Learning how to say dates in Spanish is an essential skill for anyone beginning to learn the language. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to express dates, understand the days of the week, months of the year, and numbers in Spanish. By the end, you’ll be comfortable writing and speaking dates like a pro!
As a beginner, you might find yourself often needing to say ‘I speak a little Spanish’ in Spanish. To express that, you would say: ‘Hablo un poco de español’. As you can imagine, this phrase can be very useful in many situations. But what about capitalisation? Are languages capitalised in Spanish? Let’s dive into these
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
Lesson 10 marks the end of the first season of Show Time Spanish. We'd really like to hear what you think about the show. A huge amount of time and effort goes into each show – around 15 hours each week! – and we'd really like to hear from you to find out if you
It’s time for our second installment of the Show Time Spanish telenovela, Verano Español. Laura and her mother have just arrived in Spain to spend the summer in the house they’ve recently inherited from tía Julia. In this episode we’ll meet some of their new neighbours and Laura makes a new friend. Members | Purchase | RSS | iTunes link
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and connecting with loved ones. If you’re a beginner learning Spanish, knowing how to greet people during this festive period can be both fun and useful. In this article, we’ll teach you how to say Merry Christmas in Spanish and also Happy New Year. In addition
In this 10th episode of our intermediate-advanced Spanish course, Mark and Alba discuss Christmas traditions in Spain. José introduces a couple of phrases which you can tell someone not to take something the wrong way in this week’s intermedio. Grammar points covered include al + infinitive, por and para, volver a hacer algo, and expressions
Learning a new language can be an exciting but challenging journey. If you’ve just started learning Spanish or are contemplating whether to begin, you might be wondering: “Is Spanish hard to learn”? This article addresses this question and provides some insights into how hard it is to learn Spanish, especially for beginners. Here in Coffee
We’re absolutely over the moon to announce that Coffee Break Spanish has won the Best UK Professional Podcast in the European Podcast Awards which were announced tonight. All podcasts in the awards were evaluated by a jury of specialists. The full awards announcement video can be seen on the European Podcast Awards site.
In episode 8 of Show Time Spanish, Alba and Mark discuss smoking laws in different countries. Language points covered include the future perfect tense, eg. “I will have stopped smoking”, the use of soler, and the phrase pillar a alguien desprevenido. José’s intermedio covers two phrases which you can use to describe how well you
One of the first things you might want to express in Spanish is your preferences – what you like and dislike. This guide will help you understand how to say ‘I like’ in Spanish, what me gusta means and how to talk about your likes and dislikes in Spanish. In the audio episode, we expand
In this week’s episode, Mark and Alba talk about the different seasons of the year and about their own favourite times of year. This episode provides an opportunity for learners to learn to use the Spanish phrase o sea, and the combination of object pronouns is also covered. José’s intermedio introduces two ways to express
Learning a new language opens doors to countless opportunities, and understanding how to discuss what you do for a living is a crucial part of that journey. In this article, we’ll explore jobs in Spanish, providing you with essential vocabulary and phrases to help you navigate conversations about professions. Whether you’re a beginner learner or
Learning a new language can be exciting and fun, especially when it comes to something as practical as family members and numbers. In this blog post, we will explore how to count from 1 to 10 in Spanish. Why? Well, because in order to talk about your family, you need to be able to say
In episode 6 of Show Time Spanish Mark and Alba discuss their recent visits to Edinburgh and will entertain you with some singing! José introduces two phrases to say that things are in a mess, and language points include the pluperfect tense and using double indirect pronouns, eg. a mi madre le gusta la música.
In episode 5 of Show Time Spanish we launch our very own Spanish soap opera, Verano Español, which tells the story of Spanish dad, Antonio, Scottish mum Iona, and bilingual daughter Laura and their adventures one summer in Spain. Each episode will provide you with listening practice, language study and information about the Spanish-speaking world.
Learning Spanish opens the door to rich cultures and vibrant communities. One foundational step in your language journey is understanding how to talk about family members in Spanish. Whether you’re introducing your family or chatting about your loved ones, these terms will help you connect and communicate more effectively. Let’s dive into the essential vocabulary
In this fourth episode of Show Time Spanish, Mark has just returned from a week in London and he discusses the advantages and disadvantages of living in a village, town or city with Alba. We also meet Laura from Verano Español, our forthcoming soap opera. In José’s intermedio he introduces two phrases which use the verb
Learning a new language can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to asking basic questions like ‘where do you live’ in Spanish especially because there are several ways to ask this question, depending on the formality of the situation. This article will guide you through the different expressions and how to respond
In lesson 3 of Show Time Spanish, Alba tells Mark about a Halloween party she attended. They discuss the traditions of Halloween. In the intermedio José provides two alternative ways to say that you’re tired. Grammar points include reflexive verbs in a different tenses, the subjunctive after quizás. Members | Purchase | RSS | iTunes link
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