Comments on: Coffee Break Spanish – Episode 10 (Holiday Special)

By: Heike

Heike — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:23:13 +0000

Hello Mark,
At last I’ve found a little time to write. I follow your Spanisch lessons for ca 1 year now (mostly while running ) and I like the “Show Time Spanish” programme most as it brings me the day to day language closer. As a busy working Mum it’s hard to still find time to learn truly, but with your podcast, the international environment
I’m working in and all the languages I’ve learned at some stage (English, Latin, French, Russian, Italien, Romanian and now for roughly 1 1/2 years Spanish) I manage, nevertheless to progress eventually.
I guess I share Mark’s (and probably a lot of the listeners’s) enthusiasm about languages and as many people confirmed, someone who has an understanding of foreigen languages/cultures easily appreciates your excellent skills. You should simply ignore rude comments as the one approx. two years ago.

Thanks for your brilliant podcasts and I wish everybody a
Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noël, Crăciun Fericit, Feliz Navidad
cheerio Heike (from Munich)

By: Christy

Christy — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:11:47 +0000

I just discovered these free podcasts and I am so excited to learn Spanish!

By: Roger

Roger — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:02:18 +0000

that one is fool we are enjoying. your lessons are sooooo helpful keep it moving!

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:32:07 +0000

Whats your problem :/

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:31:39 +0000

Dude what’s your problem :/ (Irisha)

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:30:11 +0000

Dude what’s your problem :/

By: Renee

Renee — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:42:52 +0000

I don’t normally comment, but I was so enraged by the comment at the top of the page that I felt I had to, even if it is two years later.

I am an Australian who has been living in and out of Spain for the past 2.5 years and have independently learnt Spanish in a very random way. I have found that this course easily breaks down the language and has filled in the missing pieces I need to communicate more fluently. My native Spanish boyfriend and his family have been so impressed with the improvements that I have made thanks to your course.

Just as in English there are many accents and versions, so too in Spanish. As I have lived in the mid to north of Spain, I have incredible trouble if I have to go to the south because of the change of accent. At the end of the day language is the most powerful means of communication and that is the point of this series – being able to communicate across borders. There is no one correct accent in any one language. I like learning from non-native speakers because you genuninely understand the problems that new learners can face. Plus your Scottish accent is awesome.

If anyone wants to hear about language crusifictions, you don’t have to go further than hearing ignorant Americans (which is not to say all Americans are like this) attempting to speak Australian English. I really hope that the first commenter on this page has either a) moved on to another “more genuine” source of learning or b) left their homeland and had some real world experience that challenged their view. Either way, keep up the fantastic work of allowing more people a new source of communication!

PS Loving the Coffee Break French course as well and your French accent is just as awesome as your Spanish

By: Bob

Bob — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:48:37 +0000

Mark
Your Scottish accent makes it a complete pleasure to listen to. I agree with those who mention they can listen over and again. Your voice is so pleasing to the ear. And your Spanish is superb. Thank you so much for making it so easy to learn.

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:47:02 +0000

I don’t know if Mark and Cara are reading this website anymore, but if so, I want to say how much I enjoy Coffee Break Spanish. I discovered it in late July this year, and listen whenever I can. I started off with approximately 5 badly pronounced words, and now I’m practising at our local Mexican restaurant (and getting a lot of good natured laughs… they’re really helping me though!). I like the comparisons between languages, the background given, and the pace. Even when you go a little fast for me, I love that I can just listen again… and again… and again!

By: Ahaziah

Ahaziah — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:12:13 +0000

this is the most coolest website ever you guys are the best and it does sound like you are Irish and not Spanish but i guess everybody can learn Spanish

By: Don

Don — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:18:54 +0000

I’m believe the jeers are mostly from Almost-native (Latinos/Chicanos)who are afraid “White America” will soon speak their language, therefor taking away any so-called advantage (L/Cs) they think they may have in the workforce (cliques, etc.)

By: gary

gary — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:02:53 +0000

este navidad cancion me encanter. mucho gracias!