In this episode, we check if Anna has done her homework from last week and take a look at the conversations she has come up with. We also look at the present tense of two irregular verbs: avoir and être. Please note that lesson 06 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 46 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 15 features the third installment of our ‘telenovela’, Verano Español. Find out the latest about the life of Laura and her mother as they spend the summer in Spain en la casa de tía Julia. How will Laura cope on her first day in her new job at the panadería? Don’t miss this episode of Show Time Spanish!
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When travelling to a Spanish-speaking country, one of the essential skills you need is how to order drinks in Spanish. Whether you’re in a bustling café in Madrid or a cosy bar in Mexico City, knowing the right phrases can enhance your experience and help you connect with locals. This guide is designed for beginner learners of Spanish, providing you with the essential vocabulary and phrases to confidently order your favourite beverages.
Let’s start with some of the most popular drinks you might want to order:
These phrases will get you started with the basics of drinks in Spanish. In the audio lesson, we cover more drinks, so don’t forget to listen to it!
Now that you know the names of some common drinks, let’s move on to ordering them. Here are some useful phrases that you may hear and that you can use when ordering drinks.
When you’re in a group or unsure what others want, you can use these questions:
These phrases are incredibly handy for making sure everyone gets their preferred drink.
Now that you have been asked, you can use the following phrases to say what you want to drink:
Por ejemplo, here are some full sentences:
Learning how to order drinks in Spanish is a fun and practical way to enhance your language skills. Not only will you be able to enjoy your favourite beverages, but you’ll also be able to interact more naturally with native speakers. By mastering these basics, you’ll feel more at home in any Spanish-speaking environment. So next time you find yourself in a café or bar, you’ll be ready to confidently order drinks in Spanish.
After ordering drinks, we’ll need food! So don’t forget to check out the next episode, where we teach you how to order your favourite food in Spanish. ¡Delicioso!
Happy Coffee Breaking!
In this week’s lesson, Mark and Anna talk about the verb aller, meaning ‘to go’ and introduce the concept of irregular verbs in the context of making arrangements and forming questions. By looking more closely at the grammar behind the French, we hope you will gain a better overall understanding of the language and be able to put what you learn to practical use. Please note that lesson 05 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 45 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
In episode 14, Mark and Alba are joined by David, el novio de Alba. Topics discussed include Galicia, the region of Spain where David is from, St Valentine’s day, romantic Spanish and the imperfect subjunctive. In this week’s intermedio, Alba talks about the film Diarios de Motocicleta, and José introduces some different ways to express disbelief.
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Whether you are planning to visit a Spanish-speaking country or just want to expand your language skills, knowing how to identify and ask about common places in Spanish is essential. In this article, we will explore some frequently visited places in town in Spanish.
However, before we start, remember to listen to the audio lesson for pronunciation purposes and also to expand your knowledge. ¡Vamos a empezar!
Let’s start looking at some basic places to visit in any Spanish-speaking country.
When exploring places in town in Spanish, knowing how to ask for directions is very helpful. Here are some useful phrases:
Remember that in the previous episode, we cover some directions in Spanish, so don’t forget to brush off your knowledge if you need to! To expand what you already know, we’ve prepared a couple of ejemplos.
As you may see, we have the words del and al. If you want to know how to use them, listen to the audio lesson!
¡Y eso es todo por ahora! Mastering the vocabulary for common places in Spanish can make your experience in a Spanish-speaking town much more enjoyable and less stressful. Remember to practise these phrases regularly to build your confidence.
By learning how to talk about places in Spanish, you’ll be better prepared to navigate and enjoy your surroundings. Whether you are looking for un centro comercial or un parque you’ll be equipped with the right words to ask and understand directions.
In the next episode, we’ll learn how to order drinks in a café in Spanish – quite useful if you are preparing a trip to a Spanish-speaking country. Don’t miss it!
Mucha suerte and happy Coffee Breaking!
In this week’s lesson, Mark and Anna talk about making arrangements. By looking more closely at the grammar behind the French, we hope you will gain a better overall understanding of the language and be able to put what you learn to practical use. Please note that lesson 04 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 44 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
We’ve had an extremely busy week this week so we’ve not been able to put a full episode of Show Time Spanish together. We’re recording next week so we hope to have episode 14 with you by Wednesday 11th February. In the meantime, this extra mini-episode of Show Time Spanish is aimed at Facebook users and talks you through how to use Facebook in Spanish. You can also join our Show Time Spanish Facebook fan page.
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In episode 13 of Show Time Spanish, Mark and Alba discuss social networks including Facebook and Twitter and their value for language-learning. In addition, in this week’s intermedio, José discusses effective ways to say you’ve had enough of something, and Alba talks about the film Habana Blues. Grammar points discussed inlude subjunctive after el hecho de que, preferir que and the imperative in the vosotros form.
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