Coffee Break Spanish

This week we’re continuing to look at the imperfect tense. We’ll go through the conjugation of -ar, -er and -ir verbs and talk about how the imperfect tense is used to describe things in the past. Please note that lesson 19 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 219 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.

In this week’s lesson we introduce the imperfect tense and consider in what situations this tense is used. We’ll also learn the conjugation of -ar verbs in the imperfect tense. Please note that lesson 18 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 218 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 the hosts as they explore the preterite tense through an engaging identity quiz! They combine learning with fun, providing contextual clues about historical figures that enrich vocabulary. Enjoy a light discussion on Grammy-winning music while perfecting your verb conjugations. The conversation shifts to mastering essential Spanish verbs like 'venir,' 'decir,' and 'traducir,' with pronunciation tips included. Plus, get ready for a sneak peek into an upcoming transition to another past tense!

Dive into the nuances of the Spanish preterite tense, focusing on reflexive verbs like 'ducharse.' Discover fascinating spelling changes in verbs such as 'llegar' and 'tocar' while learning how to navigate indirect object pronouns. The emphasis is on contextual understanding of pronouns, making it easier to apply in conversations. Engage with the learning community and practice daily to enhance your language skills. It's all about mastering conjugations and embracing the complexities of Spanish with practical examples.

We’ll be continuing our study of the preterite tense in this week’s lesson and it’s time to take a look at some irregular verbs: hacer, ir, ver and dar in the preterite, so that you can talk about what you did, where you went, what you saw and more in the past. Please note that lesson 15 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 215 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.

This week’s episode of Coffee Break Spanish looks further at the preterite tense which is used to relate events in the past. Listeners should be aware that this episode was originally released in February 2008 and therefore mentions Valentine’s Day. We hope this doesn’t spoil your enjoyment of the episode! Please note that lesson 14 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 214 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.

Unravel the mysteries of the preterite tense in Spanish, crucial for discussing past events. Explore how to conjugate regular -ar verbs and practice with interactive exercises. Distinguish between present and preterite forms while talking about holiday activities. Get tips on using the tense for 'we' and informal plural 'you' in Spain. Plus, discover essential verbs like 'hablar,' 'bailar,' and 'cantar' to bolster your conversational skills. It's a fun and engaging dive into past actions!

Dive into the intricacies of present tense verb conjugations in Spanish! Explore how AR, ER, and IR verbs differ and get tips for mastering them. Discover practical examples with key verbs like 'hablar', 'vivir', and 'escribir'. Engage with radical changing verbs such as 'poder' and 'pensar' while learning about reflexive verbs. The hosts invite listeners to practice their Spanish through social media, making language learning fun and interactive!

Explore how to express future intentions in Spanish using the verb 'ir' with 'a' and an infinitive. Learn to construct sentences about personal goals, including common New Year's resolutions. Discover variations in future tense for different subjects, enhancing your conversational skills. Engage with examples related to personal aspirations and practice articulating your goals in Spanish. This journey combines language learning with setting achievable resolutions, making it both educational and practical!

Get ready for a playful language quiz that tests your knowledge of physical descriptions and vocabulary! The hosts introduce the Spanish verb 'llevar' while diving into clothing and colors. Listeners engage in a guessing game, identifying famous icons like David Beckham and Nobel laureates based on intriguing clues. It's a perfect blend of learning and fun, making language practice entertaining and interactive. Join in and see how much you've picked up while having a great time!