Learn the language and live like a local!

Take your first step in learning French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Mandarin Chinese, Scottish Gaelic or Portuguese today, transform your travel experience – and save 30%.

$145  $101  /  £120  £84

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"I did two lessons a day for three weeks, and by the time I got to Italy, I was able to communicate fairly well. I am very impressed with the Coffee Break method. I went to hotels, restaurants, asked directions, and even tried basic conversations. Thanks for such a wonderful program!"
Kathy, Italian learner

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Who is this offer for?

If you are a beginner, you’ll love these courses!

We designed our Level 1 courses for people who are in the early stages of learning a language.

What does that mean?

This might be for you if:

you love mozzarella

but you couldn’t ask for extra cheese on your pizza…

lounging by a Spanish pool sounds great

but you’d need help to rent a towel…

croissants are your favourite

but you’d get tongue-tied in a French boulangerie…

you’d love to hit the Autobahn

but you wouldn’t know how to ask for the car rental office…

Visiting a foreign country without speaking the language can leave you feeling isolated, frustrated, or overwhelmed.

Learning a language opens doors, lets you discover new cultures, and transforms your travel experiences.

But it’s hard to find the time to fit in regular study. Traditional learning methods can be dull and at the wrong pace. It’s easy to lose motivation.

That’s why we invented the Coffee Break method…

Imagine every time you go for a coffee break, you learn with an expert teacher – we make your path to success that simple! With just 15 minutes each day, you will build a routine and soon see results.

After completing our Level 1 course, you’ll be able to check in at a hotel, ask for directions, order a drink, and make new friends.

Begin your journey today!

Learn the language and live like a local

Take your first step in learning a new language today so that you can get so much more from your travels – and save 30%!

$145   $101 /  £120  £84

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Ready to sign up? Here are the 3 simple steps you need to start living like a local:

1. Select your language

You can choose from 8 languages:

French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Swedish, Scottish Gaelic or Portuguese.

2. Complete your order

When you choose your language you’ll be redirected to a checkout page. Fill in your details and as soon as you complete your order, you will have access to the full course. You have the peace of mind that you’ll be protected by our 30-day money-back guarantee.

3. Learn at your own pace

Inside each course you’ll find 40 lessons*. These are perfect for absolute beginners who want to use the language to travel and interact in a foreign country.

The courses include audio, video, lesson notes and quizzes. Each lesson is designed with your progress in mind. We’ll guide you from zero to making confident beginner-level conversation which will make your travels a lot more fun.

After completing our Level 1 course, you’ll be able to check in at a hotel, ask for directions, order a drink, make new friends and learn more about the culture of places where the language is spoken.

French for Beginners

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Price:  $145 / £120  $101 / £84 with discount

German for Beginners

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Price:  $145 / £120  $101 / £84 with discount

Swedish for Beginners

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Price:  $145 / £120  $101 / £84 with discount

Portuguese for Beginners

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Price:  $145 / £120  $101 / £84 with discount

Italian for Beginners

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Price:  $145 / £120  $101 / £84 with discount

Spanish for Beginners

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Price:  $145 / £120  $101 / £84 with discount

Mandarin Chinese for Beginners

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Price:  $145 / £120  $101 / £84 with discount

Scottish Gaelic for Beginners

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Price:  $145 / £120  $101 / £84 with discount

*Please note that our Gaelic and Portuguese courses are on-going and as of June 2024 both courses have reached lesson 29 of 40. The remaining lessons will be released on a weekly basis over the remainder of 2024 and as soon as each lesson becomes available, the resources for that lesson will be added to the course.

Since 2006, millions of language learners from around the world have used Coffee Break to reach success.

What do our students say?

“Thanks (almost exclusively) to Coffee Break Spanish I have gone from being an absolute beginner to level B2 in less than a year."
Espee (Spanish learner)
“I just discovered Coffee Break Italian and I want to compliment the team for such a fantastic way for me to improve my study of the Italian language. I have used many study aids over the years and only Coffee Break Italian gives me exactly what I need. Thank you!"
James (Italian Learner)
“Your program really has helped me to understand the grammar side of the language so much better than the classes that I have taken where everything was explained in German."
Raquel (German learner)

Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re a complete beginner or have previously learned a little of the language but have forgotten all you learned, then these courses are for you.

Coffee Break Level 1 courses are completely self-paced online courses – you decide when you start and when you finish. You’ll have lifetime access, and you can work through the materials at your own speed.

Absolutely. You can download the audio and text files so that you can listen and learn on the go. The lesson videos are available to stream from our website or store on your device via the Coffee Break TV app. You can also download the lesson notes to store them or print. 

Over the 40 lessons in the Level 1 course, you will learn how to use the language for a range of activities. You will be able to: say hello and introduce yourself, use numbers and dates, order drinks at a café, check into a hotel, exchange money, get help at the pharmacy, and much more. You will also cover basic grammar and a range of vocabulary, which will help you grow as you learn more of the language. Note that, in the case of Scottish Gaelic, the topics covered are slightly different. In addition to learning to use the language in a variety of practical situations, you’ll also learn to talk about aspects of Gaelic culture.

Yes. We give all our language learners a certificate at the end of their course to show how much you’ve learned.

Of course not! Our courses are very easy to use, and we have many learners who only have basic knowledge of computer use. To help anybody who has doubts, we begin each course with a simple explanation of how to download or stream the lessons. What’s more, we have a help desk on hand to answer any questions. Simply click on the chat pop-up at the bottom right of our website.

What makes Coffee Break Languages unique is our approach to learning. We have developed courses that are designed to be informal – and can be broken up into short 15-minute coffee-break-sized bites – but we also give a solid, logical structure to your language learning. Our language learners can go at their own pace and enjoy the process. While you can pick up some vocabulary or phrases from an app, we equip you with the skills to communicate in real life situations. And, of course, since we focus on “coffee break” learning, our courses are designed to suit people with busy lifestyles so they can learn when and where it suits them.

You will have lifetime access which means you can take as long as you like to work through the lessons – across any and all devices you own.

Start learning today!

You can choose from 8 languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Chinese, Gaelic or Portuguese.

When you choose your language you’ll be redirected to a checkout page. Fill in your details and as soon as you complete your order, you will have access to the full course. Remember, you have the peace of mind that you’ll be protected by our 30-day money-back guarantee.

You’ll access the course in the Coffee Break Academy, our easy-to-use website which works on all devices.

If you’re a visual learner, begin with the video. You’ll hear the audio recording and see synchronised slides with all the words and phrases.

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If you prefer to learn aurally, you can use the audio lesson first. Master the pronunciation and then consolidate with the video.

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The lesson notes offer additional information, examples and vocabulary. The notes are in PDF format so you can access them on any computer or mobile device.

What do I receive?

  • 40 video lessons (with words & phrases on the screen of your device)
  • Audio version of these lessons
  • Lesson notes with grammar explanations and vocabulary
  • 40 bonus audio consolidation lessons
  • Interactive quizzes to check your progress
  • Support from the Coffee Break Team
  • Downloadable files for offline use
  • Learn with a worldwide community of learners
  • One-off payment
  • Lifetime access to all lessons

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We want to help you transform your experience when travelling abroad, and there’s no better way to do so than by learning the language. For just a few days, you can take your first steps to learn a language and save 30%!

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Did you know that fewer than 50% of Europeans can speak basic English?

By speaking another language, you will get much more from your travels!

Why not start your journey today?

Our amazing offer on Level 1 courses is available in 8 languages. Each course has 40 lessons for absolute beginners, guiding you from zero to making confident conversation in all the areas you need for travelling.

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