הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Spanish Obsessed (2024)

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.על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Beginners 48 - Imperfect "triggers" 17:14

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Learn some handy "triggers" that often indicate the imperfectעל ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Should you learn slang? 43:09

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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?על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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El Clasismo... 19:05

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Rob and Lis discuss an infuriating situation where they live, and what this shows about classism in Colombiaעל ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Beginners 47: Ser and Ir in the imperfect 20:06

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Learn how to use "ser" and "ir" in the imperfect tense in Spanish, featuring a dialogue, and some nifty hacks for both remembering the conjugations as well as some great uses of these verbs.על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Too old to learn Spanish? 17:01

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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.על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Can you teach a 2 year old Spanish and English? 18:54

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Our experiences trying to teach our 2 year old daughter Spanish and English.על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Beginners 46: A brief overview of the past tenses 16:17

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In this and the next few episodes, we'll be focusing on the preterite, or past tense. What are the two past tenses, and what are a couple of good rules of thumb to know?על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Beginners 45: Relationships and talking about your civil status 12:32

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Should we say "estoy casado" or "soy casado"? Is it a temporary state, or a permanent feature...? Learn which to use, and when, as well as other vocabulary and expressions to talk about relationships.על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Bogota Immersion trip: what we learned 21:10

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

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How to get a native Spanish accent 17:23

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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.על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Beginners 44: Exclamations 13:59

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Learn 3 structures for exclamations, all using the word "qué"על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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¿Las protestas siguen funcionando? 19:16

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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?על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Positive Thinking? 19:40

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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"?על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Beginners 43: Having a good time 9:26

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Learn how to use "pasárselo" and "pasársela" to talk about how you spend your timeעל ידי Spanish Obsessed

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A new life in... The Coffee Country 19:33

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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!).על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Beginners 42: Getting on with people 15:37

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Learn ways to talk about "getting on with people" (or not!) in Spanish. You'll learn how to use "llevarse bien/mal", "caerse bien", as well as some intriguing English borrowings ("hacer clik", for example!).על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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We got hooked on Traitors 16:27

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Have you seen the show "Traitors"? Rob and Lis got hooked on it, and discuss it in this episode.על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Beginners 41: Using "desde hace" to talk about what you've been doing 13:43

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Learn 2 ways to say "to have been doing" something in Spanish. Turns out, it's actually a lot simpler to do this in Spanish than English!על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Why we find people so annoying 16:27

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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.על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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Beginners 40: Telling stories with the present tense 11:32

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Did you know you can use the present tense to talk about the past? It's something called the "historical tense", which adds drama to your stories. Learn how to use it in this episode!על ידי Spanish Obsessed

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El secreto del amor...? 16:13

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¿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?על ידי Spanish Obsessed