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I Love Real Spanish

I Love Real Spanish

By: Ben Curtis and Marina Diez
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Ben and Marina from Notesinspanish.com bring you the real Spanish you'll never find in a textbook or app, so you have amazing real life experiences with your Spanish!2023 Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Why Spanish Speakers Say "Ya" 50 Times a Day (And What It Means)

    Why Spanish Speakers Say "Ya" 50 Times a Day (And What It Means)
    Mar 26 2026
    If you've ever listened to a native Spanish speaker for long, you've heard the word "YA" about a thousand times. But what does it actually mean? Is it "now"? Is it "already"? Is it "stop"? The truth is: It's all of them... and more. Today, we're breaking down the "Swiss Army Knife" of Spanish vocabulary. Mastering this one tiny word is the ultimate shortcut to sounding less like a textbook and more like a local. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our REAL Intermediate Course: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-intermediate/
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    8 mins
  • You Already Know the Spanish Subjunctive: Real Subjunctive Wins 1

    You Already Know the Spanish Subjunctive: Real Subjunctive Wins 1
    Mar 17 2026
    Today we look at two expressions Spanish speakers use all the time, simple phrases that reveal one of the key ideas behind the Spanish subjunctive, how emotion is involved!

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    Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/
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    9 mins
  • When You Freeze in Spanish… Say This

    When You Freeze in Spanish… Say This
    Mar 11 2026
    Do you ever freeze when speaking Spanish and need a moment to think? In this episode we talk about muletillas — the small words and phrases Spanish speakers use all the time to buy themselves a little thinking time.They also make you sound much more Spanish, because native speakers use them all the time!

    Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/
    Get our REAL Intermediate Course: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-intermediate/

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