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Marta de los Llanos receives a phone call from the family lawyer asking her to attend the reading of her father’s will. No one had even told her that her father had passed away! Marta travels to the capital to go to her parents’ house and see her mother, Pilar. There, she discovers what her father has left her, and she is shocked to see what she finds in his office.

This is the first chapter of La penúltima voluntad, our new podcast series for advanced learners of Spanish. In each of the 20 episodes, which will be published fortnightly, we’ll listen to a new chapter of the novel and Coffee Break Spanish hosts Mark and Anabel will discuss the latest developments in our story. Throughout the series you will be able to build your vocabulary, develop your understanding of grammar and put your comprehension skills to the test, while following an engaging story.

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’ll take some of the language used in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.

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In this chapter, we hear the conversation between Marta and Carlos. Throughout this dialogue, in which Carols justifies his behaviour, we learn about their relationship and get to know Carlos’ character and personality. Take note of the idiomatic expression: tanto monta, monta tanto and listen out for several triggers of the subjunctive, such as ni que and pedir que. 

This is the second chapter of La penúltima voluntad, our new podcast series for advanced learners of Spanish. In each of the 20 episodes, which are published fortnightly, we listen to a new chapter of the novel and Coffee Break Spanish hosts Mark and Anabel discuss the latest developments in our story. Throughout the series you will be able to build your vocabulary, develop your understanding of grammar and put your comprehension skills to the test, while following an engaging story.

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 in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.

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In Chapter 3 of La penúltima voluntad, Marta wonders what's inside the envelope that Carlos has given her. She has some ideas about what it might contain but her main concern is who will take over her father’s company in future. Will she find the answers she's looking for? Listen to the episode to find out and take note of the following verbs: albergar, evocar and burlarse de.

This is the third chapter of La penúltima voluntad, our new podcast series for advanced learners of Spanish. In each of the 20 episodes, which are published fortnightly, we listen to a new chapter of the novel and Coffee Break Spanish hosts Mark and Anabel discuss the latest developments in our story. Throughout the series you will be able to build your vocabulary, develop your understanding of grammar and put your comprehension skills to the test, while following an engaging story.

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 in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.

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It's time for another chapter of La penúltima voluntad! In this episode, we are introduced to Pilar from whom Marta tries to find out some information about Carlos. Marta is concerned about her father’s behaviour and worries something may be wrong with Carlos after receiving her inheritance. Listen out for some interesting nouns such as rifirrafe and paradero as well as the Galician word ruliño/a.

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 in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.

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Welcome to the newest chapter of La penúltima voluntad! In this episode Marta decides to go to the museum and remembers all the places she used visit on her way there. She reminisces on some happy memories with Carlos, but the day takes a turn when she makes a discovery in the museum. Listen out for some interesting vocabulary such as: augurio, rodeo and percatarse de.

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 in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.

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It's time for the next instalment of La penúltima voluntad! After finding a riddle on the floor in the museum, Marta begins the scavenger hunt organised by her father. But where does the first clue lead to? While listening to this episode, take note of the range of nouns, including: acertijo, pista and comisura. We also hear some interesting expressions such as: caer en la cuenta de algo and cruzar por la cabeza.

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 in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.

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In Chapter 7 of La penúltima voluntad, we join Marta just as she receives a phone call from her husband, Jorge. Throughout the episode, we learn more about Marta’s personal life while hearing some interesting Argentinian expressions, including: estar hecho percha, copado, bárbaro and bancar.

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 in the chapter to the next level. Find all these support materials by visiting the Coffee Break Academy.

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