If you’re just starting to learn Spanish, you’ll quickly realise that knowing how to talk about how you feel is essential. In this blog, we will focus on two common phrases: no me siento bien and estoy enfermo. So, whether you’re feeling great or under the weather, being able to express this clearly is key
In this week’s lesson, we take our knowledge of the perfect tense a stage further by looking at reflexive verbs. Please note that lesson 18 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 58 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for
When you’re travelling to a Spanish-speaking country, knowing a bit of the language can make your experience much smoother and more enjoyable. One of the most important things to understand is how to handle money. This blog will introduce you to some essential Spanish travel vocabulary, focusing on how to say money in Spanish and
In this lesson, we look at the other verbs that take être as their auxiliary verb in the perfect tense and we consider a way to remember them. Please note that lesson 17 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 57 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as
When learning the language, one of the first phrases you’ll want to master is I would like in Spanish. This phrase is essential in everyday conversations, especially when you’re in a Spanish-speaking country and need to order food, ask for directions, or make polite requests. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to express I would
In this week’s lesson we look at two verbs which take être as their auxiliary verb in the perfect tense, instead of avoir. Please note that lesson 16 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 56 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things
Learning a new language can be an exciting journey, and one of the most practical and fun ways to immerse yourself in Spanish is by going shopping. This blog post will guide you through essential phrases and vocabulary related to buying clothes in Spanish. Whether you are a beginner or looking to polish your skills,
In this week’s lesson, we take a look at some verbs which have irregular past participles and are therefore irregular in the perfect tense. Please note that lesson 15 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 55 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make
If you’re a beginner learner of Spanish and planning a camping trip to a Spanish-speaking country, knowing how to say ‘tent’ in Spanish, along with other related terms, can be incredibly useful. In this article, we’ll cover the essentials you need to communicate effectively while camping. We’ll also introduce you to some practical phrases and
In this week’s lesson we continue looking at the perfect tense, this time using regular -re and -ir verbs. We also think about the different uses of the perfect tense. Please note that lesson 14 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 54 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each
Travelling to a Spanish-speaking country can be an exciting adventure. However, encountering problems during your stay can be frustrating, especially if you’re not confident in reporting a problem in a hotel in Spanish. Luckily, this guide will help you learn how to do that, using essential phrases and vocabulary. Whether the issue is with your
In this lesson, we introduce the perfect tense of regular -er verbs. Please note that lesson 13 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 53 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
Not sure how to say ‘I need a hotel’ in Spanish for your next trip? We have you covered. This blog post will guide you through some essential phrases to make your hotel booking experience smooth and stress-free. Whether you’re a beginner in Spanish or just need a refresher, these phrases will come in handy.
In this week’s lesson, we take a look at the negative form of the immediate future tense. We also look at the different ways to say ‘some’ in French, also known as the partitive article. Please note that lesson 12 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 52 of Coffee Break French. We have
In this lesson, we learn how to say ‘going to do something’ in French. This is a useful way of talking about the immediate future. Please note that lesson 11 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 51 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to
Did you know that talking about the weather in Spanish can be quite tricky? This is so because the structure used in Spanish is a lot different to English and that’s why we have put together this basic guide for you. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to essential Spanish weather vocabulary and phrases
In this lesson, Mark puts Anna to the test with an identity quiz. Please note that lesson 10 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 50 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each season as lessons 1-40 to make things more simple for our listeners.
If you’re just starting to learn Spanish, you’ve probably come across the phrase voy a in your lessons. But what does ‘voy a’ mean in Spanish, and how can you use it in everyday conversation? This article will break down the meaning of voy a and other related forms so you can start using them
In this week’s lesson, we look at some adjectives that come before the noun instead of after. We also learn a way to remember which adjectives come before the noun. Please note that lesson 09 of Season 2 was originally known as lesson 49 of Coffee Break French. We have renumbered the lessons of each
If you are just beginning to learn Spanish, using basic Spanish vocabulary confidently is essential to start your journey. This guide introduces some simple words and phrases that will help you get started. For more practice, don’t forget to listen to the podcast lesson where you can consolidate your understanding and pronunciation of beginner basic
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