Learn French in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native French speakers. Season 1 lessons are for absolute beginners, and the courses increase in difficulty as the seasons progress.
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Learn French in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native French speakers. Season 1 lessons are for absolute beginners, and the courses increase in difficulty as the seasons progress.
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Ready to improve your French skills with our short, espresso-like episode? Today, Hélène from the Coffee Break French team explains the difference between grâce à and à cause de.
These two phrases both translate to 'because of', but with very different connotations. Learn how to use them correctly and avoid common mistakes in your conversations. 🗨️
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Join Hélène from the Coffee Break French team for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your French over just 10 minutes.
In this episode, she explores classic French proverbs like: la parole est d’argent, le silence est d’or and tout ce qui brille n’est pas or. She explains their meanings and how to use them in everyday conversation, helping you sound more like a native speaker. 🗣️✨
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Headed to a French-speaking country and planning a little shopping? 🛍️ Join Hélène for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your French in under 10 minutes.
In this quick episode, Hélène teaches you how to say and ask for your shoe size in French and how to talk about different types of chaussures.👠👞
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Join Mark, the founder of Coffee Break Languages, for a coffee break, in which you'll hear tips and ideas to boost your language-learning journey in just a few minutes.
In this episode, Mark shares five tips to make any trip your language classroom, even if travelling is not an option for you just now. So, if you're planning a trip to a French-speaking destination or want to get some tips for immersing yourself in the language even when you're at home, this episode is perfect for you.✈️🌍🗣️
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We're back with a new episode, bringing you a little espresso lesson in between the main seasons of Coffee Break French.
In this mini-lesson, we’ll explore the fascinating origins of the beloved flaky and buttery French pastry 🥐. Believe it or not, the croissant’s history isn’t actually French! Hélène from the Coffee Break French team shares the intriguing story behind this cultural icon and breakfast favourite.
🗣️ Plus, you’ll have the chance to learn some fun facts, useful vocabulary and phrases along the way!
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Since we've recently finished Season 1 of Scenes from the Coffee Break French Café, here is a short mini-lesson to keep your French ticking over until we launch our next podcast series! In today's episode, we'll hear from Hélène from the Coffee Break French team.
What can you expect from today's episode? We'll explore French vocabulary for talking about holidays and time off. ☀️ Whether you’re describing your summer travels, chatting about a recent break, or planning a long weekend, Hélène will help you with essential expressions like:
➡️ faire le pont
➡️ être en congé
➡️ être en RTT
➡️ être en vacances
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It’s the big day in this final chapter of Scenes, the village festival has arrived! Chez Nico is at the heart of the action, bringing locals together for a day of fun, food, and festivities.
This episode explores key language points, including se régaler and inoubliable.
Join us for this final chapter of Scenes, a perfect way to celebrate your progress in French!
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In chapter 9 of Scenes, Jérôme considers a big career change, but he’s not sure if he’s up for the challenge. With help from friends, he prepares to apply for a new job, but will he go through with it?
Mark and Hélène discuss useful vocabulary such as lettre de motivation, stressé, and postuler.
Ne manquez pas ce nouvel épisode passionnant de Scenes !
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In chapter 8 of Scenes, a surprise visit brings exciting news to the café as a familiar face shares their latest achievement. Meanwhile, Nico takes a moment to appreciate the unique encounters his café brings.
In this episode, you’ll learn key expressions like se rendre compte, un rôle (dans un film), and radieuse.
Continuez à améliorer votre français avec ce nouveau chapitre de Scenes !
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Love is in the air Chez Nico in chapter 7 of Scenes! A chance encounter on the café terrace leads to an unexpected romance, while Nico reflects on preparing for the busy summer ahead.
Mark and Hélène highlight useful language points, including un clin d’œil and se douter de.
Rejoignez-nous et écoutez cet épisode captivant de Scenes !
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As the summer heat rises in Chapter six of Scenes, an elderly customer suddenly feels unwell Chez Nico. While the regulars rush to help, a familiar face returns, sparking curiosity about her mysterious habits.
This episode explores useful grammar and vocabulary, including se précipiter and se calmer.
Ne manquez pas ce nouveau chapitre captivant de Scenes !
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In Chapter 5 of Scenes, the café is packed for its first karaoke night. Even the regulars take to the stage, some with more success than others! Meanwhile, a surprise reunion leads to an exciting announcement.
This chapter introduces useful expressions like s’assurer que, marquer le coup, and the agreement of past participles with avoir.
Ne ratez pas ça, écoutez dès maintenant ce dernier épisode de Scenes !
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In Chapter 4 of Scenes, we meet two of Chez Nico’s regulars, whose lively debate about a village event brings energy to the café. Will they ever se mettre d’accord ?
Alongside the story, Mark and Hélène highlight key language points with interesting verbs like se chamailler.
Continuez à améliorer votre français avec ce nouvel épisode captivant de Scenes !
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Join Mark and Hélène as the story continues in Chapter 3 of Scenes! Bad weather causes trouble for Jérôme and his bar de plage, but his laid-back attitude keeps things under control. Meanwhile, the café fills up with weekend customers looking for shelter.
This lesson introduces useful grammar and vocabulary including débarquer, and prendre l’eau.
Allez écouter ce nouveau chapitre de Scenes, it's a great way to boost your French!
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Join Mark and Hélène for the second chapter in the engaging Scenes series! In this episode, the lively atmosphere at Chez Nico takes an exciting turn when Ségolène shares some big family news. Meanwhile, a customer faces a tricky language challenge with visiting tourists.
This chapter introduces some useful vocabulary like maternité, renverser, and se débrouiller, all within a natural and immersive story.
Ne manquez pas ce nouveau chapitre de Scenes - it's a perfect way to improve your French!
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Join Mark and Hélène at the start of an engaging new story! In this first chapter of Scenes, our course for intermediate French learners, we are introduced to Chez Nico, a lively village café where locals and visitors cross paths.
We meet Nico, the new owner, who has just taken over the café where he grew up. As he navigates his first busy weekend, we also get to know Romain, a taxi driver and football enthusiast who stops by for his daily coffee. Between tourists on the terrace and local shopkeepers dropping in for lunch, Nico is off to a great start, but will Chez Nico be a success?
Alongside the story, Mark and Hélène will highlight useful grammar and vocabulary, such as the difference between the passé composé and imparfait and expressions like croiser les doigts.
If you’re looking for a fun and immersive way to improve your French, ne manquez pas ce premier chapitre de Scenes !
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We’re about to launch four brand-new intermediate French language course - Scenes from the Coffee Break Café.
Imagine yourself in a charming café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive new course, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling.
Here’s what makes it special:
Imagine yourself sipping a café au lait in France - you’ll feel like you’re right there, soaking up the language and culture in the most engaging, natural way possible.
In this promo episode, we share everything you need to know about Scenes and how you can experience language learning like never before! Are you ready to step inside?
Click here to pre-order the full course now and be the first to access Scenes from the Coffee Break Café on launch day - Monday, 24th March.
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We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt La grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break de 2024, which will lead us to the final location! Test your French and detective skills as Mark and Pierre-Benoît reveal everything you need to know to determine the last destination. Remember to submit your entry form listing the location from each episode to be in with a chance of winning a prize, you have until 9am UK time (4am Eastern) on 12th November to submit your entry.
Click here to locate the entry form and for further details about the competition coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt.
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It's time for the third clue of La grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break de 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts provided by Pierre-Benoît and your language skills, can you work out where checkpoint number three is? In case you missed it - everyone who correctly identifies the four mystery locations will win a free month's subscription to the Coffee Break Club, as well as being entered into a prize draw to win lifetime access to our entire collection of French, German, Italian or Spanish courses!
Don't miss out on this exciting adventure, click here for more details: coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt.
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We're back with the next episode of La grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break de 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! In this episode join Max and Mark as they reveal clue number two and take us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues, solve the mystery and you could be in with a chance of winning some great prizes!
For further details about how you can take part in the treasure hunt and enter the competition, visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt.
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