Coffee Break Spanish Season 3 – Lesson 02 – Coffee Break Spanish
Jun 10, 2011
Mark and Alba dive into their language journeys, exploring Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, and more. José shares catchy Spanish phrases for expressing annoyance, like 'no seas pesado.' A complex tongue twister challenges listeners while Mark breaks down its grammatical nuances. Discover how to use the subjunctive mood in commands and future expressions like 'ya te lo contaré.' This learning adventure not only boosts language skills but also adds some fun to your Spanish practice!
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Hosts Share Language Journeys
- Mark and Alba describe their language backgrounds and interests, including Mark's study in Salamanca and Alba's year in Germany.
- Mark recalls hearing Estela use a future+ya construction that puzzled him when she said she would soon tell him about a party.
Use Slang To Express Annoyance
- José teaches slang phrases to tell someone they're annoying: "no seas pesado/a" and "eres un plasta/a."
- Repeat and use these to respond like a native when someone insists or irritates you.
Trabalenguas Demonstrates 'Dicho' Use
- Alba presents a complex tongue-twister using the past participle "dicho" and practices it slow then fast.
- Mark breaks down the grammar, explaining "dicho" and the perfect subjunctive elements in the tongue-twister.