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Absolute Beginners
Learn to use French confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a French-speaking country.
Learning a new language can be an exciting adventure, and mastering the basics is the first
Learning how to talk about jobs in French is a crucial skill that will help you
Learning how to express your likes and dislikes is essential to communicating in any language. The
Many people wonder, ” Is French hard to learn?” due to the language’s pronunciation and different
The festive season is a time of joy and celebration around the world. In France, holidays
LOWER INTERMEDIATE
Build your knowledge from Season 1, learn to use French grammar to “say what you want to say” and become more confident.
In this episode, we check if Anna has done her homework from last week and take
In this week’s lesson, Mark puts Anna and our listeners to the test on the verbs
In this episode, we look at a different area of French grammar. We move on from
In this week’s lesson, we look at some adjectives that come before the noun instead of
In this lesson, Mark puts Anna to the test with an identity quiz. Please note that
UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Extend your range of language by building your knowledge of more complex grammar through authentic and engaging materials.
In this episode our course, we’re taking a break from our weekly texts from Alf, Katie
This episode is the first of two episodes which are based on Katie’s second text. In
In this week’s lesson we’re continuing with Katie’s second text. We’ll be taking a closer look
This week we’re returning to Veronica’s texts and we’ll be finding out a bit more about
… the episode in which we introduce the subjunctive! We’re returning to Katie’s texts this week
ADVANCED LEARNERS
Expand your vocabulary and your understanding of complex grammar through advanced materials.
In this episode we meet Matthieu, Gabrielle’s friend. He starts this email by apologising to Gabrielle
We turn our attention once more to Monique, Sylvie’s mother, whose email to her daughter provides
In this episode we join Sylvie as she replies to Monique’s email from the last episode.
In the latest episode of Coffee Break French we join Gabrielle as she writes her regular
In this episode it’s Matthieu’s turn to write his email in reply to Gabrielle’s last message.
UPPER ADVANCED
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In this episode we meet Matthieu, Gabrielle’s friend. He starts this email by apologising to Gabrielle
We turn our attention once more to Monique, Sylvie’s mother, whose email to her daughter provides
In this episode we join Sylvie as she replies to Monique’s email from the last episode.
In the latest episode of Coffee Break French we join Gabrielle as she writes her regular
In this episode it’s Matthieu’s turn to write his email in reply to Gabrielle’s last message.
The Magazine
The Coffee Break French Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
In this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine we’re talking “bande dessinées”, comic books. The
We’re heading to north-western France for this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine to discover
Glitz and glamour are the name of the game in this episode of the Coffee Break
An extraordinary voice and life story filled with success and tragedy in almost equal measure, the
It’s the most visited monument in the world and at the time of its construction it
Real french on the go
This 10-lesson series recording in the south of France will provide excellent listening materials for intermediate to advanced learners.
In this episode Mark is travelling from Nice to Monaco, along one of Europe’s most impressive
In this episode we’re investigating an interesting aspect of life in this part of France: what
Our destination for episode 7 of En Route avec Coffee Break French is “Nice the beautiful”,
Welcome to our “frogs and dogs” episode of En Route avec Coffee Break French. In this
In this episode of En Route avec Coffee Break French, Mark heads to the Principality of
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Spanish confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Spanish-speaking country.
Learning a new language can be exciting and fun, especially when it comes to something as
Learning a new language opens doors to countless opportunities, and understanding how to discuss what you
One of the first things you might want to express in Spanish is your preferences –
Learning a new language can be an exciting but challenging journey. If you’ve just started learning
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and connecting with loved ones. If you’re
LOWER INTERMEDIATE
Build your knowledge from Season 1, learn to use Spanish grammar to “say what you want to say” and become more confident.
In lesson 6 Mark and Kara look at the difference between ser and estar, the two
In lesson 7 it’s time to take a look at radical changing verbs, verbs which have
An easy way of extending your range of language is by using adjectives, and this lesson
This week on Coffee Break Spanish Season 2 we’re taking a further look at adjectives and
In episode 10 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 2 we’re putting what we’ve learned in recent
UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Extend your range of language by building your knowledge of more complex grammar through authentic and engaging materials.
In episode 6 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 3, Mark and Alba discuss their recent visits
In this week’s episode, Mark and Alba talk about the different seasons of the year and
In episode 8, Alba and Mark discuss smoking laws in different countries. Language points covered include
In this 09th episode of our intermediate-advanced Spanish course, Mark and Alba discuss Christmas traditions in
It’s time for our second installment of the Coffee Break Spanish telenovela, Verano Español. Laura and
ADVANCED LEARNERS
Expand your vocabulary and your understanding of complex grammar through advanced materials.
In this episode of our advanced Spanish course we join Rory who is writing an email
In this episode of our advanced Spanish course we listen to María’s latest diary entry in
In the latest episode of our advanced Spanish course we eavesdrop on a conversation between María
In this episode we listen to María’s latest diary entry in which she recounts a conversation
In the latest episode in our series we eavesdrop on a phone call between Rory and
The Magazine
The Coffee Break Spanish Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
The video interviews for each episode of Coffee Break Spanish are provided for our members. Each
Coming up in this week’s edition of the Coffee Break Magazine: Alba asks, si esta noche
Coming up in this week’s edition of the Coffee Break Magazine: Alba asks, ¿a quién admiras
We’re back with another edition of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. In this episode: Alba asks,
We’re back with another edition of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. In this episode: Alba asks,
Real SPANISH on the go
This 10-lesson series recording in the south of Spain will provide excellent listening materials for intermediate to advanced learners.
It’s time for another day trip to a beautiful city in the region of Málaga and,
How many times have you thought about catching a flight to a Spanish-speaking country to learn
In this 7th episode of En Marcha, Mark and the team head eastwards along the Costa Tropical,
What springs to mind when you think of the city of Málaga? Until recently, it may
¡Es la hora del tapeo! There’s no doubt that trying delicious local delicacies is one of
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Italian confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Italian-speaking country.
To make new friends when speaking a new language, you must know how to ask about
After taking your first steps in speaking Italian, it’s important to keep the conversation going by
Learning how to talk about your family is one of the most rewarding aspects of picking
Learning numbers in a new language is one of the most practical skills you can acquire
Italy is full of incredible cities, hidden gems, and historic landmarks, but navigating your way through
INTERMEDIATE
Build your knowledge from Season 1, learn to use Italian grammar to “say what you want to say” and become more confident.
In this lesson you’ll master regular verbs in the second conjugation, those ending in -ere. You’ll
In this lesson you’ll master verbs in the 3rd conjugation – those ending in -ire. There
In this lesson you’ll consolidate what you already know about regular -are, -ere and -ire verbs
This lesson focuses on two very important irregular verbs, andare (“to go”) and fare which means
In this episode you’ll learn to use avere and essere, two of the most important Italian
The Magazine
The Coffee Break Italian Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
It’s time for a new episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine and in this episode
… e tanta voglia di futuro. The city of Matera in the Basilicata region of Italy
In this episode of the Coffee Break Magazine we’re heading to the north of Italy to
By the time you’ve listened to this episode you’ll have l’acquolina in bocca – your mouth
Often described as “the other Italian national pastime” (in addition to il calcio, football) cycling is
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use German confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Italian-speaking country.
Learning how to talk about family is an important step in mastering any new language, and
Learning numbers is one of the fundamental steps in mastering any language, and German is no
If you’re visiting a German-speaking area, familiarising yourself with common places and their names can make
Exploring a new town can be great fun, especially when you’re learning a new language. This
Learning German is exciting and challenging. When you try out a few phrases for the first
INTERMEDIATE
Build your knowledge from Season 1, learn to use German grammar to “say what you want to say” and become more confident.
In this lesson of Coffee Break German you’ll learn to talk about your hobbies and pastimes
In this lesson of Coffee Break German you’ll be starting to learn to talk in the
We’ve dealt with the Perfect Tense using the verb haben, but there are some verbs which
In this lesson of Coffee Break German you’ll learn how to give a reason – without
If you’ve been following our Coffee Break German lessons you can now use denn to give
The Magazine
The Coffee Break German Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
For this episode we’re heading to northern Switzerland, the location of the impressive Rheinfall waterfall. You’ll
In this latest episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine we’re focusing on the author Michael
Have you heard the one about the donkey, the dog, the cat and the rooster? In
In this episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine we’re heading to the Principality of Liechtenstein,
Andrea, Olivera and Mark are back with a new episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine.
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Mandarin Chinese confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Chinese-speaking country.
You already know how to say where you come from and talk about your nationality, but
In this episode you’ll learn the words for family members in Mandarin Chinese and you’ll learn
In this episode we’re continuing the theme of family members and also learning to count in
In this episode you’ll learn to use the correct Chinese expressions to ask for the price
In this episode you’ll build on what you learned in lesson 7, understanding more words and
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Swedish confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Swedish-speaking country.
Join teacher Hanna, learner Mark and Cultural Correspondent Emma in the fourth lesson of Coffee Break
Hanna and Mark are back for another episode of Coffee Break Swedish. In this lesson you’ll
Join teacher Hanna and learner Mark in this latest lesson of our series for beginners in
Teacher Hanna and learner Mark are back for another lesson of Coffee Break Swedish. This week,
Join native teacher Hanna and learner Mark in this latest lesson of our series for beginners
PRINCIPIANTES
¿Quieres aprender inglés, pero no sabes por dónde comenzar? Ahora puedes aprender inglés con Coffee Break English!
Join teacher Hanna, learner Mark and Cultural Correspondent Emma in the fourth lesson of Coffee Break
Hanna and Mark are back for another episode of Coffee Break Swedish. In this lesson you’ll
Join teacher Hanna and learner Mark in this latest lesson of our series for beginners in
Teacher Hanna and learner Mark are back for another lesson of Coffee Break Swedish. This week,
Join native teacher Hanna and learner Mark in this latest lesson of our series for beginners
Language-learner stories
In Coffee Break Conversations we’re sharing the stories of the Coffee Break community and finding our about people who use and work in different languages every day.
Join teacher Hanna, learner Mark and Cultural Correspondent Emma in the fourth lesson of Coffee Break
Hanna and Mark are back for another episode of Coffee Break Swedish. In this lesson you’ll
Join teacher Hanna and learner Mark in this latest lesson of our series for beginners in
Teacher Hanna and learner Mark are back for another lesson of Coffee Break Swedish. This week,
Join native teacher Hanna and learner Mark in this latest lesson of our series for beginners
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