Notes in Spanish

Don't Talk Like This in Spanish! - EP 36

Today we teach you how to pronounce some key words in Spanish so you get off on the right foot in any conversation! Get Our "Real Spanish Pronunciation Course" Here Now: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-pronunciation/ Join our newsletter here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/newsletter/ --- Vocab from this video: --- Me cuesta - It’s tough Nos vamos a asar - We’re going to roast (in this heat) Ben tiene mucho genio - Ben is a bit grumpy ---- Get Our "Real Spanish Pronunciation Course" Here Now: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-pronunciation/

How to Roll Your R's in Spanish - EP 35

Today we teach you how to roll your R's in Spanish even if you think you can't! Plus a great student phrase for practicing. Get ready for our "Real Spanish Pronunciation" course coming this Thursday - Join our newsletter here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/newsletter/ --- Vocab from this video: --- Doug’s Phrase: "Un perro marrón y un perrito negro están corriendo muy rápidamente alrededor del carro rojo. ¡Qué raro!" ¡Qué ilusión! - How exciting ¡Qué fácil! - How easy ¡Qué pasada! - How cool, how great ¡Qué guay! - How cool Una empollona - Someone who studies a lot Me quedé flipada - I was amazed ---- Join our newsletter here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/newsletter/

Master Spanish Pronunciation - EP 34

Today we look at the 'e' sound and how to say cool phrases with 'Que' like a pro! Get ready for our "Real Spanish Pronunciation" course coming this Thursday - Join our newsletter here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/newsletter/ --- Vocab from this video: --- Corre aquí una brisita maravillosa - There is a lovely breeze ¡Qué pasada! - How cool, how great ¡Qué ilusión! - How exciting ¡Qué guay! - How cool ¡Qué fácil! - How easy ---- Join our newsletter here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/newsletter/

"Tétrico" and Other Great Spanish Words - EP 33

Today we share a host of wonderful new Spanish words and phrases and give an update on what's going on this month. Join our Inner Circle Membership here today: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/inner-circle-join-here-now/ --- Vocab from this video: --- Deslumbrado - Dazzled ¿A qué si? - Isn’t that right? Gazapo - Baby rabbit, a little mistake Tétrico - Dark, scary, gloomy La misa era muy tétrica - The mass was a bit dark/gloomy Perdido de la mano de Dios - In the middle of nowhere En el culo del mundo - In the middle of nowhere ---- Join our Inner Circle Membership here today: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/inner-circle-join-here-now/

Best Advice for Spanish Learners Ever - EP 32

Today we share brilliant advice on how to get to the top with your Spanish! News: Special Spring Sale on our Best Selling Whole Enchilada Course (Until midnight May 1st!): https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Ben es un poco pesado con sus temas - Ben is a bit of a bore with his things ¡Qué pesado! - What a pain/bore! Está redondo - It’s spot on ¡Siente la alegría!- Feel the joy ¡No te rindas nunca! - Never give up! ---- Special Spring Sale on our Best Selling Whole Enchilada Course (Until midnight May 1st!): https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/

Spanish Travel - Familiar or New? - EP 31

Today we head to Ocaña and ask, is it better to repeat your favourite travel destinations or always try somewhere new? Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Get fluent much faster with the learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Nos sabíamos el menú de pe a pa - We new the menu backwards Entre col y col lechuga - Every now and again it’s good to have a change ----

Spanish Mountain Adventures and News! - Ep. 30

Today we climb a massive Spanish mountain and share some important news - are you an Intermediate or Advanced Spanish learner and want to make massive progress? Join our Inner Circle Now! Only 100 spots available! https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/inner-circle-join-here-now/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Es maravilloso - It’s amazing La montaña siempre te transforma - The mountain always transforms you/changes the way you feel Ocurre algo mágico - Something magic happens ¡No te rindas nunca! - Never give up ¡A por ello! - Go for it Remember, if you are an Intermediate or Advanced Spanish learner and want to make massive progress with your Spanish, join our Inner Circle Now! Only 100 spots available! https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/inner-circle-join-here-now/ ----

We just got back from an amazing adventure – our kids’ school ski trip to Baqueira. Watch the video we made on the same trip a couple of years ago to see how stunning this resort is, and to see if you can answer our challenge question! Get fluent so much faster with the fluency-boosting Spanish courses in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/

Your Wonderful Spanish Life! - EP 16

Spanish is amazing! It changes our lives! Today, ¡Te toca! Your turn! Let us know about YOUR wonderful Spanish life, and learn some great Spanish from this video at the same time! Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Vocab from this video: Te toca a ti - It's your turn Ben, te toca a ti - Ben, it's your turn Está en las nubes - He's off in the clouds/day-dreaming Nos toca subir la montaña - We've got to climb this mountain Ben te toca poner la lavadora - Ben, it’s your turn to put the washing machine on Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! ¡Gracias a todos!

Taboo Subjects in Spain? - EP 15

This week we answer a listener question about whether there are any taboo subjects in Spain. Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Vocab from this video: Los españoles son muy abiertos - The Spanish are very open Vamos al grano - Let’s get to the point La gente discute mucho de política - People talk about politics a lot Discutir - To talk about something Les resulta incomodo el conflicto o estar en desacuerdo - They don’t like conflict or disagreement Se puede hablar - It’s OK to talk about these things Es un tema de conversación recurrente - It’s a recurring theme of conversation Es el tema comodín - It's the easy option to talk about (the weather for the Brits) Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! ¡Gracias a todos!

We Love Spanish Mistakes! - EP 14

This week we explain why your Spanish errors are a Golden opportunity! Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Vocab from this video: Brezo - Heather A la cama no te irás sin saber una cosa más - You learn something new everyday Baiteado - I got yer, I caught you out (teenage Spanish!) Me he quedado contigo - I got you ¡Vivan los errores! - Long live mistakes! Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! ¡Gracias a todos!

Where the Spanish eat and drink - EP 13

This week we have a great real Spanish chat, answering questions from Janet about where Madrileños eat, exercise, and have a good time! Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ More vocab from this video here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/2023/10/05/where-the-spanish-eat-drink/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! ¡Gracias a todos!

How to Make Friends in Spanish - EP 12

In this week’s video, we answer a question about how to fit in and make friends if you move to Spain. Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! ¡Gracias a todos!

Spanish Conversation: La rutina mañanera - EP. 11

In this week’s video we have a real Spanish Conversation about our morning routine. Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! ¡Gracias a todos!

De Vacaciones - Spanish Holiday Conversation - EP. 9

This week we have a Spanish conversation about our summer holidays, and how we’ve managed to escape the heat this year. Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --------- Vocab from today’s video: --------- En Madrid hace un calor que te mueres - In Madrid it's insufferably hot Aquí estamos de maravilla - We're having an amazing time here, we feel great here Estamos de relax total - We're having a really relaxing time ----- Get our newsletter and super free Spanish fluency report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ And kindly share this video with Spanish-loving friends! ¡Gracias a todos!

Understanding Spanish Accents - Ep.8

Today we look at how to understand Spanish accents, especially the Andalusian accent, plus cool Spanish phrases as usual! Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --------- Vocab from today’s video: --------- Estoy perdido/a - I’m lost No me he enterado de nada - I didn’t understand a thing Ando un poco perdido/a - I’m a bit lost/confused Mayonesa de ceniza - Ash mayonnaise Huele que alimenta - It smells great Está para chuparse los dedos - It’s finger-licking good Este bizcocho está de muerte - This cake is to die for ¿Puedo repetir por favor? - Can I have some more please ¿Puedo tripitir por favor? - Can I have a third helping please? ----- Get our newsletter and super free Spanish fluency report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ And kindly share this video with Spanish-loving friends! ¡Gracias a todos!

Super Effective Spanish Learning - Ep.7

Today we look at how to avoid overwhelm when learning Spanish so you learn more, relax and enjoy it! Plus, great Spanish phrases as usual! Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --------- Vocab from today’s video: --------- ¿Cómo andas? - How are you? ¿Qué hay? - How’s it going? Estoy agobiado/a - I’m stressed/overwhelmed Estoy sobrepasado/a - I’m overwhelmed Estoy saturado - I’m overwhelmed (with information, things to do, etc) Estoy que no puedo más / No puedo más - I can’t take another thing! I’ve had enough Inaguantable - Unbearable Gente con recorrido - People with experience/a track record Marina es muy sabia - Marina is very wise Estoy aliviado/a - I’m feeling a lot better Que bien me siento - I feel great Que tranquilidad - I’m feeling peaceful Estoy relajado/a - I’m relaxed Estoy como nuevo/a - I’m feeling much better/refreshed ----- Get our newsletter and super free Spanish fluency report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ And kindly share this video with Spanish-loving friends! ¡Gracias a todos!

How to Make Time for your Spanish and Cool Phrases - Ep.6

Today we look at how to make time to study Spanish and some wonderful Spanish phrases connected to time, and flies! Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --------- Vocab from today’s video: --------- Una mosca pesada - An annoying fly No te mosquees Ben - Don't get annoyed Ben Estoy un poco mosqueado - I'm a bit annoyed Cógete un jersey por si las moscas - Get a jumper just in case Por si las moscas - Just in case Tengo la mosca detrás de la oreja que algo ha pasado... - I suspect that something has happened En boca cerrada no entran moscas - Keep your mouth shut so you don't say anything inappropriate Meter la pata - To put your foot in it La universidad del tráfico - When you learn from audiobooks/podcasts in the car El que lee mucho y anda mucho ve mucho y sabe mucho (Cervantes) - Whoever reads a lot and walks a lot, sees a lot and knows a lot En un abrir y cerrar de ojos - I the blink of an eye Con Notes in Spanish tu español va a mejorar en un abrir y cerrar de ojos - With Notes in Spanish your Spanish is going to improve in the blink of an eye A la cama no irás sin saber una cosa más - You won't go to bed today without knowing something new No dejes para mañana lo que puedes hacer hoy - Don't leave until tomorrow what you can do today Hacer chapuzas - To do DIY/fix things around the house Hacer una chapuza - To do something badly ¿Eres una manitas? - Are you handy with tools/DIY jobs? ----- Get our newsletter and super free Spanish fluency report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ And kindly share this video with Spanish-loving friends!

Spanish from Spain vs South America - Ep.5

Today we look at the differences between Spanish from Spain vs South America, and if it matters which you learn. Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --------- Vocab from today’s video: --------- Es una experiencia enriquecedora - It's an enriching experience Voy a manejar el carro (South American) - Voy a conducir el coche (Spain) - I'm going to drive the car Me da una visión global del idioma - It gives me a global vision of the language Piscina (Spain) / Pileta (South American) - Swimming pool El dinero (Spain) / la plata (South American) - Money Es una pasada (Spain) / Está rebueno (Argentina) - It's really cool Es muy chévere (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador) / Es guay - It's really cool Boludo (Argentina) / Tío/tía (Spain) - Dude, mate ¿Mande? (Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico) / ¿Ehhhh? ¿Qué has dicho? No te he entendido (Spain) - What did you say? ----- Get our newsletter and super free Spanish fluency report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ And kindly share this video with Spanish-loving friends! ¡Gracias a todos!

Real Spanish Speaking Confidence - Ep.4

Today we look at how to increase your Spanish speaking confidence. Get our newsletter and super, free 'How to get fluent in Spanish fast' guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our real Spanish conversation podcasts for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced: https://www.notesinspanish.com/ Learn more, faster, with the real-Spanish learning packs in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --------- Vocab from today’s video: --------- Yo soy bastante tímido y un poco introvertido - I’m quite shy and a little introverted ¿Puedes hablar más despacio por favor? - Can you speak more slowly please ¿Te importa si hablamos un rato en español? Necesito practicar - Do you mind if we speak in Spanish for a while, I need to practice ¿Te importa si bajamos la música un poco? - Do you mind if we turn the music down a bit? Soy imparable - I’m unstoppable Soy una maquina - I’m incredibly capable Soy la leche - I’m the best ----- Get our newsletter and super free Spanish fluency report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ And kindly share this video with Spanish-loving friends! ¡Gracias a todos!