Coffee Break Spanish podcast

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 <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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 <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#276

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] (http://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt) . We hope you enjoy la fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break 2024! Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

29 Oct 2024

01 MINS

01:30

29 Oct 2024


#275

How to react like a native speaker - Spanish conversational filler words | CBS Show 2.10

How many Spanish filler words do you know? These handy words can help you blend in with the locals when engaging in conversations. Familiarise yourself with some of them in this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! 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://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/08/how-to-react-like-a-native-speaker-spanish-filler-words/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

01 Aug 2024

12 MINS

12:48

01 Aug 2024


#274

4 ways to translate 'to become' in Spanish | CBS Show 2.09

Expressing 'to become' in Spanish can be tricky, as four different verbs are used. In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show, we help you better understand how to use them! 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://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/07/ways-to-translate-to-become-in-spanish/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

25 Jul 2024

09 MINS

09:30

25 Jul 2024


#273

The subjunctive in Spanish - All you need to know to start using it | CBS Show 2.08

Ready to master the use of the subjunctive in Spanish? In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show you will learn about using the present subjunctive conjugation and its common triggers. Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on [Coffee Break TV] (https://coffeebreaktv.com/) , 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] (https://youtu.be/6rWMHHFBRAc) 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://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/07/the-subjunctive-in-spanish-all-you-need-to-know-to-start-using-it) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

18 Jul 2024

15 MINS

15:47

18 Jul 2024


#272

How to order a coffee like a native Spanish speaker | CBS Show 2.07

Want to know how to order a coffee in Spanish and sound like a local anywhere you go? If so then tune into this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show as we share some tips you won't want to miss! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on [Coffee Break TV] (https://coffeebreaktv.com/) , 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] (https://youtu.be/6rWMHHFBRAc) 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://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/07/how-to-order-a-coffee-in-spanish-the-basics/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

11 Jul 2024

13 MINS

13:08

11 Jul 2024


#271

How to give commands, instructions and suggestions - The imperative in Spanish | CBS Show 2.06

Have you ever wondered how to give commands in Spanish? In this episode we reveal how to use the imperative like a native speaker! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on [Coffee Break TV] (https://coffeebreaktv.com/) , 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] (https://youtu.be/6rWMHHFBRAc) 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://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/07/how-to-give-commands-in-spanish-learn-once-and-for-all-how-to-use-the-imperative/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

04 Jul 2024

18 MINS

18:00

04 Jul 2024


#270

How to pronounce the letter J in Spanish | CBS Show 2.05

Are you unsure how to pronounce the letter J in Spanish? If so then this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish show is for you! We teach you how to pronounce the letter J correctly and share several practice tips! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on [Coffee Break TV] (https://coffeebreaktv.com/) , 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] (https://youtu.be/6rWMHHFBRAc) 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://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/06/how-to-pronounce-the-letter-j-in-spanish/) ⬅️ Like the Coffee Break mugs featured in our episodes? [Click here to purchase your own] (Like the Coffee Break mugs featured in our episodes? Click here to purchase your own: http://coffeebreakgiftshop.com/) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

27 Jun 2024

13 MINS

13:57

27 Jun 2024


#269

How to translate 'for' in Spanish using 'por' and 'para' | CBS Show 2.04

When should you use 'por' and 'para' in Spanish? We're answering that very question in this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! Join our hosts, Mark and Concha, and find out how to choose between these words. By the end of this episode you'll always know how to say 'for' in Spanish! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on [Coffee Break TV] (https://coffeebreaktv.com/) , 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] (https://youtu.be/6rWMHHFBRAc) 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://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/06/por-vs-para-in-spanish-how-to-translate-for/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

20 Jun 2024

15 MINS

15:05

20 Jun 2024


#268

‘Deber', 'tener que' and 'hay que' - 3 ways to express obligation in Spanish | CBS Show 2.03

Would you like to understand how to express obligation in Spanish? Tune in to this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show to learn all about "deber", "tener que" and "hay que". Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on [Coffee Break TV] (https://coffeebreaktv.com/) , 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] (https://youtu.be/6rWMHHFBRAc) 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://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/06/ways-to-express-obligation-in-spanish-deber-tener-que-and-hay-que/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

13 Jun 2024

11 MINS

11:00

13 Jun 2024


#267

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] (https://coffeebreaktv.com/) , 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] (https://youtu.be/6rWMHHFBRAc) 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/ABO250SaGMk) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

06 Jun 2024

13 MINS

13:31

06 Jun 2024


#266

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] (https://coffeebreaktv.com/) , 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] (https://youtu.be/6rWMHHFBRAc) 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 <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

30 May 2024

15 MINS

15:20

30 May 2024


#265

Introducing Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Show

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. Throughout the 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! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on [Coffee Break TV] (https://coffeebreaktv.com/) , 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] (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA50qcP-BxILb8Zj9G1FWKgI-H8su0f5E&si=NURiB661Pfzbisou) 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. See you next Thursday 30th May for the first episode of the series! Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

23 May 2024

01 MINS

01:11

23 May 2024


#264

How to expand your vocabulary - 3 useful Spanish suffixes | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.10

It's time for the 10th and final episode for this series of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! Join Anabel and Concha as they look at some tips and tricks to help you expand your vocabulary in an easy and straightforward way, so that you can gain more confidence in your Spanish. To do this, we take a look at three suffixes. ➡️ [Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2023/12/3-suffixes-to-expand-your-spanish-vocabulary/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

21 Dec 2023

09 MINS

09:13

21 Dec 2023


#263

A guide to negation in Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.09

Do you know how to form a negative statement in Spanish? How many negative words are you familiar with? In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show we look at some rules that can help us correctly use negative structures in Spanish. ➡️ [Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2023/12/a-guide-to-negation-in-spanish/) Like the look of the Coffee Break mugs featured in our episodes? [Purchase your very own mug here] (http://coffeebreakgiftshop.com/) ! Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

14 Dec 2023

11 MINS

11:58

14 Dec 2023


#262

Words that change meaning with ‘ser’ and ‘estar’ | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.08

Did you know that there are some adjectives that have a different meaning depending on whether they are used with ser or estar? That is the topic that Mark and Concha are tackling in this episode of the Coffee Break Show! This is the second part of a double episode all about these two verbs, and in our previous episode we discussed how and when to use ser and estar in Spanish. If you haven’t already watched that episode then be sure to catch up on episode 7 before this one! ➡️ [Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode] (https://ow.ly/zKBX50Qgs0w) ⬅️ Like the look of the Coffee Break mugs featured in our episodes? [Purchase your very own mug here] (http://coffeebreakgiftshop.com/) ! Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

07 Dec 2023

12 MINS

12:24

07 Dec 2023


#261

When to use ‘ser’ and ‘estar’ in Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.07

We have reached episode 7 of The Coffee Break Spanish Show! This time, we're talking about the difference between ‘ser’ and ‘estar’, and when to use each of them to mean "to be". By the end of this episode you'll be confident in knowing whether to use ‘ser’ or ‘estar’ in your Spanish conversations! ➡️ [Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode] (https://ow.ly/TAXX50QcZIQ) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

30 Nov 2023

11 MINS

11:34

30 Nov 2023