Coffee Break Spanish – Episode 10 (Holiday Special)
Posted on December 20, 2008
In lesson 10 join Mark and Kara for a seasonal special including greetings from our listeners from around the world and a Christmas song in Spanish.
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Nov 29, 2009
Okay why are IRISH PEOPLE TRYING TO SPEAK SPANISH? THIS IS WRONG, OKAY? THIS IS WRONG! Seriously what the heck? Did you know that I am now SCARRED FOR LIFE? MY INNOCENCE IS GONE! IRISH PEOPLE WITH THICK IRISH ACCENTS DON’T SOUND LIKE SPANISH! FAKE IRISH SPANISH OMG NEVER AGAIN! DO YOU HEAR ME? NEVER. AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!
Nov 30, 2009
Scotish accent or not, you guys are the best! The lessons are VERY easy to follow. Not too fast paced that you miss everything and not too slow that you get bored with the lessons.
Keep on keepin on!
Nov 30, 2009
@Irish… LOLOL I do love these comments. As we’ve said many times before on our website, on iTunes and in our episodes themselves, we are in fact Scottish, and as the teacher on the show I’m perfectly comfortable with my Spanish accent having lived and worked in Spain. It may not be the Spanish accent you’re used to if you’re in the US, but you don’t have to look very far to see very positive comments on my Spanish accent. Of course I sound Scottish when I speak in English – I’m hardly likely to put on an American accent, but my Spanish accent in Spanish is authentic and has helped hundreds of thousands of learners around the world to learn Spanish. Thanks for your comments nonetheless…
@Marieq Thanks, we’re pleased you’re enjoying the lessons.
Dec 02, 2009
Oh, Mark I beg you, do not feed the trolls!
I love your lessons (in Show Time Spanish)
and your Spanish accent too. There so no need
to discuss about it at all.
Saludos cordiales de Polonia.
Greg
Feb 27, 2010
Well said! I love these podcasts–Irish accent and all!
Dec 03, 2009
Hey Mark,
As an American, I have to say that I love the attempt at the flat American accent you and Kara did when you recorded this. And, thank god, we don’t all sound like that. Oh, and as to the comments about your “Irish accents”, I’m afraid that many of my countrymen aren’t even aware that there is a difference. I look forward each new, well new for me, lesson. And, one other thing, Me gusta cantar tambien, and enjoy the songs you share.
Hasta luego,
Arnie
Dec 08, 2009
Congrats Mark & Kara ; even for French people learning Spanish via coffebreakspanish is an outstanding way of both practicing English & learning Spanish ; can’t stop listening to the podcasts ; great job ! btw : I love the Scottish accent
Dec 27, 2009
I’m german and learning a little bit of spanish with your podcasts now. I did it with daily-phrase-italian and it was really nice to be not that non-speaking in italy
and also practise english as a side effect….. I know I’m not perfect after your podcasts, but… the “natives” in italy where delighted 
and I got everything I wanted… I hope for the same effect in Spain in February.. I will write you when I’m back 
Greetings from near Cologne
Annette
Jan 04, 2010
Mark – OMG !!!! I am an African American Irish Native American and I can tell you that your Scottish accent is very cool !!! This is what is great about your passion of teaching language – it does not matter where you are from, its what you are adding to this planet – YOU ARE HELPING PEOPLE and some people and you are making a difference. I love these lessons so much. Keep it up, especially with Matthew because he was the absolute cutest !!!! Ciao Mi Hermano
Jan 05, 2010
love coffee break spanish! You are amazing, and I think a little too hard on your singing voice…it is perfect for my commute in Los Angeles and beats listening to the news. Thank you sooo much!
Prosperos Anos Nuevos, Mark y Kara!
Jan 29, 2010
A good Scot has a leg up on the rest of us in pronouncing Spanish, since those trrrrrrrrilled r’s come naturally!
Feb 19, 2010
Hola
I am a friend of John Connell and Stuart Robertson. They directed me here and I’m enjoying your podcasts vey much.
I plan to be at the top of Machu Picchu on my 60th birthday next summer and hope to be able to speak with the locals! (Well, the Spanish speaking ones anyway!)
Many thanks.
Feb 19, 2010
Hola
My friends John Connell and Stuart Robertson directed me to your site. I plan to stand at the Sun Gate on Machu Picchu next summer on my 60th birthday. With your help I’ll be able to communicate with the locals. (Well, those who speak Spanish anyway!)
Many thanks.
Apr 16, 2010
Hola, Mark & Kara
I’m from Taipei, Taiwan. A place far far away from Scotland.(But I’ve been to Glasgow, I love it!) Just want to show my appreciation for your efforts in this great Spanish lesson. It’s really helpful for the beginners and you make the learning a joyful process. You did a very good job and I’ll keep supporting Coffee Break Spanish. Mucho gracias!!
Aug 19, 2010
Your lessons are great. I apologize for the narrow mindedness and lack of manners of my “AMI” “friend” Irisha. Your podcasts are among the best. There are many Spanish podcast, I use about 15 of them. Yours is a must. It is much easier to learn with yours.