Intermediate Spanish - Spanish Obsessed

We moved to Spain. Here's why

Unlock the full transcript of this episode, plus 2 more, free. Don't miss a single word as Rob and Lis explain why they left Colombia for Spain, and get the English for e

Culture swap

What are 3 things that Rob and Lis admire from each other's culture, and would like to introduce into their own? Check out our new Obsessives programme, for intermediate

Transformational tourism

Rob and Lis discuss how various "barrios" in Colombia's cities have undergone transformations, using tourism to rejuvenate themselves. We discuss the case of "Egipto" in

What we'll most miss about Colombia

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

5 mistakes you might be making with your Spanish

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

Private or public schools?

We talk about our opinions and philosophy of private and public schools (or "state and public" for our English listeners!). How do they compare in Colombia, and what's th

Colombia's weird Christmas traditions

Rob and Lis share how they passed Christmas and New Year's in Colombia's Coffee Country region. We share strange, symbolic traditions, and discuss how weird it is to have

Colombia in the crosshairs?

Following the shocking capture of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas last Saturday, we sit down to give our reaction. Is Colombia next in line? Also, on a lighter note, Rob discus

The emotions of language learning

We share a few anecdotes when our emotions got the better of us when learning or speaking a foreign language. What happened, and how can we deal with the frustration (and

Our next move...

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

A "life update"

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

Immersion in the Coffee Country

Lis and Rob discuss their recent immersion trip in Colombia's coffee country. What went well, what could they improve, and what did the participants make of it all?

How to say no

How do you say "no" in Spanish? Rob is fond of turning down invitations, and in this episode he discusses the hidden cost of saying "no" in Spanish-speaking cultures, and

How speaking Spanish changes us

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Álvaro Uribe

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Self comparison

Comparing ourselves to others is natural, but is it always harmful? Rob describes his problems with self-comparison, and with Lis discusses how to turn negatives into pos

Small talk

We explore "la charla" - small talk. What is it, how is it used, and why? Find some tips for better smalltalk in Spanish in this episode! Don't forget to head to spanisho

Friendship as adults - a loneliness epidemic?

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The in-laws...

The infamous "suegra" - in-law. In Latin cultures, the suegra plays a pivotal part in a couple's life. In this episode, we explore their role, the stereotype, and reveal

Money and happiness

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