Coffee Break Spanish Season 3 – Lesson 01 – Coffee Break Spanish
Jun 7, 2011
Meet the dynamic duo, Mark and Alba, as they kick off the season with a unique blend of conversation and grammar. Alba shares her Scottish adventures and teaching insights, while Mark offers a humorous take on kilt traditions. Listeners will master impressive phrases like 'estoy estupendamente' and learn how to navigate conversations using 'lo que pasa es que.' Plus, enjoy some fun tongue twisters to sharpen your pronunciation. This engaging lesson sets the stage for elevating your Spanish skills to new heights!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Program Goals And Progression
- Showtime Spanish aims to increase vocabulary, grammar confidence, and listening skills.
- It builds on Coffee Break Spanish to help learners move to the next level.
Two-Act Structure For Learning
- Each episode has two acts: a conversation and an explanation of language points.
- Use the first act to listen and the second act to study grammar and vocabulary.
Using The Subjunctive Curtain Phrase
- Use the subjunctive phrase 'Que se abra el telón' to express a wish or exhortation.
- Translate it as 'may the curtain open' or idiomatically 'the curtain's up.'