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Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 5: Despedidas

February 19, 2026 by radiolingua

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.

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 5: Tutto è bene quel che finisce bene

February 19, 2026February 18, 2026 by radiolingua

Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio – our charming Italian 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 ‘Tutto è bene quel che finisce bene’, a young woman introduces her girlfriend to her parents over an aperitive at il Caffè di Tullio. Esatto! Una ragazza presenta la sua fidanzata ai genitori. E la reazione della sua famiglia la sorprenderà… non se l’aspettava proprio!

Join us for another exciting episode of Scenes, full of new vocabulary and interesting language points to improve your Italian skills. Non perderti il capitolo 5!

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 5: Auf’s Haus

February 17, 2026 by radiolingua

Welcome back to Erna’s Café – our charming German 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.

There are some scenes that touch everyone’s feelings. A girl with two daisies, her dad counting coins, and a birthday cake that almost wasn’t. The gesture that follows will melt your heart.

Ein Vater und seine Tochter verbringen den Tag zusammen und kommen in Ernas Café für eine Stärkung. Nachdem der Vater sich jedoch um die Wünsche seiner Tochter kümmert, ist kaum mehr genug im Geldbeutel für ihn selbst. Solche rührenden Momente bleiben im Café nicht unbemerkt und außerdem war ja gestern Vatertag…

A touching moment at Erna’s Café – and a reminder that small things can mean the most.

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 5: Entretiens, extras et poulets

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 by radiolingua

Welcome back to Chez Nico – our charming French 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.

There is a lot happening Chez Nico today, with exciting news and more customers than expected. Dans ce cinquième chapitre, Romain raconte comment s’est passé son entretien tandis qu’Aurore se prépare à travailler davantage au café. Les choses se bousculent mais Nico garde le sourire.

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 4: ¡Por fin, jubilado!

February 19, 2026February 12, 2026 by radiolingua

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.

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 4: Problemi di cuore

February 11, 2026 by radiolingua

Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio – our charming Italian 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.

The latest episode of Scenes is here, and in this chapter, Problemi di cuore, Angelica learns of Mattia’s summer plans and she’s thrown into a turmoil of conflicting emotions.

Lorenzo, ovviamente, nota subito la tristezza negli occhi di sua sorella, ma solo più tardi ne scoprirà la causa: una scelta di Mattia che potrebbe cambiare tutto…

So, what has Mattia decided to do and how will it affect Angelica? Find out in Episode 4 of Scenes, where you’ll also learn plenty of useful vocabulary and expressions to boost your Italian.

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 4: Ein Tisch für zwei

February 10, 2026 by radiolingua

Welcome back to Erna’s Café – our charming German 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.

The guests are gone… except for one couple. Caught up in each other, they don’t notice the time – or anything else.

Ein junges Pärchen während ihrem ersten Date, verloren in Blicken, Gesten, kleinen Berührungen. Wer könnte so etwas Zartes und Unschuldiges nur unterbrechen? Na, bestimmt niemand in Ernas Café, auch wenn es bedeutet, dass heute ein paar Überstunden gemacht werden.

This is one of those moments you don’t want to end. Find out how the evening draws to a close.

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 4: Un congé pluvieux

February 9, 2026 by radiolingua

Welcome back to Chez Nico – our charming French 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.

Even when the weather is grey, Chez Nico stays warm and welcoming.

Dans ce quatrième chapitre, les clients bravent la pluie et de nouvelles amitiés se créent autour de crêpes et de gaufres. Mais tout le monde n’est pas de bonne humeur… Scenes Season 2, Chapter 4 is now available. Prenez votre café et profitez de la suite de l’histoire.

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 3: Suenan campanas

February 5, 2026 by radiolingua

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.

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 3: Una simpatica coppia di scozzesi

February 4, 2026 by radiolingua

Welcome back to il Caffè di Tullio – our charming Italian 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.

Are you curious to find out what’s in store for you in Chapter 3, Una simpatica coppia di scozzesi?

Al bar è arrivata la stagione dei turisti. In particolare, Lorenzo fa quattro chiacchiere con una coppia di scozzesi che gli raccontano quello che hanno fatto la sera prima ad una sagra.

Join us for this exciting episode of Scenes, full of new vocabulary and interesting language points to boost your Italian. Episode 3 is now available: non perderlo!

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 3: Die guten alten Zeiten

February 3, 2026 by radiolingua

Welcome back to Erna’s Café – our charming German 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.

There’s always a story waiting to be told at Erna’s Café… A group of men walk in—well-dressed, familiar. Slowly, memories surface and emotions shift.

Es braucht eine Weile bis Erna die vier ehemalige Stammgäste am Tisch erkennt. Doch als sie und die Erzählerin realisieren, wen heute da ist, ist die Freude umso größer. Jedoch ist die alte Gruppe nicht komplett und es stellt sich heraus, dass nicht alle Geschichten gut ausgehen…

It’s a moving chapter about friendship, grief, and shared history. Settle in and listen to the next scene unfold.

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 3: Un spectacle de haut vol

February 2, 2026 by radiolingua

Between special visitors and a very popular event, there is never a dull moment Chez Nico.

Dans ce troisième chapitre, le village se vide pour un spectacle aérien impressionnant. Pendant ce temps, Bastien et Tanguy finalisent les préparatifs pour leur grande journée.

Scenes Season 2 Chapter 3 is now available! Installez-vous confortablement et profitez de la suite de l’histoire. 

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 2: Noticias reguleras

February 2, 2026January 29, 2026 by radiolingua

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!

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 2: Ricordando i vecchi tempi

January 28, 2026 by radiolingua

In this episode, Lorenzo is puzzled when he goes to open the café and finds the shutter half open already. Chissà perché!

Lorenzo va ad aprire il bar come ogni mattina, ma questa volta nota che la saracinesca non è chiusa bene. Chi sarà arrivato al bar prima di lui?

Vuoi scoprire come continua la storia? Find out what happens in the this episode of Scenes, where you’ll also learn plenty of useful vocabulary and expressions to boost your Italian.

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 2: Zwischen Büchern und Ballons

January 27, 2026 by radiolingua

With the book club debating at one table and a family celebration at another, things become lively quickly in Chapter 2 of Scenes from the Coffee Break German Café.

Der Buchclub diskutiert heute über Max Frischs Stiller und vergisst dabei ganz, dass sie nicht alleine im Café sind. Ein paar Tische weiter feiert eine Großfamilie Geburtstag – mit Luftballons, Geschenken und kreischenden Kindern. Und mittendrin: Erna und ihr Team, die versuchen, bei all dem Treiben den Überblick zu behalten.

There’s only so much excitement one café can take! Chapter 2 is now available – time to find out what happens next!

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 2: Le mal du pays

January 26, 2026 by radiolingua

Welcome back to Chez Nico – our charming French 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.

Some days are more emotional than others and today Nico lends an ear to a friend who is feeling down.

Dans ce deuxième chapitre, Ségolène se confie sur ce qui la préoccupe tandis que Jacques et Dominique doivent faire face à un gros problème. Comment tout cela va-t-il se terminer ?

There’s only one way to find out! Chapter 2 is now available. Prenez votre café et profitez de la suite de l’histoire.

CBS Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 1: El encuentro

January 22, 2026 by radiolingua

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, El encuentro, 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 fate (and coffee!) bring people together. This chapter also introduces useful expressions like dar la enhorabuena and congeniar, and gives you a chance to practise the subjunctive in relative clauses.

¿Quieres saber más? Entonces, no te pierdas este primer capítulo.

CBI Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 1: Un caffè tira sempre su di morale

January 21, 2026 by radiolingua

Welcome back to Season 2 of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! Benvenuti alla Stagione 2 di Scenes!

The Coffee Break Italian team is excited to welcome you back to il Caffè di Tullio.

If you joined us in Season 1 then you will already be familiar with il Caffè di Tullio – our charming Italian 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.

In the first chapter of this new season, Un caffè tira sempre su di morale, Lorenzo learns that even on quiet days, his café has its way of lifting spirits.

Nel primo episodio rivedremo Lorenzo, il proprietario del bar. Torneranno alcuni volti familiari come Gianni, Mario ed Anselmo, e scopriremo perché Mario è giù di morale. In seguito, conosceremo anche dei nuovi personaggi, ciascuno con mille storie da raccontare…

Join us to hear all about these new stories. This chapter also introduces useful words and expression such as andirivieni and il solito tran tran.

Allora, che aspetti? Non perderti questa nuova stagione di Scenes.

CBG Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 1: Hand in Hand

January 20, 2026 by radiolingua

Welcome back to Season 2 of Scenes from the Coffee Break German Café – willkommen in Staffel 2!

If you joined us in Season 1 then you will already be familiar with Erna’s Café – our charming German 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.

We’re returning to Erna’s Café for a brand-new season of Scenes, filled with some surprises, familiar faces, and plenty of stories waiting to unfold.

Heute wird hinter der Theke eine neue Kasse getestet – mit Felix an unserer Seite. Auch privat hat er einen Schritt gewagt: das Gespräch mit seinen Eltern. Doch als ein Paar am Fenster zu streiten beginnt, wird’s plötzlich unruhig im Café. Erna bleibt wie immer gelassen – aber reicht ihr Smalltalk diesmal wirklich aus?

CBF Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 1: Une nouvelle carrière

January 19, 2026 by radiolingua

Welcome back to Season 2 of Scenes from the Coffee Break French Café!

If you joined us in Season 1 then you will already be familiar with Chez Nico – our charming French 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.

We’re back with a second series, where life Chez Nico is full of surprises! In this first chapter, one of the regulars has some very good news to share.

Dans ce premier chapitre, Jérôme se prépare pour un grand changement et Romain lui donne un coup de main pour tout planifier. De nouvelles amitiés se renforcent et d’autres peut-être se dessinent…

Listen to Chapter 1 now! Installez-vous avec votre café et profitez de la suite de l’histoire.