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The Loneliness epidemic

We discuss the “epidemic of loneliness,” reflecting on how technology, work, and modern life affect our connections.

RobInglésLisColombiana
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Rob

Welcome Back. Bienvenidos a Spanish Obsessed Conversations in this episode Lis and I are discussing an epidemic of loneliness. Especially among men of a certain age. So how have we seen our own relationships and friendships change over time. If you missed anything from this podcast if anything you don't understand or want further explanation. Then you can get hold of a transcription and notes when they're available so head on over to Spanish.Obsessed.com look for conversations in the menu and you'll see that you'll be able to sign up to get hold of the transcription. That's currently only available for Pro members, but in the next couple of days. We're actually releasing this as a standalone product to look out for that and while you're over at SpanishObsessed.com. If you haven't done it already be sure to sign up for your free gift from the home page. We've got one gift if you're a beginner and something different if you're intermediate or above so... On with the conversation.

Welcome Back. Welcome to Spanish Obsessed Conversations in this episode Lis and I are discussing an epidemic of loneliness. Especially among men of a certain age. So how have we seen our own relationships and friendships change over time. If you missed anything from this podcast if anything you don't understand or want further explanation. Then you can get hold of a transcription and notes when they're available so head on over to Spanish.Obsessed.com look for conversations in the menu and you'll see that you'll be able to sign up to get hold of the transcription. That's currently only available for Pro members, but in the next couple of days. We're actually releasing this as a standalone product to look out for that and while you're over at SpanishObsessed.com. If you haven't done it already be sure to sign up for your free gift from the home page. We've got one gift if you're a beginner and something different if you're intermediate or above so... On with the conversation.

Rob

Buenas, ¿Qué más, Lis?

Hi, what's up, Lis?

Lis

Hola, hola. Hola, Rob.

Hello, hello. Hello, Rob.

Rob

¿Qué cuentas?

What's up?

Lis

Bien, bien. Saliendo de pero bien.

Good, good. Getting over a little flu, but good.

Rob

Si no... no te escucho

Otherwise... I can’t hear you, you sound so congested.

Lis

Esa expresión tan fea. Ya, ya voy mejorando.

That's such a weird expression. Okay, I'm getting better.

Rob

Sí, pero te escucho por la noche con tus...

Yes, but I hear you at night with your...

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Contents

¿Un perro o un gato?

We go back to our age-old argument of which is the most suitable pet for us. A dog, a cat, or a tortoise?

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Recetas preferidas

Rob and Lis discuss their cooking abilities, and both describe how to make some of their favourite recipes:

  • Cooking verbs (fritar, freir, etc)
  • Flavours and tastes (amargo, acido)
  • Talking about your favourite food
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La música

Rob and Lis talk about what they listen to, and when…

  • Nuestros géneros preferidos
  • Qué es “música de plancha”
  • La música y nuestras memorias
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El yaje

Rob chats with Judith, Lis’ sister, about her experience with the potent hallucinogen yaje, otherwise known as ayahuasca:

  • La tradición y ceremonia del yaje
  • La experiencia de alucinar
  • Pensamientos acerca del yaje
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El día laboral

Lis tells us about her work day and routine

  • El horario de Lis
  • Trabajo en derechos humanos
  • Las dificultades de trabajar en otro lenguaje
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El tiempo libre

Rob and Lis talk about their spare time: what they’d like to do, and what they actually do

  • Cómo planeamos nuestro tiempo libre
  • Lo que nos gustaría hacer
  • Lo que hacemos en realidad…
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Las películas

Interested in film? Find out Rob and Lis’ top picks for Spanish language films.

  • Los géneros que más nos gustan, y desgustan
  • El hábito de dormir en el cine
  • Los argumentos de nuestras pelis preferidas
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La identidad nacional

Rob and Lis discuss their feelings about national identity, and how they feel being English and Colombian

  • El himno nacional y las banderas
  • ¿Sentimientos de orgullo, o vergüenza?
  • Migración en Colombia
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Las vacaciones peores

We talk about our most stressful, difficult, and nightmarish moments we’ve had during our holidays.

  • La puerta equivocada en el aeropuerto
  • Perdernos en la lluvia y las montañas de Colombia
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La Corrupción

We talk about corruption in Latin America, and the recent political awakenings and fight against corruption. Stick with us, it’s a good one!

  • El índice de corrupción mundial
  • Programas de anticorrupción
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Palabras utiles e interesantes

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