Every year Mexico and Mexican culture are celebrated during the holiday of Cinco de Mayo, which in Spanish just means May 5th.
However, many people, especially those outside of Mexico, have no idea what exactly is being celebrated on May 5, and many of those who think they know have the wrong idea.
The location of most of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations is a ... Show More
Mar 1
Questions and Answers: Volume 40
March is upon us. Here in the northern hemisphere, the days are getting longer, temperatures are getting warmer, and people are about to go nuts over college basketball for several weeks. There is an old saying that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. That might ... Show More
16m 23s
Feb 28
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was one of the most influential and haunting voices in American literature, a writer whose imagination reshaped horror, detective fiction, science fiction, and the modern short story Poe lived a life marked by poverty, personal loss, and professional struggle, yet ... Show More
15m 36s
May 2025
What is Cinco de Mayo? - by KeriAnne N. Jelinek
Looking for a fun and informative way to teach your children about Cinco de Mayo? Look no further than this engaging children's book! In "What is Cinco de Mayo,” kids will learn all about the history and significance of this festive holiday, including how it's celebrated, when it ... Show More
8m 37s
Feb 2019
CBS EM 1.02 | La Vida Malagueña
<p>What's it like to live and work in Málaga? In this episode of En Marcha, Mark talks to Sara who works in the Tourism department of the Ayuntamiento de Málaga. They discuss the town, how it has changed over the years, and tourism in the surrounding area. There are also intervie ... Show More
19m 40s
Mar 2019
CBS EM 1.04 | De Compras en el Mercado de Atarazanas
<p>Where better to soak up the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a culture than in <em>el mercado</em>, and in this episode you can join the Coffee Break team in the Mercado Atarazanas in central Málaga. Whether it's fresh Mediterranean seafood, <em>jamón ibérico</em>, or goat ... Show More
19m 56s
May 2019
CBS EM 1.08 | Málaga: Transformación Cultural
<p>What springs to mind when you think of the city of Málaga? Until recently, it may have been the great weather and the beaches. But nowadays, the city has shaken off the dated image of ‘sol y playa’, and is establishing itself as one of Spain’s main cultural hubs. In this episo ... Show More
19m 53s
Jul 2022
CBS Mag 4.07 | Deporte y diversión en Asturias
<p>Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! This time, we discuss a text about a canoeing festival which takes place in Asturias every year. While hearing about the festival throughout the text, Mark and Anabel, discuss the grammar points which appear and ... Show More
26m 37s