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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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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.

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Jul 11, 2024 • 13min
How to order a coffee like a native Spanish speaker | CBS Show 2.07
Learn how to order coffee in Spanish like a local with essential phrases and polite expressions. Explore dialogues set in a cafe environment, master imperative forms, and practice being polite when shopping. Hosts encourage viewers to subscribe for more language learning tips.

Jul 4, 2024 • 18min
How to give commands, instructions and suggestions - The imperative in Spanish | CBS Show 2.06
Learn how to give commands, instructions, and suggestions in Spanish like a native speaker. Explore the nuances of the imperative mood, forming commands with AR, ER, and IR verbs, and mastering the Spanish imperative form. Discover how to use imperative with pronouns effectively for clear communication in Spanish.

Jun 27, 2024 • 14min
How to pronounce the letter J in Spanish | CBS Show 2.05
Explore the pronunciation of the letter J in Spanish with tips on mastering the challenging sound. Discover differences in pronunciation across regions and learn how to correctly say words like Jose and Juan. Get practice sentences and a tongue twister to improve your pronunciation skills.

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Jun 20, 2024 • 15min
How to translate 'for' in Spanish using 'por' and 'para' | CBS Show 2.04
Learn how to translate 'for' in Spanish using 'por' and 'para' with the hosts, Mark and Concha. Explore the nuances of when to use 'para' for recipients or destinations and 'por' for reasons or on behalf of someone else. Uncover the versatile uses of 'por' in Spanish language and practice exercises to master the correct translations.

Jun 13, 2024 • 11min
‘Deber', 'tener que' and 'hay que' - 3 ways to express obligation in Spanish | CBS Show 2.03
Learn how to express obligation in Spanish using 'deber', 'tener que', and 'hay que'. The hosts explain the differences and interchangeability of these structures, making it easier for learners to grasp. Tune in to improve your Spanish skills!

Jun 6, 2024 • 14min
10 Spanish expressions that use 'tener' instead of 'ser' | CBS Show 2.02
Have you ever wondered why Spanish speakers say "I have 20 years old"? Find out the reason in this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! Join Concha and Mark as they share 10 useful expressions with the verb "tener" in Spanish.Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break Spanish YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered.➡️ Click the link to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2024 • 15min
Spanish question words - With or without an accent? | CBS Show 2.01
We're back with Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! In this podcast series we help you take your intermediate Spanish to the next level, one coffee break at a time. In this 10-episode series we cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll sound like a native speaker in no time!In the first episode of our second season we are talking about the upside down question mark and where to place it in a sentence. Join Concha and Mark as they discuss when to put the accent on the question words and how the meaning of a sentence can change if the question word doesn't have an accent.Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break Spanish YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered.➡️ Click the link to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson: https://ow.ly/3TPF50S1Tf4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


