Coffee Break Spanish
275 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 4.6K ratingsLearn Spanish in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native Spanish speakers. Season 1 lessons are for absolute beginners, and the courses increase in difficulty as the seasons progress.
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How to expand your vocabulary - 3 useful Spanish suffixes | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.10
December 21, 2023 16:00 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MBIt's time for the 10th and final episode for this series of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! Join Anabel and Concha as they look at some tips and tricks to help you expand your vocabulary in an easy and straightforward way, so that you can gain more confidence in your Spanish. To do this, we take a look at three suffixes. ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A guide to negation in Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.09
December 14, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 14.3 MBDo you know how to form a negative statement in Spanish? How many negative words are you familiar with? In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show we look at some rules that can help us correctly use negative structures in Spanish. ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Like the look of the Coffee Break mugs featured in our episodes? Purchase your very own mug here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Words that change meaning with ‘ser’ and ‘estar’ | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.08
December 07, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 14.8 MBDid you know that there are some adjectives that have a different meaning depending on whether they are used with ser or estar? That is the topic that Mark and Concha are tackling in this episode of the Coffee Break Show! This is the second part of a double episode all about these two verbs, and in our previous episode we discussed how and when to use ser and estar in Spanish. If you haven’t already watched that episode then be sure to catch up on episode 7 before this one! ➡️ Click to acce...
When to use ‘ser’ and ‘estar’ in Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.07
November 30, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 13.8 MBWe have reached episode 7 of The Coffee Break Spanish Show! This time, we're talking about the difference between ‘ser’ and ‘estar’, and when to use each of them to mean "to be". By the end of this episode you'll be confident in knowing whether to use ‘ser’ or ‘estar’ in your Spanish conversations! ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to know which syllable to stress - Spanish accent marks | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.06
November 23, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 14.7 MBEpisode 6 of the Coffee Break Spanish Show is all about pronunciation, with a focus on long words in Spanish. Join Mark and Concha as they talk about where to place the stress when pronouncing Spanish words. By the end of this episode you'll sound more like a native speaker! ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where do adverbs go? - Spanish sentence structure | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.05
November 16, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 14.4 MBWe're back with another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! We're halfway through the series, and this time we're learning about where you can place adverbs when speaking Spanish and how it affects what you are saying. ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘Tú’ and ‘usted’ - How to navigate informal and formal Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.04
November 09, 2023 16:00 - 6 minutes - 8.31 MBWelcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Show! This time, we're helping you use ‘tu’ and ‘usted’ like native speakers of Spanish. With the help of our Spanish team, you'll know how to navigate informal and formal Spanish, enabling you to communicate more naturally in the language. ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to say 'I like' in Spanish - Using 'gustar' in any tense | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.03
November 02, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show, we look at how the verb ‘gustar’ works and how to use it in different tenses and situations. After listening to this episode, you'll be able to say that you like something in Spanish, using 'gustar' in any tense! ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ ☕️ Purchase a Coffee Break mug here ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When to use 'el' with feminine nouns - 'El agua', 'el hambre' and other examples | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.02
October 26, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 13.5 MBWelcome back to the Coffee Break Spanish Show! In Episode 2, we look at Spanish nouns that take the article 'el' despite being feminine nouns, such as 'el agua' and 'el aula'. By the end of this episode, you'll have a much better understanding of Spanish gender rules, helping you communicate more confidently! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ ☕️ Purchase a Coffee Break mug here ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
How to pronounce the ‘r’ in Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.01
October 19, 2023 15:30 - 11 minutes - 14.3 MBWelcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! We start the season off by learning how to pronounce the letter R when speaking Spanish - and how and when to use it. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing the Coffee Break Spanish Show
October 10, 2023 17:00 - 2 minutes - 3.74 MBWelcome to our brand new podcast series - the Coffee Break Spanish Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, our Coffee Break Spanish team will help you take your intermediate Spanish to the next level, one coffee break at a time. We cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll sound like a native speaker in no time! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Bre...
Introducing La penúltima voluntad - Coffee Break Spanish Season 5
December 05, 2022 17:30 - 5 minutes - 9.9 MBJoin Mark and Anabel to find out about our new series for advanced learners, La penúltima voluntad. In this series you'll follow the story of Marta and the inheritance left to her by her father. In each episode you'll be building your comprehension of Spanish and experiencing new vocabulary at this advanced level. Each episode of the podcast represents a chapter in the novel and we provide a full online course which will help you understand every word and use the new language you've learned i...
CBS Mag 4.10 | Maíz
August 23, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 25.9 MBWe have reached the tenth and final episode in this series of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine and we're rounding off the season by talking about one of the most cultivated cereals in the world - corn! Through the text featured in this episode, we find out where the term 'corn' comes from and its importance in Latin America. Of course, Mark and Anabel pick up on the important language points along the way. Alongside the range of nouns, verbs and adverbs, we hear some interesting phrases suc...
CBS Mag 4.09 | Siglos de historia en Cádiz
August 09, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 31.1 MBIn the penultimate episode in this series of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine, we're taking a virtual trip to one of the oldest cities in Europe - Cádiz. Marina shares an interesting text about the history of this city in the south of Spain before Mark and Anabel discuss some useful language points. Some of the key grammar points discussed include: the difference between qué and cuál, the imperfect tense, and the gerund. Don't miss the end of the episode when Marina joins Mark to share a ne...
CBS Mag 4.08 | Fiesta de la Vendimia en Argentina
July 26, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine we're talking about grape harvesting in Argentina! We learn how to create adverbs ending in -mente, and familiarise ourselves with the structure: continuar + gerund. We also hear a variety of verbs including alabar and constar de, before Mark and Marina discuss la Guinda del pastel. There will be a total of 10 episodes of Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, transcripts, vocabulary. l...
CBS Mag 4.07 | Deporte y diversión en Asturias
July 12, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 30.8 MBWelcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! This time, we discuss a text about a canoeing festival which takes place in Asturias every year. While hearing about the festival throughout the text, Mark and Anabel, discuss the grammar points which appear and explain the key vocabulary. We learn about the difference between saber and conocer; the verb interesar, and the meaning of - azo, in words like planazo, bombazo and cochazo. Marina joins Mark at the very end of the epi...
CBS Mag 4.06 | Isabel Allende
June 28, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine, Mark and Anabel discuss a text about the life and work of a very famous novelist who was born in Chile - Isabel Allende. While learning more about Isabel Allende throughout the text, we discuss some interesting language points including regular and irregular participles and the difference between ser and estar. As always, Marina joins Mark at the end of the episode and this time, we learn the meaning behind an interesting Spanish expressi...
CBS Mag 4.05 | Torres humanas
June 14, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 31.1 MBWelcome back to the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! In this episode, Mark and Anabel go through a text about human towers or castells in Catalan. We break down the range of vocabulary and grammar points featured in the text, including the words: tanto… que…, tras and cualquier. Take note of some Catalan words throughout the text and be sure to listen until the end as Marina joins Mark to discuss the phrase: hacer piña. There will be a total of 10 episodes of Season 2 of the Coffee Break Span...
CBS Mag 4.04 | La selva amazónica
May 31, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBWe’re taking a virtual trip to Latin America as we’re visiting the Amazon jungle in this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! Join Mark and Anabel and learn some interesting facts about this amazing place while listening out for the use of the negative imperative; adjectives like indígena and frondoso; and verbs such as convertirse and suponer. As always, Marina joins Mark at the end of the episode and this time, they’re discussing the phrase: si el río suena, agua lleva. In eac...
CBS Mag 4.03 | Días de fiesta en Bilbao
May 17, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBOur Coffee Break Spanish Magazine hosts, Mark and Anabel, are back for another episode! This time we hear a text about a Basque celebration which takes place in Bilbao. Throughout the text, we come across some interesting language points, including the expression por todo lo alto; the verbs asomarse and quemar; and the structure of hay que. Marina joins Mark at the end of the episode to discuss the phrase: pasarlo bomba, pasarla chévere, ser la leche/la bomba. In each episode of this 10-les...
CBS Mag 4.02 | Ritmos latinos: la bachata
May 03, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MBWelcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! This time Mark and Anabel go through a text about bachata, a popular type of Latin music, and discuss its origin and influences. Along the way, we provide explanations about a range of grammar and vocabulary points including: how to use se trata de and trata de to mean 'it’s about'; using the prefix des- in words like desamor and deshacer; and using the passive se. To finish, Marina joins Mark to discuss our cherry on top: dar ...
CBS Mag 4.01 | Pedro Almodóvar
April 19, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 44.3 MBWelcome to Season 4 of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! We're joining our hosts, Mark, Anabel, Marina and Sebastián, as they present cultural topics and grammar study in an enjoyable way, allowing you to build your vocabulary and increase your range of expression. In this first episode of the series, Mark and Anabel discuss a text about the life and work of the famous Spanish film director, Pedro Almodóvar, and explain the interesting grammar and vocabulary points along the way. Mark and M...
Coffee Break Spanish News - 4th April 2022
April 04, 2022 09:03 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBIn this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break Spanish including the return of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine in late April 2022; the launch of the Coffee Break books, available from June in your local bookshop and from online retailers; and the Coffee Break Spanish Club, where you can get your daily dose of Spanish activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CBS Travel Diaries 2.10 | Santiago de Chile
June 24, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MBWe've reached the end of our Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2! Our last stop is the capital of Chile - Santiago - where there's lots to see and do. We join Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban as they round off their trip with a visit to some must-see attractions including Pablo Neruda’s house. After tasting local drinks of pisco and mote they agree this has been the trip of a lifetime! ¿Podrías estar más de acuerdo? Our premium version of the course includes lesson notes with additional e...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.09 | Entrada en Chile
June 17, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBIn the penultimate episode of the series, Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban arrive in Chile and make the most of the last few days of their trip visiting the coastal city of La Serena, tasting local specialities and visiting the peaceful Japanese Gardens. Discover what the city has to offer through Ainhoa's diary entry and find out when the word aunque triggers the subjunctive. Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a ...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.08 | Sucre: la ciudad blanca
June 10, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 21.1 MBIn Episode 8 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2, we're in Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia, also known as La ciudad blanca for its white buildings. Join Coffee Break Spanish hosts Mark and Marina as they explain some of the language used in this episode, including the useful phrases contar con and tomar rumbo. Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciation practice video to ...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.07 | Comida en Cochabamba
June 03, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 26.6 MBAinhoa, Luisa and Esteban have arrived in Cochabamba, the gastronomic capital of Bolivia! The trio are kept busy with lots of sightseeing as they visit the Plaza 14 de Septiembre and the Paseo de la Independencia. Join Mark and Marina as they discuss the language featured in this episode and listen out for the use of the verb saber and the conditional tense. Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciatio...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.06 | La Paz
May 27, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 35.3 MBWe're joining Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban in La Paz for Episode 6 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2. While exploring the city and tasting local cuisine, hosts Mark and Marina delve into the language featured in this week's diary entry and discuss the preterite continuous tense. Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciation practice video to help you improve your speaking. Click here to ...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.05 | Titicaca y las islas flotantes
May 20, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2, we join Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban on the next stop of their trip - Lago Titicaca, one of South America's largest lakes. As the trio explore Taquile Island, our hosts, Mark and Marina, delve into the language used in Ainhoa's diary entry, pointing out examples of the preterite and imperfect tense along the way. Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.04 | Viaje a Machu Picchu
May 13, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBIt's time for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries, Season 2! After a long journey, Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban finally make it to Machu Picchu and take in the breathtaking scenery around them. As always, our hosts Mark and Marina are on hand to break down the language featured in Ainhoa's latest diary entry. This time, we learn more about the difference between para ahorrar and ahorrarse, as well as the preterite tense of subir and hacer. Our premium version includes le...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.03 | Sacsayhuamán
May 06, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 24.5 MBWelcome back to another episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries! This time, we're visiting Sacsayhuamán for a guided tour to learn about the Incas before heading back to the city centre of Cuzco for more sightseeing, souvenir shopping and beer tasting. Join Mark and Marina as they discuss the interesting grammar points featured in this week's diary entry, including verbs in the imperfect tense. Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and ...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.02 | Curiosidades en Cuzco
April 29, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this second episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries, we're discovering what the city of Cuzco has to offer. We visit the famous piedra de 12 ángulos before stopping off at the Mercado de San Pedro for a food tour. Along the way, we hear many interesting grammar points, including examples of the imperfect and preterite tense. Join hosts Mark and Marina as they explore the language featured in the latest travel diary entry. Our premium version includes lesson notes...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.01 | Llegada a Lima
April 22, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 27.5 MBWe're back with a second season of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries for intermediate learners of Spanish. Throughout this 10-episode series, we join Ainhoa, her friend Luisa and her brother Esteban from Spain as they travel through western South America on an adventure after finishing college. In the very first episode of the series, we're in Lima, the capital of Peru, for a jam-packed day of sightseeing and local cuisine. We find out what the trio get up to through Ainhoa's travel di...
Última parada - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 10
October 29, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 21.1 MBWe have reached the 10th and final episode in this series of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries. We hope that you've enjoyed discovering some beautiful locations in the north of Spain from the comfort of your own home. Join Victoria and Abel for the final instalment of the series, as they arrive at the last stop on their trip - Santiago de Compostela, the capital of northwest Spain’s Galicia region. Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 27th August....
Llegada a Lugo - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 9
October 22, 2020 15:00 - 20 minutes - 20 MBAfter their car troubles, Victoria and Abel have to make the decision to spend more time in Lugo than planned, seeing symbolic sites, like the Muralla Romana and La Cárcel Antigua - an ancient prison. They round off their visit by enjoying some pulpo a la gallega (Galician octopus). As Mark and Anabel discuss the language used in this week's diary entry, listen out for the versatile verb quedar, and an explanation about using irse or ir de tapeo. Travel Diaries will be published in one seas...
Cambio de planes - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 8
October 15, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 21.7 MBJoin us for the latest episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries podcast in which our protagonists, Victoria and Abel, set off for the city of Lugo, via the beautiful parish of Covadonga. All is going well until disaster strikes for the couple after their car gets a puncture and they are left stranded at the roadside. Will they be rescued by any kind-hearted locals passing by? Listen to the episode to find out and pay close attention to the discussions between Mark and Anabel as t...
De Gijón a Avilés - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 7
October 08, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this week's episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries, Victoria and Able leave the village of Lastres as they head to the Asturian cities of Gijón and Áviles where they visit the football stadium. As they explore their new surroundings, Mark and Anabel discuss many different aspects of the language used in Victoria's latest diary entry, including the a por grammatical structure used in Spain. We also hear an explanation of some useful vocabulary including the words gustar and ser...
La costa norte - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 6
October 01, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MBJoin Victoria and Abel in Episode 6 of The Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries as they embark on the next leg of their trip around the north of Spain. This time, they head off from San Vicente de la Barquera in Cantabria as they make their way to the village of Lastres in Asturias and visit the Bufones de Arenillas geysers and the Playa de Gulpiyuri - an inland beach. Mark and Anabel talk about these places being de ensueño (dreamlike) and discuss the use of the verb madrugar (to get up ear...
A special thank you from Coffee Break on International Podcast Day
September 30, 2020 15:00 - 5 minutes - 5.94 MBEvery 30th September, the podcasting world comes together to celebrate podcasting on International Podcast Day. We're celebrating today by saying thank you to the Coffee Break community in this special podcast episode. International Podcast Day aims to raise awareness about podcasts and gives podcast creators and listeners a chance to celebrate the medium and the podcast industry. But podcasting has been around for a lot longer than that! Back in 2004, broadcaster Adam Curry asked developer...
Santander y Santillana del Mar - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 5
September 24, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes - 18.9 MBWe've reached the halfway point of our trip around the north of Spain with Victoria and Abel. In Episode 5 we're making the most of our final day in Santander before heading to our next stop in the Cantabria region of northern Spain. It's known for its medieval towers, Renaissance palaces, and the Romanesque Santa Juliana Collegiate Church. Can you guess where we're going? We're visiting Santillana del Mar, often considered as one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. Join hosts Mark and Ana...
Llegamos a Cantabria - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 4
September 17, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 22.8 MBIt's time for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries where we're following Victoria and Abel on their journey around the north of Spain. This week, we're leaving Bilbao behind and heading to the capital city of the Cantabria region of Spain - Santander! Victoria and Abel try some delicious fish at the Mercado de la Esperanza before visiting the Centro Botín, a famous arts centre on the seafront of the city. Listen our for the interesting vocabulary featured in this episod...
La lluvia de Bilbao - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 3
September 10, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MBThe Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries continue as this week, Victoria and Abel explore the Basque city of Bilbao, home to a branch of the famous Guggenheim Museum. Despite the stormy weather leaving them calados hasta los huesos, they make the most of their trip and enjoy some delicious local food. ¡Vamos a Bilbao! Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 27th August. If you’d like to access lesson notes and a video version which features pauses after eac...
El pueblo de Guernica - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 2
September 03, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 30.2 MBAre you ready for the next stop on Victoria and Abel's honeymoon adventure in the north of Spain? In this week's episode, we're in the town of Guernica doing some sightseeing before making our way to Bilbao to sample some tasty Spanish dishes! Of course, Mark and Anabel discuss the language used in Victoria's diary entry, including the phrase antes de que and the construction ir a + an infinitive. We also hear some useful pronunciation tips along the way! Travel Diaries will be published in...
¡Empezamos en San Sebastián! - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 1
August 27, 2020 15:00 - 36 minutes - 34.4 MBWelcome to this brand new series from Coffee Break Spanish for intermediate learners! Following our French and Italian Travel Diaries released earlier this summer, we’re now heading to the north of Spain to follow the adventures of Victoria and Abel on their luna de miel - their honeymoon. Join Mark and Anabel in Episode 1 of this 10-week series as they discuss Victoria’s first travel diary entry and look at interesting vocabulary and expressions along the way. First stop: the stunning Basqu...
CBS Mag 3.10 | La serie del momento
April 17, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this final episode of this season of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine, we discuss the popular Spanish crime television series, La Casa de Papel. In response to listener, John's question, Fernanda explains how to say “to try” in Spanish, and more specifically, when to use the verb tratar, or the verb intentar. To finish, Anabel explains the meaning behind an interesting expression. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase ...
CBS Mag 3.09 | La Gastronomía Mexicana
April 03, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIt's time for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! We hope you're hungry as this week's episode is all about Mexican food! Listener Jorge would like to know more about the phrase el uno al otro and Sofía shares a joke about a much loved Mexican dish. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn to use the Spanish language in a more natural way. This series is aimed at inte...
CBS Mag 3.08 | El Carnaval de Santa Cruz
March 20, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBMark, Fernanda and Anabel are back for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. This week we're heading to Tenerife for El Carnaval de Santa Cruz! Listener Iris has a question about the use of the words época and tiempo when talking about time, and Anabel shares a couple of interesting expressions. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn to use the Spanish language in a mo...
CBS Mag 3.07 | El encuentro de dos mundos
March 06, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIt's time for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! In this lesson, we're discussing a very important day for the Hispanic world, El Día de la Hispanidad. Our listener Namrata would like to know more about the use of the past participle in Spanish and Sofía challenges Mark with a tongue twister! In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn to use the Spanish language in a mo...
CBS Mag 3.06 | Verde que te quiero verde
February 21, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBFernanda, Anabel and Mark are back for another episode of the Magazine and this time they're talking about the famous Spanish writer Federico García Lorca. Listener Eric has a question about demonyms and Anabel shares an interesting expression. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn to use the Spanish language in a more natural way. This series is aimed at intermediate Spanish learner...
CBS Mag 3.05 | El Canal de Panamá
January 31, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBJoin Fernanda, Sofía and Mark in the latest episode of the Magazine as they discuss the story behind the impressive Panama Canal. Listener Jean asks a question about pronunciation and Sofía shares some Panamanian colloquial words. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn to use the Spanish language in a more natural way. This series is aimed at intermediate Spanish learners. If you have...