Intermediate Spanish - Spanish Obsessed

Spanish Obsessed

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!

Episodes

What are 3 things that Rob and Lis admire from each other's culture, and would like to introduce into their own?Check out our new Obsessives programme, for intermediate Spanish learners: https://www.spanishobsessed.com/become-an-obsessive/

Apr 2

27 min

Transformational tourism

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?For more Spanish materials, courses, and bonuses, head on over to spanishobsessed.com!

Feb 26

22 min

What we'll most miss about Colombia

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.Head to spanishobsessed.com to check out our "Obsessives" programme!

Feb 13

19 min

5 mistakes you might be making with your Spanish

Rob and Lis break down 5 big areas that learners often go wrong when learning Spanish.For full transcripts, notes, and lots more learning material, head to spanishobsessed.com.

Feb 5

18 min

Private or public schools?

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?Don't forget to download your free Fluency Guide from spanishobsessed.com.

Jan 30

18 min

Colombia's weird Christmas traditions

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!You can access the transcription for this podcast by purchasing the Transcription Bundle here: https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/transcriptions/Check out all of our premium courses here: https://www.spanishobsessed.com/spanish-courses/

Jan 21

26 min

Colombia in the crosshairs?

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!Head to spanishobsessed.com to get your free Fluency pdf, and check out all courses (including transcription for this episode and all others).

Jan 7

24 min

The emotions of language learning

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?

Dec 18, 2025

23 min

Our next move...

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

Dec 11, 2025

21 min

A "life update"

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

Dec 4, 2025

13 min