Stay ConnectedLearn Spanish in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we’ll focus on the language you need to know and before long you’ll be making yourself understood with native Spanish speakers. Season 1 lessons are for absolute beginners, and the courses increase in difficulty as the seasons progress.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 📩
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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.✈️🌍🗣️
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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.
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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. 📩
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