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Coffee Break French Level 1

This is Season 1 of our free French podcast, for complete beginners. Start at Lesson 1 and work through the 40 lessons in order, as each one builds on the last.

Level 1A1–A240 lessonsWith teacher Mark and learner Anna

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Part 1 · Lessons 1 to 10

Meeting people

Greet people, say where you’re from and where you live, and talk about your family, your job and what you like.

  1. 1‘How are you’ in French: Learn how to say it!
  2. 2‘Hi’ in French and other greetings – A guide
  3. 3Learn how to ask where are you from in French
  4. 4Learn to ask “where do you live” in French: essential phrases and Vocabulary
  5. 5Learn to talk about family members in French: essential phrases and vocabulary
  6. 6Learn more family members and discover how to count from 1 to 10 in French
  7. 7Talking about jobs in French: essential vocabulary and phrases
  8. 8Learn to say j’aime in French: expressing your preferences
  9. 9Is French hard to learn? Re-examine key vocabulary and phrasesReview
  10. 10Wishing happy holidays in French

Part 2 · Lessons 11 to 20

Around town, and eating out

Talk about languages and dates, ask for directions around town, then order in cafés and restaurants.

  1. 11Talking about languages and asking someone to speak slowly in French
  2. 12How to write the date in French? Key vocabulary and phrases
  3. 13Asking and giving directions in French
  4. 14Talking about places in town in French
  5. 15How to order a coffee in French? 3 essential phrases
  6. 16Ordering snacks in a café with the phrase “I would like” in French
  7. 17How to order food in French at a restaurant
  8. 18French restaurant vocabulary and how to deal with dietary requirements in French
  9. 19French language review: essential phrases for every learnerReview
  10. 20Mastering French pronunciation: a comprehensive guide

Part 3 · Lessons 21 to 30

Travelling

Talk about the weather, check into a hotel or campsite, shop, change money and say how you feel.

  1. 21Weather in French – Key vocabulary and expressions
  2. 22How to check into a hotel in French?
  3. 23Handling issues with your hotel room in French
  4. 24What is ‘camping’ in French? A guide to the vocabulary you need
  5. 25Shopping in French: essential phrases and vocabulary pour faire du shopping
  6. 26Shopping at the deli to buy vegetables and fruits in French
  7. 27Exchanging money in French: essential phrases and vocabulary
  8. 28Je ne me sens pas bien: understanding aches and pains in French
  9. 29Learn how to ask and answer the question ‘how do you feel’ in French
  10. 30Review what you know with the conjugation of savoirReview

Part 4 · Lessons 31 to 40

Out and about

Review the travel phrases, then get around on public transport, put things right at the hotel, visit the tourist office and the pharmacy, and make friends.

  1. 31Simple French phrases for travel: a review of our latest lessonsReview
  2. 32Travelling to France: navigating transport and public transit
  3. 33Dealing with a mix-up when you check into a hotel in French: Essential phrases
  4. 34Enjoying le petit déjeuner at the hotel: essential phrases in French
  5. 35Navigating the tourist office in France: how to get essential information in French
  6. 36To buy in French: more vocabulary for going shopping
  7. 37Travelling through public transport in France: Essential tips and vocabulary
  8. 38Seeking help at the pharmacy in French: essential vocabulary and phrases
  9. 39Making new friends during a birthday in French
  10. 40Exploring regional languages in France

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