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Spanish WOTD Review – 8 March 2013

Apologies for the delayed publication of this episode which is due to a technical problem we’ve had with the site over the past week. We’ve been publishing a daily word on Facebook and Twitter and each day we’ve asked our Facebook friends and Twitter followers to post a comment using the word of the day,

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A beginner’s guide to places in town in German

If you’re visiting a German-speaking area, familiarising yourself with common places and their names can make navigating around much easier. Therefore, in this blog post, we will be focusing on essential phrases and key places in town in German. So, whether you’re planning a trip or simply expanding your language skills, learning these terms will

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Numbers in German: counting from 1 to 10

Learning numbers is one of the fundamental steps in mastering any language, and German is no exception. Whether you’re shopping, telling the time or simply counting, understanding numbers in German is essential.  In this blog post, we’ll explore die Zahlen from 1 to 10, providing tips and examples to help you become confident in using

French WOTD Review – 20 Feb 2013

We’ve been publishing a daily word on Facebook and Twitter and each day we’ve asked our Facebook friends and Twitter followers to post a comment using the word of the day, thereby practising their language skills. This week, in honour of St Valentine’s Day, we’ve focused on the topic of love and we’ve shared the

Spanish WOTD Review – 20 Feb 2013

We’ve been publishing a daily word on Facebook and Twitter and each day we’ve asked our Facebook friends and Twitter followers to post a comment using the word of the day, thereby practising their language skills. Last week our theme was love, in honour of St Valentine’s Day, and as usual the Radio Lingua community

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Family in German – essential vocabulary for beginners

Learning how to talk about family is an important step in mastering any new language, and German is no exception. Whether you’re planning a trip to Germany, studying the language for fun, or connecting with German-speaking relatives, knowing the essential vocabulary for family in German will help you communicate more effectively.  In this blog article,

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‘Where do you live’ in German – How to ask and answer this question

If you have plans of interacting with someone in Berlin, Vienna or Bern, two of the things you want to be able to ask someone are ‘where are you from’ and ‘where do you live’ in German. Especially because this is a fundamental part of everyday conversation, right?   So, whether you’re meeting new friends, networking,

Spanish WOTD Review – 9 Feb 2013

We’ve been publishing a daily word on Facebook and Twitter and each day we’ve asked our Facebook friends and Twitter followers to post a comment using the word of the day, thereby practising their language skills. This week we’ve been talking about buying things and as usual the Radio Lingua community has come up with

French WOTD Review – 9 Feb 2013

We’ve been publishing a daily word on Facebook and Twitter and each day we’ve asked our Facebook friends and Twitter followers to post a comment using the word of the day, thereby practising their language skills. This week we’ve focused on the topic of eating out and we’ve shared the following words and phrases with

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Woher kommst du? Learn how to ask and tell where are you from in German

When learning a new language, one of the fundamental skills is being able to ask and answer where someone is from. This is especially useful when travelling and meeting new people. In this blog post, we will understand what woher kommst du means and how to answer where you are from in German.  By the

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‘My name is’ in German: a guide to introducing yourself

Being able to introduce yourself is a very important skill that language learners must acquire. If you plan on visiting Berlin, Vienna, Luxembourg, or any other German-speaking country,  knowing how you say ‘my name is’ in German can make a difference when starting conversations.  In this blog post, you will be guided through the basics

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Coffee Break German

How to say ‘goodbye’ in German and other greetings

Are you planning a trip to Germany, connecting with German-speaking friends, or simply expanding your linguistic vocabulary? In any case, knowing your way around basic greetings, like how to say ‘goodbye’ in German, is a must as it leads to smoother interactions with the locals. In this blog post, you will get familiar with these

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Coffee Break German – Introductory Episode

In this introductory episode, Mark and Thomas talk about what you can expect in the first ten lessons of the course which starts this Wednesday, the 23rd of January 2013. The lessons will introduce the basics of the language and by the end of the first group of ten lessons you’ll be able to communicate

Coffee Break Spanish Magazine Episode 102

This is the second episode of our Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. In this edition: Laura introduces us to the expression por si las moscas; JP and Nahyeli answer Steve’s question about using the verb fingir, meaning “to pretend” and in our interviews, Alba asks ¿Qué es para ti un buen profesor?

Spanish WOTD Review, 19 Sep 2012

We’ve been publishing a daily word on Facebook and Twitter and each day we’ve asked our Facebook friends and Twitter followers to post a comment using the word of the day, thereby practising their language skills. This week we’ve been talking about the weather and as usual the Radio Lingua community has come up with

French WOTD Review, 19 Sep 2012

We’ve been publishing a daily word on Facebook and Twitter and each day we’ve asked our Facebook friends and Twitter followers to post a comment using the word of the day, thereby practising their language skills. This week we’ve focused on the topic of weather and we’ve shared the following words and phrases with our

Coffee Break Spanish Magazine Update

Last month we announced our forthcoming Coffee Break Spanish Magazine and we’re pleased to bring you confirmation of the exact launch date. The pilot episode will be released on Wednesday 26th September and this first season of the CBS Magazine will run from 3rd October for ten weeks. In each episode you can look forward

Spanish WOTD Review, 9 Sep 2012

We’ve been publishing a daily word on Facebook and Twitter and each day we’ve asked our Facebook friends and Twitter followers to post a comment using the word of the day, thereby practising their language skills. This week we’ve had a culinary theme and the Radio Lingua community has come up with some excellent examples

French WOTD Review, 9 Sep 2012

We’ve been publishing a daily word on Facebook and Twitter and each day we’ve asked our Facebook friends and Twitter followers to post a comment using the word of the day, thereby practising their language skills. This week we’ve introduced some culinary terms including some well-known French delicacies: le pain au chocolat, les escargots, la

French WOTD Review, 2 Sep 2012

We’ve been publishing a daily word on Facebook and Twitter and each day we’ve asked our Facebook friends and Twitter followers to post a comment using the word of the day, thereby practising their language skills. It’s been another great week of responses from our community and we’re bringing you our review of your uses