Coffee Break Spanish Season 3 – Lesson 13 – Coffee Break Spanish
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Jul 19, 2011 Mark and Alba dive into the world of social networks like Facebook and Twitter, exploring their role in language learning and real-life interactions. Privacy concerns are raised as they discuss the balance between connectivity and unwanted contacts. The film Habana Blues is introduced, highlighting themes of friendship and ambition in Cuba. José also teaches useful phrases for expressing you've had enough in Spanish, alongside essential grammar tips, including the subjunctive and the vosotros imperative.
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Benefits And Limits Of Social Networks
- Social networks let you reconnect and share quickly across time and distance.
- Mark and Alba stress both benefits and distracting downsides of Facebook and Twitter.
Hudson River Photo Spread Via Twitter
- Mark recounts the Hudson River plane photo spreading on Twitter before news outlets.
- He uses this to show Twitter's speed and citizen reporting power.
Summary Of Habana Blues
- Alba summarizes Habana Blues: two Cuban musician friends chase musical dreams with family pressures.
- She highlights themes of friendship, ambition, and Cuba's political reality.