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?

Intermediate Spanish 13: Pastimes

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!

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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.

Too old to learn Spanish?

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

Can you teach a 2 year old Spanish and English?

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

Bogota Immersion trip: what we learned

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 to get a native Spanish accent

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 13: Pastimes

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