A common question that comes up when considering the adventure of learning a new language is: “How long does it take to learn a new language?”. We believe that the answer isn’t simple, as it is tied to many factors, such as the complexity of the language, your learning environment, and your unique personal circumstances.
Have you been looking for some German movies to supplement your language learning? The variety within the German movie industry really is astonishing, but we have managed to find some of the most highly-rated films to give you a taste of what’s produced for the silver screen there. They can be enjoyed with or without
Are you thinking about learning Japanese but feeling a bit unsure if it’s the right fit for you? Don’t worry, you are not alone! In this blog post, we will answer the question ‘why learn Japanese?’ outlining a couple of great reasons that might inspire you to pursue this goal and turn your dream into
Whether your adventure of learning a new language has already started or you are thinking about taking the first steps, one question you might have is “What is the best way to learn a language?” Several factors contribute to language learning and being aware of these helps make the most of your experience. Whether you’re
When learning a new language, any technique or method that makes your learning experience easier and more enjoyable is something to keep an eye out for, right? With that in mind, microlearning has gained popularity in recent years as an effective method for acquiring new skills and knowledge. Let’s explore the concept and benefits of
To make the most of your language-learning journey, learning and practising new vocabulary is essential. A good strategy to remember new words is to write them down after each lesson or learning session, but did you know there are techniques for taking notes effectively? In this article, you will find our top five tips to
When you decide to learn a new language, we know that it can be frustrating when trying to remember new words. That is perfectly natural and normal. However, you can incorporate some language-learning techniques to make this process easier. In this beginner’s guide, you will discover seven easy ways to improve your language-learning experience and
Servus! My name is Thomas and I am a German Curriculum Developer at Coffee Break Languages. My role is mainly to create and develop content for the different German courses, but I also show up in videos from time to time. What is your role in Coffee Break? I mostly create and record content for
Salut ! I’m Max, I’ve been working for Coffee Break Languages since October 2021 as a French Curriculum Developer. I come from Grenoble, in the beautiful French Alps but I’ve been living in Glasgow since 2014. I love languages and I love learning and teaching. I am a teacher of French as a foreign language.
Bonjour ! My name’s Jack and I’m the Audio Visual Production Coordinator at Coffee Break Languages. I joined the company full-time in October 2021 after doing undergraduate degrees in Economics at the University of Aberdeen and Filmmaking and Screenwriting at the University of the West of Scotland. Although I was born in Scotland, I grew
We’re so excited to announce the latest developments from Coffee Break Languages. If you missed our live event, you can watch the replay here. So, what did we announce in this biggest launch ever? Coffee Break Swedish Travel Diaries Following our Travel Diaries series in French, Spanish, German and Italian, we’re delighted to announce that
It’s finally May and you know what that means… The Eurovision Song Contest is here! The most eccentric singing competition returns to our screens and the Coffee Break Languages team could not be more excited. If you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel, you’ll know that music and languages are our greatest passions and Eurovision combines
¿Vemos una peli? Choosing a film to watch in the language you’re learning can be quite an overwhelming task. Certain foreign-language films may not be as well-known in your country as English-language films, so it’s often hard to know where to even start your search. To help you narrow down your list, we’ve come up
Did you know that Italy holds the record for the most Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film won by a country? This comes as no great surprise, as Italian filmmakers have always influenced the world of cinema. Non è stato per niente facile, but in this post, you will be presented with some of
While 2020 has probably not been the year we expected or planned, there has been one thing which many of us have had to do over the past 12 months more than ever before: we’ve adapted. Simple things like communicating with the people closest to us have become more complicated, and many of you have
Every 30th September, the podcasting world comes together to celebrate podcasting on International Podcast Day. We’re celebrating today by saying thank you to the Coffee Break community in this special podcast episode. International Podcast Day aims to raise awareness about podcasts and gives podcast creators and listeners a chance to celebrate the medium and the podcast
I’m Catriona and I’m the Co-Director at Radio Lingua. I studied French and German and then Law at Glasgow University, where I met Mark. After graduating there, I went on to study Teacher Training for secondary school and taught for 5 years in Ayrshire and Glasgow. I miss pupils and some parts of life in
Tell us who you are, where you live, your nationality and how long you’ve been learning a language with us. Australia has been my home for more than 3 decades. I was born in Finland, I lived in Sweden for two years in my teens and in Scotland for 5 years in my 20s. I
Hej! My name is Hanna and I joined Coffee Break in 2019. I am doing the Coffee Break Swedish podcast with Mark. I’ve been teaching adults and children Swedish for the last 10 years, since I moved to Scotland. I teach Swedish at the Centre for Open Studies at Glasgow University. What experience have you
Tell us who you are, where you live, your nationality and how long you’ve been learning a language with us. My name is Susan, I live in Michigan and I am a 4th generation Finnish-American. I’ve been learning with Coffee Break French for 5 years. What experience have you had speaking and learning other languages?
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