COFFEE BREAK LANGUAGES
There's no shortcut to fluency.
No spray, no hack, no magic trick. But there is a way to make real progress without turning your life upside down.
It starts with a routine. Something small that fits into the time you already have. One lesson. One coffee break. Every day.
Over 1,600 video lessons across five languages, taught by real teachers. Not AI. Not an algorithm. People who know the language and know how to teach it.
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A lesson lands every morning
Subscribers receive a daily email with a recommended lesson. Open it, watch it, move on with your day. No decision fatigue.
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You choose your own path
Not in the mood for today's lesson? No problem. There are hundreds of others covering grammar, vocabulary, culture and conversation. You're in control.
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Progress, not maintenance
Every lesson moves you forward. You'll understand more, reach for words you didn't have before, and feel yourself getting better, day by day.
Real teachers, not algorithms
Every lesson on Coffee Break TV is taught by a real person. Someone who knows where learners get stuck and how to explain things in a way that actually makes sense.
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Expert language teachers
Native speakers and tutors with years of teaching experience. They know the shortcuts and the pitfalls.
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Clear, natural explanations
No jargon, no robotic drills. Just clear teaching that helps you understand why the language works the way it does.
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Culture built in
Language isn't just grammar and vocabulary. Our lessons bring in the culture, the context, and the real-world situations where you'll actually use what you learn.
Lessons for every mood and moment
Short, focused lessons in a range of formats. Pick what suits you today.
Translation Challenges
5 minutes
Work on your translation skills, or practise your reading and listening with an interesting text, presented by our CBTV tutors.
A Coffee Break with...
5 minutes
Our CBTV tutors share a quick tip on how to use a particular expression, or a cultural lesson to help you sound more like a native speaker.
Coffee Break in the sun
5 minutes
Explore verbal constructions in sunny locations with your Coffee Break tutor. See examples and master these verbs while enjoying beautiful scenery!
Dictation challenges
5-10 minutes
Improve your listening and writing skills with this excellent activity. Listen to what your tutor says and write it down, then follow the explanation and build your understanding.
SIP: Study, Investigation, Practice
10-15 minutes
Learn more about how the language works with our SIP videos where you'll study a grammar topic, investigate it with examples, then put it into practice in an activity.
Where am I today?
5-10 minutes
Join our Coffee Break tutors as they read a postcard sent from a mystery location. Use the clues to identify the location β and practise your reading and listening at the same time.
Discovery series
10-15 minutes
Learn about the world around us with a reading text, presented and analysed by the CBTV tutors in these fascinating videos.
Walk, Talk and Learn
5-10 minutes
Learn in context by analysing the language on signs, posters and adverts on location in this innovative series.
The VerbLab
20 minutes
Master key verbs in multiple tenses, with conjugations, examples and even musical repetition!
Step by Step
10 / 15 / 20 minutes
Practise your language skils while you're out walking and build your understanding and speaking skills in these interactive lessons.
Want to try before you commit?
We've picked out a few sample lessons for you. Give one a watch, see how it feels.
That's the whole idea behind Coffee Break TV: short, focused lessons taught by real teachers, designed to fit into the time you already have.
Now imagine starting every morning like that. A new lesson in your inbox, ready when you are. That's what a CBTV subscription gives you.
βI am so pleased that I signed up for Coffee Break TV... It is great value for money. I use it every day... The lessons are full of grammar tips, but are never boring.β
- Lindsay, CBTV Learner
βI think itβs just extraordinary and fits a fabulous niche that is not otherwise available in the app marketplace for language learning... itβs like your favourite YouTube channel or Netflix show for language learning... and you can learn so much in such a short period of time because itβs so focused..."β
- Rosemarie, CBTV Learner
Learn wherever you are
Coffee Break TV fits into your life, not the other way around.
Web
Access all your lessons via the Coffee Break TV website. Track your streak and join the discussion with tutors and other learners in the comments of each video lesson.
Mobile app
For learners on the go, the Coffee Break TV app is the perfect tool to keep your language practice at your finger tips. Available for iOS and Android phones and tablets.*
TV app
Transform your learning into a big-screen experience with the Coffee Break TV app for Apple TV. You can also cast videos from your phone, tablet or computer to other smart TVs.
*Please note that while it is possible to subscribe to Coffee Break TV from within the iOS and Android app, we strongly recommend creating your account on the website and then downloading the app and signing into your existing account. See below for further information.
Start your daily routine
Includes:
- 5, 10 and 15 minute videos
- Choose from French, Italian, German, Spanish or English
- All Languages subscription also available
- Daily lesson recommendation in your inbox
- New videos every month
- Lessons for intermediate learners (A2-B2)
- Monthly or yearly payments - cancel any time
- Interaction with tutors in video lesson comments
- Monthly payments - cancel any time
Local pricing
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- πͺπΊ β¬21.00 EUR
- π¬π§ Β£19.00 GBP
- π¦πΊ $38.00 AUD
- Yearly payments - get 2 months free
Local pricing
- πΊπΈ $249.99 USD
- π¨π¦ $342.00 CAD
- πͺπΊ β¬214.00 EUR
- π¬π§ Β£185.00 GBP
- π¦πΊ $381.00 AUD
Please note that your payment will automatically be taken on the same day every month until you cancel. You can cancel any time and you'll continue to have access to all CBTV videos until your subscription is due to renew.
FAQs
Who is Coffee Break TV for?
CBTV is designed for learners who've already started but want to keep moving forward. You're not a complete beginner: you've done some learning already, maybe a lot. But you've hit a wall, or lost momentum, and you want to get it back. That's exactly where CBTV picks you up.
How does the daily lesson email work?
Every morning, you'll receive an email with a lesson selected for you. Open it, press play, and you've done your learning for the day. If that lesson isn't what you're in the mood for, no problem: log in and choose from hundreds of other lessons instead.
How long are the lessons?
Lessons range from 5 to 20 minutes, with most in the 5 to 10 minute range. That's one coffee break. Short enough to fit into any day, long enough to make real progress.
What's the difference between Coffee Break TV and Coffee Break Academy courses?
Coffee Break Academy courses follow a structured, progressive path from one level to the next. Coffee Break TV is a flexible video library with a huge variety of lesson types. The daily email keeps you moving forward, and you can explore whatever interests you on a given day. Many learners use both: the Academy for structured progression, and CBTV for daily practice and variety.
I don't have much time. Will this work for me?
That's exactly what CBTV is designed for. Most lessons are 5 to 10 minutes. That's one commute, one coffee break, one quiet moment. If you can find 10 minutes, you can make progress.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes, you can cancel at any time. Monthly subscriptions renew each month, yearly subscriptions renew each year. No lock-in, no fuss.
How do I access Coffee Break TV?
You can watch lessons on the Coffee Break TV website, the mobile app (iOS and Android), or the Apple TV app. You can also cast to any smart TV from your phone, tablet or computer.
Can I pay in Β£ / $ / AU$ etc?
Payments are available in Β£GBP, $USD, $CAD, $AUD and β¬EUR. If you're purchasing elsewhere, you can pay in $USD and your payment will be converted to your local currency at the time of purchase using the current exchange rates, so it is possible to buy a subscription to Coffee Break TV from anywhere in the world.
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