A New Year Message from Radio Lingua

A New Year Message from Radio Lingua

Author: Radio Lingua Network December 29, 2014 Duration: 8:44
As we approach the end of 2014, Mark has recorded a special news podcast to look back at the past 12 months and to look forward to some of the exciting new content coming in 2015.


Looking back
2014 has been an exciting year for us here at Radio Lingua. We’ve released 84 episodes across our range of courses including Coffee Break French Season 4, our new Coffee Break Spanish Espresso and Coffee Break German which has just finished its first season. We’ve also introduced our new gameshow, the Coffee Break French and Coffee Break Spanish Two Minute Challenges.
In 2014 we have delivered over 16 million free language lessons to our learners around the world, bringing the total number of free language lessons delivered since we started back in 2006 to over 155 million! We hope you’ve enjoyed learning one of the 26 languages we offer!
High Five French Family Edition
This year we’ve also introduced our French course for younger learners, High Five French, featuring presenters Emma and Mathilde. High Five French has been popular in schools throughout the UK and we’ve just released the Family Edition of High Five French, so if you have children or grandchildren who would like to learn French with this fantastic video resource, you can find out more here. Early in the New Year we’ll be offering some free High Five French audio lessons – there’s more information in the news podcast, and you can learn more about High Five French here. If you’re interested in using High Five French in a school, please visit our Schools page.
Coffee Break Spanish Season 4
We’ve also announced our fourth season of Coffee Break Spanish. From January 2015 you can join presenters Mark and Carmen as they follow a serialised story featuring a range of characters from around the Spanish-speaking world. This show has been specially created to help advanced learners of Spanish build their confidence in tricky grammatical constructions and increase their range of idiomatic expressions. Find out more  about Season 4 here.
Coffee Break Italian
We’re also introducing a new series for Italian learners. In January 2015 we’ll be launching Coffee Break Italian. The forty lessons of this first season will introduce learners to the language and you’ll start to develop confidence in using the language in a variety of situations. Mark takes on the role of teacher for Coffee Break Italian and is joined by learner Katie and native speaker Francesca. There’s more information about Coffee Break Italian here.
Mark’s learning Swedish
As we move into a new year it’s the perfect time to start learning a new language or to commit to improving your existing language skills. Mark is making his own New Year’s Resolution to learn Swedish and will be keeping a blog of his experiences. You can follow his adventures here.
Our Sale is still on
Finally, don’t forget that our End Of Year Sale is still on and you can save 15% on all our courses with coupon code WINTER2014. This includes the option to preorder Coffee Break Spanish Season 4 and Coffee Break Italian. You can check out the terms and conditions here.

Building on the foundation of its popular predecessor, Show Time Spanish from the Radio Lingua Network is designed for learners who have the basics down and are ready to engage with the language more deeply. This podcast moves beyond introductory phrases, focusing on practical application and nuanced understanding that you’d encounter in everyday conversations across the Spanish-speaking world. Each episode feels like a natural, continuing lesson, structured to feel more like a chat between friends than a formal classroom lecture. You’ll hear authentic dialogue and explanations that gradually expand your vocabulary and tackle more complex grammar points, all aimed at building genuine confidence. The goal is to make your Spanish functional and fluent, helping you think in the language rather than translate in your head. It’s about getting comfortable with the rhythm and flow of real Spanish as used by native speakers in various contexts. The tone remains encouraging and accessible, recognizing that language learning is a journey best taken without pressure. By consistently listening to this podcast, you train your ear and develop a more instinctive grasp of how to express yourself. Whether you're preparing for travel, seeking a deeper connection with the culture, or simply maintaining your hard-earned skills, the content meets you where you are and pushes you gently forward. Think of it as the next logical step where your study turns into practical performance, hence the show’s thematic name. It’s for anyone who wants their language ability to be ready for its moment in the spotlight, equipped to handle unscripted interactions. The hosts guide you through it all with a clear, patient approach that has become a hallmark of Radio Lingua’s educational style.
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Podcast Episodes
Radio Lingua Update January 2016 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:56
Feliz año nuevo, buon anno, bonne année und ein frohes neues Jahr to the entire Coffee Break learning community around the world. We hope that 2016 is a happy, healthy and successful year for you, and that you have many…
Radio Lingua News, 26 Sep 2013 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
We’re delighted to bring you this special edition of Radio Lingua News. Watch the video above for all the details. Follow the links below for more information about our announcements: * Coffee Break French Season 4 * Cof…
Radio Lingua News – 24 Dec 2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
This is a short message from Radio Lingua to update you on developments and to send all of our listeners our warmest wishes for the festive season. First of all, we’ve been extremely busy assembling the various parts of…
Radio Lingua News – Launch Video [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Radio Lingua Founder and CEO introduces the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine, Coffee Break French and Spanish iBooks, our new On Location Languages blog series, changes and improvements to the website and a new Coffee Break…
Radio Lingua News Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:04
Welcome to this festive edition of Radio Lingua News. In this update we’ll be telling you about the fantastic milestone we reached this week, and explaining how you can save 25% on our premium memberships until the end o…
Season 3 – Lesson 32 – Coffee Break Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:55
Coming up in this lesson: In lesson 32 we’re still concentrating on Colombian Spanish, and Mark and Carolina discuss the music and literature of Colombia, and typical Colombian expressions including the word paila. In th…
Radio Lingua is 5 years old – and we’re celebrating! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:27
It’s five years since we launched the first lesson of Coffee Break Spanish, and since then we’ve served up millions of language lessons to learners around the world through our podcasts, our enhanced lessons and our eboo…
Radio Lingua News, December 2010 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:37
It’s been a busy term for Radio Lingua: in the past three months we’ve published over 90 language lessons, we’ve introduced ebook versions of our courses in our premium memberships and on the iBookstore and we’ve had thr…
Introducing News Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:54
So, you’ve been learning Spanish with Coffee Break Spanish, and perhaps you’ve been extending your knowledge with Show Time Spanish. Today we’re delighted to introduce a new show to help you build your vocabulary and dev…
Lesson 40 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:04
The final episode in the series of Show Time Spanish includes episode eight of our soap Verano Español. Just what will Laura say to Ángel and Fiona after discovering them together? And will Ramón finally have the courage…