Intermediate Spanish - Spanish Obsessed

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Culture swap Apr 02, 2026

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What are 3 things that Rob and Lis admire from each other's culture, and would like to introduce into their own?

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Transformational tourism Feb 26, 2026

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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 Bogotá, and "Comuna 13" in Medellin. Have these projects been successful, and what are the tours like?
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What we'll most miss about Colombia Feb 13, 2026

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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.
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5 mistakes you might be making with your Spanish Feb 05, 2026

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Rob and Lis break down 5 big areas that learners often go wrong when learning Spanish.
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Private or public schools? Jan 30, 2026

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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 the perspective here?
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Colombia's weird Christmas traditions Jan 21, 2026

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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 Christmas in warm sun!
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Colombia in the crosshairs? Jan 07, 2026

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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 discusses turning 40!
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The emotions of language learning Dec 18, 2025

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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 rage!!) that often accompanies communication difficulties in a foreign language?

Our next move... Dec 11, 2025

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

A "life update" Dec 04, 2025

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