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 ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 21, 2023•9 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ⬅️ Like the look of the Coffee Break mugs featured in our episodes? Purchase your very own mug here ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 14, 2023•12 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Dec 07, 2023•12 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 30, 2023•12 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 6 of the Coffee Break Spanish Show is all about pronunciation, with a focus on long words in Spanish. Join Mark and Concha as they talk about where to place the stress when pronouncing Spanish words. By the end of this episode you'll sound more like a native speaker! ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 23, 2023•12 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast We're back with another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! We're halfway through the series, and this time we're learning about where you can place adverbs when speaking Spanish and how it affects what you are saying. ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 16, 2023•12 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Show! This time, we're helping you use ‘tu’ and ‘usted’ like native speakers of Spanish. With the help of our Spanish team, you'll know how to navigate informal and formal Spanish, enabling you to communicate more naturally in the language. ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 09, 2023•7 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show, we look at how the verb ‘gustar’ works and how to use it in different tenses and situations. After listening to this episode, you'll be able to say that you like something in Spanish, using 'gustar' in any tense! ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ ☕️ Purchase a Coffee Break mug here ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 02, 2023•12 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Coffee Break Spanish Show! In Episode 2, we look at Spanish nouns that take the article 'el' despite being feminine nouns, such as 'el agua' and 'el aula'. By the end of this episode, you'll have a much better understanding of Spanish gender rules, helping you communicate more confidently! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ ☕️ Purchase a Coffee Break mug here ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 26, 2023•11 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! We start the season off by learning how to pronounce the letter R when speaking Spanish - and how and when to use it. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 19, 2023•12 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to our brand new podcast series - the Coffee Break Spanish Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, our Coffee Break Spanish team will help you take your intermediate Spanish to the next level, one coffee break at a time. 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...
Oct 10, 2023•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Mark and Anabel to find out about our new series for advanced learners, La penúltima voluntad . In this series you'll follow the story of Marta and the inheritance left to her by her father. In each episode you'll be building your comprehension of Spanish and experiencing new vocabulary at this advanced level. Each episode of the podcast represents a chapter in the novel and we provide a full online course which will help you understand every word and use the new language you've learned in ...
Dec 05, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast We have reached the tenth and final episode in this series of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine and we're rounding off the season by talking about one of the most cultivated cereals in the world - corn! Through the text featured in this episode, we find out where the term 'corn' comes from and its importance in Latin America. Of course, Mark and Anabel pick up on the important language points along the way. Alongside the range of nouns, verbs and adverbs, we hear some interesting phrases such as...
Aug 23, 2022•22 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast In the penultimate episode in this series of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine, we're taking a virtual trip to one of the oldest cities in Europe - Cádiz. Marina shares an interesting text about the history of this city in the south of Spain before Mark and Anabel discuss some useful language points. Some of the key grammar points discussed include: the difference between qué and cuál , the imperfect tense, and the gerund. Don't miss the end of the episode when Marina joi...
Aug 09, 2022•27 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine we're talking about grape harvesting in Argentina! We learn how to create adverbs ending in - mente , and familiarise ourselves with the structure: continuar + gerund. We also hear a variety of verbs including alabar and constar de, before Mark and Marina discuss la Guinda del pastel. There will be a total of 10 episodes of Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, transcripts...
Jul 26, 2022•24 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! This time, we discuss a text about a canoeing festival which takes place in Asturias every year. While hearing about the festival throughout the text, Mark and Anabel, discuss the grammar points which appear and explain the key vocabulary. We learn about the difference between saber and conocer ; the verb interesar , and the meaning of - azo , in words like planazo , bombazo and cochazo . Marina joins Mark at the very end of the ep...
Jul 12, 2022•27 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine, Mark and Anabel discuss a text about the life and work of a very famous novelist who was born in Chile - Isabel Allende. While learning more about Isabel Allende throughout the text, we discuss some interesting language points including regular and irregular participles and the difference between ser and estar. As always, Marina joins Mark at the end of the episode and this time, we learn the meaning behind an interesting Spanish expression. ...
Jun 28, 2022•26 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! In this episode, Mark and Anabel go through a text about human towers or castells in Catalan. We break down the range of vocabulary and grammar points featured in the text, including the words: tanto… que…, tras and cualquier. Take note of some Catalan words throughout the text and be sure to listen until the end as Marina joins Mark to discuss the phrase: hacer piña. There will be a total of 10 episodes of Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish M...
Jun 14, 2022•27 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast We’re taking a virtual trip to Latin America as we’re visiting the Amazon jungle in this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! Join Mark and Anabel and learn some interesting facts about this amazing place while listening out for the use of the negative imperative ; adjectives like indígena and frondoso ; and verbs such as convertirse and suponer . As always, Marina joins Mark at the end of the episode and this time, they’re discussing...
May 31, 2022•30 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Our Coffee Break Spanish Magazine hosts, Mark and Anabel, are back for another episode! This time we hear a text about a Basque celebration which takes place in Bilbao. Throughout the text, we come across some interesting language points, including the expression por todo lo alto ; the verbs asomarse and quemar ; and the structure of hay que . Marina joins Mark at the end of the episode to discuss the phrase: pasarlo bomba , pasarla chévere , ser la leche/la bomba . In each episode of this ...
May 17, 2022•33 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! This time Mark and Anabel go through a text about bachata, a popular type of Latin music, and discuss its origin and influences. Along the way, we provide explanations about a range of grammar and vocabulary points including: how to use se trata de and trata de to mean 'it’s about'; using the prefix des- in words like desamor and deshacer; and using the passive se . To finish, Marina joins Mark to discuss our cherry on top: da...
May 03, 2022•29 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Season 4 of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! We're joining our hosts, Mark, Anabel, Marina and Sebastián, as they present cultural topics and grammar study in an enjoyable way, allowing you to build your vocabulary and increase your range of expression. In this first episode of the series, Mark and Anabel discuss a text about the life and work of the famous Spanish film director, Pedro Almodóvar, and explain the interesting grammar and vocabulary points along the way. Mark and Marin...
Apr 19, 2022•38 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break Spanish including the return of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine in late April 2022; the launch of the Coffee Break books , available from June in your local bookshop and from online retailers; and the Coffee Break Spanish Club , where you can get your daily dose of Spanish activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 04, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast We've reached the end of our Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2! Our last stop is the capital of Chile - Santiago - where there's lots to see and do. We join Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban as they round off their trip with a visit to some must-see attractions including Pablo Neruda’s house. After tasting local drinks of pisco and mote they agree this has been the trip of a lifetime! ¿Podrías estar más de acuerdo? Our premium version of the course includes lesson notes with additional exampl...
Jun 24, 2021•23 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast In the penultimate episode of the series, Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban arrive in Chile and make the most of the last few days of their trip visiting the coastal city of La Serena, tasting local specialities and visiting the peaceful Japanese Gardens. Discover what the city has to offer through Ainhoa's diary entry and find out when the word aunque triggers the subjunctive. Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a ...
Jun 17, 2021•31 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 8 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2, we're in Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia, also known as La ciudad blanca for its white buildings. Join Coffee Break Spanish hosts Mark and Marina as they explain some of the language used in this episode, including the useful phrases contar con and tomar rumbo. Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciation practice video to help ...
Jun 10, 2021•22 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban have arrived in Cochabamba, the gastronomic capital of Bolivia! The trio are kept busy with lots of sightseeing as they visit the Plaza 14 de Septiembre and the Paseo de la Independencia. Join Mark and Marina as they discuss the language featured in this episode and listen out for the use of the verb saber and the conditional tense. Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciation pra...
Jun 03, 2021•28 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast We're joining Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban in La Paz for Episode 6 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2. While exploring the city and tasting local cuisine, hosts Mark and Marina delve into the language featured in this week's diary entry and discuss the preterite continuous tense. Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciation practice video to help you improve your speaking. Click here to acces...
May 27, 2021•30 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2, we join Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban on the next stop of their trip - Lago Titicaca, one of South America's largest lakes. As the trio explore Taquile Island, our hosts, Mark and Marina, delve into the language used in Ainhoa's diary entry, pointing out examples of the preterite and imperfect tense along the way. Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and...
May 20, 2021•21 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast It's time for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries, Season 2! After a long journey, Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban finally make it to Machu Picchu and take in the breathtaking scenery around them. As always, our hosts Mark and Marina are on hand to break down the language featured in Ainhoa's latest diary entry. This time, we learn more about the difference between para ahorrar and ahorrarse, as well as the preterite tense of subir and hacer . Our premium version includes l...
May 13, 2021•28 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 
