Coffee Break Spanish

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!

In this heartwarming finale, hosts say goodbye as Andrew prepares to leave for England. They explore the bittersweet topic of farewells, discussing their favorite moments and lessons from the season. Listeners learn to navigate the subjunctive mood through expressions of hope and doubt while practicing essential packing vocabulary. The conversation highlights staying connected through modern technology, all wrapped up in a lively tapas-style dialogue. Finally, the hosts thank their community and invite everyone to keep learning.

In this engaging session, Andrew navigates the bustling streets of Spain while mastering the elusive subjunctive. Listeners learn how phrases like 'quizás' trigger this mood, as well as how to express wishes and desires with 'espero que' and 'quiero que.' The hosts delve into using the subjunctive in negative phrases, making it clear when to switch up sentence structure. With a blend of real-life dialogues and practical examples, this lesson emphasizes the importance of being polite and confident while communicating in Spanish.

Dive into a lively tapas bar conversation where plans for an upcoming visit to Madrid unfold! Explore the fascinating world of the subjunctive, particularly with the expression cuando, and learn how to form it with various verb endings. Andrew and María-José clarify common irregularities and practice with playful examples like when I return from Madrid. Plus, they discuss idioms and expressions that bring a fun twist to language learning. All while gearing up for some delicious tapas and exciting travels!

Join María-José as she nostalgically recounts her childhood holidays in the beautiful Canary Islands, particularly Tenerife. Hear fascinating tales filled with imperfect tense verbs while exploring local vocabulary gems like 'guagua.' The hosts dive into the intricacies of the imperfect tense, including its irregular forms and usage, alongside discussions on habitual actions using 'soler.' They also touch on regional pronunciations and the intriguing word 'sino.' It's a delightful mix of language learning and cultural insights!

Join María-José and Andrew as they dive into the intricacies of the present continuous tense. Discover how to ask 'What are you doing?' in Spanish and the fun nuances of using estar with gerunds. Enjoy lively dialogues that highlight Andrew's favorite activities in Spain, from enjoying the beaches to vibrant parties. They also tackle common pitfalls in using gerunds and explore fun expressions like 'pasarlo fenomenal.' Tune in for practical tips and engaging language insights that make learning Spanish enjoyable!

We’re continuing our soap opera featuring María-José and Andrew and in this week’s episode Andrew needs some help with an assignment for his Spanish class. We’ll also be looking at the imperative – the command form – in this lesson. Please note that lesson 35 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 235 of Coffee Break Spanish. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each episode. If you’d like to benefit from video versions, lesson notes and bonus audio materials, you can access the premium version of Coffee Break Spanish in the Coffee Break Academy.Don’t forget to follow Coffee Break Spanish on Facebook where we post language activities, cultural points and review materials to help you practise your Spanish. Remember - a few minutes a day can help you build your confidence in the language. Access the Coffee Break Spanish Facebook page here.If you’d like to find out what goes on behind the scenes here at Coffee Break Languages, follow @coffeebreaklanguages on Instagram.You can also check out our Coffee Break Spanish Twitter page and the Coffee Break Languages YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join María-José as she navigates a café scene, revisiting previous language lessons while introducing the conditional tense. Discover how to order delicious dishes like tortilla española, and learn important vocabulary for café culture. The hosts explain the conditional mood with practical examples, making polite requests and hypothetical statements easier to understand. Plus, delve into irregular conditional verbs and their forms. It's a fun and educational dive into Spanish language and culture!

Join Andrew and María-José as they chat about birthdays and cultural traditions. Learn interesting details about birthday celebrations, from cake to presents. Discover how to effectively use the future tense in Spanish, as they plan Andrew's upcoming birthday amidst travel conflicts. They also clarify vital vocabulary, like the different terms for birthday cake and the unique usage of the personal 'a.' Listen in to sharpen your language skills while enjoying engaging dialogues!

Lesson 32 continues the story of Andrew and María-José and their blossoming friendship! María-José has been on vacation in France. The main topic of discussion in this lesson is the weather, using a variety of tenses. Once again, you’ll develop your knowledge and listening skills by listening to this conversation where language is used in context. Please note that lesson 32 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 232 of Coffee Break Spanish. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.This season of Coffee Break Spanish features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each episode. If you’d like to benefit from video versions, lesson notes and bonus audio materials, you can access the premium version of Coffee Break Spanish in the Coffee Break Academy.Don’t forget to follow Coffee Break Spanish on Facebook where we post language activities, cultural points and review materials to help you practise your Spanish. Remember - a few minutes a day can help you build your confidence in the language. Access the Coffee Break Spanish Facebook page here.If you’d like to find out what goes on behind the scenes here at Coffee Break Languages, follow @coffeebreaklanguages on Instagram.You can also check out our Coffee Break Spanish Twitter page and the Coffee Break Languages YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.