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In Chapter 7 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café and catch up with Miguel—someone we’ve met before. Join Mark and Pablo as the story continues! As always, Mark and Pablo will guide you through key grammar points and vocabulary. In this chapter, you’ll discover the meanings of , , and , as well as look into , a useful subjunctive trigger. Don’t miss the latest episode of Scenes—keep improving your Spanish in a fun and engaging way! Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Chapter 6 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café and catch up with Elena, the new teacher we met in Chapter 3. Join Mark and Pablo as they explore key phrases like , , and . Alongside these, you’ll continue expanding your vocabulary and reinforcing essential grammar in a natural, engaging way. Don’t miss this chance to improve your Spanish while following another chapter of Scenes! Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Chapter 5 of Scenes, our series for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where a variety of interesting customers bring their stories to life. This time, we meet a group of lively ladies enjoying their time together. One of them has some exciting news to share— As always, Mark and Pablo will guide you through useful grammar and vocabulary from the story. In this chapter, they’ll focus on the structureand explore intriguing uses of the subjunctive. Don’t miss the chance to improve your Spanish while enjoying another engaging chapter of Scenes! Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Mark and Pablo for the next chapter of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners! In this chapter, a nervous man steps into Isabel’s café, dressed smartly in a suit and carrying a briefcase. Mark and Pablo will guide you through the vocabulary and grammar featured in the story. For example, you’ll learn how to use the verb , explore demonstrative pronouns in Spanish, and understand the word . Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Mark and Pablo for another chapter in the captivating Scenes series! In Chapter 3, we meet Elena, a new substitute teacher settling into the neighbourhood and searching for a flat. This chapter introduces practical verbs like and , while giving us a closer look at the customers of Isabel’s café. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your Spanish with an engaging story. Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Chapter 2 of Scenes, our series for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel's café, where we meet the charming group of older gentlemen she affectionately calls . This time, there’s a new, younger addition to the mix. Join Mark and Pablo in this exciting new chapter! As the story continues, Mark and Pablo will draw your attention to useful grammar points and vocabulary in the text. For example, in this chapter, they’ll learn the meanings of , , and . Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Mark and Pablo at the start of an engaging new story! In Chapter 1 of Scenes, our latest course for intermediate learners, we’re introduced to Isabel, her café, and its colourful array of customers. Each chapter unveils a scene from this charming café, giving us the chance to learn more about the people who walk through its doors. In this first chapter, we meet three nurses - Carmen, Míriam, and Pilar - who are unwinding at the café after their night shift at a nearby hospital. Míriam seems troubled by something, but Isabel steps in to help her feel better. Alongside the story, you’ll discover useful grammar and vocabulary, including phrases like , , and . If this sounds like the perfect way to boost your language-learning journey, Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises and quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’re about to launch four brand-new intermediate Spanish language course - Scenes from the Coffee Break Café. Imagine yourself in a charming café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive new course, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Here’s what makes it special: __ __ Imagine yourself sipping a in Spain - you’ll feel like you’re right there, soaking up the language and culture in the most engaging, natural way possible. In this promo episode, we share everything you need to know about Scenes and how you can experience language learning like never before! Are you ready to step inside? Click here to pre-order the full course now https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/scenes and be the first to access Scenes from the Coffee Break Café on launch day - Monday, 24th March. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for the third clue of LA FANTÁSTICA CAZA DEL TESORO DE COFFEE BREAK DE 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts provided by Pierre-Benoît and your language skills, can you work out where checkpoint number three is? In case you missed it - everyone who correctly identifies the four mystery locations will win a free month's subscription to the Coffee Break Club https://coffeebreaktv.com/, as well as being entered into a prize draw to win lifetime access to our entire collection of French, German, Italian or Spanish courses! Don't miss out on this exciting adventure, click here for more details: coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt http://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for the third clue of LA FANTÁSTICA CAZA DEL TESORO DE COFFEE BREAK DE 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts provided by Anabel and your language skills, can you work out where checkpoint number three is? In case you missed it - everyone who correctly identifies the four mystery locations will win a free month's subscription to the Coffee Break Club https://coffeebreaktv.com/, as well as being entered into a prize draw to win lifetime access to our entire collection of French, German, Italian or Spanish courses! Don't miss out on this exciting adventure, click here for more details: coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt http://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back with the next episode of LA FANTÁSTICA CAZA DEL TESORO DE COFFEE BREAK DE 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! In this episode join Pablo and Mark as they reveal clue number two and take us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues, solve the mystery and you could be in with a chance of winning some great prizes! For further details about how you can take part in the treasure hunt and enter the competition, visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt http://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the first episode of LA FANTÁSTICA CAZA DEL TESORO DE COFFEE BREAK DE 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join Pablo and Mark in this first episode as they reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your Spanish. For further details about how you can take part visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt http://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 /LiketheCoffeeBreakmugsfeaturedinourepisodes?Clickheretopurchaseyourown:http://coffeebreakgiftshop.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/05/spanish-question-words-with-or-without-an-accent/ ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did you know that there are some adjectives that have a different meaning depending on whether they are used with or ? 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 and 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 ⬅️ 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 acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
