60 acast.com La penúltima voluntad - Advanced audio drama from Coffee Break Spanish https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/lpv es Radio Lingua Ltd advanced spanish,coffee break spanish,spanish language,spanish,spanish lessons,learn spanish Coffee Break Languages Join Marta on a journey of discovery - and learn advanced Spanish Marta receives a phone call out of the blue from a lawyer inviting her to attend the reading of her father's will. But no one had even told her that her father had passed away! On her arrival, she is shocked by what she sees in her father’s office and she embarks on a journey that will change her and her family’s life.


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]]> Marta receives a phone call out of the blue from a lawyer inviting her to attend the reading of her father's will. But no one had even told her that her father had passed away! On her arrival, she is shocked by what she sees in her father’s office and she embarks on a journey that will change her and her family’s life.


La penúltima voluntad is a podcast series for advanced learners, brought to you by the Coffee Break Spanish team, and in each of the 20 episodes, we'll hear a new chapter of the story. Throughout the series you will be able to build your vocabulary, develop your understanding of grammar and put your comprehension skills to the test, while following an engaging story.


You can find support materials for this show in the online course for La penúltima voluntad on the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> false Coffee Break Languages info+638a20aa9b85dd001165c686@mg-eu.acast.com 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 la-penultima-voluntad serial https://assets.pippa.io/shows/638a20aa9b85dd001165c686/1669998332893-629761dd6da4821308b6ad9c81da99d7.jpeg https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/lpv La penúltima voluntad - Advanced audio drama from Coffee Break Spanish Capítulo 20 - Un nuevo inicio Capítulo 20 - Un nuevo inicio Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:00:33 GMT 12:29 6516cacc28434100118d24ae false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/6516cacc28434100118d24ae 6516cacc28434100118d24ae 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Endings and beginnings full 1 20 We reach the final chapter of our story and we find out how the breakthrough in the relationship between Carlos and Marta goes beyond their emotional bond. New words to listen out for include: descabellado, enfrascados and apurar.


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]]> We reach the final chapter of our story and we find out how the breakthrough in the relationship between Carlos and Marta goes beyond their emotional bond. New words to listen out for include: descabellado, enfrascados and apurar.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 19 - La verdadera herencia Capítulo 19 - La verdadera herencia Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:00:51 GMT 13:35 65017f712c251000127f5621 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/65017f712c251000127f5621 65017f712c251000127f5621 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 The real treasure full 1 19 Carlos and Marta continue their conversation and admit the mistakes that they have both made in the past, however, Carlos worries about Marta's reaction to his news. Listen out for new language which includes: volver a la infancia, algunos cabos sueltos and nunca es tarde si la dicha es buena.


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]]> Carlos and Marta continue their conversation and admit the mistakes that they have both made in the past, however, Carlos worries about Marta's reaction to his news. Listen out for new language which includes: volver a la infancia, algunos cabos sueltos and nunca es tarde si la dicha es buena.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 18 - Padre e hija Capítulo 18 - Padre e hija Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:00:56 GMT 11:57 64ef2496f585990011f8eade false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/64ef2496f585990011f8eade 64ef2496f585990011f8eade 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 An honest conversation full 1 18 Carlos and Marta meet up in the square where they spent time during her childhood. They have a very honest conversation about the path that has led them both to this point. New phrases like nimiedades, encajar el golpe and ni en pintura are included in this latest episode.


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]]> Carlos and Marta meet up in the square where they spent time during her childhood. They have a very honest conversation about the path that has led them both to this point. New phrases like nimiedades, encajar el golpe and ni en pintura are included in this latest episode.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 17 - Más de una vida esperando Capítulo 17 - Más de una vida esperando Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:00:49 GMT 11:05 64dcab7728e37400100c2b27 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/64dcab7728e37400100c2b27 64dcab7728e37400100c2b27 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Carlos waits for Marta bonus 1 17 Carlos returns to the same bench in the same square he used to wait for Marta after school when she was a child. Will his game and these memories convince Marta of his plan? Find out more about Carlos in this latest chapter while listening out for new phrases like llenar de elogios, tirar la toalla and de una vez por todas.


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]]> Carlos returns to the same bench in the same square he used to wait for Marta after school when she was a child. Will his game and these memories convince Marta of his plan? Find out more about Carlos in this latest chapter while listening out for new phrases like llenar de elogios, tirar la toalla and de una vez por todas.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 16 - Lo verdaderamente importante Capítulo 16 - Lo verdaderamente importante Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:00:17 GMT 13:27 64cbc8153489580011ff310b false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/64cbc8153489580011ff310b 64cbc8153489580011ff310b 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 What secret does the key unlock? full 1 16 Marta opens the briefcase using the key from the last puzzle and finds something very special that her father has been working on. Will this finally change everything? Join Marta in this emotional chapter and listen out for the new phrases: dar en la nariz and de Pascuas a Ramos.


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]]> Marta opens the briefcase using the key from the last puzzle and finds something very special that her father has been working on. Will this finally change everything? Join Marta in this emotional chapter and listen out for the new phrases: dar en la nariz and de Pascuas a Ramos.


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]]> Capítulo 15 - El principio de todo Capítulo 15 - El principio de todo Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:00:58 GMT 13:04 64bda424c217130011b26952 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/64bda424c217130011b26952 64bda424c217130011b26952 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Carlos point of view full 1 15 In this episode we see things from Carlos' point of view and understand this character and his motives a bit better. We will get to learn phrases like la edad del pavo and dar el brazo a torcer.


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]]> In this episode we see things from Carlos' point of view and understand this character and his motives a bit better. We will get to learn phrases like la edad del pavo and dar el brazo a torcer.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 14 - El mejor escondite Capítulo 14 - El mejor escondite Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:00:45 GMT 12:07 64a2eb33b096890011d66dd0 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/64a2eb33b096890011d66dd0 64a2eb33b096890011d66dd0 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 full 1 14 In Chapter 14 we have another dialogue between Marta and her mother Pilar. While Marta continues playing her father's game, we hear many interesting expressions like olerse la tostada and ser tal para cuál along with new verbs such as entrometerse.


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]]> In Chapter 14 we have another dialogue between Marta and her mother Pilar. While Marta continues playing her father's game, we hear many interesting expressions like olerse la tostada and ser tal para cuál along with new verbs such as entrometerse.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 13 - ¿Qué es lo más importante? Capítulo 13 - ¿Qué es lo más importante? Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:00:17 GMT 12:40 649424263344440011352cb4 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/649424263344440011352cb4 649424263344440011352cb4 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 full 1 13 In this episode, Marta concentrates on solving the puzzle she abandoned many years ago while Pilar observes her and seems to know more than she is letting on… what could she and Carlos be hiding? As usual, the episode is packed with new and interesting words like callejón and phrases like darse por vencido and no entrar en sí.


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]]> In this episode, Marta concentrates on solving the puzzle she abandoned many years ago while Pilar observes her and seems to know more than she is letting on… what could she and Carlos be hiding? As usual, the episode is packed with new and interesting words like callejón and phrases like darse por vencido and no entrar en sí.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 12 - El último rompecabezas Capítulo 12 - El último rompecabezas Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT 11:49 6486f45bdd678e00124aa764 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/6486f45bdd678e00124aa764 6486f45bdd678e00124aa764 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Marta finds more than memories in her childhood room full 1 12 In this episode we go with Marta back to her childhood; to her room, to her memories and to the last puzzle she ever received from her father. Can she find what she is looking for? Listen out for the new verbs corroer and rebuscar, and can you work out what ver algo con otros ojos means? We also discover a little about university entrance processes in Spain.


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]]> In this episode we go with Marta back to her childhood; to her room, to her memories and to the last puzzle she ever received from her father. Can she find what she is looking for? Listen out for the new verbs corroer and rebuscar, and can you work out what ver algo con otros ojos means? We also discover a little about university entrance processes in Spain.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 11 - ¿Y ahora qué? Capítulo 11 - ¿Y ahora qué? Mon, 29 May 2023 15:00:14 GMT 13:42 64749379fdb7e30011a514c8 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/64749379fdb7e30011a514c8 64749379fdb7e30011a514c8 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Marta heads back to her childhood home full 1 11 In Chapter 10, Pilar called Marta following a visit from an estate agent arranged by Carlos some time ago. Before Marta had the chance to uncover any information about her father, Pilar hung up the phone on her. Listen to this week's episode as Marta heads to back to her childhood home to find out what Carlos is up to. Take note of the phrases: sacar de quicio and hecho/a y derecho/a as well as the verbs esfumarse and aferrarse.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> In Chapter 10, Pilar called Marta following a visit from an estate agent arranged by Carlos some time ago. Before Marta had the chance to uncover any information about her father, Pilar hung up the phone on her. Listen to this week's episode as Marta heads to back to her childhood home to find out what Carlos is up to. Take note of the phrases: sacar de quicio and hecho/a y derecho/a as well as the verbs esfumarse and aferrarse.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 10 - ¡Esto pasa de castaño oscuro! Capítulo 10 - ¡Esto pasa de castaño oscuro! Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:00:40 GMT 11:46 63bd9bdcff92d90010a654b1 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/63bd9bdcff92d90010a654b1 63bd9bdcff92d90010a654b1 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Pilar searches for Carlos full 1 10 In Chapter 10 of La penúltima voluntad, Pilar searches for Carlos and calls Marta looking for answers before finding out that Carlos has been plotting a secret plan. Throughout the episode we hear some Galician words such as fochicar and estragar as well as some interesting Spanish expressions like: ser muy suyo/a and llevar por la calle de la amargura.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> In Chapter 10 of La penúltima voluntad, Pilar searches for Carlos and calls Marta looking for answers before finding out that Carlos has been plotting a secret plan. Throughout the episode we hear some Galician words such as fochicar and estragar as well as some interesting Spanish expressions like: ser muy suyo/a and llevar por la calle de la amargura.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 9 - Una entrevista con sorpresa Capítulo 9 - Una entrevista con sorpresa Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:00:05 GMT 12:24 63bd9bb9c4aa3b00125d4ad9 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/63bd9bb9c4aa3b00125d4ad9 63bd9bb9c4aa3b00125d4ad9 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Marta is surprised by her next clue full 1 9 Following her latest clue, Marta finds herself at the Teatro Clásico and is taken aback by what is waiting for her there. While listening to this chapter, pay close attention to the interesting expressions which come up, including: tener delito, moririse de ganas de, costar trabajo and al borde de. We also learn about corrales de comedia, open-air theatres in Spain during the 16th century. Listen to the episode to find out more!


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]]> Following her latest clue, Marta finds herself at the Teatro Clásico and is taken aback by what is waiting for her there. While listening to this chapter, pay close attention to the interesting expressions which come up, including: tener delito, moririse de ganas de, costar trabajo and al borde de. We also learn about corrales de comedia, open-air theatres in Spain during the 16th century. Listen to the episode to find out more!


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 8 - Quique y sus helados Capítulo 8 - Quique y sus helados Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:00:31 GMT 13:15 63bd9b99e761a60011af31c2 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/63bd9b99e761a60011af31c2 63bd9b99e761a60011af31c2 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 full 1 8 Welcome back to the next instalment of La Penúltima Voluntad! In this chapter, Marta takes a trip down memory lane as she makes her way to the ice-cream shop that she used to visit with her parents. While looking for her next clue, Marta uncovers some important information. Be sure to listen out for some interesting nouns in this episode, including: tarrina, remodelación and altibajos as well as the expressions: dar cabia a and viento en popa.


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]]> Welcome back to the next instalment of La Penúltima Voluntad! In this chapter, Marta takes a trip down memory lane as she makes her way to the ice-cream shop that she used to visit with her parents. While looking for her next clue, Marta uncovers some important information. Be sure to listen out for some interesting nouns in this episode, including: tarrina, remodelación and altibajos as well as the expressions: dar cabia a and viento en popa.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 7 - La preocupación de Jorge Capítulo 7 - La preocupación de Jorge Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:00:53 GMT 11:57 63bd9b70e3986b00118e003d false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/63bd9b70e3986b00118e003d 63bd9b70e3986b00118e003d 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Getting to know Marta full 1 7 In Chapter 7 of La penúltima voluntad, we join Marta just as she receives a phone call from her husband, Jorge. Throughout the episode, we learn more about Marta’s personal life while hearing some interesting Argentinian expressions, including: estar hecho percha, copado, bárbaro and bancar.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> In Chapter 7 of La penúltima voluntad, we join Marta just as she receives a phone call from her husband, Jorge. Throughout the episode, we learn more about Marta’s personal life while hearing some interesting Argentinian expressions, including: estar hecho percha, copado, bárbaro and bancar.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 6 - Un recuerdo entrañable Capítulo 6 - Un recuerdo entrañable Mon, 20 Feb 2023 16:00:56 GMT 11:49 63bd9b3a2327eb0010948de5 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/63bd9b3a2327eb0010948de5 63bd9b3a2327eb0010948de5 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Marta receives a clue from her father full 1 6 It's time for the next instalment of La penúltima voluntad! After finding a riddle on the floor in the museum, Marta begins the scavenger hunt organised by her father. But where does the first clue lead to? While listening to this episode, take note of the range of nouns, including: acertijo, pista and comisura. We also hear some interesting expressions such as: caer en la cuenta de algo and cruzar por la cabeza.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> It's time for the next instalment of La penúltima voluntad! After finding a riddle on the floor in the museum, Marta begins the scavenger hunt organised by her father. But where does the first clue lead to? While listening to this episode, take note of the range of nouns, including: acertijo, pista and comisura. We also hear some interesting expressions such as: caer en la cuenta de algo and cruzar por la cabeza.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 5 - El comienzo del juego Capítulo 5 - El comienzo del juego Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:00:11 GMT 12:38 63bd9b17c4aa3b00125d2de0 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/63bd9b17c4aa3b00125d2de0 63bd9b17c4aa3b00125d2de0 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Marta goes to the museum full 1 5 Welcome to the newest chapter of La penúltima voluntad! In this episode Marta decides to go to the museum and remembers all the places she used visit on her way there. She reminisces on some happy memories with Carlos, but the day takes a turn when she makes a discovery in the museum. Listen out for some interesting vocabulary such as: augurio, rodeo and percatarse de.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Welcome to the newest chapter of La penúltima voluntad! In this episode Marta decides to go to the museum and remembers all the places she used visit on her way there. She reminisces on some happy memories with Carlos, but the day takes a turn when she makes a discovery in the museum. Listen out for some interesting vocabulary such as: augurio, rodeo and percatarse de.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 4 - Pilar y sus propuestas Capítulo 4 - Pilar y sus propuestas Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:00:53 GMT 11:26 63bd9a812327eb0010946bfb false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/63bd9a812327eb0010946bfb 63bd9a812327eb0010946bfb 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Meet Pilar full 1 4 It's time for another chapter of La penúltima voluntad! In this episode, we are introduced to Pilar from whom Marta tries to find out some information about Carlos. Marta is concerned about her father’s behaviour and worries something may be wrong with Carlos after receiving her inheritance. Listen out for some interesting nouns such as rifirrafe and paradero as well as the Galician word ruliño/a.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> It's time for another chapter of La penúltima voluntad! In this episode, we are introduced to Pilar from whom Marta tries to find out some information about Carlos. Marta is concerned about her father’s behaviour and worries something may be wrong with Carlos after receiving her inheritance. Listen out for some interesting nouns such as rifirrafe and paradero as well as the Galician word ruliño/a.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 3 - ¡Menuda herencia! Capítulo 3 - ¡Menuda herencia! Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:00:47 GMT 12:46 63bbe44dcddc41001188947a false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/63bbe44dcddc41001188947a 63bbe44dcddc41001188947a 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 full 1 3 In Chapter 3 of La penúltima voluntad, Marta wonders what's inside the envelope that Carlos has given her. She has some ideas about what it might contain but her main concern is who will take over her father’s company in future. Will she find the answers she's looking for? Listen to the episode to find out and take note of the following verbs: albergar, evocar and burlarse de.


This is the third chapter of La penúltima voluntad, our new podcast series for advanced learners of Spanish. In each of the 20 episodes, which are published fortnightly, we listen to a new chapter of the novel and Coffee Break Spanish hosts Mark and Anabel discuss the latest developments in our story. Throughout the series you will be able to build your vocabulary, develop your understanding of grammar and put your comprehension skills to the test, while following an engaging story.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> In Chapter 3 of La penúltima voluntad, Marta wonders what's inside the envelope that Carlos has given her. She has some ideas about what it might contain but her main concern is who will take over her father’s company in future. Will she find the answers she's looking for? Listen to the episode to find out and take note of the following verbs: albergar, evocar and burlarse de.


This is the third chapter of La penúltima voluntad, our new podcast series for advanced learners of Spanish. In each of the 20 episodes, which are published fortnightly, we listen to a new chapter of the novel and Coffee Break Spanish hosts Mark and Anabel discuss the latest developments in our story. Throughout the series you will be able to build your vocabulary, develop your understanding of grammar and put your comprehension skills to the test, while following an engaging story.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 2 - Tengamos la fiesta en paz Capítulo 2 - Tengamos la fiesta en paz Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:00:21 GMT 13:37 639f79671770e20011a5a285 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/639f79671770e20011a5a285 639f79671770e20011a5a285 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Listen to the conversation between Marta and Carlos full 1 2 In this chapter, we hear the conversation between Marta and Carlos. Throughout this dialogue, in which Carols justifies his behaviour, we learn about their relationship and get to know Carlos’ character and personality. Take note of the idiomatic expression: tanto monta, monta tanto and listen out for several triggers of the subjunctive, such as ni que and pedir que. 


This is the second chapter of La penúltima voluntad, our new podcast series for advanced learners of Spanish. In each of the 20 episodes, which are published fortnightly, we listen to a new chapter of the novel and Coffee Break Spanish hosts Mark and Anabel discuss the latest developments in our story. Throughout the series you will be able to build your vocabulary, develop your understanding of grammar and put your comprehension skills to the test, while following an engaging story.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> In this chapter, we hear the conversation between Marta and Carlos. Throughout this dialogue, in which Carols justifies his behaviour, we learn about their relationship and get to know Carlos’ character and personality. Take note of the idiomatic expression: tanto monta, monta tanto and listen out for several triggers of the subjunctive, such as ni que and pedir que. 


This is the second chapter of La penúltima voluntad, our new podcast series for advanced learners of Spanish. In each of the 20 episodes, which are published fortnightly, we listen to a new chapter of the novel and Coffee Break Spanish hosts Mark and Anabel discuss the latest developments in our story. Throughout the series you will be able to build your vocabulary, develop your understanding of grammar and put your comprehension skills to the test, while following an engaging story.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Capítulo 1 - Un susto de muerte Capítulo 1 - Un susto de muerte Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:00:00 GMT 14:41 638e1f48f3680100114b3814 false https://shows.acast.com/la-penultima-voluntad/episodes/638e1f48f3680100114b3814 638e1f48f3680100114b3814 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Marta de los Llanos receives a phone call full 1 1 Marta de los Llanos receives a phone call from the family lawyer asking her to attend the reading of her father’s will. No one had even told her that her father had passed away! Marta travels to the capital to go to her parents’ house and see her mother, Pilar. There, she discovers what her father has left her, and she is shocked to see what she finds in his office.


This is the first chapter of La penúltima voluntad, our new podcast series for advanced learners of Spanish. In each of the 20 episodes, which will be published fortnightly, we’ll listen to a new chapter of the novel and Coffee Break Spanish hosts Mark and Anabel will discuss the latest developments in our story. Throughout the series you will be able to build your vocabulary, develop your understanding of grammar and put your comprehension skills to the test, while following an engaging story.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we’ll take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Marta de los Llanos receives a phone call from the family lawyer asking her to attend the reading of her father’s will. No one had even told her that her father had passed away! Marta travels to the capital to go to her parents’ house and see her mother, Pilar. There, she discovers what her father has left her, and she is shocked to see what she finds in his office.


This is the first chapter of La penúltima voluntad, our new podcast series for advanced learners of Spanish. In each of the 20 episodes, which will be published fortnightly, we’ll listen to a new chapter of the novel and Coffee Break Spanish hosts Mark and Anabel will discuss the latest developments in our story. Throughout the series you will be able to build your vocabulary, develop your understanding of grammar and put your comprehension skills to the test, while following an engaging story.


To take your learning further, there is also an online course version of La penúltima voluntad, which provides access to the written chapter text, annotated notes explaining every word of the chapter, bonus language study audio episodes, a video version of each chapter and our taller lingüístico episode, in which we’ll take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.


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]]> Introducing La penúltima voluntad - Coffee Break Spanish Season 5 Introducing La penúltima voluntad - Coffee Break Spanish Season 5 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:11:26 GMT 5:48 638b590e34c8cf00111e93cf false https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/lpv 638b590e34c8cf00111e93cf 638a20aa9b85dd001165c686 Join Mark and Anabel to hear all about the new season of your favourite Spanish podcast trailer 1 La penúltima voluntad. In this series you'll follow the story of Marta and the inheritance left to her by her father. In each episode you'll be building your comprehension of Spanish and experiencing new vocabulary at this advanced level. Each episode of the podcast represents a chapter in the novel and we provide a full online course which will help you understand every word and use the new language you've learned in your own speaking and writing. Find out more at https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/lpv

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]]> La penúltima voluntad. In this series you'll follow the story of Marta and the inheritance left to her by her father. In each episode you'll be building your comprehension of Spanish and experiencing new vocabulary at this advanced level. Each episode of the podcast represents a chapter in the novel and we provide a full online course which will help you understand every word and use the new language you've learned in your own speaking and writing. Find out more at https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/lpv

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