Best Free Spanish Lessons Podcasts (2025)

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Lessons of the Spanish Civil War 42:48

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7h ago42:48

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The Spanish Civil War was one of the greatest revolutionary struggles of the 20th century—and one of its greatest betrayals. At the RCP Summer Camp, Joe Russell explained how the working class of Spain rose against fascism and capitalism, only to be betrayed by the Stalinists, the reformists, and the centrist leadership of the POUM. Joe outlines th…

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Clue #4 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025 6:44

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We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt - La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2025 - which will lead us to the final location! Test your Spanish and detective skills as we reveal everything you need to know to determine the last destination. Remember to submit your entry form listing the location from each episode to…

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Clue #3 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025 7:32

3d ago7:32

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It's time for the third clue of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts we share and your language skills, see if you can you work out where checkpoint number three is. In case you missed it - everyone who correctly identifies the four mystery locations will win a f…

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Clue #2 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025 6:28

5d ago6:28

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We're back with the next episode of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us as we reveal clue number two which takes us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues to help you solve the mystery. Remember, you could be in w…

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Clue #1 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025 8:12

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Welcome to the first episode of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us in this first episode as we reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your Spanish. For further details about how you can take p…

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How apartheid was ended 46:26

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The struggle against South African apartheid is a source of inspiration across the world. However, the understanding of how it was overthrown is limited, especially in the West. With the struggle to free Palestine, this topic holds a particular importance, as many on the left explain their support for the Boycott, Divest, Sanction movement on the l…

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Announcing the Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025 1:51

11d ago1:51

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New mini-series! Starting on Monday 20th October, join Mark and the Coffee Break Spanish Team for a virtual treasure hunt across Europe, in which we'll discover clues, solve the mystery and practise our Spanish. But this is not just a language lesson – it's a competition! By taking part you could win some amazing prizes which will help you take you…

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How do you translate "get" into Spanish? | A Coffee Break with Pablo 9:43

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Do you know how to translate the word ‘get’ into Spanish? This small word can be translated in many different ways, making it a big challenge for learners of Spanish. That’s why in this episode Pablo shows you how to think when translating ‘to get’, replacing it with clearer alternatives like conseguir (to achieve), recibir (to receive), or specifi…

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How to free Palestine 34:43

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The genocide of Palestinians over the last 2 years has become a lightening rod for all the accumulated anger in society. People have been exposed to the bombing of hospitals, videos of mothers pulling their babies from the rubble and the vile response from governments internationally - that Israel 'has the right to defend itself'. Since October 7th…

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How to shop for shoes in Spanish | A Coffee Break with Pablo 9:52

18d ago9:52

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In this episode, Pablo takes you on a journey into the world of shoes. From chanclas and tacones to navigating shoe sizes, he’ll teach you what you need for shoe shopping in Spanish 🥿🥾 You’ll also learn how to answer the question ¿Qué talla calzas? and more useful vocabulary. 👉 Want more tips and insights like this? Subscribe to the Coffee Break Sp…

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Can AI have consciousness? │Revolution Festival 2024 47:21

22d ago47:21

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Is artificial intelligence truly conscious—or is it just hype? At Revolution Festival 2024, Daniel Morley applies the Marxist method to cut through the illusions surrounding AI. While tech billionaires claim AI is a revolution on par with human thought, Marxism shows that consciousness is not simply data processing but a product of labour, society,…

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Calendar dates in Spanish using 'ser' AND 'estar' | A Coffee Break with Anabel 8:29

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In this espresso-style episode, Anabel talks about one of the trickiest parts of Spanish grammar: knowing when to use ser and when to use estar, specifically while talking about calendar dates. She explains how we normally use ser for dates (Hoy es viernes), but how switching to estar in the nosotros form (Estamos a viernes) can sound more natural …

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Reason in revolt | Summer camp '25 40:21

29d ago40:21

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Marxism is not just a political programme—it is a scientific world outlook. At the RCP Summer Camp, Khaled Malachi explains the role of Marxist philosophy and why dialectical materialism is the most advanced method for understanding reality. From physics to biology, science confirms the revolutionary insights of Marxist dialectics. While bourgeois …

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Catalanismos in Spanish | A Coffee Break with Pablo 10:13

1M ago10:13

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Are you ready for another espresso lesson with Pablo from Coffee Break Spanish? In this episode, we’ll have a look at catalanismos, words in Spanish that come directly from Catalan. From the word capicúa to añorar 💭, and even the curious story behind esquirol 🐿️, you’ll discover how Catalan has shaped everyday Spanish vocabulary. Along the way, Pab…

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The Rise and Fall of the Fourth International │RCI World Congress 1:10:08

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The rise and fall of the Fourth International is one of the most important lessons for communists today. At the World Congress of the Revolutionary Communist International, Rob Sewell explains how the degeneration of the leadership of the Fourth International left the working class without a revolutionary party. Ted Grant’s sharp criticisms of the …

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How to use 'hacerse' in Spanish | A Coffee Break with Anabel 9:38

1M ago9:38

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Join Anabel from Coffee Break Spanish to explore how to use the versatile Spanish verb hacerse. From changes in profession to personal transformation, this reflexive verb appears in a variety of everyday expressions 🔄🗣️ By the end of this episode, you’ll understand the nuances of hacerse and be able to use it naturally in different contexts. ➡️ Con…

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Communists discuss: "Is Starmer's time up?" | Communist Radio #22 50:29

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Fiona Lali and Khaled Malachi discuss the deepening crisis in Britain — from the failure of Starmer's government to growing political disillusionment across the country. Why is public trust collapsing? Why does everyone seem to hate Starmer? And what does the future hold as the UK becomes increasingly polarised between left and right?Agree with the…

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The Haitian Revolution | Revolution Festival '24 39:50

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THERE WERE TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH THE RECORDING OF THIS PODCAST. WE APOLOGISE FOR THE MISSED CONTENT The Haitian Revolution was the first successful slave revolt in history and remains one of the most inspiring chapters in the struggle against oppression. Speaking at Revolution Festival 2024, Keelan Kellegher explains how enslaved Africans in Haiti,…

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Will there be a slump? | Summer camp '25 40:50

2M ago40:50

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In the 1950s and 60s, while the so-called Marxists couldn't understand the post war boom, Ted Grant used the Marxist method to analyse what was happening. From this, he was able to understand that capitalism had not solved its contradictions but was destined for slump again. At this year's RCP summer camp, Nelson Wan explains Ted Grant's article 'W…

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How to maximise your language learning every day | A Coffee Break with Mark 16:41

2M ago16:41

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In 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! 💪 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 t…

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LYV187: 💵 Cash or Card: 💳 Protecting Your Business from 🧐Counterfeit Money | @chilled.coco | chilledcoco.com | x: chilled_coco 6:57

2M ago6:57

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Ever been handed a counterfeit bill? That sinking feeling when you realize you've exchanged valuable products or services for worthless paper is something no business owner wants to experience. This candid discussion dives into the very real challenge of counterfeit money that businesses face today. The modern business landscape has evolved dramati…

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Spanish gym vocabulary - Words for your workout | A Coffee Break with Pablo 9:32

2M ago9:32

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Join Pablo for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your Spanish over just 10 minutes. In this episode, we’re focusing on a workout-themed mini-lesson all about Spanish gym vocabulary! 🏋️‍♀️💪 You’ll learn how to talk about: ➡️ el gimnasio ➡️ calentamiento ➡️ abdominales ➡️ plancha ➡️ and more! At the end of this e…

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Can we really learn anything from history? | Revolution Festival '24 41:24

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Most ‘mainstream’ historians tend to reject the Marxist view that the course of historical development has been fundamentally determined by laws that we can grasp scientifically. Many also reject the idea of progress as a whole as merely a ‘point of view’. To them, history is little more than a series of accidents, or the choices of great individua…

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'Ser' vs. 'estar' for location | A Coffee Break with Anabel 7:27

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In today’s espresso mini-lesson, we’re joined by Anabel from the Coffee Break Spanish team to tackle one of the most common challenges for Spanish learners: choosing between ser and estar when talking about location. 📍🤔 These two verbs both mean 'to be', but knowing when to use each is key to sounding natural in Spanish. Discover more content like …

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What is the Labour Theory of Value? | Revolution Festival '24 45:16

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What is value? This question has perplexed the human mind for more than 2,000 years. The classical bourgeois economists grappled with the question, as did Marx. Joe Russell, Executive Committee member of the RCP, discusses Marx’s completion of the Labour Theory of Value, and provide a defence of his economic ideas against attacks from modern day cr…

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Typical Spanish dishes to try this summer | A Coffee Break with Pablo 6:39

2M ago6:39

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While we're working on our next podcast series to help you improve your Spanish, we hope you enjoy this mini-lesson with Pablo. In today’s episode, we explore some typical Spanish dishes you should definitely try this summer! ☀️🍽️ You’ll learn about dishes like: ➡️ la paella ➡️ la horchata ➡️ el gazpacho andaluz ➡️ la coca de trampó Whether you're …

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3 fun expressions with 'estar' & how to use them | A Coffee Break with Anabel 7:10

3M ago7:10

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Join Anabel from the Coffee Break Spanish team in a little espresso lesson in between the main seasons of Coffee Break Spanish. Today, we’ll have a closer look at three expressions that use the verb estar, like estar al loro. Ready to sound more like a native speaker in your next adventure? ✅ Subscribe to the Coffee Break Spanish and discover more …

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The legacy of British imperialism in Ireland | Revolution Festival '24 51:49

3M ago51:49

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As British capitalism’s first colony, imperialism cut its teeth in Ireland. The domination of Ireland by British capitalists, landlords, and financiers resulted in untold horrors; from the artificial famine of the 1840s and 50s, to the war for national liberation, through to the murder of unarmed civilians on Bloody Sunday. In this session from the…

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5 tips to turn any trip into your language classroom | A Coffee Break with Mark 10:52

3M ago10:52

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Join Mark, the founder of Coffee Break Languages, for a coffee break, in which you'll hear tips and ideas to boost your language-learning journey in just a few minutes. In this episode, Mark shares five tips to make any trip your language classroom, even if travelling is not an option for you just now. So, if you're planning a trip to a Spanish-spe…

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3 Ways to Improve Your Spanish Listening Skills ♫ 167 [ENCORE] 21:39

3M ago21:39

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The number one reason most Spanish learners don't reach fluency is they can't understand native Spanish speakers. The reason we struggle with listening comprehension is because we go about it the wrong way from the beginning. In this episode, we'll share 3 simple ways you can improve your Spanish listening skills so you can confidently jump into co…

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Subjunctive or indicative after 'cuando' in Spanish? | A Coffee Break with Pablo 7:55

3M ago7:55

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In this episode, we'll hear from Pablo from the Coffee Break Spanish team. This time, a Spanish proverb gives us the perfect opportunity to explore one of those classic Spanish grammar challenges: when to use the subjunctive vs. the indicative after the word cuando. Now, you definitely have a better understanding of this tricky topic and feel more …

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5 Tips to Prepare for Summer Travel to Spanish-Speaking Countries ♫ 119 [ENCORE] 19:23

3M ago19:23

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If you're thinking about traveling to a Spanish-speaking country this summer, I know you'll want to be able to chat with native speakers while you're there. There are specific tactics you can use to help you improve your Spanish so you'll be prepared to chat with the locals. Listen to this episode before you book your next trip abroad. Show Notes: …

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How to talk confidently about the weather | A Coffee Break with Anabel 8:24

3M ago8:24

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Would you like short, mini-episodes to keep your Spanish ticking over in between our main seasons of Coffee Break Spanish? Then we hope you enjoy this mini-lesson with Anabel! Today’s topic? The weather! ☀️🌧️ Anabel will teach you how to talk confidently about the weather in Spanish. You’ll learn useful vocabulary like: ➡️ Hace calor / hace frío ➡️…