Best J EN Translations Podcasts (2025)

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CBS Scenes 1.10 | Una gran familia 23:09

27d ago23:09

23:09

In the final chapter of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, Isabel shares more about her Chicos de oro and the wonderful plans they enjoy together. ¡Son como una gran familia! Join Mark and Pablo in this last episode and take your Spanish to the next level! In Chapter 10, we’ll continue practising and reinforcing key concepts whil…

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CBS Scenes 1.09 | Una visita de recuerdos 25:53

1M ago25:53

25:53

In Chapter 9 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where she welcomes a group of customers from a place that holds special meaning for her. ¿Te imaginas de dónde vienen? Join Mark and Pablo as they guide you through useful vocabulary and grammar while also introducing some of Spain’s most popular tapas…

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CBS Scenes 1.08 | Sin vuelta atrás 25:48

1M ago25:48

25:48

In Chapter 8 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where she witnesses an emotional and unexpected moment between a couple. No obstante, cuando se cierra una puerta, se abre una ventana. As always, Mark and Pablo will guide us through any challenging grammar and vocabulary in the text, helping to deepe…

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CBS Scenes 1.07 | Gracias por la suerte 23:48

2M ago23:48

23:48

In Chapter 7 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café and catch up with Miguel—someone we’ve met before. ¿Te acuerdas de él? Join Mark and Pablo as the story continues! As always, Mark and Pablo will guide you through key grammar points and vocabulary. In this chapter, you’ll discover the meanings of ajetr…

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CBS Scenes 1.06 | La inquilina 30:12

2M ago30:12

30:12

In Chapter 6 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café and catch up with Elena, the new teacher we met in Chapter 3. ¿Cómo le va en su nuevo trabajo? ¿Ha encontrado ya piso? Join Mark and Pablo as they explore key phrases like cerquita, hoy en día, and cuesta arriba. Alongside these, you’ll continue expandi…

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CBS Scenes 1.05 | ¡Menudo sorpresón! 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

In Chapter 5 of Scenes, our series for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where a variety of interesting customers bring their stories to life. This time, we meet a group of lively ladies enjoying their time together. One of them has some exciting news to share—¿te imaginas qué puede ser? As always, Mark and Pablo will guide…

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CBS Scenes 1.04 | El café de la suerte 32:03

3M ago32:03

32:03

Join Mark and Pablo for the next chapter of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners! In this chapter, a nervous man steps into Isabel’s café, dressed smartly in a suit and carrying a briefcase. ¿Adónde irá? Mark and Pablo will guide you through the vocabulary and grammar featured in the story. For example, you’ll learn how to use the v…

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CBS Scenes 1.03 | Sustituta busca piso 26:32

3M ago26:32

26:32

Join Mark and Pablo for another chapter in the captivating Scenes series! In Chapter 3, we meet Elena, a new substitute teacher settling into the neighbourhood and searching for a flat. This chapter introduces practical verbs like alquilar and cubrir una baja, while giving us a closer look at the customers of Isabel’s café. Don’t miss this opportun…

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CBS Scenes 1.02 | El nuevo miembro 31:41

3M ago31:41

31:41

In Chapter 2 of Scenes, our series for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel's café, where we meet the charming group of older gentlemen she affectionately calls sus Chicos de oro. This time, there’s a new, younger addition to the mix. ¿Quieres saber más? Join Mark and Pablo in this exciting new chapter! As the story continues, Mark an…

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CBS Scenes 1.01 | ¡Qué mal trago! 32:34

3M ago32:34

32:34

Join Mark and Pablo at the start of an engaging new story! In Chapter 1 of Scenes, our latest course for intermediate learners, we’re introduced to Isabel, her café, and its colourful array of customers. Each chapter unveils a scene from this charming café, giving us the chance to learn more about the people who walk through its doors. In this firs…

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Introducing Scenes from the Coffee Break Café 2:08

4M ago2:08

2:08

We’re about to launch four brand-new intermediate Spanish language course - Scenes from the Coffee Break Café. Imagine yourself in a charming café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive new course, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your langua…

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Clue #4 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024 7:39

8M ago7:39

7:39

It's time for the third clue of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts provided by Pierre-Benoît and your language skills, can you work out where checkpoint number three is? In case you missed it - everyone who correctly identifies the four mystery locations will w…

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Clue #3 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024 7:57

8M ago7:57

7:57

It's time for the third clue of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts provided by Anabel and your language skills, 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 fr…

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Clue #2 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024 7:18

8M ago7:18

7:18

We're back with the next episode of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! In this episode join Pablo and Mark as they reveal clue number two and take us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues, solve the mystery and you coul…

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Clue #1 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024 8:55

8M ago8:55

8:55

Welcome to the first episode of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join Pablo and Mark in this first episode as they 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 …

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Announcing the Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024 1:30

8M ago1:30

1:30

New mini-series! Starting on Monday 4th November, 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, and by taking part you could win some amazing prizes for Spanish learners. Fo…

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How to react like a native speaker - Spanish conversational filler words | CBS Show 2.10 12:48

11M ago12:48

12:48

How many Spanish filler words do you know? These handy words can help you blend in with the locals when engaging in conversations. Familiarise yourself with some of them in this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so yo…

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4 ways to translate 'to become' in Spanish | CBS Show 2.09 9:30

11M ago9:30

9:30

Expressing 'to become' in Spanish can be tricky, as four different verbs are used. In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show, we help you better understand how to use them! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can…

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The subjunctive in Spanish - All you need to know to start using it | CBS Show 2.08 15:47

12M ago15:47

15:47

Ready to master the use of the subjunctive in Spanish? In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show you will learn about using the present subjunctive conjugation and its common triggers. Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go.…

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How to order a coffee like a native Spanish speaker | CBS Show 2.07 13:08

12M ago13:08

13:08

Want to know how to order a coffee in Spanish and sound like a local anywhere you go? If so then tune into this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show as we share some tips you won't want to miss! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on …

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How to give commands, instructions and suggestions - The imperative in Spanish | CBS Show 2.06 18:00

12M ago18:00

18:00

Have you ever wondered how to give commands in Spanish? In this episode we reveal how to use the imperative like a native speaker! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break Spanish YouTube channel…

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How to pronounce the letter J in Spanish | CBS Show 2.05 13:57

1y ago13:57

13:57

Are you unsure how to pronounce the letter J in Spanish? If so then this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish show is for you! We teach you how to pronounce the letter J correctly and share several practice tips! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can ac…

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How to translate 'for' in Spanish using 'por' and 'para' | CBS Show 2.04 15:05

1y ago15:05

15:05

When should you use 'por' and 'para' in Spanish? We're answering that very question in this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! Join our hosts, Mark and Concha, and find out how to choose between these words. By the end of this episode you'll always know how to say 'for' in Spanish! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for f…

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‘Deber', 'tener que' and 'hay que' - 3 ways to express obligation in Spanish | CBS Show 2.03 11:00

1y ago11:00

11:00

Would you like to understand how to express obligation in Spanish? Tune in to this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show to learn all about "deber", "tener que" and "hay que". Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can …

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10 Spanish expressions that use 'tener' instead of 'ser' | CBS Show 2.02 13:31

1y ago13:31

13:31

Have you ever wondered why Spanish speakers say "I have 20 years old"? Find out the reason in this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! Join Concha and Mark as they share 10 useful expressions with the verb "tener" in Spanish. Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your …

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Spanish question words - With or without an accent? | CBS Show 2.01 15:20

1y ago15:20

15:20

We're back with Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! In this podcast series we help you take your intermediate Spanish to the next level, one coffee break at a time. In this 10-episode series we cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll soun…

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Introducing Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Show 1:11

1y ago1:11

1:11

We're back with Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! In this podcast series we help you take your intermediate Spanish to the next level, one coffee break at a time. Throughout the 10-episode series we cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'…

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How to expand your vocabulary - 3 useful Spanish suffixes | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.10 9:13

1+ y ago9:13

9:13

It's time for the 10th and final episode for this series of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! Join Anabel and Concha as they look at some tips and tricks to help you expand your vocabulary in an easy and straightforward way, so that you can gain more confidence in your Spanish. To do this, we take a look at three suffixes. ➡️ Click to access the blog …

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A guide to negation in Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.09 11:58

1+ y ago11:58

11:58

Do you know how to form a negative statement in Spanish? How many negative words are you familiar with? In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show we look at some rules that can help us correctly use negative structures in Spanish. ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Like the look of the Coffee Br…

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Words that change meaning with ‘ser’ and ‘estar’ | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.08 12:24

1+ y ago12:24

12:24

Did you know that there are some adjectives that have a different meaning depending on whether they are used with ser or estar? That is the topic that Mark and Concha are tackling in this episode of the Coffee Break Show! This is the second part of a double episode all about these two verbs, and in our previous episode we discussed how and when to …

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When to use ‘ser’ and ‘estar’ in Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.07 11:34

1+ y ago11:34

11:34

We have reached episode 7 of The Coffee Break Spanish Show! This time, we're talking about the difference between ‘ser’ and ‘estar’, and when to use each of them to mean "to be". By the end of this episode you'll be confident in knowing whether to use ‘ser’ or ‘estar’ in your Spanish conversations! ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet …

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How to know which syllable to stress - Spanish accent marks | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.06 12:20

1+ y ago12:20

12:20

Episode 6 of the Coffee Break Spanish Show is all about pronunciation, with a focus on long words in Spanish. Join Mark and Concha as they talk about where to place the stress when pronouncing Spanish words. By the end of this episode you'll sound more like a native speaker! ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this epi…

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Where do adverbs go? - Spanish sentence structure | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.05 12:07

1+ y ago12:07

12:07

We're back with another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! We're halfway through the series, and this time we're learning about where you can place adverbs when speaking Spanish and how it affects what you are saying. ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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‘Tú’ and ‘usted’ - How to navigate informal and formal Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.04 6:46

1+ y ago6:46

6:46

Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Show! This time, we're helping you use ‘tu’ and ‘usted’ like native speakers of Spanish. With the help of our Spanish team, you'll know how to navigate informal and formal Spanish, enabling you to communicate more naturally in the language. ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accomp…

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How to say 'I like' in Spanish - Using 'gustar' in any tense | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.03 11:48

1+ y ago11:48

11:48

In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show, we look at how the verb ‘gustar’ works and how to use it in different tenses and situations. After listening to this episode, you'll be able to say that you like something in Spanish, using 'gustar' in any tense! ➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ ☕️ Pu…

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When to use 'el' with feminine nouns - 'El agua', 'el hambre' and other examples | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.02 11:17

1+ y ago11:17

11:17

Welcome back to the Coffee Break Spanish Show! In Episode 2, we look at Spanish nouns that take the article 'el' despite being feminine nouns, such as 'el agua' and 'el aula'. By the end of this episode, you'll have a much better understanding of Spanish gender rules, helping you communicate more confidently! ➡️ Click here to access the blog articl…

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How to pronounce the ‘r’ in Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.01 11:58

1+ y ago11:58

11:58

Welcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! We start the season off by learning how to pronounce the letter R when speaking Spanish - and how and when to use it. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet which accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Introducing the Coffee Break Spanish Show 2:47

1+ y ago2:47

2:47

Welcome to our brand new podcast series - the Coffee Break Spanish Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, our Coffee Break Spanish team will help you take your intermediate Spanish to the next level, one coffee break at a time. We cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve…

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Translation Chat 20 – Janet Hsu chats about Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (999) 43:08

2+ y ago43:08

43:08

Season 2 - Episode 10/10 Janet Hsu localization director that has worked in the video game industry for almost two decades. Janet chats about the English localization of the Nintendo DS Game Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors by director Kotaro Uchikoshi from Chunshoft. Localization by Aksys Games with translation by Nobara Nakayama and editing b…

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Translation Chat 19 – Wesley O'Donnell chats about Paper Mario and the Origami King 46:16

2+ y ago46:16

46:16

Season 2 - Episode 9/10 Wesley O'Donnell is a freelance Japanese to English translator living in Japan. He's worked on a variety of manga and light novels with penchant towards fantasy and comedy. Wesley chats about the amazing characterization and comedy in the English localization of Nindento's Paper Mario and the Origami King. "The kingdom has b…

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Introducing La penúltima voluntad - Coffee Break Spanish Season 5 5:48

2+ y ago5:48

5:48

Join Mark and Anabel to find out about our new series for advanced learners, 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 repres…

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Translation Chat 18 – Taylor Drew chats about Tokyo Ueno Station 37:34

2+ y ago37:34

37:34

Season 2 - Episode 8/10 Taylor Drew is a translator, writer, and manga proofreader based in Tokyo. She writes book reviews for her personal blog A Basket of Words and also does interview translations for Febri. Passionate for all things written and everything to do with Northeastern Japan, she chose to talk about the award-winning Tokyo Ueno Statio…

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Translation Chat 17 – Erica Friedman chats about Whisper Me a Love Song 46:27

2+ y ago46:27

46:27

Season 2 - Episode 7/10 Erica Friedman is the Founder of Yuricon and has run the world's oldest and most comprehensive blog on Yuri, Okazu, since 2002. She has edited manga for JManga, Seven Seas and Udon Entertainment, most recently Riyoko Ikeda’s epic historical classic, The Rose of Versailles. Erica is the author of By Your Side: The First 100 Y…

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Translation Chat 16 – Stephen Meyerink chats about Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions 1:04:09

2+ y ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Season 2 - Episode 6/10 Stephen Meyerink is a freelance Japanese to English translator, writer, and author who has worked on video games, books, albums, manga, and more. He is a massive fan of video game music (in terms of both a historical practice and a listener), loves cooking (and eating) all kinds of food except meat loaf, and Final Fantasy. H…

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Translation Chat 15 – Alexander O. Smith chats about All You Need Is Kill 1:13:12

2+ y ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Season 2 - Episode 5/10 Alexander O. Smith—who goes by Alex—is a translator, writer, and photographer living in Kamakura, Japan. As a translator, he's worked on games like Final Fantasy 12, novels in the fantasy, sci-fi, and mystery genres, and manga. He's written for Magic: The Gathering, DeNA mobile games, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and is cu…

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Translation Chat 14 – Keith Spencer chats about The Emissary 59:55

2+ y ago59:55

59:55

Season 2 - Episode 4/10 Keith Spencer is a visual artist and translator based in Kyoto. His artwork has been exhibited in the US, Japan, and Canada, while his translations have appeared in artist books, galleries, and numerous art-related online publications. Keith chose to chat about the novel The Emissary (also known in the USA as The Last Childr…

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Translation Chat 13 – Mercedez Clewis chats about Super Cub 47:54

2+ y ago47:54

47:54

Season 2 - Episode 3/10 Mercedez (Meru) Clewis (they/their) is a Japanese to English translation and localization editor working primarily with light novels and visual novels, such as Idea Factory’s Cupid Parasite. They’re also a pop culture critic, anime and manga reviewer, and a freelance journalist, contributing to websites like Anime Feminist a…

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Translation Chat 12 – Kaylyn Wylie chats about Monster Hunter World 46:50

2+ y ago46:50

46:50

Season 2 - Episode 2/10 Kaylyn S. Wylie (she/they) is a Japanese to English media localization specialist working primarily with video games. You can see her work most recently in Ender Lilies and Artesnaut. If you’d like to catch what she’s up to, you can find her on Twitter where she gushes about Quagsire, shares her gaming hyperfixations, and fr…

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Translation Chat 11 – Christina Rose chats about Final Fantasy XIV 36:34

3y ago36:34

36:34

Season 2 - Episode 1/10 Christina Rose is a video game and manga translator who enjoys demystifying the J-E media translation industry and its practices for people new to the field or looking to break in. Final Fantasy XIV is a sci-fi/fantasy MMORPG that has been running in some form or other since 2012, making it nearly ten years old! The most rec…

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CBS Mag 4.10 | Maíz 22:22

3y ago22:22

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We have reached the tenth and final episode in this series of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine and we're rounding off the season by talking about one of the most cultivated cereals in the world - corn! Through the text featured in this episode, we find out where the term 'corn' comes from and its importance in Latin America. Of course, Mark and An…

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