Coffee Break Spanish

CBS 2.33 | Talking about birthdays

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Feb 11, 2011
Join Andrew and María-José as they chat about birthdays and cultural traditions. Learn interesting details about birthday celebrations, from cake to presents. Discover how to effectively use the future tense in Spanish, as they plan Andrew's upcoming birthday amidst travel conflicts. They also clarify vital vocabulary, like the different terms for birthday cake and the unique usage of the personal 'a.' Listen in to sharpen your language skills while enjoying engaging dialogues!
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ANECDOTE

María-José’s Birthday Details

  • María-José says her birthday is on 18 March and she usually celebrates with family and friends.
  • She received a CD, shoes, a book and two theatre tickets for her last birthday.
ANECDOTE

Andrew’s Upcoming Beach Birthday

  • Andrew's birthday is next week on 20 August and he plans a beach trip with friends because they have no class.
  • María-José cannot join because she will be in Seville for her cousin's wedding.
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Cousin’s Wedding In Seville

  • María-José will be in Seville for her cousin's wedding: 'la boda de mi prima'.
  • She uses the future tense estaré to explain why she can't attend Andrew's celebration.
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