Season 3 – Lesson 18 – Coffee Break Spanish
05 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 18 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 3, Mark and Alba talk about the advantages and disadvan...
Season 3 – Lesson 17 – Coffee Break Spanish
02 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to all fans of the imperfect subjunctive… and to those of you who are te...
Season 3 – Lesson 16 – Coffee Break Spanish
29 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16 features a conversation between Alba and Mark about what they’ve been doing since they ...
Season 3 – Lesson 15 – Coffee Break Spanish
26 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15 features the third installment of our ‘telenovela’, Verano Español. Find out the lat...
Season 3 – Lesson 14 – Coffee Break Spanish
22 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 14, Mark and Alba are joined by David, el novio de Alba. Topics discussed include Galicia...
Season 3 – Lesson 13 – Coffee Break Spanish
19 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 13, Mark and Alba discuss social networks including Facebook and Twitter and their value ...
Season 3 – Lesson 12 – Coffee Break Spanish
15 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 12, Mark and Alba get all poetic as they celebrate the 250th anniversary of el poeta naci...
Season 3 – Lesson 11 – Coffee Break Spanish
12 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 11, Mark and Alba talk about the holidays and about their New Year’s Resolutions. Alba ...
Season 3 – Lesson 10 – Coffee Break Spanish
09 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for our second installment of the Coffee Break Spanish telenovela, Verano Español. Laur...
Season 3 – Lesson 09 – Coffee Break Spanish
05 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this 9th episode of Coffee Break Spanish Season 3, Mark and Alba discuss Christmas traditions in ...
Season 3 – Lesson 08 – Coffee Break Spanish
01 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 8, Alba and Mark discuss smoking laws in different countries. Language points covered inc...
Season 3 – Lesson 07 – Coffee Break Spanish
28 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Mark and Alba talk about the different seasons of the year and about their...
Season 3 – Lesson 06 – Coffee Break Spanish
24 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 6 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 3, Mark and Alba discuss their recent visits to Edinburg...
Season 3 – Lesson 05 – Coffee Break Spanish
21 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 5 we launch our very own Spanish soap opera, Verano Español, which tells the story of Sp...
Season 3 – Lesson 04 – Coffee Break Spanish
17 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this fourth episode of Coffee Break Spanish Season 3, Mark has just returned from a week in Londo...
Season 3 – Lesson 03 – Coffee Break Spanish
14 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
This lesson was originally released in October, so in lesson 3 of Show Time Spanish, Alba tells Mark...
Season 3 – Lesson 02 – Coffee Break Spanish
10 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In our second episode of this series, Mark and Alba talk about languages and their own language skil...
Season 3 – Lesson 01 – Coffee Break Spanish
07 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this first episode of Coffee Break Spanish Season 3! In this first episode of the series ...
CBS 2.40 | More subjunctives and saying good bye
02 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the end of an era: the final episode of Coffee Break Spanish Season 2. It’s time for las de...
CBS 2.39 | When to use the subjunctive
25 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the penultimate episode of this season of Coffee Break Spanish and we continue to follow the ...
CBS 2.38 | Introduction to the subjunctive in a tapas bar
17 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
This week María-José and Andrew discuss their plans for the following week when Andrew’s friend ...
CBS 2.37 | Review of tenses
05 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode María-José tells Andrew about her visits to the Canary Islands. She uses lots of e...
CBS 2.36 | Continuous tenses
04 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We’re returning to another episode featuring María-José and Andrew this week in which María-Jos...
CBS 2.35 | The imperative
26 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We’re continuing our soap opera featuring María-José and Andrew and in this week’s episode And...
CBS 2.34 | Conditional tense in a café setting
15 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 34 we’re continuing our ‘soap opera’. This week María-José is taking her friend to...
CBS 2.33 | Talking about birthdays
11 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 33 we continue to follow the story of Andrew and his Spanish friend María-José. In this ...
CBS 2.32 | Review of the weather and other language
24 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Lesson 32 continues the story of Andrew and María-José and their blossoming friendship! María-Jos...
CBS 2.31 | Getting to know someone in Spain
17 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our Coffee Break Spanish listeners!. In lessons 31-40 you’ll be following a mini s...
CBS 2.30 | Making a phone call in Spanish
30 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 30 of Coffee Break Spanish we’re dealing with one of the trickiest things to do in a for...
CBS 2.29 | Hiring a car
23 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In the long-awaited 29th lesson of Coffee Break Spanish we look at tips to help you pronounce double...
CBS 2.28 | Travelling by taxi
22 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 28 we’ll be continuing to create phrases in the language based on the knowledge of gramm...
CBS 2.27 | Travelling by public transport
15 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few months we’ve been focusing on learning the patterns of the language. In lessons ...
CBS 2.26 | More on the perfect tense
08 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best ways to make progress in a language is to use the language with native speakers and ...
CBS 2.25 | When to use the perfect tense and irregular verbs
01 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 25 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 2 we’re continuing to look at the perfect tense. In th...
CBS 2.24 | Introducing the perfect tense
11 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Lesson 24 introduces a new tense: the perfect tense. This tense is used to talk about what you 'have...
CBS 2.23 | Various uses of por
08 Oct 2010
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Over lessons 21-23 we’ve been looking at por and para. In lesson 23 it’s time to look at th...
CBS 2.22 | Expressing purpose using para
04 Oct 2010
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In lesson 22 we’re continuing to discuss por and para: this time we’re focusing on the use of pa...
CBS 2.21 | Using "for" in Spanish
01 Sep 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Lessons 21-23 will look at the thorny issue of por and para: by the end of these three lessons you’...
CBS 2.20 | End-of-unit test
16 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we reach episode 20 and Mark will be testing Kara on everything she’s lea...
CBS 2.19 | Describing the past
06 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re continuing to look at the imperfect tense. We’ll go through the conjugation of -...
CBS 2.18 | Talking more about the past - the imperfect tense
27 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s lesson we introduce the imperfect tense and consider in what situations this tense ...
CBS 2.17 | Identity quiz
20 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to put into practice what you’ve been learning about the preterite tense. In this week...
CBS 2.16 | Spelling changes in the preterite tense
12 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
More preterite tenses this week: it’s now time to look at reflexive verbs and verbs which have spe...
CBS 2.15 | Preterite tense of irregular verbs
05 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
We’ll be continuing our study of the preterite tense in this week’s lesson and it’s time to ta...
CBS 2.14 | Preterite tense of -ir and -ar verbs
30 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of Coffee Break Spanish looks further at the preterite tense which is used to ...
CBS 2.13 | Introducing the preterite tense
21 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 13 of Coffee Break Spanish we introduce the preterite tense which is used to talk about t...
CBS 2.12 | Review of present tense verbs
08 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 12 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 2 we’ll review all the verbs which we’ve been learn...
CBS 2.11 | Talking about the future
11 May 2010
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In episode 11 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 2 we learn how to say what you’re going to do in the ...
CBS 2.10 | End-of-unit language quiz
05 Apr 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 10 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 2 we’re putting what we’ve learned in recent weeks ...
CBS 2.09 | Describing people
25 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Coffee Break Spanish we’re taking a further look at adjectives and we’ll be doing m...
CBS 2.08 | Agreement of adjectives
10 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
An easy way of extending your range of language is by using adjectives, and this lesson of Coffee Br...
CBS 2.07 | Radical changing verbs
15 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 7 it’s time to take a look at radical changing verbs, verbs which have some regular spel...
CBS 2.06 | Using the correct version of the verb "to be"
04 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 6 Mark and Kara look at the difference between ser and estar, the two verbs which mean ‘...
CBS 2.05 | Making more arrangements
27 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 5 Mark and Kara look further at making arrangements using the tricky Spanish verb quedar. ...
CBS 2.04 | Making arrangements
23 Jan 2010
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In lesson 4 Mark and Kara look at making arrangements and introduce the idea of irregular verbs, usi...
CBS 2.03 | Reflexive verbs
17 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Lesson 3 introduces the concept of reflexive verbs and completes our teaching on talking about your ...
CBS 2.02 | More on the present tense
13 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Lesson 2 continues where we left off last time and looks further at conjugating verbs within the con...
CBS 2.01 | The present tense
10 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to another season of Coffee Break Spanish! In level 1 we concentrated on learning ...
CBS 1.40 | Learning Languages
21 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Level 1 of Coffee Break Spanish draws to a close with this episode, which looks at the languages of ...
CBS 1.39 | Making progress in Spanish
15 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s lesson Mark and Kara talk to Bea, a student they met while recording in Spain. The ...
CBS 1.38 | Seeking help at the pharmacy
15 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 38, Kara’s not feeling too well, so she and Mark visit a farmacia. Have a listen to the ...
CBS 1.37 | Public Transport
28 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 137 Mark is in the hotel reception asking for directions to a local shopping centre. The c...
Radio Lingua celebrates 3 years of language-learning
18 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
On 18th October 2006, episode one of a new language-learning podcast called Coffee Break Spanish was...
CBS 1.36 | Shopping
16 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
After a few weeks of server problems, we’re back with another episode of Coffee Break Spanish reco...
CBS 1.35 | At the tourist information office
30 Sep 2009
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In lesson 135, Mark and Kara are at the tourist information office asking about what there is to do ...
CBS 1.34 | Ordering breakfast
19 Sep 2009
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It’s a beautiful morning and Mark and Kara are joined by Kara’s mother and another tourist on th...
CBS 1.33 | Checking in to a hotel
11 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 33 we revisit the language learned in earlier lessons for booking into a hotel. Having arr...
CBS 1.32 | Arriving in Spain
28 Aug 2009
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Mark and Kara have arrived in San Javier airport near Murcia in the east of Spain. In this lesson yo...
CBS 1.31 | On a flight to Spain
15 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Lessons 31-40 were recorded in Spain and feature conversations with native speakers. These lessons w...
CBS 1.30 | At a UEFA Cup Final in Glasgow
23 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In Lesson 30, Mark and Kara bring you a cultural lesson. You will have the chance to hear some conve...
CBS 1.29 | At the pharmacy or doctor
13 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In Lesson 29, Mark and Kara talk more about aches and pains and cover more useful language for a vis...
CBS 1.28 | Aches and pains
07 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mark and Kara look at the language required for a visit to the pharmacy or doctor’s. The...
CBS 1.27 | Exchanging currency
26 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mark and Kara look at dealing with banks and services while travelling. This lesson brings...
CBS 1.26 | At the market in Spain
13 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition of Coffee Break Spanish, Mark and Kara continue the shopping theme, this ti...
CBS 1.25 | Shopping
09 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s lesson of Coffee Break Spanish, Mark and Kara head to the shops and Kara learns the...
CBS 1.24 | The alphabet and staying at a campsite
29 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s lesson of Coffee Break Spanish, Mark and Kara introduce the necessary language for ...
CBS 1.23 | Problems in a hotel
16 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s lesson of Coffee Break Spanish, Mark and Kara continue the topic of hotels. Listene...
CBS 1.22 | Hotels and accommodation
09 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s lesson of Coffee Break Spanish, Mark and Kara talk about booking into hotels and as...
CBS 1.21 | Weather
02 May 2009
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In this week’s lesson of Coffee Break Spanish, Mark and Kara return after a few weeks off. The top...
CBS 1.20 | Cultural programme in a Spanish restaurant
28 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In Lesson 20 we visit a Spanish restaurant and order some food. Please note that lesson 20 of Season...
CBS 1.19 | Review of the unit
21 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 19 we review everything you've learnt in lessons 11-18. Please note that lesson 19 of...
CBS 1.18 | Situations in a restaurant
14 Mar 2009
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In lesson 18 you'll learn more useful words and phrases for a visit to a restaurant. Please note tha...
CBS 1.17 | Ordering food in a restaurant
11 Mar 2009
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In this week’s lesson you’ll learn useful words and phrases for a visit to a restaurant. Please ...
CBS 1.16 | Ordering food in a café
07 Mar 2009
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In lesson 16 you’ll learn more useful language for ordering drinks and snacks in the café or bar....
CBS 1.15 | Ordering drinks in a café
14 Feb 2009
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In lesson 15 you’ll visit a café and learn how to order some drinks. Please note that lesson 15 o...
CBS 1.14 | Places in town
07 Feb 2009
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In lesson 14 you’ll continue to look at places in the town and learn a song which will help you ta...
CBS 1.13 | Directions
31 Jan 2009
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Lesson 13 introduces some places in the town and helps you to understand and give basic directions. ...
CBS 1.12 | Numbers, months, days and seasons
24 Jan 2009
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Lesson 12 introduces numbers, days, months and seasons. Please note that lesson 12 of Season 1 was o...
CBS 1.11 | I only speak a little Spanish
17 Jan 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Lesson 11 concentrates on dealing with problems associated with languages. You’ll learn how to say...
CBS 1.10 | Christmas edition
20 Dec 2008
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 10 join Mark and Kara for a seasonal special, including greetings from our listeners from ...
CBS 1.09 | Review of the unit
13 Dec 2008
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 9, you’ll review all the language you’ve learned so far in this course. Please note th...
CBS 1.08 | Likes and dislikes
06 Dec 2008
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In lesson 8, you’ll learn to talk about your likes and dislikes. Please note that lesson 8 of Seas...
CBS 1.07 | Jobs
29 Nov 2008
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In lesson 7, you’ll learn to talk about your job and whether or not you like it. Please note that ...
CBS 1.06 | Introduction to numbers
22 Nov 2008
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In lesson 6, you’ll learn to talk about your family and to count from one to ten. Please note that...
CBS 1.05 | Talking about family
15 Nov 2008
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In this week’s lesson, you’ll learn how to introduce members of your family. Please note that le...
CBS 1.04 | More on nationalities
07 Nov 2008
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In lesson 4, you’ll learn how to talk about where you live. Please note that lesson 4 of Season 1 ...
CBS 1.03 | Saying where you are from
31 Oct 2008
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In lesson 3, you’ll learn how to talk about where you come from. Please note that lesson 3 of Seas...
CBS 1.02 | Greetings
25 Oct 2008
Contributed by Lukas
In lesson 2, you’ll learn how to greet people at different times of the day, and build on what you...
CBS 1.01 | Saying how you are feeling
18 Oct 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Coffee Break Spanish! In lesson 1 of this first season, you’ll learn to say “hello”...