- 27 minutes 43 secondsCulture swap
What are 3 things that Rob and Lis admire from each other's culture, and would like to introduce into their own?
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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?
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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.
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Rob and Lis break down 5 big areas that learners often go wrong when learning Spanish.
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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?
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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!
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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!
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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?
18 December 2025, 3:00 pm - 21 minutes 3 secondsOur next move...
Rob and Lis share news of what's coming for them next.
11 December 2025, 1:58 pm - 13 minutes 12 secondsA "life update"
We give a quick "life update" - what's going on in our lives, and how did we get to this point?
4 December 2025, 6:00 pm - 23 minutes 51 secondsImmersion in the Coffee Country
Lis and Rob discuss their recent immersion trip in Colombia's coffee country. What went well, what could they improve, and what did the participants make of it all?
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