NIS Advanced 092 - Las Olimpiadas de China

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NIS Advanced 092 - Las Olimpiadas de China

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1 may 2008

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As China prepares from the Olympics, protests erupt around the world. But are we all blameless these days? See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet.

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1 may 2008

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$NIS Adv 080 - El Sistema Educativo: Ben and Marina talk to Marina\\\'s sister Marta about the Spanish education system and cheating in exams! See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying worksheet.$
NIS Adv 086 - Feliz Navidad: Happy Christmas from Notes in Spanish! Today we have a special festive episode for you! See notesinspanish.com to pick up the accompanying worksheet. de Notes in Spanish Advanced
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NIS Adv 077 - La Muerte de la Siesta: Is the siesta really on its way out? What other changes is Europe forcing upon an unsuspecting Spain? See notesinspanish.com for more details and to pick up the accompanying worksheets. de Notes in Spanish Advanced
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NIS Advanced S2 - 05 - Un Mundo Bio: Ben and Marina discuss the surprising landscapes of Almeria, and what shocked them about the cultivation of fruit and vegetables there, compared to the Pyrenees. Plus organic food culture in Spain. Get the worksheets at notesinspanish.com de Notes in Spanish Advanced
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NIS Advanced 095 - Adopciones: We discuss adoptions in Spain, and a recent terrible case from Argentina. See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet. de Notes in Spanish Advanced
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NIS Advanced 092 - Las Olimpiadas de China: As China prepares from the Olympics, protests erupt around the world. But are we all blameless these days? See NotesinSpanish.com to pick up the accompanying transcript/worksheet. de Notes in Spanish Advanced
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NIS Adv 079 - Policia Armada: Gun crime is rising in the UK, but the police still don't carry guns! Is the tazer the answer? Check out notesinspanish.com for a full transcript on our accompanying worksheets. de Notes in Spanish Advanced
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NIS Advanced 092 - Las Olimpiadas de China

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