In this podcast, Victoria Reina-Gill, a native of Málaga and a Spanish teacher for more than two decades, speaks with the founder of the well-known podcast series Coffee Break Spanish. Mark Pentleton is a benchmark for thousands of listeners who tune in to his podcasts to learn an impressive range of languages from Spanish, French, English, Italian, Norwegian, Danish and Mandarin Chinese. Victoria wants to discover when Mark’s passion for languages was born and the secret of his success in this highly competitive world.

Para este podcast, Victoria Reina-Gill, malagueña y profesora de español desde hace más de dos décadas, va a hablar con el fundador de la serie de podcasts conocidos Coffee Break Spanish. Mark Pentleton es todo un referente para miles de oyentes que han recurrido a sus podcasts para aprender idiomas desde español, francés, inglés o italiano hasta noruego, danés o chino mandarín. Victoria quiere descubrir cuándo nació su pasión por los idiomas y el secreto de su éxito en este mundo tan competitivo. 

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En este podcast, Victoria habla con un español que ha convertido Escocia en su lugar de residencia. Alfonso Zapater es valenciano, pero vive cerca de Edimburgo, y su trabajo seguro que va a ser la envidia de muchos de nuestros oyentes. Se dedica desde hace años a probar vinos, quizás le dé a Victoria una buena recomendación. Para conocer más sobre la interesante obra de Alfonso y su vida como español residente en Escocia, escuche esta fascinante charla.

In this podcast, Victoria speaks with a Spaniard who has made Scotland his place of residence. Alfonso Zapater is Valencian, but he lives near Edinburgh, and his work is sure to be the envy of many of our listeners. He has been tasting wines for years, perhaps he will give Victoria a good recommendation. To learn more about Alfonso's interesting work and his life as a Spaniard living in Scotland, listen to this fascinating chat. 

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En el podcast de hoy, Victoria Reina-Gill habla con Lidia Acosta Mederos, una canaria de San Miguel de la Palma que vive en Glasgow, Escocia. Este podcast fue grabado semanas antes de la erupción del volcán que ha provocado daños terribles a los habitantes de esta hermosa isla y que ha cambiado la vida de tantas personas en La Palma. Si desea apoyar a los afectados aquí encontraréis un enlace a una de las muchas organizaciones benéficas que están ayudando a las personas afectadas por este acto de la naturaleza. https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/la-palma-volcano-relief-fund/donate/ 

In today’s podcast Victoria Reina-Gill chats with Lidia Acosta Mederos, who is originally from La Palma, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, off northwestern Africa, and who now resides in Glasgow, Scotland. This podcast was recorded weeks before the volcanic eruptions which have caused terrible damage to the inhabitants of this beautiful island and has changed the lives of so many people on La Palma. If you would like to help and support those affected please click on the attached link to one of the many charitable organisations supporting those adversely affected by this natural disaster. https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/la-palma-volcano-relief-fund/donate/ 

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En este podcast Victoria Reina-Gil habla con una joven catalana de 35 años. Hasta aterrizar en Escocia, Gemma Lucha Martínez, ha hecho un fascinante viaje en busca de nuevos proyectos como, por ejemplo, trabajar en la conocida  telenovela escocesa de la BBC, ‘ River City’. Victoria intenta descubrir lo que buscaba Gemma y si lo ha encontrado en este país.

‘In this podcast, Victoria Reina-Gill talks to a 35-year-old Catalan. In the process of moving to Scotland, Gemma Lucha Martínez, has made a fascinating journey in search of new projects, such as working on BBC Scotland’s flagship drama BBC, ‘River City’. Victoria attempts to discover what Gemma was looking for and if she has finally found it in this country.

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En este podcast, Victoria habla con otro malagueño que ha convertido Escocia en su hogar. Sergio Romero Bueno es historiador del Arte, artista y artesano. 

Sí queréis saber un poquito sobre las andanzas de Sergio, os invitamos a escuchar esta fascinante conversación.

In this podcast Victoria chats with another native of Málaga, who has made their home in Scotland.  Sergio Romero Bueno is an art historian, an artist and skilled craftsman.

If you want to know a bit about Sergio's adventures, we invite you to listen to this fascinating conversation. 

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Victoria Reina-Gil is originally from Malaga, lives in our great city of Glasgow and is a teacher of Spanish at the University of Strathclyde. What is it like for this Malagueña living in Glasgow? Does she miss her homeland? And has Victoria become more Glaswegian than Malagueña? Let's see!

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