In this episode, we’ll explore some common Spanish expressions used in the song La bicicleta by Colombian artists Shakira and Carlos Vives. You’ll learn: How to refer to things have been happening for a while or that happened in the pastDifferent ways to express things you will not doHow the English prefix ‘un’ is expressed in SpanishSupport the show ⭐Leave ... Show More
Jun 23
Learn Spanish Verbs with Music: 7 Useful Expressions & Reflexive Pronouns ♫ 245
In this episode, we follow up on our lyrics breakdown of "Somos Más" — the official Telemundo anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Carlos Vives, Emilia, Wisin, and Xavi.We're reviewing 7 Spanish phrases from the song that you can use in daily conversation. Plus, I'll reveal the ... Show More
16m 51s
Jun 16
Learn Spanish with the World Cup Anthem "Somos Más" ♫ 244
In this special World Cup episode, we break down "Somos Más," the official Telemundo anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, performed by Carlos Vives (Colombia), Emilia (Argentina), Wisin (Puerto Rico), and Xavi (Mexico).We'll break down the song lyrics and review vocabulary for tal ... Show More
26m 20s
Jun 9
Hablando de La Copa Mundial ♫ 243
Never watched a soccer match? No problem. The FIFA World Cup is coming to the US, Mexico, and Canada this summer — and it's the perfect excuse to level up your Spanish! ⚽In this episode, we start from the very beginning — what the World Cup is, how the game works, and the key Spa ... Show More
25m 12s
Aug 2023
El Español A Través de las Fronteras | Spanish Across Borders
<p>Discover the intriguing differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and verb tenses between Spanish spoken in Latin America and Spain as we take you on a language journey, exploring regional variations that make each variant unique and valuable. Learn how embracing diverse accen ... Show More
34m 9s
May 2022
CBS Mag 4.02 | Ritmos latinos: la bachata
<p>Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! This time Mark and Anabel go through a text about bachata, a popular type of Latin music, and discuss its origin and influences. Along the way, we provide explanations about a range of grammar and vocabulary ... Show More
29 m