Lesson 13 introduces some places in the town and helps you to understand and give basic directions. Please note that lesson 13 of Season 1 was originally known as lesson 113 of Coffee Break Spanish. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
Month: January 2009
Season 2 – Lesson 03 – Coffee Break French
In this week’s episode, we take a further look at daily routine, focusing particularly on reflexive verbs. We also look at time in more detail so we can say exactly when we carry out each part of our daily routine. Please note that lesson 03 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 43 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
Episode 03 – Walk, Talk and Learn French
In episode 03 of Walk, Talk and Learn French, Pierre-Benoît and Mark introduce the construction il faut + infinitive. This episode is based around an advert in the métro.
Episode 12 – Show Time Spanish
In episode 12 of Show Time Spanish, Mark and Alba get all poetic as they celebrate the 250th anniversary of el poeta nacional de Escocia, Robert Burns. Alba learns some Scots and in return she teaches Mark a poem by Spanish poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer. The intermedio includes a review of the film Secretos del Corazón, and José introduces some interesting ways to convey the concept of “to fancy doing something”. Language points covered include how to translate “to realise” and the construction estar a punto de + infinitive, meaning “to be about to do something”.
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Season 1 – Lesson 12 – Coffee Break Spanish
Lesson 12 introduces numbers, days, months and seasons. Please note that lesson 12 of Season 1 was originally known as lesson 112 of Coffee Break Spanish. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
Episode 02 – Walk, Talk and Learn French
In episode 02 of Walk, Talk and Learn French, Pierre-Benoît and Mark introduce the expressions dès que and ne … plus. This episode is based around an information poster in the métro.
Season 2 – Lesson 02 – Coffee Break French
In this episode, we continue to look at ER verbs in the present tense by talking about our daily routines.
Please note that lesson 02 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 42 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
Episode 11 – Show Time Spanish
In episode 11, the first episode of 2009, Mark and Alba talk about the holidays and about their New Year’s Resolutions. Alba presents a review of the film La Lengua de las Mariposas in the intermedio, and José’s topic of the week is paying compliments to people. Grammar points covered include the use of sí que for emphasis, and talking about how long you did things for in the past using both durante and a more simple preterite tense.
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Season 2 – Lesson 01 – Coffee Break French
In this episode, we move on from looking at particular words and phrases to constructing the language so you can say exactly what you want to say. We start by taking a look at how to conjugate regular ER verbs in the present tense.
Please note that lesson 01 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 41 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
Season 1 – Lesson 11 – Coffee Break Spanish
Lesson 11 concentrates on dealing with problems associated with languages. You’ll learn how to say which languages you speak and ask for help understanding what is being said to you in Spanish. Please note that lesson 11 of Season 1 was originally known as lesson 111 of Coffee Break Spanish. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
Episode 01 – Walk, Talk and Learn French
In episode 01 of Walk, Talk and Learn French, Pierre-Benoît and Mark introduce the phrase il y en a and discuss adjective agreements. This episode is based around a poster for the film Ratatouille.
One Minute Japanese Premium Edition now available
We’re delighted to announce the availability of the Premium version of One Minute Japanese. This premium version includes the following elements: the lesson guide lists all the words and phrases taught in the series; the enhanced podcasts allow listeners to view the words and phrases on iPod screens and computers using synchronised flashcards; the quick quiz podcast allows listeners to test their understanding of the material covered in the course; and the One Minute Japanese: Take-Off Time show provides a full review of all the language in a handy audio file, ready to take on board your flight!
The Premium podcast can be purchased for £10.00 GBP from our membership page. As a special opening offer we’re offering a 25% discount. Use coupon code OML2009 at checkout and get these materials for £7.50 GBP. This coupon code is valid until 23 January 2009. If you’re already a Radio Lingua premium member, you can add One Minute Japanese to your membership from your Control Panel.
Pilot Episode: Walk, Talk and Learn French
In this pilot episode for the brand new video podcast Walk, Talk and Learn French, presenters Pierre-Benoît and Mark introduce the programme. When you're learning a language, one of the best things you can do is look around you on the signs, posters and notices. However, this isn't always possible, especially if you can'ttravel to the country where the language is spoken. With Walk, Talk and Learn French we're bringing this experience to your classroom or your home, to your iPod or your phone.
Welcome to Walk, Talk and Learn French
Welcome to Walk, Talk and Learn French from the Radio Lingua Network. This video show presents French grammar like you've never seen it before. Join teacher Pierre-Benoît as he wanders around the streets of Paris talking about the language he sees on posters, adverts and notices.
Walk, Talk and Learn French is published in weekly episodes, beginning on 9th January 2009. You can view the episodes on our website, or subscribe for free in iTunes and receive each episode automatically as soon as it's published. Bonus materials for each episode will soon be available, along with the option to download high quality videos.
One Minute French Premium edition now available
We're delighted to announce the availability of the Premium version of One Minute French. This premium version includes the following elements: the lesson guide lists all the words and phrases taught in the series; the enhanced podcasts allow listeners to view the words and phrases on iPod screens and computers using synchronised flashcards; the quick quiz podcast allows listeners to test their understanding of the material covered in the course; and the One Minute French: Take-Off Time show provides a full review of all the language in a handy audio file, ready to take on board your flight!
The Premium podcast can be purchased for £10.00 GBP from our membership page. As a special opening offer we're offering a 25% discount. Use coupon code OML2009 at checkout and get these materials for £7.50 GBP. This coupon code is valid until 23 January 2009. If you're already a Radio Lingua premium member, you can add One Minute French to your membership from your Control Panel.
Other One Minute Languages courses will be added to our membership section in the coming weeks.
One Minute French Premium edition now available
We’re delighted to announce the availability of the Premium version of One Minute French. This premium version includes the following elements: the lesson guide lists all the words and phrases taught in the series; the enhanced podcasts allow listeners to view the words and phrases on iPod screens and computers using synchronised flashcards; the quick quiz podcast allows listeners to test their understanding of the material covered in the course; and the One Minute French: Take-Off Time show provides a full review of all the language in a handy audio file, ready to take on board your flight!
The Premium podcast can be purchased for £10.00 GBP from our membership page. As a special opening offer we’re offering a 25% discount. Use coupon code OML2009 at checkout and get these materials for £7.50 GBP. This coupon code is valid until 23 January 2009. If you’re already a Radio Lingua premium member, you can add One Minute French to your membership from your Control Panel.
