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Coffee Break Spanish News – 4th April 2022

In this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break Spanish including the return of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine in late April 2022; the launch of the Coffee Break books, available from June in your local bookshop and from online retailers; and the Coffee Break Spanish Club, where you can get

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CBS Travel Diaries 2.10 | Santiago de Chile

We’ve reached the end of our Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2! Our last stop is the capital of Chile – Santiago – where there’s lots to see and do. We join Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban as they round off their trip with a visit to some must-see attractions including Pablo Neruda’s house. After

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CBS Travel Diaries 2.09 | Entrada en Chile

In the penultimate episode of the series, Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban arrive in Chile and make the most of the last few days of their trip visiting the coastal city of La Serena, tasting local specialities and visiting the peaceful Japanese Gardens. Discover what the city has to offer through Ainhoa’s diary entry and find out

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CBS Travel Diaries 2.08 | Sucre: la ciudad blanca

In Episode 8 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2, we’re in Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia, also known as La ciudad blanca for its white buildings. Join Coffee Break Spanish hosts Mark and Marina as they explain some of the language used in this episode, including the useful phrases contar con

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CBS Travel Diaries 2.07 | Comida en Cochabamba

Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban have arrived in Cochabamba, the gastronomic capital of Bolivia! The trio are kept busy with lots of sightseeing as they visit the Plaza 14 de Septiembre and the Paseo de la Independencia. Join Mark and Marina as they discuss the language featured in this episode and listen out for the use

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CBS Travel Diaries 2.06 | La Paz

We’re joining Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban in La Paz for Episode 6 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2. While exploring the city and tasting local cuisine, hosts Mark and Marina delve into the language featured in this week’s diary entry and discuss the preterite continuous tense. Our premium version includes lesson notes

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CBS Travel Diaries 2.05 | Titicaca y las islas flotantes

In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2, we join Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban on the next stop of their trip – Lago Titicaca, one of South America’s largest lakes. As the trio explore Taquile Island, our hosts, Mark and Marina, delve into the language used in Ainhoa’s diary entry, pointing

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CBS Travel Diaries 2.04 | Viaje a Machu Picchu

It’s time for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries, Season 2! After a long journey, Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban finally make it to Machu Picchu and take in the breathtaking scenery around them. As always, our hosts Mark and Marina are on hand to break down the language featured in Ainhoa’s latest diary

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CBS Travel Diaries 2.03 | Sacsayhuamán

Welcome back to another episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries! This time, we’re visiting Sacsayhuamán for a guided tour to learn about the Incas before heading back to the city centre of Cuzco for more sightseeing, souvenir shopping and beer tasting. Join Mark and Marina as they discuss the interesting

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CBS Travel Diaries 2.02 | Curiosidades en Cuzco

In this second episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries, we’re discovering what the city of Cuzco has to offer. We visit the famous piedra de 12 ángulos before stopping off at the Mercado de San Pedro for a food tour. Along the way, we hear many interesting grammar points, including

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CBS Travel Diaries 2.01 | Llegada a Lima

We’re back with a second season of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries for intermediate learners of Spanish. Throughout this 10-episode series, we join Ainhoa, her friend Luisa and her brother Esteban from Spain as they travel through western South America on an adventure after finishing college. In the very first episode of the series,

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Última parada – Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 10

We have reached the 10th and final episode in this series of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries. We hope that you’ve enjoyed discovering some beautiful locations in the north of Spain from the comfort of your own home. Join Victoria and Abel for the final instalment of the series, as they arrive at the

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Llegada a Lugo – Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 9

After their car troubles, Victoria and Abel have to make the decision to spend more time in Lugo than planned, seeing the symbolic sights of the city, like the impressive Muralla Romana and La Cárcel Antigua – an ancient prison. They round off their visit by enjoying some pulpo a la gallega (Galician octopus). As Mark

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Cambio de planes – Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 8

Join us for the latest episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries podcast in which our protagonists, Victoria and Abel, set off for the city of Lugo, via the beautiful parish of Covadonga. All is going well until disaster strikes for the couple after⁠ their car gets a puncture and they are left stranded

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De Gijón a Avilés – Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 7

In this week’s episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries, Victoria and Able leave the village of Lastres as they head to the Asturian cities of Gijón and Áviles where they visit the football stadium. As they explore their new surroundings, Mark and Anabel discuss many different aspects of the language used in Victoria’s

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La costa norte – Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 6

Join Victoria and Abel in Episode 6 of The Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries as they embark on the next leg of their trip around the north of Spain. This time, they head off from San Vicente de la Barquera in Cantabria as they make their way to the village of Lastres in Asturias and

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Santander y Santillana del Mar – Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 5

We’ve reached the halfway point of our trip around the north of Spain with Victoria and Abel. In Episode 5 we’re making the most of our final day in Santander before heading to our next stop in the Cantabria region of northern Spain. It’s known for its medieval towers, Renaissance palaces, and the Romanesque Santa

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Llegamos a Cantabria – Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 4

It’s time for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries where we’re following Victoria and Abel on their journey around the north of Spain. This week, we’re leaving Bilbao behind and heading to the capital city of the Cantabria region of Spain – Santander! Victoria and Abel try some delicious fish at the

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Behind the scenes with Coffee Break Spanish in Salamanca

Join the Coffee Break Spanish team behind the scenes as they filmed Season 2 of Coffee Break Spanish To Go in the beautiful Spanish city of Salamanca. This video was filmed before lockdown. Coffee Break Spanish teacher Mark studied in Salamanca many years ago, and this was the first time he had returned in over

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La lluvia de Bilbao – Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 3

The Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries continue as this week, Victoria and Abel explore the Basque city of Bilbao, home to a branch of the famous Guggenheim Museum. Despite the stormy weather leaving them calados hasta los huesos, they make the most of their trip and enjoy some delicious local food. ¡Vamos a Bilbao! Travel