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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.
Ordering snacks in a café is a delightful part of French culture. Therefore, learning how to
Ordering food in a French restaurant can be an enjoyable experience if you know the right
Dining out in a foreign country can be challenging, especially when you have dietary requirements. Understanding
Learning French can be a rewarding experience, especially when you master the essential phrases that will
Understanding and mastering pronunciation in foreign languages is a crucial step for anyone learning a language.
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 week’s lesson we look at two verbs which take être as their auxiliary verb
In this lesson, we look at the other verbs that take être as their auxiliary verb
In this week’s lesson, we take our knowledge of the perfect tense a stage further by
This week we look at demonstrative adjectives: different ways of saying “this”, “these”, “that” and “those”.
In this lesson, we check whether Anna has done her homework by taking a look at
UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Extend your range of language by building your knowledge of more complex grammar through authentic and engaging materials.
This week we’re consolidating what we’ve learned so far about the subjunctive in French. We’ll categorise
We’re returning to Katie’s texts this week and we’ll be hearing her exciting news about her
We knew you’d be desperate to find out how Katie got on at the Cannes Film
We rejoin Veronica this week in our series of episodes coming from our featured learners in
This week we’re testing you on what you’ve learned in the first twenty episodes of season
ADVANCED LEARNERS
Expand your vocabulary and your understanding of complex grammar through advanced materials.
In this week’s edition of Coffee Break French, Mark and Pierre-Benoît discuss Sylvie’s latest email and cover a number of interest points of vocabulary and grammar including the expression tant que tu y es, the verb s’emballer, and the concept of jours de RTT.
We’re back with another episode of Coffee Break French and this week we’re joining Gabrielle who’s
It’s time for a new episode of Coffee Break French and in this episode we join
In this episode of Coffee Break French Season 4, we consider Monique’s latest email as she
It’s time for a new episode of Coffee Break French. This week Sylvie is responding to
UPPER ADVANCED
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In this week’s edition of Coffee Break French, Mark and Pierre-Benoît discuss Sylvie’s latest email and cover a number of interest points of vocabulary and grammar including the expression tant que tu y es, the verb s’emballer, and the concept of jours de RTT.
We’re back with another episode of Coffee Break French and this week we’re joining Gabrielle who’s
It’s time for a new episode of Coffee Break French and in this episode we join
In this episode of Coffee Break French Season 4, we consider Monique’s latest email as she
It’s time for a new episode of Coffee Break French. This week Sylvie is responding to
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 heading to the cinema! After hearing
Mais d’où viennent les frites ? That is the question Mark and Pierre-Benoît are addressing in
The topic of this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine is French painter and founder
In this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine, we’re transporting you to the city of
In this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine we hear a text about Marie-Antoinette, 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.
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Spanish confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Spanish-speaking country.
If you’re a beginner learning Spanish, two of the most useful things you’ll want to know
Ordering food in a Spanish-speaking country can be an exciting yet daunting experience for beginners. Knowing
Ordering food in Spanish can seem difficult at first, but with a bit of practice, you’ll
If you are just beginning to learn Spanish, using basic Spanish vocabulary confidently is essential to
If you’re just starting to learn Spanish, you’ve probably come across the phrase voy a in
LOWER INTERMEDIATE
Build your knowledge from Season 1, learn to use Spanish grammar to “say what you want to say” and become more confident.
More preterite tenses this week: it’s now time to look at reflexive verbs and verbs which
It’s time to put into practice what you’ve been learning about the preterite tense. In this
In this week’s lesson we introduce the imperfect tense and consider in what situations this tense
This week we’re continuing to look at the imperfect tense. We’ll go through the conjugation of
In this week’s episode we reach episode 20 and Mark will be testing Kara on everything
UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Extend your range of language by building your knowledge of more complex grammar through authentic and engaging materials.
Episode 16 features a conversation between Alba and Mark about what they’ve been doing since they
This episode is dedicated to all fans of the imperfect subjunctive… and to those of you
In episode 18 of Coffee Break Spanish Season 3, Mark and Alba talk about the advantages
In this week’s episode, Mark and Alba discuss some useful techniques for learning languages and share
Episode 20 features the fourth 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 this lesson of Coffee Break Spanish we listen to Carmen’s response to the letter of
In this lesson of Coffee Break Spanish we listen to the response from Jesús to Carmen’s
In the latest lesson of our course, we join Carmen and read her letter which includes
In this lesson we join María and Rory as they discuss the letters between Carmen and
Alejandro has arrived on the island of Mallorca and in this episode we join Rory as
The Magazine
The Coffee Break Spanish Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
It’s time for the final lesson in this season of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. In
Join the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine team and improve your Spanish listening skills. In this edition:
The latest edition of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine is now available. Join the team and
The latest edition of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine is now available. Join the team and
This week’s Coffee Break Spanish Magazine episode is now available. Join the team and improve your
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.
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Italian confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Italian-speaking country.
Exploring Italy’s culinary delights is an integral part of any visit to this beautiful country. Whether
If you’re planning a trip to Italy, learning a few key Italian hotel phrases can significantly
Have you ever thought about how important numbers are in your daily life? From talking about
Going shopping in an Italian-speaking country is not only a delight for your senses but also
Planning a trip to Italy? While many locals in tourist areas speak some English, knowing a
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 looking at the partitive article – the technical name for how
In this lesson we’re continuing our study of ne and introducing a new pronoun, ci. Both
It’s time to think about the past. We’ve already seen examples of the Perfect Tense, one
In this episode of Coffee Break Italian, we’re continuing to learn about the Perfect Tense, this
So far we’ve been learning how to talk in the past by using the Perfect Tense
The Magazine
The Coffee Break Italian Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
In this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine we’re exploring a very special temple built
Pandoro o Panettone? That is the question Mark and Francesca are discussing in this episode of
The topic of this Coffee Break Italian Magazine episode is the life and work of Italy’s
In this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine, we’re talking about the Sibillini Mountains –
Welcome back to the Coffee Break Italian Magazine! This time, we’re talking about the origins of
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use German confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Italian-speaking country.
When learning a new language, mastering Zahlen numbers, is a crucial step that can make everyday
Mastering modal verbs is a crucial step in learning German, as they allow you to express
Knowing how to talk about places and locations can make all the difference when you’re travelling
A lot of German-speaking countries are famous for their öffentlichen Nahverkehr public transport, and especially Switzerland
If you’re getting to grips with German, you’ve probably come across the word ‘when’ quite a
INTERMEDIATE
Build your knowledge from Season 1, learn to use German grammar to “say what you want to say” and become more confident.
This lesson focuses on the topic of asking questions, both “open” questions using the W Fragewörter,
In this lesson we’re looking further at the dative case and specifically at verbs which need
In this episode we’re focusing on the use of weil with the Perfect Tense and you’ll
This episode of Coffee Break German introduces the verbs sein and haben and how they are
In the last lesson we looked at the Präteritum, the past tense form which is commonly
The Magazine
The Coffee Break German Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine! This time, our hosts, Mark and
We’re halfway through the Coffee Break German Magazine Season 3! In Episode 5 we listen to
We hope you’re hungry as this episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine is all about
In the latest instalment of the Coffee Break German Magazine, we’re heading on a road trip
The topic of this Coffee Break German Magazine episode is hot air balloons – specifically the
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Mandarin Chinese confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Chinese-speaking country.
One of the great things about learning any language is the fact that you begin to
In this lesson we’ll be putting what we’ve previously learned about counting in Mandarin into practise
This episode of Coffee Break Chinese focuses on the topic of shopping. You’ll learn to say
In this episode of Coffee Break Chinese you’ll learn to ask questions in the tourist information
In this lesson of Coffee Break Chinese we’re looking at the topic of getting around the
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Swedish confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Swedish-speaking country.
Now that we’ve mastered the art of ordering in a Swedish restaurant, we’re introducing a new
In this week’s marathon lesson, Hanna teaches us all of the numbers we need to know
In the latest episode of Coffee Break Swedish we’re going shopping! We’ll develop a range of
In this week’s episode of Coffee Break Swedish we’re learning how to get about the town.
Join teacher Hanna and leaner Mark in the latest episode of Coffee Break Swedish for beginners.
PRINCIPIANTES
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Now that we’ve mastered the art of ordering in a Swedish restaurant, we’re introducing a new
In this week’s marathon lesson, Hanna teaches us all of the numbers we need to know
In the latest episode of Coffee Break Swedish we’re going shopping! We’ll develop a range of
In this week’s episode of Coffee Break Swedish we’re learning how to get about the town.
Join teacher Hanna and leaner Mark in the latest episode of Coffee Break Swedish 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.
Now that we’ve mastered the art of ordering in a Swedish restaurant, we’re introducing a new
In this week’s marathon lesson, Hanna teaches us all of the numbers we need to know
In the latest episode of Coffee Break Swedish we’re going shopping! We’ll develop a range of
In this week’s episode of Coffee Break Swedish we’re learning how to get about the town.
Join teacher Hanna and leaner Mark in the latest episode of Coffee Break Swedish for beginners.
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