Coffee Break Spanish
Episodes
When "to be" means "tener" in Spanish | A Coffee Break with Pablo
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Pablo from the Coffee Break Spanish team in another useful little espresso lesson. ☕In this episode, he explores a set of everyday express...
5 untranslateable words to use this December | A Coffee Break with Anabel
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another mini Coffee Break Spanish lesson to help you build natural, everyday vocabulary! ✨In this short episode, Anabel introduces...
Coffee Break Spanish - All You Need To Know
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark and Pablo for this special episode of Coffee Break Spanish where we're talking about something a bit different. We receive emails and messag...
Listening practice on the topic of this Mexican singer | A Coffee Break with Anabel
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Anabel from the Coffee Break Spanish team in this little espresso lesson, in which she introduces you to one of her favourite Mexican singers, Xi...
Bonus Episode: Clues Explained - La fantástica caza del tresoro
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a special bonus episode of the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt! Join us for a detailed explanation of this year's Treasure Hunt clues...
Clue #4 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Clue #3 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Clue #2 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Clue #1 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Announcing the Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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'l...
How do you translate "get" into Spanish? | A Coffee Break with Pablo
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to shop for shoes in Spanish | A Coffee Break with Pablo
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Calendar dates in Spanish using 'ser' AND 'estar' | A Coffee Break with Anabel
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, speci...
Catalanismos in Spanish | A Coffee Break with Pablo
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to use 'hacerse' in Spanish | A Coffee Break with Anabel
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Anabel from Coffee Break Spanish to explore how to use the versatile Spanish verb hacerse. From changes in profession to personal transformation,...
How to maximise your language learning every day | A Coffee Break with Mark
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 powerfu...
Spanish gym vocabulary - Words for your workout | A Coffee Break with Pablo
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 foc...
'Ser' vs. 'estar' for location | A Coffee Break with Anabel
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Typical Spanish dishes to try this summer | A Coffee Break with Pablo
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
3 fun expressions with 'estar' & how to use them | A Coffee Break with Anabel
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
5 tips to turn any trip into your language classroom | A Coffee Break with Mark
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 j...
Subjunctive or indicative after 'cuando' in Spanish? | A Coffee Break with Pablo
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 on...
How to talk confidently about the weather | A Coffee Break with Anabel
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CBS Scenes 1.10 | Una gran familia
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
CBS Scenes 1.09 | Una visita de recuerdos
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pl...
CBS Scenes 1.08 | Sin vuelta atrás
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 8 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where she witnesses an emotional and unexpected m...
CBS Scenes 1.07 | Gracias por la suerte
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bef...
CBS Scenes 1.06 | La inquilina
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CBS Scenes 1.05 | ¡Menudo sorpresón!
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 5 of Scenes, our series for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where a variety of interesting customers bring th...
CBS Scenes 1.04 | El café de la suerte
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CBS Scenes 1.03 | Sustituta busca piso
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 neig...
CBS Scenes 1.02 | El nuevo miembro
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CBS Scenes 1.01 | ¡Qué mal trago!
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Introducing Scenes from the Coffee Break Café
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re about to launch four brand-new intermediate Spanish language course - Scenes from the Coffee Break Café.Imagine yourself in a charming café,...
Clue #4 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Clue #3 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Clue #2 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Clue #1 (español) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of La fantástica caza del tesoro de Coffee Break de 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join Pablo ...
Announcing the Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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'l...
How to react like a native speaker - Spanish conversational filler words | CBS Show 2.10
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many Spanish filler words do you know? These handy words can help you blend in with the locals when engaging in conversations. Familiarise yoursel...
4 ways to translate 'to become' in Spanish | CBS Show 2.09
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bette...
The subjunctive in Spanish - All you need to know to start using it | CBS Show 2.08
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 subjunc...
How to order a coffee like a native Spanish speaker | CBS Show 2.07
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sh...
How to give commands, instructions and suggestions - The imperative in Spanish | CBS Show 2.06
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 thes...
How to pronounce the letter J in Spanish | CBS Show 2.05
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pron...
How to translate 'for' in Spanish using 'por' and 'para' | CBS Show 2.04
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
‘Deber', 'tener que' and 'hay que' - 3 ways to express obligation in Spanish | CBS Show 2.03
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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"...
10 Spanish expressions that use 'tener' instead of 'ser' | CBS Show 2.02
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Conc...
Spanish question words - With or without an accent? | CBS Show 2.01
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
Introducing Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Show
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
How to expand your vocabulary - 3 useful Spanish suffixes | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.10
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A guide to negation in Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.09
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sh...
Words that change meaning with ‘ser’ and ‘estar’ | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.08
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
When to use ‘ser’ and ‘estar’ in Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.07
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to know which syllable to stress - Spanish accent marks | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.06
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 do adverbs go? - Spanish sentence structure | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.05
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
‘Tú’ and ‘usted’ - How to navigate informal and formal Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.04
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
How to say 'I like' in Spanish - Using 'gustar' in any tense | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.03
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Aft...
When to use 'el' with feminine nouns - 'El agua', 'el hambre' and other examples | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.02
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to pronounce the ‘r’ in Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.01
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sp...
Introducing the Coffee Break Spanish Show
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our brand new podcast series - the Coffee Break Spanish Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, our Coffee Break Spanish team will help yo...
Introducing La penúltima voluntad - Coffee Break Spanish Season 5
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
CBS Mag 4.10 | Maíz
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CBS Mag 4.09 | Siglos de historia en Cádiz
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the penultimate episode in this series of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine, we're taking a virtual trip to one of the oldest cities in Europe - Cá...
CBS Mag 4.08 | Fiesta de la Vendimia en Argentina
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine we're talking about grape harvesting in Argentina! We learn how to create adverbs ending in ...
CBS Mag 4.07 | Deporte y diversión en Asturias
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! This time, we discuss a text about a canoeing festival which takes place in Asturias ...
CBS Mag 4.06 | Isabel Allende
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine, Mark and Anabel discuss a text about the life and work of a very famous novelist who was born in...
CBS Mag 4.05 | Torres humanas
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! In this episode, Mark and Anabel go through a text about human towers or castells in Catalan. We br...
CBS Mag 4.04 | La selva amazónica
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re taking a virtual trip to Latin America as we’re visiting the Amazon jungle in this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! Join Mark a...
CBS Mag 4.03 | Días de fiesta en Bilbao
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Coffee Break Spanish Magazine hosts, Mark and Anabel, are back for another episode! This time we hear a text about a Basque celebration which take...
CBS Mag 4.02 | Ritmos latinos: la bachata
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! This time Mark and Anabel go through a text about bachata, a popular type of Latin mu...
CBS Mag 4.01 | Pedro Almodóvar
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 4 of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! We're joining our hosts, Mark, Anabel, Marina and Sebastián, as they present cultural topic...
Coffee Break Spanish News - 4th April 2022
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break Spanish including the return of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine in late ...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.10 | Santiago de Chile
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached the end of our Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2! Our last stop is the capital of Chile - Santiago - where there's lots to se...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.09 | Entrada en Chile
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the penultimate episode of the series, Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban arrive in Chile and make the most of the last few days of their trip visiting the ...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.08 | Sucre: la ciudad blanca
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 8 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2, we're in Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia, also known as La ciudad blanc...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.07 | Comida en Cochabamba
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban have arrived in Cochabamba, the gastronomic capital of Bolivia! The trio are kept busy with lots of sightseeing as they visi...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.06 | La Paz
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're joining Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban in La Paz for Episode 6 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2. While exploring the city and tast...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.05 | Titicaca y las islas flotantes
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Season 2, we join Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban on the next stop of their trip - Lago Titicaca,...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.04 | Viaje a Machu Picchu
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries, Season 2! After a long journey, Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban finally make ...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.03 | Sacsayhuamán
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries! This time, we're visiting Sacsayhuamán for a guided tour to...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.02 | Curiosidades en Cuzco
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries, we're discovering what the city of Cuzco has to offer. We visit the f...
CBS Travel Diaries 2.01 | Llegada a Lima
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a second season of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries for intermediate learners of Spanish. Throughout this 10-episode series, we...
Última parada - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 10
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have reached the 10th and final episode in this series of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries. We hope that you've enjoyed discovering some bea...
Llegada a Lugo - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 9
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After their car troubles, Victoria and Abel have to make the decision to spend more time in Lugo than planned, seeing symbolic sites, like the Muralla...
Cambio de planes - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 8
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the latest episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries podcast in which our protagonists, Victoria and Abel, set off for the city o...
De Gijón a Avilés - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 7
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries, Victoria and Able leave the village of Lastres as they head to the Asturian cities ...
La costa norte - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 6
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Victoria and Abel in Episode 6 of The Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries as they embark on the next leg of their trip around the north of Spain...
A special thank you from Coffee Break on International Podcast Day
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every 30th September, the podcasting world comes together to celebrate podcasting on International Podcast Day. We're celebrating today by saying than...
Santander y Santillana del Mar - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 5
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached the halfway point of our trip around the north of Spain with Victoria and Abel. In Episode 5 we're making the most of our final day in S...
Llegamos a Cantabria - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 4
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries where we're following Victoria and Abel on their journey around the north of ...
La lluvia de Bilbao - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 3
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries continue as this week, Victoria and Abel explore the Basque city of Bilbao, home to a branch of the famous Gug...
El pueblo de Guernica - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 2
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for the next stop on Victoria and Abel's honeymoon adventure in the north of Spain? In this week's episode, we're in the town of Guernic...
¡Empezamos en San Sebastián! - Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries Episode 1
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this brand new series from Coffee Break Spanish for intermediate learners! Following our French and Italian Travel Diaries released earlier...
CBS Mag 3.10 | La serie del momento
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of this season of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine, we discuss the popular Spanish crime television series, La Casa de Papel. I...
CBS Mag 3.09 | La Gastronomía Mexicana
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! We hope you're hungry as this week's episode is all about Mexican food! Listener J...
CBS Mag 3.08 | El Carnaval de Santa Cruz
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark, Fernanda and Anabel are back for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. This week we're heading to Tenerife for El Carnaval de Sa...
CBS Mag 3.07 | El encuentro de dos mundos
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! In this lesson, we're discussing a very important day for the Hispanic world, El D...
CBS Mag 3.06 | Verde que te quiero verde
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fernanda, Anabel and Mark are back for another episode of the Magazine and this time they're talking about the famous Spanish writer Federico García ...
CBS Mag 3.05 | El Canal de Panamá
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Fernanda, Sofía and Mark in the latest episode of the Magazine as they discuss the story behind the impressive Panama Canal. Listener Jean asks ...