La penúltima voluntad:
Guided Learning Edition
Join Marta on a journey of discovery - and learn advanced Spanish with a community of students!
Get hooked on the story ...
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. Over 20 chapters, you'll follow Marta on her journey of discovery and join her as she encounters revelation after revelation.
... and master advanced Spanish
La penúltima voluntad is a course for advanced learners, brought to you by the Coffee Break Spanish team. In each of the 20 chapters you will build your vocabulary at an advanced level, develop your understanding of complex grammar and put your comprehension skills to the test. The course features both narrative chapters, presented by tutor Anabel, and dialogue chapters, in which you'll hear various voices taking on the roles of the different characters in the story. By the end of the story you'll be confidently understanding a variety of accents and voices.
Meet the team
The lessons of La penúltima voluntad are presented by Anabel, Mark and Ava.
Anabel
In addition to writing La penúltima voluntad, native Spanish speaker Anabel is our main presenter in the audio and video lessons of the course. In each lesson Anabel shares her vast knowledge of the Spanish language and teaches you fascinating vocabulary and expressions.
Mark
Coffee Break Founder Mark joins Anabel for the language study episodes of the course, bringing his knowledge as a teacher of Spanish to the recordings. In each episode, Mark and Anabel discuss the language used in detail, and explain the complex grammatical constructions.
Ava
Our resident Spanish learner Ava joins Anabel in the taller lingüístico episodes. In these recordings, Ava is challenged to put into practice the language learned in each chapter of the course. As a learner, Ava will have very similar questions to your own, so as she asks Anabel about the language used, you'll build your knowledge too.
You'll also meet other members of the Coffee Break Spanish team who will be providing support through the practical activities and Q&A sessions.
¡Estamos contigo en cada paso del camino!
We're introducing a new concept for this edition of La penúltima voluntad, and we'll be with you every step of the way. In addition to the outstanding learning materials you've come to expect from Coffee Break, you'll also benefit from our Guided Learning support, and you'll be learning alongside an enthusiastic community of learners, just like yourself.
Course elements
For each chapter of La penúltima voluntad you'll have access to a range of resources to support your learning.
AUDIOBOOK VERSION
Listen to the chapter as an audiobook and immerse yourself in the Spanish language with our audio recordings.
TEXT
The chapter text is provided so that you can read along with the audio. See below for details of the annotated text.
VOCABULARY LIST
Test your understanding of the vocabulary from each chapter in a handy list, organised alphabetically.
LANGUAGE STUDY AUDIO
Anabel and Mark discuss the entire chapter in detail and investigate the intricacies of the grammar and vocabulary in the Language Study audio episodes for each chapter.
ANNOTATED TEXT
The chapter text is provided with detailed footnotes on vocabulary and grammar points which come up in the text, allowing you to study the language in detail.
TALLER LINGÜÍSTICO
Take the language used in each chapter to the next level with our bonus audio episodes. Anabel and Ava discuss the expressions and provide further examples.
Y ¡hay mucho más!
As this is a Guided Learning course, you will also be able to access all of the additional features of the course. See the full list below:
Dripped content
You'll not be overwhelmed with hundreds of pages of notes and hours of audio content at once: the lessons will be dripped on a weekly basis over 6 months.
Pausa de repaso
At regular points during the course, you'll take part in the pausa de repaso, where you'll take the opportunity to review what you've learned and put it into further practice with 5 minute, 10 minute and 15 minute activities.
Pausa de conexión: live online group lessons
At four points in the course, you'll be able to take part in a live group lesson where you'll discuss - in Spanish - what's happening in the story, and ask questions of your tutors.
Feedback
For all activities where you are required to write a short text in Spanish, you'll receive prompt and informative feedback from the Coffee Break Spanish team, helping you build your understanding further.
Ongoing support
Throughout the duration of the course you'll be able to ask questions about what you learn and our Coffee Break tutors will provide prompt answers, helping you continue to improve.
Community learning
Guided Learning is about being part of a worldwide community of learners. As you submit your work for correction, so too will your fellow students. You'll be able to learn from the feedback provided to all students.
Free print copy!
We'd like to offer you an additional bonus: if you sign up for the course this week, we’ll send you a complimentary print edition of La penúltima voluntad.
You’ll be able to follow the story at your own pace, enhancing your experience as you work through the course.
Since the course is built around this novel, it’s the perfect way to combine advanced language learning with the pleasure of holding a real book in your hands.
Praise for La penúltima voluntad
"I’ve been learning Spanish from scratch (because I live in Spain) for four years and have done many of your courses. La penúltima voluntad is excellent. I find the taller lingüístico translation challenges particularly useful.
- Kathryn
"Llevo cuatro años estudiando español formalmente, en clases presenciales y con podcast de Coffee Break Spanish. Me parece muy bien el curso avanzado, La penúltima voluntad, porque me da una mezcla perfecta de la gramática, frases coloquiales, texto anotado y el reto de un audio con acentos variados."
- Joyce
"It’s a perfect course for my personal language level. The course is well designed with alternating audio and transcriptions that reinforce each other. I especially like the taller lingüístico. Congratulations on doing such a good job in designing the course around a story."
- Richard
¿Cuánto cuesta?
One-off payment
With a one-off payment you'll get access to all aspects of the Guided Learning version of La penúltima voluntad. This payment will be made immediately and access to the course begins on 1st October 2024. The course includes:
- Audiobook chapters
- Language Study audio lessons
- Texts and annotated texts for each chapter
- Vocabulary lists
- Comprehension questions
- Pausa de repaso activities
- Pausa de conexión activities
- Feedback from tutors
- VIP support
- Print copy of the book
$649 $499
This price includes any applicable local sales tax or VAT.
The approximate cost in GBP is £377, and this will vary depending on exchange rate at time of purchase.
Six monthly payments
Pay in six instalments and get access to all aspects of the Guided Learning version of La penúltima voluntad. Your first payment will be taken today, and the remaining payments will be taken over the next five months. The course includes:
- Audiobook chapters
- Language Study audio lessons
- Texts and annotated texts for each chapter
- Vocabulary lists
- Comprehension questions
- Pausa de repaso activities
- Pausa de conexión activities
- Feedback from tutors
- VIP support
- Print copy of the book
$129 $99/month
This price includes any applicable local sales tax or VAT.
The approximate cost in GBP is £74, and this will vary depending on exchange rate at time of purchase.
Don't miss out!
Places are limited on this course, so don't miss out on this opportunity to take part in our inaugural session of La penúltima voluntad - Guided Learning.
La penúltima voluntad is brought to you by the Coffee Break Spanish team who have helped Spanish learners around the world since 2006.
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