Radio Lingua News Podcast

Radio Lingua News Podcast

Author: Radio Lingua Network July 18, 2009 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
* Introducing our Community Managers
* New features for Radio Lingua premium members
* Announcing our Summer Sale
* Updates on the latest shows

TwitterLearn It seems that in the past few months the entire world has started twittering, helped by the huge number of celebrities using the microblogging service. Some write it off as another banal social media fad, but here at Radio Lingua we’ve been using Twitter for many months to update listeners on the latest podcast episodes and other news from Radio Lingua. This summer, we’ve decided to take our twittering a stage further and we’ve designed a course in French, Italian and Spanish for beginners, delivered in daily tweets of 140 characters, and podcasts of 1 minute 40 seconds. You can join Twitter at  http://twitter.com and follow @learnspanish, @learnfrench or @learnitalian to start your micro language-learning course.
Community Managers This summer we’re joined by three new members of the Radio Lingua team. Ellie, Katie and Marylou are going to be working over the summer on developing our learning communities on the website and they’re also working on the TwitterLearn courses. Initially they’ll be helping to develop the conversations on our Facebook pages. We really hope that Ellie, Katie and Marylou enjoy working with Radio Lingua over the summer months. If you’re a Facebook user, head over to the Facebook pages for Coffee Break Spanish, Coffee Break French, Show Time Spanish and Radio Lingua where the conversations are increasing daily. Make sure you become a ‘fan’ of the shows and tell your friends that you’re learning with us. We’re also looking at the longer term plans for the Discussion Forum on our website. Have your say about how this should develop and contribute to the discussion on our blog.
New developments for members Until now our premium members have been downloading the bonus materials from our members’ pages, but we’ve been working on developing premium feeds for all of our podcasts. You can now use our one-click method to download all of the premium materials through iTunes. Find out more on our members’ pages. Another new development has been the introduction of automatic upgrades. A number of members who have purchased premium memberships have requested upgrades. Until now this has been a manual process, but we’ve just introduced new automatic upgrades for Coffee Break Spanish and Coffee Break French. By simply paying the difference between, for example, the silver and gold memberships, members will be able to upgrade automatically to the higher level. Find out more here.
Summer Sale Until 16 August 2009 we’re offering a 20% discount on all of our premium materials. Now’s the time to purchase our bronze, silver, gold or platinum memberships for Coffee Break Spanish, Coffee Break French, 

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 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…
Happy Holidays from Radio Lingua [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
Lesson 39 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:55
We’re delighted to be joined once more by Alba in this special episode of Show Time Spanish. It’s the last ‘normal’ episode in the series: next week we’ll have the eighth and final instalment of Verano Español, so lesson…
Lesson 38 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:27
In this episode Mark is joined by Sofía from Argentina and Ana Isabel from Ecuador. Language points discussed include the difference between si no and sino, using hace with a time phrase, and voseo, the use of vos in Rio…
Lesson 37 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:49
This week Mark returns with Loreto for the second of our Chilean episodes of Show Time Spanish. In episode 37 we learn a bit more about Chilean culture and Loreto teaches Mark some Chilean expressions. Members | Purchase…
Radio Lingua celebrates 3 years of language-learning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
On 18th October 2006, episode one of a new language-learning podcast called Coffee Break Spanish was released to the world. This show was a bit different from the other Spanish learning shows out there: it was a gradual…
Lesson 36 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:50
¡Estamos de vuelta! It’s been a few weeks since our last episode of Show Time Spanish, and this has been the result of major server problems. We’ve completed a migration of all our content to new servers today, and we’re…
Lesson 35 – Show Time Spanish – Verano Español [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:40
In this week’s show we’re returning to our telenovela, Verano Español. It’s the morning after the night before when Ángel arrived drunk at Iona’s party. Needless to say Laura’s dad isn’t very impressed with Ángel! Laura’…
Lesson 34 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:24
After our recent server problems, we’re back with Show Time Spanish! We’re staying in Mexico in episode 34 of Show Time as Mark and Juan discuss some of the interesting aspects of Mexican Spanish. ¡Todo está padrísimo en…
Lesson 33 – Show Time Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:56
In lesson 33 it’s destination Mexico as Mark is joined by Juan from México D.F. Juan introduces Mark to the geography and some of the tourist attractions of Mexico. Language concepts included the use of soler, the differ…