CBS EM 1.02 | La Vida Malagueña

CBS EM 1.02 | La Vida Malagueña

Author: Coffee Break Languages February 15, 2019 Duration: 19:40

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 interviews with other Malagueños, and you can challenge yourself to follow the conversations and recognise the different accents used.


This season of En Marcha con Coffee Break Spanish features 10 audio episodes, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each episode. If you'd like to benefit from transcripts, bonus audio materials including our "Language Study" audio episodes which explain some of the language points introduced in the conversations, exercise packs, vocabulary lists and exclusive video materials, you can access the En Marcha online course in the Coffee Break Academy.


Don't forget to follow Coffee Break Spanish on Facebook where we post language activities, cultural points and review materials to help you practise your Spanish. Remember - a few minutes a day can help you build your confidence in the language. Access the Coffee Break Spanish Facebook page here.


If you'd like to find out what goes on behind the scenes here at Coffee Break Languages, and access regular language challenges, follow @coffeebreaklanguages on Instagram.


For all information on Coffee Break Spanish, visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/spanish/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


The journey to learning a new language often feels like a monumental task, but Coffee Break Spanish reimagines the process as something you can genuinely fit into your daily routine. Created by Coffee Break Languages, this podcast structures its lessons around the idea that meaningful progress happens in short, consistent bursts-the kind you might enjoy with a cup of coffee in hand. You won't find overwhelming grammar lectures here. Instead, each episode is a focused, friendly conversation that zeroes in on practical language you can actually use, building your confidence piece by piece. The show is carefully designed to grow with you, starting from the very first words and phrases for absolute beginners and gradually introducing more complex concepts as you move through the seasons. Listening to this podcast feels less like formal study and more like joining a helpful guide who breaks things down clearly, always with the goal of helping you communicate with native speakers. Whether you're preparing for a trip, connecting with heritage, or simply exercising your brain, the approach is both accessible and deeply effective, turning those small moments of your day into tangible steps toward fluency.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 325

Coffee Break Spanish
Podcast Episodes
CBS 4.16 | Corrí como si me persiguiera el diablo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:02
In this lesson of Coffee Break Spanish we listen to the response from Jesús to Carmen’s latest email. As usual the episode is rich in idiomatic expressions and complex grammar points. Mark and Carmen are on hand to discu…
Celebrating 9 years of Radio Lingua [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:15
Nine years ago today we published the first episode of Coffee Break Spanish. Since then we’ve gone on to publish courses in 27 languages, and we’ve delivered over 160 million language lessons to learners around the world…
CBS 4.15 | Me hizo muchísima ilusión recibir tu carta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:35
In this lesson of Coffee Break Spanish we listen to Carmen’s response to the letter of Jesús which we read in the last episode. This provides a further opportunity to look at a different, more formal, style of language w…
CBS 4.14 | Espero que mis palabras te encuentren con buena salud [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:08
In this latest episode of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4 we join María and Rory as they read the first of the love letters they’ve discovered in the attic. We’re immediately transported to 1949 when María’s grandparents w…
CBS 4.13 | A mí no me digas nada… ¡tengo un hambre que no veo! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:59
In episode 13 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4, we hear the continuation of the conversation between María and Rory as they clean the attic ahead of Alejandro’s arrival and discover something which will play an important…
CBS 4.12 | ¡Deseo concedido! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:19
In episode 12 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4, we listen in on a conversation between Rory and María. Rory has been cleaning the attic in Consuelo’s hotel in preparation for Alejandro’s arrival and he’s not having much…
CBS 4.11 | Decidido, ¡haré mi primera inmersión! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:28
In episode 11 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4, we read María’s diary entry about the latest events in Mallorca. Rory has arranged for his friend Alejandro to stay in Consuelo’s hotel, and we find out about the preparati…
CBS 4.10 | Tenemos todo el verano por delante [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:22
In episode 10 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4, María and Rory are looking forward to the future and talking about their studies and their possible plans for further travelling. They also discuss Alejandro’s visit. As us…
CBS 4.09 | Tu castellano mejoró un montón, ¡sos una fiera! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:24
In the latest episode in our series we eavesdrop on a phone call between Rory and his Argentinian friend Alejandro who is on holiday in Spain and wants to come over to Mallorca to see Rory and to meet María. The episode…
CBS 4.08 | Tengo los pelos de punto - ¡no me lo puedo creer! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:12
In this episode we listen to María’s latest diary entry in which she recounts a conversation she has had with her father in which she learns more about the history of her family. As usual the episode is rich in idiomatic…