La penúltima voluntad - Advanced audio drama from Coffee Break Spanish

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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 s...

Capítulo 20 - Un nuevo inicio
#20
10/02/2023

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 i...


Capítulo 19 - La verdadera herencia
#19
09/18/2023

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 tal...


Capítulo 18 - Padre e hija
#18
09/04/2023

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 lin...


Capítulo 17 - Más de una vida esperando
#17
08/21/2023

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 langu...


Capítulo 16 - Lo verdaderamente importante
#16
08/07/2023

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.


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 tal...


Capítulo 15 - El principio de todo
#15
07/24/2023

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 i...


Capítulo 14 - El mejor escondite
#14
07/10/2023

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...


Capítulo 13 - ¿Qué es lo más importante?
#13
06/26/2023

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...


Capítulo 12 - El último rompecabezas
#12
06/12/2023

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 ev...


Capítulo 11 - ¿Y ahora qué?
#11
05/29/2023

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...