Happy Holidays from Radio Lingua

Happy Holidays from Radio Lingua

Author: Radio Lingua Network December 8, 2009 Duration: 10:34
2009 has been a fantastic year for Radio Lingua and we’d like to thank all our listeners for your support and enthusiasm over the past twelve months. To celebrate the end of 2009 and a new year of language-learning just around the corner, we’re delighted to announce our Holidays sale and give you some exciting advance notice of our plans for 2010. Read on!

No festive period is complete without a sale, and we’re offering you 25% off all our courses right through until 31 December, midnight GMT. If you’ve been thinking about taking your language-learning more seriously next year, perhaps now is the time to jump on board and purchase one of our Season Passes. We’re delighted to be able to offer free language-learning materials to hundreds of thousands of listeners around the world, but you can take your learning to a new level with our premium materials which include lesson guides, extra listening materials and exericses for each of our courses.
To receive your 25% discount, simply use the coupon code holidays09 (lower case) at checkout when you’re buying one of our courses. If you’ve not purchased an item from us before, you can view our full range of products here, or visit the appropriate store front for Coffee Break French, Coffee Break Spanish, Show Time Spanish, One Minute Languages, or School Run French. When you complete the form, make sure you enter holidays09 in the coupon code area at the bottom of the signup page.

Please note that the 25% reduction will be applied at checkout. EU customers should be aware that the prices quoted on our signup pages do not include VAT. If you use the coupon code then the 25% discount will be applied and then 17.5% VAT will be added to the total cost. It’s worth also pointing out that as of 1st January 2010, the VAT charges will have to increase to 17.5% in line with the Inland Revenue arrangements in the UK.
Please remember to use the coupon code as you’re purchasing: no refunds will be given on any materials purchased at full price if the coupon codes have not been used.
Would you like to purchase a gift membership? If so, please contact us at support@radiolingua.com and we’ll get things set up for you. Let us know what product you wish to buy and the email address of the recipient. We’ll process your payment and send the gift membership invitation in time for Christmas. Please note that the deadline for any Christmas gifts is 17 December.

New for 2010: the Radio Lingua Club. We’ve been listening to comments from our existing premium customers and one of the most common requests is for more help and advice for learning languages. We’ve decided therefore to create a ‘club’ around this. Membership to the club will last 12 months and during this time members will receive the following benefits:

* Weekly podcasts in a brand new “how to learn a language” series featuring tips, tricks and advice on learning language. We’ll also be including interviews with language learners from all walks of life who will share their learning tips. The course will feature tips for beginners and for experienced learners and we’re sure that everyone will be able to benefit from this course, regardless of the language they are learning.
* Reduced prices on all our content. Members will have access to a special discount rate for any purchases made within the membership period.

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Show Time Spanish
Podcast Episodes
Lesson 31 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:33
It’s destination Colombia for lesson 31 as Mark is joined by Carolina from Bogotá. Carolina introduces Mark to the geography and traditions of Colombia, and Mark learns a few useful expresiones colombianas. In episodes 3…
Lesson 30 – Show Time Spanish – Verano Español [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:30
It’s time to return to our telenovela, Verano Español. In this sixth instalment, we’ll find out the latest about what’s happening in the Laura – Ángel – Ramón love triangle, and we’ll also hear if things are still ok bet…
Radio Lingua News Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:20
Welcome to Radio Lingua News – in this podcast we’ll be updating listeners on the latest developments from Radio Lingua. Coming up on today’s show: * Learning languages 140 characters at a time with TwitterLearn * Introd…
Lesson 29 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:31
In this week’s episode, Alba and Mark are en la cocina, making a Spanish tortilla. The episode is slightly different from our usual episodes as the audio was recorded live in the kitchen rather than in the studio. There’…
Lesson 28 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:18
The topic for this week’s episode of Show Time Spanish is food, or tapas in particular. Alba has recently had a bad experience in a tapas restaurant in Scotland, compared with her normal experiences of tapas in Spain. Ma…
Lesson 27 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:31
This week we return to a topic we covered previously – in response to listeners’ requests. It’s time to look at your tricks and tips for language learning. Mark and Alba talk about the suggestion of one of our listeners…
Lesson 26 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:17
This week’s topic is low-cost airlines and the advantages and disadvantages of low-cost travel. Mark and Alba discuss their experiences of flying with low-cost airlines (and indeed with other airlines!) and José introduc…
Lesson 25 – Show Time Spanish (Telenovela) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:08
Episode 25 of Show Time Spanish features the fifth instalment of our ‘telenovela’, Verano Español. At the end of the previous episode, Laura discovered that the boy who has been chatting her up on a daily basis in the pa…
Lesson 24 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:45
Following our recent musical episodes, listeners have been asking us for some suggestions of Spanish-language singers and groups. In episode 24 we’ve provided some suggestions, talking about Spanish groups Amaral and Ojo…
Lesson 23 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:22
This week Mark and Alba bring you a special musical episode: combining the Eurovision Song Contest with a performance from Mark of Tango by Spanish composer Albéniz. In the intermedio, José introduces the idea of ’embarr…