Coffee Break Spanish Season 3 – Lesson 21 – Coffee Break Spanish
Sep 6, 2011
Mark and Alba reminisce about their Semana Santa vacations, sharing travel stories that lead to romance and stress. Alba's scenic adventure on the Isle of Skye intertwines with Mark’s proposal tale, while a quick trip to Barcelona adds a twist. Mark also celebrates winning an award in Europe! After the fun, José jumps in with useful past-tense phrases and explains tricky grammar points, like distinguishing between sólo and solo, and the meanings of the verb cundir. A delightful blend of anecdotes and language tips awaits!
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Romantic Isle Of Skye Visit
- Annabelle visited the Isle of Skye with her husband and they drove around the island, enjoying romantic, solitary time together.
- Mark revealed he once proposed on the Isle of Skye, adding a personal, memorable travel anecdote.
Podcast Award And European Travel
- Mark traveled during the holidays, filming in Paris and visiting friends in Marburg before attending an awards ceremony in Germany.
- Coffee Break Spanish won the Best Professional Podcast award, which Mark shared as good news.
Use 'Pasar' To Say 'Have A Good Time'
- José explains Spanish speakers use pasar to express having a good or bad time, not 'tener' with tiempo.
- He gives clear examples like "lo pasé genial" and "lo pasé fatal" to teach correct usage.