 3 effective strategies to combat it.

]]> No Status Symbols 51 51 Status Symbols full 0c70e0e3-3fce-4155-9d3b-e38fa10aa5b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c40833c Status symbols... How do people mark themselves as high status around the world, and have we fallen into these traps?

]]> Status symbols... How do people mark themselves as high status around the world, and have we fallen into these traps?

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:54:14 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1337 Status symbols... How do people mark themselves as high status around the world, and have we fallen into these traps?

]]> Spanish, intermediate Spanish, Spanish conversations No Ser empresario 50 50 Ser empresario full 6c180e04-a0da-405c-9c64-e4120d673afd https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e8459f3 We discuss coming up with business ideas, and how running a business has changed our lives. Also, some new business ideas, both from us and our friends! Rob describes his "Ayahuasca for Silicon Valley" business idea, as well as new cafe concept called "The hangover"...

]]> We discuss coming up with business ideas, and how running a business has changed our lives. Also, some new business ideas, both from us and our friends! Rob describes his "Ayahuasca for Silicon Valley" business idea, as well as new cafe concept called "The hangover"...

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:31:51 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1788 We discuss coming up with business ideas, and how running a business has changed our lives. Also, some new business ideas, both from us and our friends! Rob describes his "Ayahuasca for Silicon Valley" business idea, as well as new cafe concept called "The hangover"...

]]> No La contaminación acústica 49 49 La contaminación acústica full fb60c5c7-1e1f-4e30-920a-ebfac5191ee8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/337f5329 Lis and Rob talk noisy neighbours, sounds of the city, and noise pollution. How noisy are our cities, and how much does this bother us?

]]> Lis and Rob talk noisy neighbours, sounds of the city, and noise pollution. How noisy are our cities, and how much does this bother us?

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:00:24 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1192 Lis and Rob talk noisy neighbours, sounds of the city, and noise pollution. How noisy are our cities, and how much does this bother us?

]]> No Entrevista: Spanish Land 48 48 Entrevista: Spanish Land full 6e71c026-fe2d-4601-b1d9-bab53bdc0c1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f697b2a3 We chat with Andrea and Nate, who run Spanish Land. They divide their time between USA and Colombia - how do they find life compares in the two countries, and what are their plans for the future?

]]> We chat with Andrea and Nate, who run Spanish Land. They divide their time between USA and Colombia - how do they find life compares in the two countries, and what are their plans for the future?

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:21:28 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1190 We chat with Andrea and Nate, who run Spanish Land. They divide their time between USA and Colombia - how do they find life compares in the two countries, and what are their plans for the future?

]]> No Being parents: Expectations vs reality 47 47 Being parents: Expectations vs reality full 6185d0c9-f736-42e5-bb02-f3a551e0c452 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/being-parents-ex…tions-vs-reality/ We've been parents to our daughter, Ana Paz, for nearly a year now. Here, we reflect on what we expected going into it, and how things really were in reality.

]]> We've been parents to our daughter, Ana Paz, for nearly a year now. Here, we reflect on what we expected going into it, and how things really were in reality.

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:38:27 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1102 We've been parents to our daughter, Ana Paz, for nearly a year now. Here, we reflect on what we expected going into it, and how things really were in reality.

]]> No 5 things we love about Bogotá 46 46 5 things we love about Bogotá full 26217133-cd39-439a-96fc-ba57ef547824 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/5-cosas-que-nos-gustan-de-bogota/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:47:33 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 928 We've been living in Colombia over a year! Lis and Rob talk about what they most like about life in Bogotá. We've been living in Colombia over a year! Lis and Rob talk about what they most like about life in Bogotá. No Introducing Ana Paz 45 45 Introducing Ana Paz full 5df5d552-2f78-4c87-b5cb-7aadfde2dff0 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/introducing-ana-paz/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:22:07 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 853 Rob and Lis talk about the arrival of their daughter, Ana Paz. How were those first days, and do they have any advice for other first time parents? Rob and Lis talk about the arrival of their daughter, Ana Paz. How were those first days, and do they have any advice for other first time parents? No First days in Bogotá 44 44 First days in Bogotá full 06368f8b-560b-4fc6-b187-e86a16550c24 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/first-days-in-bogota/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:54:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1005 Rob and Lis talk about their move to Bogotá: arriving at chaotic El Dorado airport, somehow getting picked up, catching covid, and the saga of the apartment. Rob and Lis talk about their move to Bogotá: arriving at chaotic El Dorado airport, somehow getting picked up, catching covid, and the saga of the apartment. No Arriving in Bogotá 43 43 Arriving in Bogotá full 127b68d8-3de8-4ee4-8eef-84333f7b5f88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24597cf3 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:36:54 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1005 Rob and Lis talk about their arrival and first few days in Bogotá Rob and Lis talk about their arrival and first few days in Bogotá No Last days in London 42 42 Last days in London full 8648608f-4cd2-4713-88dd-5d369fd41c70 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/last-days-in-london/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:05:42 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1000 Rob and Lis talk about the final few days in London before moving to Colombia: saying goodbye to friends and family, eating out of a saucepan, and forgetting passports... Rob and Lis talk about the final few days in London before moving to Colombia: saying goodbye to friends and family, eating out of a saucepan, and forgetting passports... No Moving to Colombia 41 41 Moving to Colombia full b61fa00b-b1ed-41c2-bf74-f67b4a55afa7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5356c8dd Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:26:33 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 784 Rob and Lis talk about their decision to move to Colombia in 2021, post pandemic. Rob and Lis talk about their decision to move to Colombia in 2021, post pandemic. No Intermediate 40: La isla 40 40 Intermediate 40: La isla full b4648cf5-ae6f-4f4c-b480-79e910dea2bd https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-40/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:10:50 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1063 What would you bring to a deserted island? Rob and Lis discuss their suggestions, to feed both body and mind. What would you bring to a deserted island? Rob and Lis discuss their suggestions, to feed both body and mind. spanish No Intermediate 39: Eventos inexplicables 39 39 Intermediate 39: Eventos inexplicables full 3649be4c-f4e9-445a-8415-5c67630900bf https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-39/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:31:01 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1368 Some strange things have happened to Rob and Lis over their lives. Hear three stories including witches, fortune tellers, and a strange encounter with a taxi driver... Some strange things have happened to Rob and Lis over their lives. Hear three stories including witches, fortune tellers, and a strange encounter with a taxi driver... intermediate spanish, learn spanish, spanish No La "Epa" Colombia 38 38 La "Epa" Colombia full 7fb5b56d-93a6-4f3d-8c60-fc35d80d7c9d https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbf0113c Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:13:36 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1000 We tell the story of "Epa" Colombia, an internet sensation who became a millionaire in Colombia, all off the back of the most ridiculous videos we've ever seen. However, la "Epa" is now facing a possible prison sentence. What happened? We tell the story of "Epa" Colombia, an internet sensation who became a millionaire in Colombia, all off the back of the most ridiculous videos we've ever seen. However, la "Epa" is now facing a possible prison sentence. What happened? intermediate spanish No De tú y usted 37 37 De tú y usted full 8f44755f-fbbd-4d14-b788-b672e4369f6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/02b59eb4 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:41:59 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 994 Tú and usted... We learn in our first Spanish class how to use these two pronouns, but it seems that native speakers don't follow the rulebook. We explore the different shades of meaning of usted and tú, and when to really use which. Tú and usted... We learn in our first Spanish class how to use these two pronouns, but it seems that native speakers don't follow the rulebook. We explore the different shades of meaning of usted and tú, and when to really use which. spanish No Intermediate 36: Porque el optimismo nos parece simplón 36 36 Intermediate 36: Porque el optimismo nos parece simplón full b932ca90-86f6-459d-8981-caa66c0d36fe https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-36/ Link to El País article

]]> Link to El País article

]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:21:37 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1013 Rob and Lis discuss an article from El País which talks about why we perceive optimists to be a little... simple. However, what are the advantages of being an optimist, and what do we think we are? Rob and Lis discuss an article from El País which talks about why we perceive optimists to be a little... simple. However, what are the advantages of being an optimist, and what do we think we are? No Intermediate 35: Nuestras historias en objetos 35 35 Intermediate 35: Nuestras historias en objetos full 99613189-0997-4399-820a-8f3339173320 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-35/ Fri, 21 May 2021 09:39:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1013 Lis and Rob discuss some of their most precious items, and why they are important to them in their lives. Lis and Rob discuss some of their most precious items, and why they are important to them in their lives. No Intermediate 34: Volver de compras 34 34 Intermediate 34: Volver de compras full 73cfda87-7a7b-49b9-81e5-4530dbdcf387 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/?post_type=sfwd-lessons&p=28161&preview=true Sat, 01 May 2021 13:50:59 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 914 The shops are finally open again, and Rob and Lis are let loose to go shopping. Hear about their experiences in retail therapy, and learn about "window shopping" in the Spanish-speaking world! The shops are finally open again, and Rob and Lis are let loose to go shopping. Hear about their experiences in retail therapy, and learn about "window shopping" in the Spanish-speaking world! No Intermediate 33: Los estereotipos 33 33 Intermediate 33: Los estereotipos full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44100271 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-33/ Rob and Lis discuss stereotypes, and why they are a problem. 
¿Somos todos sesgados? ¿Todos hacemos juicios de valor?

]]> Rob and Lis discuss stereotypes, and why they are a problem. 
¿Somos todos sesgados? ¿Todos hacemos juicios de valor?

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:50:18 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 870 Rob and Lis discuss stereotypes, and why they are a problem. ¿Somos todos sesgados? ¿Todos hacemos juicios de valor? Rob and Lis discuss stereotypes, and why they are a problem. ¿Somos todos sesgados? ¿Todos hacemos juicios de valor? spanish,learn,intermediate No Intermediate 32: Los hipster 32 32 Intermediate 32: Los hipster full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43961070 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-32/ Rob and Lis discuss hipsters around the world, and whether they consider themselves to be hipsters!

]]> Rob and Lis discuss hipsters around the world, and whether they consider themselves to be hipsters!

]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:57:32 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 821 Rob and Lis discuss hipsters around the world, and whether they consider themselves to be hipsters! Rob and Lis discuss hipsters around the world, and whether they consider themselves to be hipsters! spanish,intermediate No Intermediate 31: Construction 31 31 Intermediate 31: Construction full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43859355 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-31/ Our house is slowly falling apart, and the neighbour started complaining. This would never happen in Colombia... Plus, building an apartment in Colombia, and our dream home.

]]> Our house is slowly falling apart, and the neighbour started complaining. This would never happen in Colombia... Plus, building an apartment in Colombia, and our dream home.

]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:19:08 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 868 Our house is slowly falling apart, and the neighbour started complaining. This would never happen in Colombia... Plus, building an apartment in Colombia, and our dream home. Our house is slowly falling apart, and the neighbour started complaining. This would never happen in Colombia... Plus, building an apartment in Colombia, and our dream home. spanish,intermediate No Intermediate 30: Life in lockdown 30 30 Intermediate 30: Life in lockdown full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43579290 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-30/ Rob and Lis discuss how they've spent their days in lockdown

]]> Rob and Lis discuss how they've spent their days in lockdown

]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:26:39 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 866 Rob and Lis discuss how they've spent their days in lockdown Rob and Lis discuss how they've spent their days in lockdown spanish,intermediate No Intermediate 29: Worst jobs 29 29 Intermediate 29: Worst jobs full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+29.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-29/ We discuss the worst jobs we've ever had

]]> We discuss the worst jobs we've ever had

]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 882 We discuss the worst jobs we've ever had We discuss the worst jobs we've ever had spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 28: Uber 28 28 Intermediate 28: Uber full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+28.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-28/ We discuss Uber, and the future of the Gig Economy

]]> We discuss Uber, and the future of the Gig Economy

]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1011 We discuss Uber, and the future of the Gig Economy We discuss Uber, and the future of the Gig Economy spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 27: The Earthquake 27 27 Intermediate 27: The Earthquake full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+27.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-27/ Rob travelled around Mexico, and was in Ciudad de Mejico during a large earthquake. Hear about his firsthand experience.

]]> Rob travelled around Mexico, and was in Ciudad de Mejico during a large earthquake. Hear about his firsthand experience.

]]> Fri, 18 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1101 Rob travelled around Mexico, and was in Ciudad de Mejico during a large earthquake. Hear about his firsthand experience. Rob travelled around Mexico, and was in Ciudad de Mejico during a large earthquake. Hear about his firsthand experience. spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 26: News 26 26 Intermediate 26: News full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+26.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-26/ Why do we follow the news? Does it make us good global citizens, or is it merely entertainment? Rob and Lis discuss this and more.

]]> Why do we follow the news? Does it make us good global citizens, or is it merely entertainment? Rob and Lis discuss this and more.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2017 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 877 Why do we follow the news? Does it make us good global citizens, or is it merely entertainment? Rob and Lis discuss this and more. Why do we follow the news? Does it make us good global citizens, or is it merely entertainment? Rob and Lis discuss this and more. spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 25: Birthdays 25 25 Intermediate 25: Birthdays full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+25.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-25/ We talk about birthdays, and how these are celebrated in Hispanic cultures. You’ll learn about Lis’s family’s birthday songs and traditions, why Rob is sick of birthday cake, and we talk about who exactly is responsible for planning your birthday!

]]> We talk about birthdays, and how these are celebrated in Hispanic cultures. You’ll learn about Lis’s family’s birthday songs and traditions, why Rob is sick of birthday cake, and we talk about who exactly is responsible for planning your birthday!

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2017 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 668 We talk about birthdays, and how these are celebrated in Hispanic cultures. You’ll learn about Lis’s family’s birthday songs and traditions, why Rob is sick of birthday cake, and we talk about who exactly is responsible for planning your birthday! We talk about birthdays, and how these are celebrated in Hispanic cultures. You’ll learn about Lis’s family’s birthday songs and traditions, why Rob is sick of birthday cake, and we talk about who exactly is responsible for planning your birthday! spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 24: Glastonbury (part 2) 24 24 Intermediate 24: Glastonbury (part 2) full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+24.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-24/ Lis continues telling us of her time in Glastonbury Festival.

]]> Lis continues telling us of her time in Glastonbury Festival.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 450 Lis continues telling us of her time in Glastonbury Festival. Lis continues telling us of her time in Glastonbury Festival. spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 23: Glastonbury (part 1) 23 23 Intermediate 23: Glastonbury (part 1) full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+23.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-23/ Lis tells us of her experience in Glastonbury Festival this June, one of the largest and best known music festivals in the world! Part two follows.

]]> Lis tells us of her experience in Glastonbury Festival this June, one of the largest and best known music festivals in the world! Part two follows.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2017 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 819 Lis tells us of her experience in Glastonbury Festival this June, one of the largest and best known music festivals in the world! Part two follows. Lis tells us of her experience in Glastonbury Festival this June, one of the largest and best known music festivals in the world! Part two follows. spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 22: El viaje 22 22 Intermediate 22: El viaje full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+22.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-22/ We talk about the final few days of our time in Spain, when we visited Rob’s favourite city – Valencia.

]]> We talk about the final few days of our time in Spain, when we visited Rob’s favourite city – Valencia.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2017 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 901 We talk about the final few days of our time in Spain, when we visited Rob’s favourite city – Valencia. We talk about the final few days of our time in Spain, when we visited Rob’s favourite city – Valencia. spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 21: Una Colombiana en España 21 21 Intermediate 21: Una Colombiana en España full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+21.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-21/ We talk about the next part of our holidays, where we travel to Barcelona.

]]> We talk about the next part of our holidays, where we travel to Barcelona.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 943 We talk about the next part of our holidays, where we travel to Barcelona. We talk about the next part of our holidays, where we travel to Barcelona. spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 20: Viaje a Francia 20 20 Intermediate 20: Viaje a Francia full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+20.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-20/ We took some holidays recently (again - we do work sometimes, honest!), starting with a wedding in Toulouse, France. Here, we talk about our experience in a French (and Colombian) wedding.

]]> We took some holidays recently (again - we do work sometimes, honest!), starting with a wedding in Toulouse, France. Here, we talk about our experience in a French (and Colombian) wedding.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1043 We took some holidays recently (again - we do work sometimes, honest!), starting with a wedding in Toulouse, France. Here, we talk about our experience in a French (and Colombian) wedding. We took some holidays recently (again - we do work sometimes, honest!), starting with a wedding in Toulouse, France. Here, we talk about our experience in a French (and Colombian) wedding. spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 19: Cultural etiquette 19 19 Intermediate 19: Cultural etiquette full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+19.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-19/ We talk about a few of the cultural norms in both England and South America, and how different they can be!

]]> We talk about a few of the cultural norms in both England and South America, and how different they can be!

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 961 We talk about a few of the cultural norms in both England and South America, and how different they can be! We talk about a few of the cultural norms in both England and South America, and how different they can be! spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 18: 5 surprising things about Colombia 18 18 Intermediate 18: 5 surprising things about Colombia full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+18.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-18/ Rob tells Liz about 5 surprising things he learnt when he was in Colombia.

]]> Rob tells Liz about 5 surprising things he learnt when he was in Colombia.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2014 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1226 Rob tells Liz about 5 surprising things he learnt when he was in Colombia. Rob tells Liz about 5 surprising things he learnt when he was in Colombia. spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 17: Vivir con los padres 17 17 Intermediate Spanish 17: Vivir con los padres full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+17.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-17/ According to recent statistics, 55% of Spanish people between 25-29 live at home with their parents - part of an increasing trend around Europe. Here, we talk about our experiences living with parents, as well as the pros and cons.

]]> According to recent statistics, 55% of Spanish people between 25-29 live at home with their parents - part of an increasing trend around Europe. Here, we talk about our experiences living with parents, as well as the pros and cons.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2014 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 751 According to recent statistics, 55% of Spanish people between 25-29 live at home with their parents - part of an increasing trend around Europe. Here, we talk about our experiences living with parents, as well as the pros and cons. According to recent statistics, 55% of Spanish people between 25-29 live at home with their parents - part of an increasing trend around Europe. Here, we talk about our experiences living with parents, as well as the pros and cons. spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 16: Las Mascotas 16 16 Intermediate Spanish 16: Las Mascotas full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+16.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-16/ Liz and Rob talk about their childhood pets, and Liz's suicidal chickens!

]]> Liz and Rob talk about their childhood pets, and Liz's suicidal chickens!

]]> Thu, 29 May 2014 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 808 Liz and Rob talk about their childhood pets, and Liz's suicidal chickens! Liz and Rob talk about their childhood pets, and Liz's suicidal chickens! spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 15: La Finca 15 15 Intermediate Spanish 15: La Finca full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+15.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-15/ Liz tells us about her Aunt and Uncle's farm in Moniquira, Colombia!

]]> Liz tells us about her Aunt and Uncle's farm in Moniquira, Colombia!

]]> Tue, 27 May 2014 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 705 Liz tells us about her Aunt and Uncle's farm in Moniquira, Colombia! Liz tells us about her Aunt and Uncle's farm in Moniquira, Colombia! spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 14: Addiction 14 14 Intermediate Spanish 14: Addiction full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+14.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-14/ Do you think there's such a thing as an "addictive personality"? Do you have one? Here, we discuss our various addictions, both good and bad.

]]> Do you think there's such a thing as an "addictive personality"? Do you have one? Here, we discuss our various addictions, both good and bad.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2014 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 736 Do you think there's such a thing as an "addictive personality"? Do you have one? Here, we discuss our various addictions, both good and bad. Do you think there's such a thing as an "addictive personality"? Do you have one? Here, we discuss our various addictions, both good and bad. spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 13: Pastimes 13 13 Intermediate Spanish 13: Pastimes full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+13.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-13/ We talk about our "hobbies, pasatiempos, y aficiones" - do you know the difference? Do you have any hobbies or pastimes? Or, did you used to have some, but now regret dropping them?

]]> We talk about our "hobbies, pasatiempos, y aficiones" - do you know the difference? Do you have any hobbies or pastimes? Or, did you used to have some, but now regret dropping them?

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 640 We talk about our "hobbies, pasatiempos, y aficiones" - do you know the difference? Do you have any hobbies or pastimes? Or, did you used to have some, but now regret dropping them? We talk about our "hobbies, pasatiempos, y aficiones" - do you know the difference? Do you have any hobbies or pastimes? Or, did you used to have some, but now regret dropping them? spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 12: Los Mercados 12 12 Intermediate Spanish 12: Los Mercados full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+12.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-12/ We recently started to shop in markets, rather than supermarkets, and have really come to appreciate them. We talk about the day we went shopping in our local market, and how it compares to the same experience in Colombia!

]]> We recently started to shop in markets, rather than supermarkets, and have really come to appreciate them. We talk about the day we went shopping in our local market, and how it compares to the same experience in Colombia!

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 676 We recently started to shop in markets, rather than supermarkets, and have really come to appreciate them. We talk about the day we went shopping in our local market, and how it compares to the same experience in Colombia! We recently started to shop in markets, rather than supermarkets, and have really come to appreciate them. We talk about the day we went shopping in our local market, and how it compares to the same experience in Colombia! spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 11: El Dinero 11 11 Intermediate Spanish 11: El Dinero full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+11.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-11/ We talk about the grease that keeps our capitalist wheels spinning, including slang phrases and terms, and a crazy story about a Colombian Pyramid Scheme which has to be heard to be believed!

]]> We talk about the grease that keeps our capitalist wheels spinning, including slang phrases and terms, and a crazy story about a Colombian Pyramid Scheme which has to be heard to be believed!

]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 859 We talk about the grease that keeps our capitalist wheels spinning, including slang phrases and terms, and a crazy story about a Colombian Pyramid Scheme which has to be heard to be believed! We talk about the grease that keeps our capitalist wheels spinning, including slang phrases and terms, and a crazy story about a Colombian Pyramid Scheme which has to be heard to be believed! spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 10: La Fruta Tropical 10 10 Intermediate Spanish 10: La Fruta Tropical full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+10.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-10/ Tropical fruits from Colombia

]]> Tropical fruits from Colombia

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 945 Tropical fruits from Colombia Tropical fruits from Colombia spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 9: Coffee 9 9 Intermediate Spanish 9: Coffee full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+9.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-9/ The world's most popular drug: Coffee!

]]> The world's most popular drug: Coffee!

]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 836 The world's most popular drug: Coffee! The world's most popular drug: Coffee! spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 8: Sleep 8 8 Intermediate Spanish 8: Sleep full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+8.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-8/ We talk about our sleeping habits and customs

]]> We talk about our sleeping habits and customs

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 793 We talk about our sleeping habits and customs We talk about our sleeping habits and customs spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 7: Fashion 7 7 Intermediate Spanish 7: Fashion full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+7.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-7/ We discuss English and Colombian attitudes to fashion

]]> We discuss English and Colombian attitudes to fashion

]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 816 We discuss English and Colombian attitudes to fashion We discuss English and Colombian attitudes to fashion spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 6: White Lies 6 6 Intermediate Spanish 6: White Lies full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+6.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-6/ We discuss "las mentiras piadosas" - white lies!

]]> We discuss "las mentiras piadosas" - white lies!

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 781 We discuss "las mentiras piadosas" - white lies! We discuss "las mentiras piadosas" - white lies! spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate Spanish 5: TV 5 5 Intermediate Spanish 5: TV full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+5.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-5/ Liz explains why TV is such a central part of a Latin American's lifestyle! We cover "telenovelas" such as "Betty La Fea" (Ugly Betty), morning shows, reality TV, and the cult of celebrity. Somos adictos a la tele!

]]> Liz explains why TV is such a central part of a Latin American's lifestyle! We cover "telenovelas" such as "Betty La Fea" (Ugly Betty), morning shows, reality TV, and the cult of celebrity. Somos adictos a la tele!

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 872 Lis explains why TV is such a central part of a Latin American's lifestyle! We cover "telenovelas" such as "Betty La Fea" (Ugly Betty), morning shows, reality TV, and the cult of celebrity. Somos adictos a la tele! Lis explains why TV is such a central part of a Latin American's lifestyle! We cover "telenovelas" such as "Betty La Fea" (Ugly Betty), morning shows, reality TV, and the cult of celebrity. Somos adictos a la tele! spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 4: Alcohol 4 4 Intermediate 4: Alcohol full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+4.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-4/ Rob and Liz discuss a recent night of "juerga", and the unfortunate consequences the next day! Spanish conversation around our experiences with alcohol, particularly the Colombian favourite "Aguardiente"... If you want to learn all of the vocabulary around drinking and its consequences (both good and bad), this is the podcast for you!

]]> Rob and Liz discuss a recent night of "juerga", and the unfortunate consequences the next day! Spanish conversation around our experiences with alcohol, particularly the Colombian favourite "Aguardiente"... If you want to learn all of the vocabulary around drinking and its consequences (both good and bad), this is the podcast for you!

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1048 Rob and Liz discuss a recent night of "juerga", and the unfortunate consequences the next day! Spanish conversation around our experiences with alcohol, particularly the Colombian favourite "Aguardiente"... If you want to learn all of the vocabulary around drinking and its consequences (both good and bad), this is the podcast for you! Rob and Liz discuss a recent night of "juerga", and the unfortunate consequences the next day! Spanish conversation around our experiences with alcohol, particularly the Colombian favourite "Aguardiente"... If you want to learn all of the vocabulary aroun spanish,conversation,learn,language,phrases No Intermediate 3: Plastic Surgery 3 3 Intermediate 3: Plastic Surgery full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+3.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-3/ Would you consider getting plastic surgery? What part of your body would you reduce/tighten up/enlarge? We talk about "la cirugía plástica," which is particularly popular in certain parts of Colombia, which brings people from all around the world.

]]> Would you consider getting plastic surgery? What part of your body would you reduce/tighten up/enlarge? We talk about "la cirugía plástica," which is particularly popular in certain parts of Colombia, which brings people from all around the world.

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 696 Would you consider getting plastic surgery? What part of your body would you reduce/tighten up/enlarge? We talk about "la cirugía plástica," which is particularly popular in certain parts of Colombia, which brings people from all around the world. Would you consider getting plastic surgery? What part of your body would you reduce/tighten up/enlarge? We talk about "la cirugía plástica," which is particularly popular in certain parts of Colombia, which brings people from all around the world. spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 2: About Rob 2 2 Intermediate 2: About Rob full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate+2.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-2/ Liz quizzes Rob on his language learning and travel experiences

]]> Liz quizzes Rob on his language learning and travel experiences

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1296 Liz quizzes Rob on his language learning and travel experiences Liz quizzes Rob on his language learning and travel experiences spanish,conversation,learn,language,intermediate,phrases No Intermediate 1: We are Spanish Obsessed! 1 1 Intermediate 1: We are Spanish Obsessed! full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/intermediate/Intermediate_1.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/intermediate-1/ Meet Rob and Liz of Spanish Obsessed, in our very first podcast!

]]> Meet Rob and Liz of Spanish Obsessed, in our very first podcast!

]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 675 Meet Rob and Liz of Spanish Obsessed, in our very first podcast! Meet Rob and Liz of Spanish Obsessed, in our very first podcast! spanish,conversation,learn,language,phrases No