Introducing

The Coffee Break French Magazine

The Coffee Break French Magazine is a 10-episode series for intermediate to advanced learners of French. Presented by native speakers Pierre-Benoît and Susie and teacher Mark, each episode will present cultural topics and grammar study in an enjoyable way, allowing you to build your vocabulary and increase your range of expression. It is recommended that learners complete at least Coffee Break French Season 1 and Season 2 before taking this course.

Each episode has three sections:

  1. Study of a text: Susie reads a text on a cultural topic and then together Mark and Pierre-Benoît discuss the language in this text, focusing on interesting points of vocabulary and grammar;
  2. Listener’s question: Mark answers a question from a listener on an aspect of learning French;
  3. Closing section: to end the episode, Susie presents an additional piece of interesting vocabulary or an idiomatic expression which will help you sound more like a native speaker.

Our latest lessons

As each lesson becomes available you can access it from the list below.

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CBF Mag 2.03 | La petite robe noire

In this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine, we hear a text about the very well known French fashion designer…that’s right it’s Coco Chanel! Our hosts, Mark and Pierre-Benoît discuss a range of fashion-related words and phrases as well

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CBF Mag 2.02 | L’apéro, c’est sacré !

Join Mark and Pierre-Benoît for Episode 2 of our Coffee Break French Magazine Season 2! After introducing the episode, we hear about the French apéritif tradition and analyse the language featured throughout this text. Some interesting expressions to listen out

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CBF Mag 2.01 | La ville rose

Welcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine Season 2! Join our hosts Mark and Pierre-Benoît as they introduce the series and take a virtual trip to the city of Toulouse, also known as La ville

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Coffee Break French News – 4th April 2022

In this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break French including the return of the Coffee Break French Magazine in late April 2022; the launch of the Coffee Break books, available from June in your local

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CBF Mag 1.10 | La Tour Eiffel

It’s the most visited monument in the world and at the time of its construction it was the tallest building in the world. Standing in the heart of the French capital, it is undeniably the global symbol of France. We’re

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The premium version of the Coffee Break French Magazine provides additional materials which will help you move forward more effectively with your French studies. These are available on the Coffee Break Academy.

Lesson notes

We provide full transcripts of all the French included in the lessons, and notes to explain complex grammar and vocabulary. Follow the notes as you listen.

Vocabulary

Our vocabulary checklist will help you identify which words you know and which words you don't know. We provide French > English and English > French lists

Exercises

Test your understanding of the grammar and vocabulary in each lesson with our exercise worksheets. The exercises are provided in a format which can be easily printed.

Available on the Coffee Break Academy

All our online courses are available only on the Coffee Break Academy where with a single login you’ll be able to access the premium elements of the course.

You can access everything online or, if you prefer, you can download the materials to your own device and take your learning with you wherever you go.