How to maximise your language learning every day | A Coffee Break with Mark
4 September 2025 - 16 minsIn this espresso episode, join Mark as he shares practical tips to help you make the most of the little moments in your day and turn them into powerful opportunities for language learning! đź’Ş Discover how his recent trip to Slovenia taught him how his small interactions can help you build confidence and momentum in your learning.
You’ll also get a taste of exclusive resources from the Coffee Break Club, our on-demand video library. The Coffee Break Club features over 1700 video lessons in French, Italian, German and Spanish, which you can access wherever you are, on our app and web platform, so that you always have a video lesson ready to accompany any time of your day.
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Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 10: Un sueño hecho realidad
Welcome back to Erna’s CafĂ© - our charming Spanish cafĂ©, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local cafĂ© and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. The final chapter of Scenes for this season is here, and it’s a moment of pure joy and excitement. In Un sueño hecho realidad, Isabel reflects on a beautiful spring day filled with energy and anticipation. The cafĂ© is buzzing as the regulars come together to support one of their own, and the evening holds a special surprise for everyone. El sol brilla y el ambiente en el bar está cargado de emociĂłn. La terraza se llena de risas, buena compañĂa y una sensaciĂłn de que algo muy esperado está a punto de suceder. Con la llegada de la noche, todos están reunidos para vivir una velada que, sin saberlo, quedará en sus recuerdos. Come in and experience Un sueño hecho realidad. Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 mins
26 March Finished
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 9: La primavera y sus amores
Welcome back to Erna’s CafĂ© - our charming Spanish cafĂ©, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local cafĂ© and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. The latest chapter of Scenes is here and this one captures a moment that’s as sweet as it is fleeting. In La primavera y sus amores, Isabel watches from a distance as young love quietly blossoms in the cafĂ©. With the last of the spring celebrations fading and the day winding down, a chance encounter brings a special moment of connection. It’s impossible not to be swept up in the magic of it all. La tarde se va apagando y la luz de la primavera sigue llenando el ambiente. En el bar, entre risas y despedidas de Ăşltima hora, una joven parece esperar algo… o más bien, a alguien. En un rincĂłn tranquilo, dos miradas se cruzan y lo que comienza con una sonrisa tĂmida se convierte en una conversaciĂłn llena de emociĂłn. La primavera, siempre tan impredecible, trae consigo momentos Ăşnicos, como este. Step into La primavera y sus amores and enjoy the episode! Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 mins
19 March Finished
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 8: Las fiestas del barrio
Welcome back to Erna’s CafĂ© - our charming Spanish cafĂ©, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local cafĂ© and help build your language skills naturally through storytelling. In this chapter of Scenes, the neighbourhood is buzzing with excitement and the cafĂ© is right at the heart of it. Isabel takes a trip down memory lane as the annual celebrations unfold around the cafĂ©. The younger crowd fills the terrace, and the festive atmosphere fills the streets with music, food, and laughter. It's the kind of energy that reminds Isabel of her own youth, and it’s contagious. Las calles del barrio se llenan de luces y sonidos, mientras las familias y los jĂłvenes disfrutan de la feria. Este año, como siempre, las mesas del bar están ocupadas por los chicos que se preparan para la verbena. Entre platos tradicionales y jarras de tinto de verano, la alegrĂa se siente en el aire. Para Isabel, no hay nada como ver a la juventud del barrio de celebraciĂłn, recordando los buenos tiempos y creando nuevos recuerdos. Join in the fun and experience Las fiestas del barrio, where the past and present come together in a celebration to remember. Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
12 March Finished
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 7: Imprevistos que salen bien
Welcome back to Erna’s CafĂ© - our charming Spanish cafĂ©, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local cafĂ© and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. The latest episode of Scenes is here, and this one shows that sometimes, the unexpected can lead to the best moments. In Imprevistos que salen bien, Isabel is swept into a whirlwind of last-minute changes when a birthday celebration is thrown off course. But with a little teamwork, a lot of creativity, and some help from the cafĂ© regulars, an unforgettable celebration takes shape. Hoy, el dĂa ha dado un giro inesperado. Lo que parecĂa ser una fiesta arruinada se convierte en una celebraciĂłn improvisada, llena de momentos divertidos y nuevos recuerdos. Con piñatas, comida casera y la mejor compañĂa, todos se unieron para hacer que el cumpleaños fuera un Ă©xito, ¡a pesar de los imprevistos! We hope you enjoy Imprevistos que salen bien, where we see that sometimes the best moments happen when things don’t go as planned. Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
5 March Finished
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 6: Un dĂa de diez
Welcome back to Erna’s CafĂ© - our charming Spanish cafĂ©, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local cafĂ© and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. In Un dĂa de diez, Isabel reflects on a day where everything seems to align perfectly. With moments of joy, unexpected news, and the cafĂ© filled with life, this day proves that sometimes even the smallest things can make the biggest difference. Hoy el dĂa ha sido de lo más especial. A lo largo de la jornada, las sorpresas se han ido sucediendo sin cesar. Mientras el bar rebosaba de energĂa y risas, Isabel se ha visto inmersa en una serie de acontecimientos que no olvidará. Algo tan simple como un pequeño detalle ha sido capaz de cambiar el rumbo de este dĂa, llevándolos a todos a un momento de celebraciĂłn y buen rollo. This is a chapter you won’t want to miss! Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
26 February Finished
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 5: Despedidas
Welcome back to Erna’s CafĂ© - our charming Spanish cafĂ©, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local cafĂ© and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. In Despedidas, Isabel witnesses a tender farewell between two close friends. One of them is about to start a new chapter in Chile, and today, they’re enjoying their last coffee together at Isabel’s cafĂ©. DespuĂ©s de una mañana lluviosa, el sol aparece y, entre risas y charlas, pasan horas en la terraza. Isabel observa cĂłmo la mujer le da a su amigo un regalo muy especial. Un gesto que le llama la atenciĂłn y la conmueve profundamente. ÂżQuĂ© pasará cuando se despidan? No te pierdas este capĂtulo tan emotivo. Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 mins
19 February Finished