Coffee Break French

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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. 386357 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODIO 1

Talking about holidays in French - Key phrases & examples | A Coffee Break with Hélène

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 🎯 To access more French content and to keep improving your French, you can receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 min
EPISODIO 2

How the croissant became a symbol of France | A Coffee Break with Hélène

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! Visit our website for more content like this and subscribe to the Coffee Break French newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 min
EPISODIO 3

5 tips to turn any trip into your language classroom | A Coffee Break with Mark

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.✈️🌍🗣️ ➡️ Stay inspired and receive regular language tips and free resources by signing up for our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 min
EPISODIO 4

How to say your shoe size in French | A Coffee Break with Hélène

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.👠👞 ➡️ To access more French content and to keep improving your French, you can receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 min
EPISODIO 5

2 golden French proverbs and what they mean | A Coffee Break with Hélène

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. 🗣️✨ ✅ Access more content like this and subscribe to the Coffee Break French newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 min
EPISODIO 6

'Grâce à' vs. 'à cause de' - What's the difference? | A Coffee Break with Hélène

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. 🗨️ ➡️ For more content like this and to receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your inbox, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 min
EPISODIO 7

How to compare nouns in French with 'plus' or 'moins' | A Coffee Break with Max

Join Max for a coffee break in which he will explain how to make comparisons with nouns using plus de and moins de. You’ll learn how to form these structures, hear plenty of examples in context and pick up tips to make your comparisons sound natural and accurate. By the end, you’ll feel confident saying things like plus de livres, moins de films, and much more. ✅Access more content like this and subscribe to the Coffee Break French newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 min
EPISODIO 8

How to maximise your language learning every day | A Coffee Break with Mark

In this espresso episode, join Mark as he shares practical tips to help you make the most of the little moments in your day and turn them into powerful opportunities for language learning! 💪 Discover how his recent trip to Slovenia taught him how his small interactions can help you build confidence and momentum in your learning. You’ll also get a taste of exclusive resources from the Coffee Break Club, our on-demand video library. The Coffee Break Club features over 1700 video lessons in French, Italian, German and Spanish, which you can access wherever you are, on our app and web platform, so that you always have a video lesson ready to accompany any time of your day. ✅ From 1st-15th September 2025, we're offering a special discount on subscriptions to the Coffee Break Club. You can get 15% off a monthly subscription or 25% off a yearly subscription. Just click here to get your discount. Finally, click here to sign up to our newsletter to receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your inbox. 📩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 min
EPISODIO 9

Around the word: a tour of 'tour' | A Coffee Break with Max

Join Max for a Coffee Break in which he explores the many meanings of the word 'tour' in French. You'll find out why it can be either masculine or feminine depending on the context. You’ll also hear lots of examples to help you tell the difference between le tour and la tour, as well as some set phrases with tips on how to use them naturally when speaking. You'll sound like a native speaker in no time! By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to use this tricky word correctly in your conversations. ✅ Access more content like this and subscribe to the Coffee Break French newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 min
EPISODIO 10

Lequel, laquelle, lesquels, lesquelles - Which one to choose? | A Coffee Break with Max

Join Max for a coffee break in which he takes a closer look at lequel, laquelle, lesquels and lesquelles. Rather than a grammar-heavy lesson, this episode focuses on real examples to show you why each form is used, helping you understand them in context. You’ll also get a chance to practise along with Max so you can start using these words more confidently in your own French. ✅ Subscribe to the Coffee Break French newsletter for more content like this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 min
EPISODIO 11

Some handy French idioms - 5 expressions with 'main' | A Coffee Break with Max

Join Max for a coffee break in which he explores five common French idioms featuring the word main (hand). You’ll discover what each expression means, hear examples in context, and learn how to use them naturally in your own conversations. By the end, you’ll be ready to recognise and use phrases like donner un coup de main and more with confidence. ✅Subscribe to the Coffee Break French newsletter and get weekly language tips straight to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 min

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18 sep

Artfulingo

This is wonderful and so helpful! I took a lot of French in middle and high school, but now that I’m 40, I have lost so much of my French! This is very helpful to remember how to conjugate verbs and I only just started! As Ms. Dion says, “It’s all coming back, all coming back to me now.”
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4 sep

12p98

Very helpful to
AWSOME!

13 ago

fun7863

It teaches me so much and I think it’s a really good podcast
Outstanding French language learning tool

14 jun

GGH205

I have used CB Italian and Portuguese before so I was familiar with the series. This one is truly outstanding. I only have finished one season so far. The organization of the episodes is logical and helps a beginner progress. The topics are relevant and useful for travelers. The verb reviews were very helpful. I like the way each podcast opens with a review of the previous week’s learning points. The way they present a conversation, go through each sentence, and repeat the conversation was extremely valuable. I think the pedagogical approach of this podcast should be the model for all other podcasts for beginners learning a foreign language.

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. 386357 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.