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NIS Intermediate 046 - La Nueva Inmigracion

Feb 27th, 2008 12m 9s

A new wave of immigration is taking place worldwide, especially here in Europe, and it's having far reaching and often unpleasant effects. See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying transcript/worksheet.

NIS Intermediate 045 - Vacaciones en Espana

Feb 20th, 2008 12m 45s

What's the best way to travel round Spain in Summer? Where should you sleep, what towns should you visit? See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying transcript/worksheet.

NIS Intermediate 044 - El Himno Nacional

Feb 13th, 2008 11m 16s

Spain tries to get some lyrics for its national anthem and controversy erupts! See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying transcript/worksheet.

NIS Intermediate 043 - La Tele Esta Rota

Feb 6th, 2008 10m 7s

The TV has broken and we don't know how long we can hold on! And how long until the infinite video club arrives in our living room? See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying transcript/worksheet.

NIS Intermediate 042 - La Mafia

Jan 30th, 2008 10m 57s

We look at the extraordinary range of mafias in Europe and discover just how many there are, and what they are up to, in Spain. See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying transcript/worksheet.

NIS Int 041 - El Cine Español

Nov 14th, 2007

How will a new law affect Spanish film-goers? What's going on in the world on Spanish film? See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying worksheet and to comment!

NIS Int 040 - Huertas Solares

Nov 7th, 2007 9m 5s

Ben and Marina discuss the use of fields of solar panels to overcome energy problems in Spain, but wonder about the future of our landscapes... see notesinspanish.com for the accompanying worksheets.

NIS Int 039 - Heroes

Oct 31st, 2007 11m 32s

Ben and Marina talk about the TV show Heroes, and extraordinary changes that have taken place in the world in the recent past... See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying worksheets.

NIS Int 038 - Ole por Radiohead

Oct 24th, 2007 11m 17s

As Radiohead shake up the music industry, we look at how the big record labels treat us like criminals, and how it isn't going to do them any good in the long run... See notesinspanish.com for a full transcript on our accompanying worksheets.

NIS Int 037 - Birmania

Oct 18th, 2007 11m 41s

Marina and Ben look at recent events in Burma, and the crucial role played by bloggers in letting the world know what was going on. See notesinspanish.com for the accompanying worksheets

NIS Int 036 - Comer Fuera

Sep 19th, 2007 11m 43s

Ben and Marina discuss eating out and different attitudes to food around the world. See notesinspanish.com for more details and to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.

NIS Int 035 - Zafiros

Sep 12th, 2007 12m 19s

Have you ever been conned on holiday? Ben certainly was when he went to Thailand aged 18... this is the story about the Sapphires... See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying worksheets.

NIS Int 034 - Easyjet

Sep 5th, 2007 10m 16s

Should we feel guilty about flying too much? Should we be paying for our carbon footprint, or is it up to the airlines and other energy providers? See notesinspanish.com for further discussion and to pick up the accompanying worksheets.

NIS Int 033 - El Solitario

Aug 29th, 2007 12m 51s

El Solitario was Spain's most wanted man for as long as anyone could remember, until his identity was revealed at last this summer... more details and worksheets are available at notesinspanish.com

NIS Int 032 - Facebook

Aug 22nd, 2007 12m 17s

Ben and Marina discuss the Facebook phenomenon and invite you to be their friends! See notesinspanish.com for more details and to pick up the worksheet.

NIS Int 031 - Las Compras

May 16th, 2007 11m 33s

Do you hate shopping as much as Ben? See notesinspanish.com for the full transcript/worksheet.

NIS Int 030 - La Familia Real

May 8th, 2007 11m

Are the Spanish interested in the birth of a new Royal baby? See notesinspanish.com for more details and to pick up the transcript/worksheet.

NIS Int 029 - Falsos Amigos

May 2nd, 2007 10m 6s

Today we look at some of the false friends that can cause real trouble when you learn Spanish. See notesinspanish.com to pick up the worksheet/transcript and to discuss more phrases like these.

NIS Int 028 - Comida Rapida

Apr 25th, 2007 11m 21s

Ben and Marina talk about fast food, New York rats, and the healthier alternatives... See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.

NIS Int 027 - Los Tatuajes

Apr 15th, 2007 12m 8s

Ben and Marina discuss a ban on Marines wearing tattoos and see how David Beckham has so much influence on the youth of today. See notesinspanish.com to pick up our transcript/worksheet.