Coffee Break Spanish

We're back with a special bonus episode of the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026! Join us for a detailed explanation of this year's Treasure Hunt clues. Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to this episode on your next coffee break. ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt - La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2026 - which will lead us to the final location! Test your Spanish and detective skills as we reveal everything you need to know to determine the last destination. Remember to submit your entry form listing the location from each episode to be in with a chance of winning a prize. Click here to locate the entry form and for further details about the competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for the third clue of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2026, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts we share and your language skills, see if you 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 Coffee Break Spanish TV during September. Good luck! Don't miss out on this exciting adventure! Click here for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with the next episode of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2026, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us as we reveal clue number two which takes us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues to help you solve the mystery. Remember, 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, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first episode of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2026, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us in this first episode as we reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your Spanish. Find further details about Clue 1 and how you can take part, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four mystery cities. Four cryptic clues. One week to work out where we're going. The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt is back for 2026, and everything happens here: https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt Each clue is a short poem describing a European city without ever naming it. Every clue is written from scratch in French, Italian, German and Spanish by the team who teach it, so it rhymes and reads properly in each one. Watch in whichever language you're learning. WHEN THE CLUES GO LIVE (all 1pm UK) Clue 1: Monday 24 August Clue 2: Wednesday 26 August Clue 3: Friday 28 August Clue 4: Sunday 30 August HOW TO ENTER The entry form opens on the Treasure Hunt website on Sunday 30 August, alongside the final clue, and closes at 11:59pm UK on Monday 31 August. WHAT YOU CAN WIN Get all four right and you win a free month on Coffee Break TV, our on-demand video platform, in whichever language you're learning. You also go into a prize draw. One name comes out of the hat for each language, and that person…

Translating word for word from English is one of the quickest ways to sound unnatural in Spanish, and set phrases are where it shows most. In this episode, Pablo goes through ten everyday expressions where Spanish picks a completely different verb from English, covering questions, mistakes, parties, instruments and more, with an example of each so you can start using them straight away. ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ Love learning in short bursts? Our free weekly newsletter is packed with tips just like these: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spanish idioms are a great way to make your conversations sound more natural from the very beginning. In this episode, Anabel introduces five beginner-friendly expressions you'll hear in everyday Spanish: tenerlo en la punta de la lengua costar un ojo de la cara (or un riñón) echar una mano comerse la cabeza trabajar codo con codo You'll learn what they mean, when native speakers use them, and how to start using these practical idioms with confidence in your own Spanish. ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ Love learning in short bursts? Our free weekly newsletter is packed with tips just like these: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's more than one way to say you lost something in Spanish, and the version you choose changes how the sentence feels. In this episode, Pablo compares "perdí" with "se me perdió" using different examples from the video, and unpacks why Spanish speakers go for the second one so often. ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ Love learning in short bursts? Our free weekly newsletter is packed with tips just like these: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spanish speakers love a good exaggeration, and these colourful expressions are a great way to sound more natural in conversation. In this episode, Anabel introduces five everyday phrases that add drama and personality to your Spanish: hace un frío que pela, hace siglos que no nos vemos, tener tanta hambre que te comerías un caballo, ser más largo que un día sin pan and estar más solo que la una. You'll learn what they mean, how Spanish speakers use them, and how to work them into your own Spanish to sound more authentic and expressive. ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ Love learning in short bursts? Our free weekly newsletter is packed with tips just like these: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Anabel explores how to react in Spanish when you hear something surprising or hard to believe. There isn't one single way to say "no way!" in Spanish, so she walks you through natural expressions for three different situations: showing surprise, disagreeing, and reacting to something that seems impossible. You'll hear how each one is used in real conversations. Which expression will you start using first? ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ Love learning in short bursts? Our free weekly newsletter is packed with tips just like these: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you're watching a match or chatting with friends, football comes up a lot in the Spanish-speaking world. In this episode, Pablo covers the vocabulary you need, from the basics like 'el estadio' and 'el árbitro' to the phrases fans shout at the screen. ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ Love learning in short bursts? Our free weekly newsletter is packed with tips just like these: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The subjunctive has a reputation for being one of the trickiest parts of Spanish, but you don't always need it to talk about what might happen. In this episode, Pablo shares three everyday expressions, a lo mejor, igual and lo mismo, that let you express possibility and uncertainty using the ordinary indicative. They're common, natural and a great way to sound more relaxed when you're not quite sure about something. ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ Love learning in short bursts? Our free weekly newsletter is packed with tips just like these: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anabel is back, and this time she's bringing us three jokes in Spanish. Can you get them? Each one teaches you something interesting about how Spanish really works, from double meanings to wordplay and idioms. The last one might surprise you! ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ For more examples and tips like these, sign up to our free newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pablo goes beyond "trabajo" and introduces the real words Spanish speakers use when they talk about work, from "curro" and "currar" in Spain to "chamba" and "chambear" in Mexico. Along the way, he shares a cultural insight about how and when to ask someone about their job. Which of these words will you start using first? ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ To receive regular free mini-lessons like this straight to your inbox, visit: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Anabel walks you through five common Spanish mistakes that even intermediate and advanced learners keep making. From using "ser" instead of "tener" to confusing "a" and "en" with locations, she explains why these mistakes happen and how to fix them for good. ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ To receive regular free mini-lessons like this straight to your inbox, visit: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming Spanish café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. The final chapter of Scenes for this season is here, and it’s a moment of pure joy and excitement. In Un sueño hecho realidad, Isabel reflects on a beautiful spring day filled with energy and anticipation. The café is buzzing as the regulars come together to support one of their own, and the evening holds a special surprise for everyone. El sol brilla y el ambiente en el bar está cargado de emoción. La terraza se llena de risas, buena compañía y una sensación de que algo muy esperado está a punto de suceder. Con la llegada de la noche, todos están reunidos para vivir una velada que, sin saberlo, quedará en sus recuerdos. Come in and experience Un sueño hecho realidad. Want to take your learning further? Click…

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming Spanish café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. The latest chapter of Scenes is here and this one captures a moment that’s as sweet as it is fleeting. In La primavera y sus amores, Isabel watches from a distance as young love quietly blossoms in the café. With the last of the spring celebrations fading and the day winding down, a chance encounter brings a special moment of connection. It’s impossible not to be swept up in the magic of it all. La tarde se va apagando y la luz de la primavera sigue llenando el ambiente. En el bar, entre risas y despedidas de última hora, una joven parece esperar algo… o más bien, a alguien. En un rincón tranquilo, dos miradas se cruzan y lo que comienza con una sonrisa tímida se convierte en una conversación llena de emoción.…

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming Spanish café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help build your language skills naturally through storytelling. In this chapter of Scenes, the neighbourhood is buzzing with excitement and the café is right at the heart of it. Isabel takes a trip down memory lane as the annual celebrations unfold around the café. The younger crowd fills the terrace, and the festive atmosphere fills the streets with music, food, and laughter. It's the kind of energy that reminds Isabel of her own youth, and it’s contagious. Las calles del barrio se llenan de luces y sonidos, mientras las familias y los jóvenes disfrutan de la feria. Este año, como siempre, las mesas del bar están ocupadas por los chicos que se preparan para la verbena. Entre platos tradicionales y jarras de tinto de verano, la alegría se siente en el aire. Para Isabel, no hay…

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming Spanish café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. The latest episode of Scenes is here, and this one shows that sometimes, the unexpected can lead to the best moments. In Imprevistos que salen bien, Isabel is swept into a whirlwind of last-minute changes when a birthday celebration is thrown off course. But with a little teamwork, a lot of creativity, and some help from the café regulars, an unforgettable celebration takes shape. Hoy, el día ha dado un giro inesperado. Lo que parecía ser una fiesta arruinada se convierte en una celebración improvisada, llena de momentos divertidos y nuevos recuerdos. Con piñatas, comida casera y la mejor compañía, todos se unieron para hacer que el cumpleaños fuera un éxito, ¡a pesar de los imprevistos! We hope you enjoy…

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming Spanish café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. In Un día de diez, Isabel reflects on a day where everything seems to align perfectly. With moments of joy, unexpected news, and the café filled with life, this day proves that sometimes even the smallest things can make the biggest difference. Hoy el día ha sido de lo más especial. A lo largo de la jornada, las sorpresas se han ido sucediendo sin cesar. Mientras el bar rebosaba de energía y risas, Isabel se ha visto inmersa en una serie de acontecimientos que no olvidará. Algo tan simple como un pequeño detalle ha sido capaz de cambiar el rumbo de este día, llevándolos a todos a un momento de celebración y buen rollo. This is a chapter you won’t want to miss! Want to take your learning further? Click here to…

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming Spanish café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. In Despedidas, Isabel witnesses a tender farewell between two close friends. One of them is about to start a new chapter in Chile, and today, they’re enjoying their last coffee together at Isabel’s café. Después de una mañana lluviosa, el sol aparece y, entre risas y charlas, pasan horas en la terraza. Isabel observa cómo la mujer le da a su amigo un regalo muy especial. Un gesto que le llama la atención y la conmueve profundamente. ¿Qué pasará cuando se despidan? No te pierdas este capítulo tan emotivo. Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming Spanish café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. In ¡Por fin, jubilado!, Isabel reconnects with don Julián, a retired doctor who’s feeling a bit lost after leaving his career behind. After 37 years in the hospital, he’s not sure how to fill his days. The sudden shift to retirement has left him uncertain about what comes next. Don Julián entra al bar de Isabel para hablar de su jubilación y de cuáles son las ventajas y desafíos que encuentra. Quizás Isabel tenga algunos consejos para él. In this chapter, you’ll discover the different meanings of aprovechar, and review how to express the idea of llevar tiempo haciendo algo in Spanish. ¡No te pierdas este cuarto episodio si te pica la curiosidad! Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support…

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming Spanish café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling. In this heartwarming chapter, Isabel experiences a quiet morning at the café, as her usual older customers settle in for their coffee. But everything changes when a mother and her two daughters arrive. En este capítulo, entran al bar una madre con sus dos hijas. Las tres mujeres están emocionadas y muy concentradas hablando de presupuestos, recortes de telas y vestidos. ¿Qué estarán preparando? Language wise, Mark and Pablo highlight useful vocabulary like recortes and presupuesto, and delve into spelling changes that you’ll need to watch out for in Spanish. Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming Spanish café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Get ready to discover a surprising turn of events in the second chapter of this season, Noticias reguleras. What begins as a peaceful Sunday at Isabel's café soon becomes anything but ordinary. Isabel, como siempre, disfruta de su tranquila rutina dominical con clientes habituales, pero hoy, algo cambia. Tres jóvenes se sientan en la barra y una conversación que empieza con tono alegre pronto se torna más seria. In this chapter, Mark and Pablo explore some fascinating perífrasis verbales and explain the meaning of ojiplático, alongside plenty of useful vocabulary and expressions to help you boost your Spanish skills. ¿Te gustaría saber más? Then don’t miss the new chapter of Scenes! Want to take your learning…

Welcome back to Season 2 of Scenes from the Coffee Break Spanish Café! ¡Bienvenidos a la nueva temporada de Scenes! ​ ​If you joined us in Season 1 then you will already be familiar with Isabel’s café - our charming Spanish café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Get ready to return to Isabel’s café, where every day brings something unexpected. In the first chapter of this new season, Elencuentro, Isabel finds herself in the middle of an intriguing situation, without even trying. Miguel, el abogado que se tomó el café de la suerte en la temporada anterior, vuelve al bar de Isabel con muy buenas noticas. No obstante, parece que el café de la suerte trajo más suerte de la esperada y Miguel conocerá a una persona… especial. ¿Surgirá el amor (o el interés) entre ellos? Join us to discover what happens when…

Ready for another mini Coffee Break Spanish lesson? This time, Anabel dives into one of Spain’s most fascinating festive traditions: El Gordo de Navidad, the famous Christmas lottery! 🎄💰 It’s the perfect mini lesson to discover more about Spanish culture while picking up natural language you can use right away. ✨ To keep building your Spanish skills, sign up for our Coffee Break Spanish newsletter and receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your inbox! 📩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Pablo from the Coffee Break Spanish team in another useful little espresso lesson. ☕ In this episode, he explores a set of everyday expressions that use “to be” in English but “tener” in Spanish. You’ll learn to say things like: ❄️ tener frío 🍽 tener hambre 💪 tener razón and much more! These are super common expressions that every learner needs, perfect for sounding more natural in daily conversations! ➡️ Want more bite-sized Spanish lessons? Subscribe to the Coffee Break Spanish newsletter and get new content straight to your inbox! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with another mini Coffee Break Spanish lesson to help you build natural, everyday vocabulary! ✨ In this short episode, Anabel introduces five useful Spanish words that don’t have a direct translation into English: ➡️ trasnochar ➡️ madrugar ➡️ estrenar ➡️ empalagar ➡️ friolero/a Do you already know any of them? Listen to the episode to discover what they mean and how to use them naturally in conversation. 🗣️ ✅ Don’t miss out on more bite-sized lessons like this! Subscribe to the Coffee Break Spanish newsletter and get weekly language tips straight to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Mark and Pablo for this special episode of Coffee Break Spanish where we're talking about something a bit different. We receive emails and messages all the time asking us "where should I start?", so we thought we'd answer that in this episode. We share details about how Coffee Break Spanish first started back in 2006 - and all of the Spanish resources we have released since then. We hope you enjoy hearing about the history of Coffee Break, with a few secrets revealed along the way! The links mentioned at the end of this episode are listed below: Find out more about Coffee Break Spanish here Access our full range of Spanish courses on the Coffee Break Academy Learn more about Coffee Break TV here Please note that the secret link mentioned was part of our Black Friday 2025 promotion which has now ended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Anabel from the Coffee Break Spanish team in this little espresso lesson, in which she introduces you to one of her favourite Mexican singers, Ximena Sariñana. In this episode, you will be able to test your listening skills and improve your vocabulary with a list of words. It’s the perfect blend of culture and language learning in one short coffee break! ☕ 👉 Don’t miss out on more cultural insights, learning tips, and bonus resources like this. Subscribe to the Coffee Break Spanish newsletter and keep your Spanish moving forward, one coffee break at a time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with a special bonus episode of the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt! Join us for a detailed explanation of this year's Treasure Hunt clues. Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to this episode on your next coffee break. ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt - La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2025 - which will lead us to the final location! Test your Spanish and detective skills as we reveal everything you need to know to determine the last destination. Remember to submit your entry form listing the location from each episode to be in with a chance of winning a prize. Click here to locate the entry form and for further details about the competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for the third clue of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts we share and your language skills, see if you 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. Good luck! Don't miss out on this exciting adventure! Click here for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with the next episode of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us as we reveal clue number two which takes us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues to help you solve the mystery. Remember, 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, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first episode of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us in this first episode as we 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, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New mini-series! Starting on Monday 20th October, 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! By taking part you could win some amazing prizes which will help you take your Spanish to the next level. For everything you need to know about this mini series and how to take part in the competition, click here. We hope you enjoy la fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know how to translate the word ‘get’ into Spanish? This small word can be translated in many different ways, making it a big challenge for learners of Spanish. That’s why in this episode Pablo shows you how to think when translating ‘to get’, replacing it with clearer alternatives like conseguir (to achieve), recibir (to receive), or specific verbs for phrasal verbs such as levantarse (to get up) and bajar de (to get off). ✅ Don’t miss out on more bite-sized lessons like this! Subscribe to the Coffee Break Spanish newsletter and get weekly language tips straight to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Pablo takes you on a journey into the world of shoes. From chanclas and tacones to navigating shoe sizes, he’ll teach you what you need for shoe shopping in Spanish 🥿🥾 You’ll also learn how to answer the question ¿Qué talla calzas? and more useful vocabulary. 👉 Want more tips and insights like this? Subscribe to the Coffee Break Spanish newsletter and make Spanish part of your weekly routine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this espresso-style episode, Anabel talks about one of the trickiest parts of Spanish grammar: knowing when to use ser and when to use estar, specifically while talking about calendar dates. She explains how we normally use ser for dates (Hoy es viernes), but how switching to estar in the nosotros form (Estamos a viernes) can sound more natural and personal in Spanish. 📅 ✅ Subscribe to the Coffee Break Spanish newsletter and discover more content like this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready for another espresso lesson with Pablo from Coffee Break Spanish? In this episode, we’ll have a look at catalanismos, words in Spanish that come directly from Catalan. From the word capicúa to añorar 💭, and even the curious story behind esquirol 🐿️, you’ll discover how Catalan has shaped everyday Spanish vocabulary. Along the way, Pablo shares useful examples you can start using right away. ➡️ To get more helpful content like this directly in your inbox, be sure to subscribe to the Coffee Break Spanish newsletter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Anabel from Coffee Break Spanish to explore how to use the versatile Spanish verb hacerse. From changes in profession to personal transformation, this reflexive verb appears in a variety of everyday expressions 🔄🗣️ By the end of this episode, you’ll understand the nuances of hacerse and be able to use it naturally in different contexts. ➡️ Continue building your Spanish skills and sign up for our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this espresso episode, join Mark as he shares practical tips to help you make the most of the little moments in your day and turn them into powerful opportunities for language learning! 💪 Discover how his recent trip to Slovenia taught him how his small interactions can help you build confidence and momentum in your learning. You’ll also get a taste of exclusive resources from the Coffee Break Club, our on-demand video library. The Coffee Break Club features over 1700 video lessons in French, Italian, German and Spanish, which you can access wherever you are, on our app and web platform, so that you always have a video lesson ready to accompany any time of your day. ✅ From 1st-15th September 2025, we're offering a special discount on subscriptions to the Coffee Break Club. You can get 15% off a monthly subscription or 25% off a yearly subscription. Just visit coffeebreakcourses.com/club to get your discount. Finally, sign up to our newsletter to receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your inbox. 📩…

Join Pablo for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your Spanish over just 10 minutes. In this episode, we’re focusing on a workout-themed mini-lesson all about Spanish gym vocabulary! 🏋️‍♀️💪 You’ll learn how to talk about: ➡️ el gimnasio ➡️ calentamiento ➡️ abdominales ➡️ plancha ➡️ and more! At the end of this episode, you'll feel confident using Spanish to describe your fitness routine! To keep building your Spanish skills, discover more content like this and receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your inbox, click here. 📩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s espresso mini-lesson, we’re joined by Anabel from the Coffee Break Spanish team to tackle one of the most common challenges for Spanish learners: choosing between ser and estar when talking about location. 📍🤔 These two verbs both mean 'to be', but knowing when to use each is key to sounding natural in Spanish. Discover more content like this and subscribe to the Coffee Break Spanish newsletter here. 🙌 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While we're working on our next podcast series to help you improve your Spanish, we hope you enjoy this mini-lesson with Pablo. In today’s episode, we explore some typical Spanish dishes you should definitely try this summer! ☀️🍽️ You’ll learn about dishes like: ➡️ la paella ➡️ la horchata ➡️ el gazpacho andaluz ➡️ la coca de trampó Whether you're heading to Spain or just want to bring some Spanish flavour into your kitchen, this episode will leave your mouth watering and your vocabulary growing! ➡️ Continue building your Spanish skills and sign up for our newsletter here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Anabel from the Coffee Break Spanish team in a little espresso lesson in between the main seasons of Coffee Break Spanish. Today, we’ll have a closer look at three expressions that use the verb estar, like estar al loro. Ready to sound more like a native speaker in your next adventure? ✅ Subscribe to the Coffee Break Spanish and discover more content like this by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Mark, the founder of Coffee Break Languages, for a coffee break, in which you'll hear tips and ideas to boost your language-learning journey in just a few minutes. In this episode, Mark shares five tips to make any trip your language classroom, even if travelling is not an option for you just now. So, if you're planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking destination or want to get some tips for immersing yourself in the language even when you're at home, this episode is perfect for you.✈️🌍🗣️ ➡️ Stay inspired and receive regular language tips and free resources by signing up for our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we'll hear from Pablo from the Coffee Break Spanish team. This time, a Spanish proverb gives us the perfect opportunity to explore one of those classic Spanish grammar challenges: when to use the subjunctive vs. the indicative after the word cuando. Now, you definitely have a better understanding of this tricky topic and feel more confident using it in context. Keep improving your Spanish by exploring more content like this and receive free lessons directly in your inbox here. 🎯 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you like short, mini-episodes to keep your Spanish ticking over in between our main seasons of Coffee Break Spanish? Then we hope you enjoy this mini-lesson with Anabel! Today’s topic? The weather! ☀️🌧️ Anabel will teach you how to talk confidently about the weather in Spanish. You’ll learn useful vocabulary like: ➡️ Hace calor / hace frío ➡️ Está lloviendo / está nevando ➡️ Hay niebla / hay tormenta ➡️ ¿Qué tiempo hace? By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to chat about the forecast confidently! And to keep improving your Spanish, discover more content like this and get free lessons straight in your inbox, click here. 📩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.