Best Siguen Podcasts (2024)

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Por and Para: Part one 21:29

4M ago21:29

21:29

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.By Spanish Obsessed

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Should you learn slang? 43:09

4M ago43:09

43:09

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?By Spanish Obsessed

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El Clasismo... 19:05

5M ago19:05

19:05

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

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Too old to learn Spanish? 17:01

5M ago17:01

17:01

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.By Spanish Obsessed

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

5M ago18:54

18:54

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

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Bogota Immersion trip: what we learned 21:10

6M ago21:10

21:10

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

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How to get a native Spanish accent 17:23

6M ago17:23

17:23

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.By Spanish Obsessed

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¿Las protestas siguen funcionando? 19:16

6M ago19:16

19:16

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?By Spanish Obsessed

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Positive Thinking? 19:40

6M ago19:40

19:40

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"?By Spanish Obsessed

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

7M ago19:33

19:33

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!).By Spanish Obsessed

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We got hooked on Traitors 16:27

7M ago16:27

16:27

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

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Why we find people so annoying 16:27

7M ago16:27

16:27

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.By Spanish Obsessed

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El secreto del amor...? 16:13

7M ago16:13

16:13

¿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?By Spanish Obsessed

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La procrastinación: 3 estrategias para superarlo 22:53

8M ago22:53

22:53

Why do we decide to bake cookies when we've got a deadline tomorrow? How has procrastination affected us, and what can we do about it? Lis and Rob explore their own experiences with procrastinating, and discuss 3 effective strategies to combat it.By Spanish Obsessed

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Status Symbols 22:17

1y ago22:17

22:17

Status symbols... How do people mark themselves as high status around the world, and have we fallen into these traps?By Spanish Obsessed

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Ser empresario 29:48

1y ago29:48

29:48

We discuss coming up with business ideas, and how running a business has changed our lives. Also, some new business ideas, both from us and our friends! Rob describes his "Ayahuasca for Silicon Valley" business idea, as well as new cafe concept called "The hangover"...By Spanish Obsessed

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La contaminación acústica 19:52

1y ago19:52

19:52

Lis and Rob talk noisy neighbours, sounds of the city, and noise pollution. How noisy are our cities, and how much does this bother us?By Spanish Obsessed

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Entrevista: Spanish Land 19:50

1y ago19:50

19:50

We chat with Andrea and Nate, who run Spanish Land. They divide their time between USA and Colombia - how do they find life compares in the two countries, and what are their plans for the future?By Spanish Obsessed

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Being parents: Expectations vs reality 18:22

1+ y ago18:22

18:22

We've been parents to our daughter, Ana Paz, for nearly a year now. Here, we reflect on what we expected going into it, and how things really were in reality.By Spanish Obsessed

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5 things we love about Bogotá 15:28

1+ y ago15:28

15:28

We've been living in Colombia over a year! Lis and Rob talk about what they most like about life in Bogotá.By Spanish Obsessed

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Introducing Ana Paz 14:13

2y ago14:13

14:13

Rob and Lis talk about the arrival of their daughter, Ana Paz. How were those first days, and do they have any advice for other first time parents?By Spanish Obsessed

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First days in Bogotá 16:45

2y ago16:45

16:45

Rob and Lis talk about their move to Bogotá: arriving at chaotic El Dorado airport, somehow getting picked up, catching covid, and the saga of the apartment.By Spanish Obsessed

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Arriving in Bogotá 16:45

2y ago16:45

16:45

Rob and Lis talk about their arrival and first few days in BogotáBy Spanish Obsessed

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Last days in London 16:40

2y ago16:40

16:40

Rob and Lis talk about the final few days in London before moving to Colombia: saying goodbye to friends and family, eating out of a saucepan, and forgetting passports...By Spanish Obsessed

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Moving to Colombia 13:04

2y ago13:04

13:04

Rob and Lis talk about their decision to move to Colombia in 2021, post pandemic.By Spanish Obsessed

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Por and Para: Part one 21:29

1
Should you learn slang? 43:09

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El Clasismo... 19:05

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Too old to learn Spanish? 17:01

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

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Bogota Immersion trip: what we learned 21:10

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How to get a native Spanish accent 17:23

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¿Las protestas siguen funcionando? 19:16

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Positive Thinking? 19:40

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

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We got hooked on Traitors 16:27

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Why we find people so annoying 16:27

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El secreto del amor...? 16:13

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La procrastinación: 3 estrategias para superarlo 22:53

1
Status Symbols 22:17

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Ser empresario 29:48

1
La contaminación acústica 19:52

1
Entrevista: Spanish Land 19:50

1
Being parents: Expectations vs reality 18:22

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5 things we love about Bogotá 15:28

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Introducing Ana Paz 14:13

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First days in Bogotá 16:45

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Arriving in Bogotá 16:45

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Last days in London 16:40

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Moving to Colombia 13:04

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