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Coffee Break French

Coffee Break Languages

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.

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7:01

How Christmas markets look and feel in France | A...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/12/08

We’re back with another Coffee Break French espresso lesson, and this time we’re taking a stroll through one of the most atmospheric parts of the season: les marchés de Noël! 🎄In this episode, you’ll discover what you’re likely to find at Christmas markets across France,from the smell of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine to sweet crêpes and waffles, and the cosy stalls selling wooden toys, winter hats, scarves and gloves.It’s the perfect episode for getting into the holiday spirit while improving

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6:47

The tradition of Saint Nicolas | A Coffee Break with Max

Coffee Break French ·

2025/12/03

We’re back with a new mini Coffee Break French lesson, and this time we're exploring a charming tradition that marks the start of the festive season in parts of Europe! 🎄✨In this episode, you’ll learn all about what happens on le 6 décembre in the North and East of France, as well as in Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg. It’s a lovely cultural insight and a great opportunity to pick up festive French vocabulary along the way!➡️ Want more bite-sized French lessons? Subscribe to the Coffee Break

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41:42

Coffee Break French - All You Need To Know

Coffee Break French ·

2025/11/17

Join Mark and Max for this special episode of Coffee Break French, where we're talking about something a bit different. We receive emails and messages all the time asking us "where should I start?", so we thought we'd answer that in this episode. We share details about how Coffee Break French first started back in 2007 - and all of the French resources we have released since then.We hope you enjoy hearing about the history of Coffee Break, with a few secrets revealed along the way!Click here to

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10:00

Silent but powerful: the French H explained | A...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/11/10

Join Max for a coffee break in which he will guide you through one tricky point of French pronunciation: the difference between h muet (silent h) and h aspiré (aspirated h). 🤔You’ll learn how words like l’homme (the man) link smoothly thanks to a silent h, while words like le héros 🦸 (the hero) create a pause because of the aspirated h. With clear examples and simple explanations, this lesson will help you recognise the difference and sound more natural when speaking French.✅Subscribe to the

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9:42

Bonus Episode: Clues Explained - La Grande Chasse au...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/11/04

We're back with a special bonus episode of the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt! Join us for a detailed explanation of this year's Treasure Hunt clues. Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to this episode on your next coffee break. ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:25

Clue #4 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/10/26

We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt - La grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break de 2025 - which will lead us to the final location! Test your French and detective skills as we 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.Click here to locate the entry form and for further details about the competition. Hosted on Acast. See

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8:52

Clue #3 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/10/24

It's time for the third clue of La grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break de 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts we share, 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 courses!Don't miss out on this exciting

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8:46

Clue #2 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure...

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2025/10/22

We're back with the next episode ofLa grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break de 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us as we reveal clue number two which takes us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues to help you solve the mystery. Remember, 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, click here. Hosted

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10:28

Clue #1 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/10/20

Welcome to the first episode ofLa grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break de 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe!Join us in this first episode as we reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your French.For further details about how you can take part, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:51

Announcing the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025

Coffee Break French ·

2025/10/17

New mini-series! Starting on Monday 20th October, join Mark and the Coffee Break French Team for a virtual treasure hunt across Europe, in which we'll discover clues, solve the mystery and practise our French.This is not just a language lesson – it's a competition! By taking part you could win some amazing prizes which will help you take your French to the next level. For everything you need to know about this mini series and how to take part in the competition, click here.We hope you enjoy la

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6:15

French weather expressions for daily conversations |...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/10/13

We're back with a new episode, bringing you a little espresso lesson in between the main seasons of Coffee Break French. Today, Hélène will be tackling one of the most common conversation topics: la météo (the weather)!From asking Quel temps fait-il ? to using colourful French expressions like il fait un temps de chien (the weather is terrible) and il pleut des cordes (it’s pouring), you’ll learn useful vocabulary and idioms to describe everything from chilly days to heavy rain. ❄️☔➡️ To receive

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8:36

The tradition of les vendanges | A Coffee Break with...

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2025/10/06

In this espresso-style episode, Hélène explores one of France’s most cherished traditions: les vendanges (the grape harvest).You’ll learn how vineyards across Bordeaux, Bourgogne and Champagne come alive during this busy season, and we’ll take a closer look at les vendanges tardives (the late harvest) that creates some of the sweetest wines. Santé ! 🥂📩 Want more French tips and cultural insights delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for the Coffee Break French newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See

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8:50

Some handy French idioms - 5 expressions with 'main'...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/09/29

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 andget weekly language tips straight to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Lequel, laquelle, lesquels, lesquelles - Which one to...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/09/22

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

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6:43

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

Coffee Break French ·

2025/09/15

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

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16:41

How to maximise your language learning every day | A...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/09/01

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,

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5:30

How to compare nouns in French with 'plus' or 'moins'...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/08/25

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

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6:31

'Grâce à' vs. 'à cause de' - What's the difference? |...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/08/18

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, visit: coffeebreaklanguages.com/french Hosted on Acast. See

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2 golden French proverbs and what they mean | A...

Coffee Break French ·

2025/08/11

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

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

Coffee Break French ·

2025/08/04

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

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