

Coffee Break Spanish
Coffee Break Languages
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.
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Jun 9, 2009 • 17min
CBS 1.25 | Shopping
Explore the world of shopping in Spanish! Discover essential vocabulary for trying on clothes and buying souvenirs. Learn key phrases for polite conversations with shopkeepers, while mastering expressions for inquiries about sizes and prices. Dive into practical tips for handling payments and expressing personal preferences. With a focus on regional pronunciation and practice through social media, this lesson equips you with practical language skills for your next shopping adventure!

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May 29, 2009 • 23min
CBS 1.24 | The alphabet and staying at a campsite
Learn essential Spanish phrases perfect for camping, from tent rentals to finding shower blocks! Dive into vocabulary tailored for campers and discover how to ask about amenities at a campsite. Explore the intricacies of the Spanish alphabet, focusing on unique letter pronunciations and their cultural significance. Get practical tips on crafting questions in Spanish, enhancing your everyday conversation skills. Join in on exercises to boost your pronunciation and connect with fellow language learners in the process!

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May 16, 2009 • 21min
CBS 1.23 | Problems in a hotel
Dive into the world of hotel stays and learn essential Spanish phrases for handling common issues! Discover how to ask for room types, report problems, and describe conditions using practical vocabulary. Explore the intriguing grammatical quirks of gender in Spanish nouns and enrich your conversational skills with insights on regional pronunciations. With tips on addressing malfunctioning amenities and other inconveniences, this podcast is your go-to guide for smoother hotel experiences in Spanish-speaking countries!

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May 9, 2009 • 20min
CBS 1.22 | Hotels and accommodation
Discover essential Spanish vocabulary for booking hotels and accommodations. Learn key phrases for check-ins and polite requests. Explore different room types, like 'habitación' and 'cama de matrimonio.' Gain confidence in making reservations and understanding amenities. Enhance your travel experience with practical language skills while connecting with the community for further practice.

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May 2, 2009 • 21min
CBS 1.21 | Weather
In this week’s lesson of Coffee Break Spanish, Mark and Kara return after a few weeks off. The topic for discussion is the weather, and listeners will learn not only some useful phrases for talking about the weather, but Mark will explain the constructions behind these phrases so that listeners can build on these in the future. Please note that lesson 21 of Season 1 was originally known as lesson 121 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.

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Mar 28, 2009 • 16min
CBS 1.20 | Cultural programme in a Spanish restaurant
Dive into a lively Spanish restaurant conversation, where essential dining vocabulary shines. Discover the delights of traditional dishes like patatas a lo pobre and croquetas de champiñones. Explore the role of social media in language learning as speakers discuss vegetarian options. Enjoy a tasty transition to mouthwatering desserts and local breakfast treats. The chatter is bursting with cultural nuances, drink orders, and even tips on interacting with waitstaff, making language learning deliciously entertaining!

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Mar 21, 2009 • 22min
CBS 1.19 | Review of the unit
This installment features an interactive quiz to boost vocabulary recall. Listeners dive into restaurant phrases while getting a taste of Barcelona's landmarks, like La Sagrada Familia. Explore the vibrant nightlife and the challenge of understanding various Spanish accents. Discover the nuances between European and Latin American Spanish, and engage in practical dialogues for asking directions. It's a fun and informative journey through language and culture!

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Mar 14, 2009 • 20min
CBS 1.18 | Situations in a restaurant
Learn essential phrases for navigating Spanish dining scenarios, including dietary preferences and food allergies. Explore the cool cultural nuances of dining etiquette, like the contrasting ways to convey well wishes across cultures. Master essential vocabulary for ordering and expressing satisfaction with your meal. Dive into the intricacies of Spanish adjectives, understanding permanent versus temporary states, which adds depth to your conversational skills in the restaurant context.

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Mar 11, 2009 • 19min
CBS 1.17 | Ordering food in a restaurant
Learn essential Spanish phrases for dining out, from ordering food to handling waiting for a table. Explore the fun phrase 'hay que' and its everyday uses with a musical twist. Discover regional food variations and the importance of a phrasebook for effective communication. Get practical tips on polite expressions and questioning dish ingredients, enhancing your dining experience and conversational skills in Spanish. Dive into role-play scenarios for a more engaging language practice!

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Mar 7, 2009 • 23min
CBS 1.16 | Ordering food in a café
Listeners dive into essential phrases for ordering food and drinks in a Spanish café. Key vocabulary like 'otro' and tips on pronunciation are explored to boost conversational skills. The episode also offers practical insights for navigating dining interactions and even incorporates playful romantic phrases to spice up social engagements. Whether you're asking for a snack or learning to flirt in Spanish, this podcast serves up a delightful mix of language and culture!


