
Coffee Break Spanish
Learn Spanish in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native Spanish speakers. Season 1 lessons are for absolute beginners, and the courses increase in difficulty as the seasons progress.386357 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

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Mar 27, 2025 • 33min
CBS Scenes 1.01 | ¡Qué mal trago!
Dive into a charming café where Isabel meets three nurses unwinding after a night shift. Míriam's troubles provoke concern, sparking uplifting interactions. Alongside engaging storytelling, explore Spanish language nuances like ‘un mal trago’ and reflexive verbs. With humorous moments highlighting cultural quirks, the podcast showcases friendship's power to elevate spirits amidst everyday challenges. A delightful blend of narrative and language learning awaits!

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Mar 19, 2025 • 2min
Introducing Scenes from the Coffee Break Café
Discover a charming café setting where language learning comes alive! Engage with ten compelling lessons that unfold a captivating story featuring café owners and intriguing characters. Enjoy authentic dialogues, cultural insights, and real-world expressions. With premium materials like video lessons and quizzes, learning Spanish feels natural and immersive. Get ready to sip café con leche while enhancing your language skills in a delightful new way!

Nov 10, 2024 • 8min
Clue #4 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
Join a thrilling virtual treasure hunt across Europe, where clues lead to intriguing locations. Analyze a poetic riddle that connects grand quests and even distant galaxies. Explore exciting imagery tied to towers and shining palaces, while music and dance play vital roles in the adventure. Discover how previous clues intertwine and uncover special upcoming events. Engage in this captivating challenge for a chance to win fantastic prizes, including a free month of membership and lifetime access to language courses!

Nov 8, 2024 • 8min
Clue #3 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
Join an exciting virtual treasure hunt featuring intriguing clues about a vibrant coastal city. Discover the poetic meanings behind words like soap and fish, leading to a multicultural destination with a rich maritime history. The hosts decode the riddle alongside guest experts, inviting listeners to participate and uncover hidden gems. Plus, there are fantastic prizes up for grabs for those who decipher all the clues. Get ready for an adventure that combines language learning with a thrilling quest!

Nov 6, 2024 • 7min
Clue #2 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
We're back with the next episode of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! In this episode join Pablo and Mark as they reveal clue number two and take us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues, solve the mystery and you could be in with a chance of winning some great prizes!For further details about how you can take part in the treasure hunt and enter the competition, visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2024 • 9min
Clue #1 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
Welcome to the first episode of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join Pablo and Mark in this first episode as they reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your Spanish.For further details about how you can take part visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2024 • 2min
Announcing the Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
New mini-series! Starting on Monday 4th November, join Mark and the Coffee Break Spanish Team for a virtual treasure hunt across Europe, in which we'll discover clues, solve the mystery and practise our Spanish. But this is not just a language lesson – it's a competition, and by taking part you could win some amazing prizes for Spanish learners. For everything you need to know about this mini series and how to take part in the competition, visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. We hope you enjoy la fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Aug 1, 2024 • 13min
How to react like a native speaker - Spanish conversational filler words | CBS Show 2.10
Discover how to sound like a native Spanish speaker with vital conversational filler words! Learn phrases that convey emotions, like 'que rollo' for excitement and 'qué lío' for confusion. Enjoy a fun storytelling exercise about a trip to Paris that weaves in these expressions. The discussion highlights the importance of tone and emotional nuances in conversation. Recap the key phrases and their uses, enhancing your fluency and expression in everyday situations. Perfect for those looking to elevate their Spanish!

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Jul 25, 2024 • 10min
4 ways to translate 'to become' in Spanish | CBS Show 2.09
Discover the complexities of translating 'to become' in Spanish, exploring various verbs like convertirse, llegar a ser, ponerse, and hacerse. Learn about radical transformations, religious beliefs, personal attributes, and shifts in mood and emotions with clear examples for better understanding.

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Jul 18, 2024 • 16min
The subjunctive in Spanish - All you need to know to start using it | CBS Show 2.08
Learn all about the subjunctive mood in Spanish, including its formation and triggers. Discover how to use 'ojalá' and 'quizás' to express hopes and uncertainty. Explore free resources to improve your Spanish language skills.