Today Ben takes Marina to El Bierzo in Madrid’s Chueca neighbourhood - for us, maybe the best restaurant in Madrid (we love ’los clásicos de toda la vida’ - classic places that have been around forever!) See the video version on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@NotesinSpanishofficial Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our Spanish-learning podcasts for all levels here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/spanish-audio/ Get fluent faster with the courses in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Get our "Spanish Fluency Secrets" video workshop: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/spanish-fluency-secrets/ Vocab from today’s video: El camarero más longevo de Madrid - The oldest waiter in Madrid Nos saca de casa - It gets us out of the house Nos gusta nuestra comida caseríta - We love our homemade food Cada vez más - It’s more and more common ¿Sera que estamos un poco anticuados Ben? - Are we a bit old-fashioned Ben? Mantel de tela - Cloth tablecloth Mi padre siempre es muy tiquismiquis de su mantel de tela y su servilleta de tela - My father is very picky about his cloth tablecloth and serviette Crema de alcachofas - Artichoke soup Gallo a la plancha - Grilled John Dory Pisto de calabaza con huevo frito - Pumpkin ratatouille with a fried egg Inmejorable - Unbeatable ¿Os gusta comer fuera? - Do you like eating out? Remember to get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ ¡Gracias a todos!

Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Today we head to Chinchón, 40km from Madrid, to share one of the biggest secrets to faster Spanish fluency, and eat in the Café de la Ibería. Listen to our Spanish-learning podcasts here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/spanish-audio/ Get fluent faster with the courses in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Get our "Spanish Fluency Secrets" video workshop: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/spanish-fluency-secrets/ Vocab from today’s video: Estamos en Chinchón y aquí se está fenomenal - We are in Chinchón and it’s fantastic here Es inigualable - It’s unbeatable Cómo llegar antes a la fluidez - How to get fluent faster El disfrute - Enjoyment Disfrutar con lo que hagas - Enjoy what you are doing A veces nos machacamos - Sometimes we make ourselves suffer Darse una pausa y encontrar algo que disfrutes - Have a break and find something you enjoy Lo coges con ganas - You do it with joy Para aprender bien tienes que disfrutar de lo que estás haciendo - To learn properly, you have to enjoy what you’re doing Vamos a abrir el apetito - We’re going to work up an appetite El Café de la Iberia (where we ate lunch) Un clásico de toda la vida - A real classic that’s been around forever Cordero - Lamb Menestra de verduras - Vegetables cooked in the pan Huevos fritos con morcilla y chorizo - Fried eggs with black pudding and chorizo No he podido evitarlo - I couldn’t help it Bacalao a la Riojana - Cod Rioja-style (pan-fried with vegetables and red peppers) Remember to get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ ¡Gracias a todos!

Today we take you to our favourite mountain hike near Madrid, and have another great real Spanish conversation. Watch this on YouTube to see the views, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB1kWAH1BCo Get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Listen to our Spanish-learning podcasts here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/spanish-audio/ Get fluent faster with the courses in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Watch another hiking video: https://youtu.be/JeWfjJUoJEI?si=MW6lYn1P3rsAurjB Vocab from today’s video: Me siento como nuevo - I feel like new Desfogado - I’ve let off steam El collado - The mountain pass En un día despejado puedes ver Madrid - On a clear day you can see Madrid La mejor caminata cerca de Madrid - The best hike near Madrid Recargar las pilas - To recharge your batteries Hago un poco de hueco - I’ll make some space Alcachofas con jamón - Artichokes with ham Salmon a la plancha - Grilled salmon Chipirones - Baby cuttlefish Remember to get our free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ ¡Gracias a todos!

In today’s video we share our "retos" and resolutions for 2025, what are yours? Join "Real Spanish Coaching Week" here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-jan25/ Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Got a minute? Please send this video to Spanish-learning friends! Vocab from today’s video: Atletismo - Athletics Pista de atletismo - Running track Formación de yoga - Yoga training Tengo mucha tarea - I’ve got a lot of work (homework) to do Me parece que me toca madrugar - I guess I have to get up early Me cuesta - I find it hard Estar más en forma - To get fitter Vivir con más calma - To live in a calmer way Saltar a la comba - Skipping No es lo mío - It isn’t my thing Mis dudas se han aclarado - My doubts got cleared up Me voy a poner cachas - I’m going to get muscly/ripped Don’t forget, "Real Spanish Coaching Week" is the Spanish-learning event of the year, it’s going to be amazing! Join here now: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-jan25/ ¡Gracias a todos!

Today we share our top tips for improving your Spanish fast, at every level. Join "Real Spanish Coaching Week" here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-jan25/ Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Got a minute? Please send this video to Spanish-learning friends! Don’t forget, "Real Spanish Coaching Week" is the Spanish-learning event of the year, it’s going to be amazing! Join here now: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-jan25/ ¡Gracias a todos!

We share the best ’using real Spanish in the wild’ story we’ve heard yet! Plus great food and restaurant phrases you’ll love... Join "Real Spanish Coaching Week" here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-jan25/ Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Got a minute? Please send this video to Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Estoy pletórico - I’m full of life and energy Hace un día de perros - It’s terrible weather today Estamos aquí agustito, calentitos - We’re cosy at home, nice and warm Está para chuparse los dedos - It’s finger-licking good Se atrevió - She dared Se lanzó - She put herself out there/went for it La dolorosa por favor - What’s the damage? Si tienes buen rollo con el dueño - If you have good rapport with the owner La cuenta y un poli que corra poco - The bill and a policeman who can’t run very fast! Hacer un simpa - To do a runner (leave without paying) Me he puesto las botas - I’m totally full up Me he puesto morado - I’m really full ---- Don’t forget, Join "Real Spanish Coaching Week" here, it’s going to be amazing! https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-jan25/ ¡Gracias a todos!

It’s ’Noche de Reyes’ and we’ve got a seasonal delicacy and some "impress the locals" phrases to share with you! Join "Real Spanish Coaching Week" here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-jan25/ Get our newsletter and super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Got a minute? Please share this video with Spanish-loving friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Cabalgata - The traditional procession on January 5th (Noche de Reyes) Carrozas - Floats Los Tres Reyes Magos - The 3 Kings Roscón - Traditional "Reyes" cake Tiene muy buena pinta - It looks amazing Me lo zampo todo - I’m going to gobble it all up Está para chuparse los dedos - It’s finger-licking good ---- Don’t forget, Join Real Spanish Coaching Week here: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-spanish-coaching-week-jan25/ ¡Gracias a todos!

In today’s video we dive into the Spanish Christmas, our holiday plans, and if we’ve got the Christmas spirit yet! Go 10x Faster to total fluency with our "Whole Enchilada" bundle pack: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/ Get our Spanish 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 great supporting courses in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Nochebuena - Christmas Eve Navidad - Christmas Nochevieja - New Years Eve Año nuevo - New Year’s Day Espíritu navideño - Christmas spirit Villancicos - Christmas carols Regalos - Presents Mercadillo de Navidad - Christmas fair Un coro - A choir Me ha costado un poco arrancar el espíritu navideño - I’ve found it hard to get the Christmas spirit going Una película navideña - A Christmas film Al grano - Let’s get to the point ---- If you only do one thing for your Spanish today.... Join our Real Spanish newsletter and get our super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Already joined? Go 10x Faster to total fluency with our "Whole Enchilada" bundle pack: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/

In today’s video we use a really useful Spanish phrase to talk about what we most like about Spain, Madrid, and more... Get our Spanish 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 great supporting courses in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Go 10x Faster to total fluency with our "Whole Enchilada" bundle pack: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Lo que más me gusta de Marina es su sonrisa - What I most like about Marina is her smile Los alcantilados - Cliffs La variedad de paisajes - The variety of landscapes El ritmo de vida - The pace of life Una vida social muy rica - A very rich and fulfilling social life Los barrios de Madrid - Madrid’s neighbourhoods Me chifla mi ciudad - I’m crazy about my city Me encanta - I love it ---- If you only do one thing for your Spanish today.... Join our Real Spanish newsletter and get our super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Already joined? Go 10x Faster to total fluency with our "Whole Enchilada" bundle pack: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/

In today’s video we reveal our secret Spanish lives! Check out Ben’s art website: https://www.bencurtisart.com/ Get our Spanish 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 great supporting courses in our store: https://www.notesinspanish.com/store-home/ Go 10x Faster to total fluency with our "Whole Enchilada" bundle pack: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/ Please share this video with Spanish-loving and Spanish-learning friends! --- Vocab from this video: --- Soy profe de yoga - I’m a yoga teacher Soy pintor - I’m a painter Me encanta pintar, sobre todo al aire libre - I love painting, most of all outdoors Paisajes - Landscapes Estoy muy ilusionado - I’m very excited ---- Check out Ben’s website here: https://www.bencurtisart.com/ If you only do one thing for your Spanish today.... Join our Real Spanish newsletter and get our super, free ’How to get fluent in Spanish fast’ guide: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Already joined? Go 10x Faster to total fluency with our "Whole Enchilada" bundle pack: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/the-whole-enchilada/