Coffee Break Spanish
282 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days 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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¡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...
CBS Mag 3.04 | ¡A bailar!
January 17, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB¡Feliz Año Nuevo! We're starting a new year of Coffee Break Spanish with episode 4 of our third season of the Magazine, and the topic for this week is salsa. Not the kind of salsa you put on your fajitas, but the dance which is popular all over the world. There's a question from listener Namrata about combining infinitives, and Sofía shares a fantastic Spanish tongue twister which will get you practising your pronunciation. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners ...
CBS Mag 3.03 | Navidad en Madrid
December 13, 2019 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIt's time for a festive episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. In this lesson, Anabel joins Mark and Fernanda to discuss Navidad en Madrid and together they discuss festive traditions in the Spanish capital. There's a question from listener Sarah about developing listening skills, and Anabel also shares a useful idiomatic expression which is linked to this time of year. The expression involves El Gordo, the famous lottery drawn at Christmas. If you'd like to watch this year's adverts ...
CBS Mag 3.02 | Un viaje exprés por Salamanca
November 29, 2019 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine we'll be investigating an astronaut and a dragon eating ice cream on the façade of a 17th Century cathedral. There's only one city in the Spanish-speaking world where you can see such a thing, and that is Salamanca. Join Mark, Fernanda and Anabel for a quick trip to this jewel in the crown of Castilla y León. In our grammar section we'll be answering listener Hanne's question about using the subjunctive after the word cuando. In each epis...
CBS Mag 3.01 | El fútbol - en el corazón de todos los latinos
November 15, 2019 18:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this first episode in our new season of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine, join Fernanda, Sofía and Mark as they discuss a topic close to every Latin American's heart: el fútbol. There's a question from listener Lonneke about the different verbs for "to walk", and Sofía provides us with some useful words and phrases associated with football. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn t...
CBS Mag 3.00 | Coming Soon: The Coffee Break Spanish Magazine
November 08, 2019 17:30 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBLaunching on 15 November 2019, the new series of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine will help intermediate learners of Spanish build their understanding of the language and improve their listening skills. Each episode focuses on a text on a topic related to the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries around the world. In each episode there's also a phone-in question from a listener. Don't forget to follow Coffee Break Spanish on Facebook where we post language activities, cultural points and...
CBS EM 1.10 | Ronda de Preguntas
June 21, 2019 15:30 - 19 minutes - 20.2 MB¡Ha llegado el fin de la primera temporada de En Marcha! It’s time for one more episode before we wrap up the series and, in this final instalment, it’s time for some questions. While recording En Marcha, we made sure to ask four key questions to almost everybody we interviewed, and this episode brings all of their answers together! Hear about people’s favourite Spanish destinations, dishes and the tips they have for tourists visiting Spain. ¡Vamos a escuchar las respuestas! This season of ...
CBS EM 1.09 | Una Aventura Gastronómica por las Calles de Málaga
June 07, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 31.3 MB¡Es la hora del tapeo! There’s no doubt that trying delicious local delicacies is one of the best things about visiting a new place. In this penultimate episode of Series 1 of En Marcha, Mark and the team head off on a gastronomic adventure around the streets of Málaga. Led by knowledgable guides Jaimie and Susanne from the food tour company Devour Tours, we discover the secrets of Málaga’s mouth-watering offering of food and drink, as well as learning more about the concept of tapas. ¡Que a...
CBS EM 1.08 | Málaga: Transformación Cultural
May 24, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat springs to mind when you think of the city of Málaga? Until recently, it may have been the great weather and the beaches. But nowadays, the city has shaken off the dated image of ‘sol y playa’, and is establishing itself as one of Spain’s main cultural hubs. In this episode, through a series of interviews with local professionals, we hear about what led to this cultural transformation, and the opening of new museums and galleries across the city. This season of En Marcha con Coffee Bre...
CBS EM 1.07 | Una maravilla de Andalucía
May 10, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this 7th episode of En Marcha, Mark and the team head eastwards along the Costa Tropical, to the village of Frigiliana, officially one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. After spending the day finding out about the village through both its residents and its visitors, it’s time to return to Málaga, but not before dropping in on two more villages, one of which offers up an opportunity for Mark to catch up with some familiar faces. For more information about High Five Spanish, our Span...
CBS EM 1.06 | Hablando como nativos
April 26, 2019 14:00 - 19 minutes - 28.7 MBHow many times have you thought about catching a flight to a Spanish-speaking country to learn Spanish? In this episode, Mark catches up with an old friend, talks to the owner of a language school, and asks some students about their experiences at the school. You might have guessed that this episode focuses on a topic close to Mark’s heart: learning Spanish. But no need to book a flight just yet; this episode, and indeed all episodes of En Marcha, will show that you can still improve your Sp...
CBS EM 1.05 | Ronda: Ciudad Soñada
March 29, 2019 18:00 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBIt’s time for another day trip to a beautiful city in the region of Málaga and, this time, the team are in Ronda, lovingly nicknamed the ‘city of dreams’. As the home of modern bullfighting in Spain, Ronda presents the perfect opportunity for the team to ask some people about their opinions on this controversial Spanish tradition. This episode will help you continue to build your listening comprehension skills while introducing you to this dreamlike city through a series of interviews with b...
CBS EM 1.04 | De Compras en el Mercado de Atarazanas
March 15, 2019 18:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBWhere better to soak up the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a culture than in el mercado, and in this episode you can join the Coffee Break team in the Mercado Atarazanas in central Málaga. Whether it's fresh Mediterranean seafood, jamón ibérico, or goat's cheese from the hills around the city, you can find everything you need for the perfect Malagueño meal. This episode will help you build your vocabulary and listening skills while discovering more about the culture of this part of Spa...
CBS EM 1.03 | Nos vamos a Córdoba
March 01, 2019 18:00 - 19 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, join Mark and the Coffee Break team as they take the train to Córdoba for the day. You’ll hear them asking about what there is to see and do in Córdoba, before heading on a trip into the city’s famous Mezquita-Catedral. The team will also sample some of Spain’s best tortilla, and we’ll hear from other tourists who are spending the day in the city. This season of En Marcha con Coffee Break Spanish features 10 audio episodes, all of which will be included in the podcast feed....
CBS EM 1.02 | La Vida Malagueña
February 15, 2019 18:00 - 19 minutes - 29.3 MBWhat's it like to live and work in Málaga? In this episode of En Marcha, Mark talks to Sara who works in the Tourism department of the Ayuntamiento de Málaga. They discuss the town, how it has changed over the years, and tourism in the surrounding area. There are also interviews with other Malagueños, and you can challenge yourself to follow the conversations and recognise the different accents used. This season of En Marcha con Coffee Break Spanish features 10 audio episodes, all of which ...
CBS EM 1.01 | ¡Bienvenidos a Málaga!
February 01, 2019 18:00 - 17 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this first episode of the new series, Mark and the Coffee Break team arrive in Málaga, the beautiful city in the south of Spain. This episode sets the scene for the series and you'll be eavesdropping on Mark's conversations in Spanish with native speakers, while experiencing the sounds of the city. This season of En Marcha con Coffee Break Spanish features 10 audio episodes, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each episode. If y...
En Marcha con Coffee Break Spanish - Season Preview
January 18, 2019 20:00 - 15 minutes - 22.7 MBJoin Mark and the Coffee Break Spanish team "en marcha" in the south of Spain. In this season preview, Mark introduces the new show and you'll hear excerpts from some of the many interviews we've carried out in the area surrounding the city of Málaga in the region of Andalucía. We'll be talking to people who live or work in the area, and to people who are visiting the area. These conversations feature authentic Spanish, with a whole range of different accents and speeds of delivery, so it's ...
CBS 4.40 | ¡Empieza la cuenta atrás!
January 11, 2017 14:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this final episode of the season, María is putting the final touches to her plans for travelling to Argentina with Rory as they start on the next chapter in their life. This episode looks at the sequence of tenses with pedir que + subjunctive among other topics. As usual Mark and Carmen are on hand to discuss the complex aspects of the language featured in this lesson. In the preview episode available here on the Radio Lingua site, you'll be able to listen to Carmen and Mark's introductio...
CBS 4.39 | Estoy un poco agobiado con el tema del papeleo...
December 16, 2016 17:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBIt's time for the penultimate episode in our series and this week we're joining Rory as he returns to Scotland ahead of his departure for Argentina with María. Once again the episode is rich in complex language and features a number of interesting idiomatic expressions including hacerse el duro, and much more. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each episode. If yo...
CBS 4.39 | Estoy un poco agobiado con el tema del papeleo...
December 16, 2016 17:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBIt's time for the penultimate episode in our series and this week we're joining Rory as he returns to Scotland ahead of his departure for Argentina with María. Once again the episode is rich in complex language and features a number of interesting idiomatic expressions including hacerse el duro, and much more. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each episode. If yo...
CBS 4.38 | ¡Todo está saliendo redondo!
November 10, 2016 12:03 - 13 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode of Coffee Break Spanish we join María for a diary entry in which she reflects on her decision to move to Argentina where she and Rory will start their new life. As usual the episode is rich in idiomatic expressions and complex grammar. One expression which is covered in the episode is salir redondo – find out more by listening now. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to th...
CBS 4.37 | ¡Al final todo salió perfecto!
October 27, 2016 08:55 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBIt’s time for another episode of Coffee Break Spanish and this time we’re reading Rory’s email to Alejandro in which he updates his friend on the recent happenings in Mallorca, including the reception held in their honour in Palma. This episode gives us an opportunity to take a closer look at a range of interesting language points including the use of pedir que + subjunctive. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast fee...
CBS 4.37 | ¡Al final todo salió perfecto!
October 27, 2016 08:55 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBIt’s time for another episode of Coffee Break Spanish and this time we’re reading Rory’s email to Alejandro in which he updates his friend on the recent happenings in Mallorca, including the reception held in their honour in Palma. This episode gives us an opportunity to take a closer look at a range of interesting language points including the use of pedir que + subjunctive. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast fee...
CBS 4.36 | El verano llega a su fin...
October 12, 2016 19:31 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode of our advanced Spanish course we’re joining María for a diary entry in which she’s thinking about the possibilities of living and working in Argentina with Rory. Of course, with Alejandro already in Argentina, he would be able to help them get settled. From a language point of view, Mark and Carmen discuss various aspects of grammar and idiomatic expressions including the use of “una vez” with the imperfect subjunctive. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total o...
CBS 4.36 | El verano llega a su fin...
October 12, 2016 19:31 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode of our advanced Spanish course we’re joining María for a diary entry in which she’s thinking about the possibilities of living and working in Argentina with Rory. Of course, with Alejandro already in Argentina, he would be able to help them get settled. From a language point of view, Mark and Carmen discuss various aspects of grammar and idiomatic expressions including the use of “una vez” with the imperfect subjunctive. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total o...
CBS 4.35 | ¡Vayamos paso a paso!
September 15, 2016 20:26 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBRory and María take a trip to the village of Valldemossa and, while enjoying an ice cream, they talk about the possibilities open to them for their future plans which will undoubtedly involve a trip to Argentina where Rory hopes to continue his studies. Of course, Mark and Carmen are on hand to discuss the language used in their conversation. This episode includes a focus on the first person plural imperative form, meaning “let’s do something”. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a...
CBS 4.35 | ¡Vayamos paso a paso!
September 15, 2016 20:26 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBRory and María take a trip to the village of Valldemossa and, while enjoying an ice cream, they talk about the possibilities open to them for their future plans which will undoubtedly involve a trip to Argentina where Rory hopes to continue his studies. Of course, Mark and Carmen are on hand to discuss the language used in their conversation. This episode includes a focus on the first person plural imperative form, meaning “let’s do something”. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a...
CBS 4.34 | No sé si llegué a agradecerles todo lo que hicieron por mí
September 01, 2016 15:21 - 10 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode we’re listening to Alejandro’s email. He’s continuing his travels around northern Europe before returning to Argentina, and he’s desperate to hear about all the updates from Rory and María in Mallorca. The episode contains a range of useful and interesting expressions, along with some tricky language including dudar que + subjunctive, the expression “eso de”, and the phrase “no dar tiempo”. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will...
CBS 4.34 | No sé si llegué a agradecerles todo lo que hicieron por mí
September 01, 2016 15:21 - 10 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode we’re listening to Alejandro’s email. He’s continuing his travels around northern Europe before returning to Argentina, and he’s desperate to hear about all the updates from Rory and María in Mallorca. The episode contains a range of useful and interesting expressions, along with some tricky language including dudar que + subjunctive, the expression “eso de”, and the phrase “no dar tiempo”. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will...
CBS 4.33 | Estamos hablando de planes de futuro, pero aún no lo tenemos muy claro...
August 18, 2016 10:33 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBAlejandro has left for London and in this episode we’re reading an email from Rory with the latest updates on the story. Rory is thinking about the future and his plans for his PhD which perhaps will take him to Argentina. As usual, there is a huge range of complex grammar and advanced vocabulary covered, and Mark and Carmen are on hand to discuss the text in detail. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just s...
CBS 4.32 | Por increíble que parezca, ¡juntos hemos hecho historia!
August 03, 2016 16:56 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this latest episode of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4 we join María for another diary entry in which she recounts the latest happenings in the story of finding the treasure and the aftermath. She’s now told her parents about the events, and she’s delighted to report that Rory is going to be rewarded for his part in finding the treasure. As usual, there is a huge range of complex grammar and advanced vocabulary covered, and Mark and Carmen are on hand to discuss the text in detail. This se...
CBS 4.31 | ¿Te das cuenta de la suerte que hemos tenido?
July 20, 2016 16:14 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBIn the latest lesson of Coffee Break Spanish, Rory and María are discussing their next steps. Rory has had good news from both the Spanish and Scottish governments which will have a role to play in his future studies. This episode provides another opportunity to consider advanced grammar and vocabulary, including the difference between dondequiera and donde quiera, and lots more! This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast...
CBS 4.31 | ¿Te das cuenta de la suerte que hemos tenido?
July 20, 2016 16:14 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBIn the latest lesson of Coffee Break Spanish, Rory and María are discussing their next steps. Rory has had good news from both the Spanish and Scottish governments which will have a role to play in his future studies. This episode provides another opportunity to consider advanced grammar and vocabulary, including the difference between dondequiera and donde quiera, and lots more! This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast...
CBS 4.30 | ¡Han salido en el periódico!
June 23, 2016 13:24 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBOver the last few lessons of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4, we’ve seen Rory, María and Alejandro figure out what to do with the treasure they found at the bottom of the ocean. Their discovery has now made the newspapers in Mallorca, and in lesson 30 we’re taking a look at one of the newspaper articles. This provides a fantastic opportunity for you to look at different styles of writing, as this journalistic text is possibly much more formal than what you may be used to. Mark is on hand to ...
CBS 4.30 | ¡Han salido en el periódico!
June 23, 2016 13:24 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBOver the last few lessons of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4, we’ve seen Rory, María and Alejandro figure out what to do with the treasure they found at the bottom of the ocean. Their discovery has now made the newspapers in Mallorca, and in lesson 30 we’re taking a look at one of the newspaper articles. This provides a fantastic opportunity for you to look at different styles of writing, as this journalistic text is possibly much more formal than what you may be used to. Mark is on hand to ...
CBS 4:29 | He estado dándole vueltas a eso que soñaste
June 02, 2016 07:31 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode Rory is updating Alejandro on the latest developments about the treasure they have found. María has now spoken to her professor and they’ve made a plan to notify the authorities. In this episode we see a number of interesting language points including a discussion on the use of the verb salir when talking about “appearing” in the press or on TV. All these langauge points are discussed by Mark and Carmen, and there’s also some exciting news about the Podcast Awards. This seas...
CBS 4.28 | Lo hemos encontrado porque tú te ilusionaste con esta historia
May 18, 2016 22:23 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIt’s the morning after the night before, and Rory, María and Alejandro realise that they have some important decisions to make regarding the ‘tesoro’ that they’ve found off the coast of Mallorca. We join them in this episode to listen in on the conversation they have the morning after, in which they discuss the options open to them having found the treasure. Their conversation, as ever, contains many useful language points and Mark and Carmen are on hand to discuss them. This season of Coff...
CBS 4.27 | Nos hemos ido tirando al agua uno a uno
May 04, 2016 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn the latest episode of Coffee Break Spanish, Rory, Alejandro and María make a major discovery in the search for the sunken treasure and we join them at this crucial point in the story. As usual, the text is rich in idiomatic expressions and complex grammar points, and you can join Mark and Carmen as they discuss the language used. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to en...
CBS 4.26 | Venga chicos, ¡al agua, patos!
April 20, 2016 16:57 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIt’s time for another episode in our series for advanced Spanish learners. Join Mark and Carmen as they discuss the latest developments in our story featuring María, her Scottish boyfriend Rory and his Argentinian friend Alejandro as they embark upon the search for sunken treasure off the coast of the island of Mallorca. The text, as ever, is rich in idiomatic expressions, complex grammar points, and useful vocabulary which you’ll be able to put into use in your own speaking and writing. Th...
CBS 4.25 | Me voy a dormir, ¡que mañana nos espera un día largo!
March 23, 2016 18:15 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBMark and Carmen are back with another episode of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4. In this episode we’re reading María’s diary entry following the first day of the dive for the missing treasure. Language points covered include the imperfect subjunctive following antes de que, the words madrugar and trasnochar, and the subtle difference between pasar miedo and tener miedo. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just...
CBS 4.24 | No te preocupes, me lo monto bien
March 16, 2016 16:32 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIt's time for a new lesson of Coffee Break Spanish and we join Rory and María again for the latest instalment in the story of their search for the sunken treasure. This lesson continues our advanced series for Spanish learners, and Carmen and Mark are on hand to discuss the complex language points throughout the lesson. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each epis...
CBS 4.23 | Me he salido con la mía y participaré en la aventura
February 25, 2016 10:56 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWe join María for her latest diary entry in which she updates us on the latest developments in the plans for the search for the sunken treasure. As usual, there are many interesting language points, and in this preview episode Carmen and Mark discuss one in particular: the use of the ‘vosotros’ imperative form in the positive and negative. For further discussions in the extended version, a full transcript and bonus listening materials, see below. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features...
CBS 4.22 | Nos ha preparado una comida para chuparse los dedos
February 10, 2016 11:31 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBIn the latest episode of Coffee Break Spanish we eavesdrop on a conversation between Rory and Alejandro in which they continue to plan their search for the missing treasure. This episode gives us further opportunities to experience more Argentinian Spanish, and Mark and Carmen are on hand to discuss the grammar and idiomatic expressions contained in the episode. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay s...
CBS 4.21 | ¡María, eres la mejor, te quiero!
February 04, 2016 10:55 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWe’re back with a new episode of Coffee Break Spanish, catching up with our story featuring Scottish student Rory who’s spending the summer in Mallorca with his Spanish girlfriend María and their friend Alejandro. Things have moved on, and María is now keen to be involved in the plan to search for sunken treasure, revealing a surprise to Rory about how she can help them in their adventure. This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in t...