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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 to communicate in multiple languages opens doors to new cultures and opportunities. In this article,
Learning how to write the date in French is essential for anyone studying the language. This
Navigating a new place can be challenging, but knowing how to ask for and understand directions
Learning about places in town in French is an essential part of mastering the language, especially
When visiting a French café, knowing how to order a coffee in French is essential for
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 lesson, we learn how to say ‘going to do something’ in French. This is
In this week’s lesson, we take a look at the negative form of the immediate future
In this lesson, we introduce the perfect tense of regular -er verbs. Please note that lesson
In this week’s lesson we continue looking at the perfect tense, this time using regular -re
In this week’s lesson, we take a look at some verbs which have irregular past participles
UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Extend your range of language by building your knowledge of more complex grammar through authentic and engaging materials.
Today we have another episode from Alf’s diary as he learns French in Nice. In this
We’re with Veronica this week and she’ll be telling us about her daily routine and a
In this lesson we rejoin Katie and hear her latest news. She’s working in the café
It’s time to return to Veronica’s diary entries in today’s lesson. We’ll be hearing about her
This week’s lesson focuses on Alf’s diary entry for this week in which he talks a
ADVANCED LEARNERS
Expand your vocabulary and your understanding of complex grammar through advanced materials.
It’s time once again to turn to Monique and listen to her email to her daughter
We turn again to Sylvie in this episode and listen to her email in which she
We’re back with a new episode of Coffee Break French and this time we’re joining Gabrielle
In this week’s episode of Coffee Break French, Matthieu recounts his version of events on the
It’s time for a new episode of Coffee Break French and this week we’re joining Monique
UPPER ADVANCED
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It’s time once again to turn to Monique and listen to her email to her daughter
We turn again to Sylvie in this episode and listen to her email in which she
We’re back with a new episode of Coffee Break French and this time we’re joining Gabrielle
In this week’s episode of Coffee Break French, Matthieu recounts his version of events on the
It’s time for a new episode of Coffee Break French and this week we’re joining Monique
The Magazine
The Coffee Break French Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
In this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break French including the
Welcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine Season 2! Join our
Join Mark and Pierre-Benoît for Episode 2 of our Coffee Break French Magazine Season 2! After
In this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine, we hear a text about the very
This week, we’re taking a virtual trip to the French-speaking area of Canada: Québec! Throughout the
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 final episode of our first season of En Route avec Coffee Break French, Mark
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Spanish confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Spanish-speaking country.
As a beginner, you might find yourself often needing to say ‘I speak a little Spanish’
Learning how to say dates in Spanish is an essential skill for anyone beginning to learn
When you’re starting to learn Spanish, one of the most practical and rewarding skills you can
Whether you are planning to visit a Spanish-speaking country or just want to expand your language
When travelling to a Spanish-speaking country, one of the essential skills you need is how to
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 episode 11 of Coffee Break Spanish we learn how to say what you’re going to
In episode 12 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 2 we’ll review all the verbs which we’ve
In episode 13 of Coffee Break Spanish we introduce the preterite tense which is used to
This week’s episode of Coffee Break Spanish looks further at the preterite tense which is used
We’ll be continuing our study of the preterite tense in this week’s lesson and it’s time
UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Extend your range of language by building your knowledge of more complex grammar through authentic and engaging materials.
In episode 11, the first episode of 2009, Mark and Alba talk about the holidays and
In episode 12, Mark and Alba get all poetic as they celebrate the 250th anniversary of
In episode 13, Mark and Alba discuss social networks including Facebook and Twitter and their value
In episode 14, Mark and Alba are joined by David, el novio de Alba. Topics discussed
Episode 15 features the third installment of our telenovela, Verano Español. Find out the latest about
ADVANCED LEARNERS
Expand your vocabulary and your understanding of complex grammar through advanced materials.
In episode 10 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4, María and Rory are looking forward to
In episode 11 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4, we read María’s diary entry about the
In episode 12 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4, we listen in on a conversation between
In episode 13 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4, we hear the continuation of the conversation
In this latest episode of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4 we join María and Rory as
The Magazine
The Coffee Break Spanish Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
Welcome to this latest edition of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. In this episode: Alba asks,
Welcome to this latest edition of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. In this episode: Alba asks,
After a short delay we’re back with a new episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine.
We’re back with a new season of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. In this episode: Alba
We’re back with a new season of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine! In this episode: Alba
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.
¡Ha llegado el fin de la primera temporada de En Marcha! It’s time for one more
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Italian confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Italian-speaking country.
On your next trip to Rome, Venice, or the rolling hills of Tuscany, knowing how to
When you start your path to speaking a new language, being able to express that to
If you are wondering, ‘Is it hard to learn Italian?’, don’t worry! It is much easier
If you’re learning Italian and planning a trip to Italy, one phrase you absolutely need to
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 we’ll be taking a look at four common irregular verbs which end in
In this lesson you’ll learn to conjugate and use three very common -ire verbs which are
In this episode of Coffee Break Italian you’ll be learning about Italian adjectives and how they
Paying compliments is a key part of Italian culture and society, and in this lesson of
In this lesson you’ll learn to use the demonstrative adjectives questo and quello, meaning “this” and
The Magazine
The Coffee Break Italian Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
In this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break Italian including the
Welcome to Season 2 of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! Join our hosts Mark, Francesca and
In this week’s episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine we’re heading to Castelluccio di Norcia,
Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! In this episode Mark and Francesca
Explore the life and work of Samantha Cristoforetti, Italy’s first female astronaut, and learn grammar points.
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use German confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Italian-speaking country.
If you are wondering ‘how hard is it to learn German?’, we can prove to you
Ordering drinks in German is a useful skill to have during any visit to a German-speaking
Ordering food in German can be a fun and practical way to practise your language skills.
Enjoying food and drink in a German restaurant is a great way to immerse yourself in
One essential topic to master before going on a holiday to a German-speaking country is how
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 episode of Coffee Break German you’ll be amazed when you realise how far you’ve
In this lesson we’ll be covering the topic of subordinate clauses. That sounds more complicated than
In this lesson of Coffee Break German we’ll be taking the dass structures a stage further
In this episode of Coffee Break German we’ll be learning how to translate “much”, “many”, “some”,
Learn how to gossip in German! In this lesson we’ll be looking at reported speech and
The Magazine
The Coffee Break German Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
We’ve reached the final episode in this season of the Coffee Break German Magazine. Join Andrea
In this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break German including the
Welcome to a brand new series of the Coffee Break German Magazine! In this first episode
Welcome back to the Coffee Break German Magazine! In this episode we hear a text about
We’re back with another episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine! We’re talking football this week,
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Mandarin Chinese confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Chinese-speaking country.
In this episode of Coffee Break Chinese you’ll learn to say that you can speak a
In this lesson you’ll see how much you’ve learned in the first unit of the course.
In this lesson you’ll learn to order drinks in a Chinese café or tea house. In
It’s time to learn how to order food in a Chinese restaurant using Mandarin. You’ll learn
In this lesson you’ll put the language learned in previous lessons into practice with a restaurant
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Swedish confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Swedish-speaking country.
Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Swedish with teacher Hanna and learner Mark. In
Join native speaker Hanna and learner Mark in Episode 10 of our series for beginners in
We’re back with another lesson of Coffee Break Swedish, where you can take your first steps
Hej! We hope you’re feeling hungry as this week’s episode of Coffee Break Swedish is all
We’re heading to a Swedish restaurant this week to put everything we’ve been learning over the
PRINCIPIANTES
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Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Swedish with teacher Hanna and learner Mark. In
Join native speaker Hanna and learner Mark in Episode 10 of our series for beginners in
We’re back with another lesson of Coffee Break Swedish, where you can take your first steps
Hej! We hope you’re feeling hungry as this week’s episode of Coffee Break Swedish is all
We’re heading to a Swedish restaurant this week to put everything we’ve been learning over the
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.
Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Swedish with teacher Hanna and learner Mark. In
Join native speaker Hanna and learner Mark in Episode 10 of our series for beginners in
We’re back with another lesson of Coffee Break Swedish, where you can take your first steps
Hej! We hope you’re feeling hungry as this week’s episode of Coffee Break Swedish is all
We’re heading to a Swedish restaurant this week to put everything we’ve been learning over the
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