Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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Clue #4 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
10/11/2024 Duration: 07minWe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Clue #3 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
08/11/2024 Duration: 08minIt'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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Clue #2 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
06/11/2024 Duration: 07minWe'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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Clue #1 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
04/11/2024 Duration: 07minWelcome to the first episode of La grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break de 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join Max and Mark in this first episode as they 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 visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Announcing the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
29/10/2024 Duration: 01minNew mini-series!Starting on Monday 4th November, 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. But this is not just a language lesson – it's a competition, and by taking part you could win some amazing prizes for French learners. For everything you need to know about this mini series and how to take part in the competition, visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt.We hope you enjoy la grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘Oui' vs. 'si', 'aussi' vs. 'non plus' - What's the difference? | CBF Show 2.10
29/07/2024 Duration: 15minAre you able to express agreement or disagreement in French? In this episode of the Coffee Break French Show we learn more about the uses of 'pas moi', 'moi non'', 'moi si' and 'moi aussi'.Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break French YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to form and use the superlative in French | CBF Show 2.09
22/07/2024 Duration: 16minHave you ever wondered how to express "the most" and "the least" in French? If so then you're in the right place as we're covering this topic in episode 9 of the Coffee Break French Show. Tune in now to learn more about superlatives in French.Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break French YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Identifying forbidden liaisons in French | CBF Show 2.08
15/07/2024 Duration: 18minDo you find French liaison rules confusing? You are not alone! In this episode of The Coffee Break French Show we learn how to avoid the most common mistakes of forbidden liaisons!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A guide to liaisons in French | CBF Show 2.07
08/07/2024 Duration: 14minWelcome to another episode of the Coffee Break French Show! This time, we're sharing a guide to liaisons in French. Liaisons are a crucial aspect of the language and play a key role in natural-sounding speech. If you would like to master them and sound like a native speaker then tune into this episode!Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break French YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Capital letters in French vs. English - 'français' or 'Français'? | CBF Show 2.06
01/07/2024 Duration: 10minIf you've been learning French for some time then you'll now that the use of capital letters in French differs slightly from English. Do you know when and how to use them? Tune in to this episode to find out how you can improve your writing in French!Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break French YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Imperfect vs. perfect tense - French past tenses explained | CBF Show 2.05
24/06/2024 Duration: 08minWondering when to use the imparfait vs. the passé composé in French, or how to combine both? Join us in this episode of the Coffee Break French Show to discover more about the past tense in French!Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break French YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The agreement of the past participle in French | CBF Show 2.04
17/06/2024 Duration: 19minDo you understand the agreement of past participles in French? This can be quite confusing for learners so, in episode of the Coffee Break French Show, we explain the rules to follow, including the preceding direct object rule. Listen to the episode to find out more!Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break French YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘Jouer à' or 'jouer de'? - The verb 'to play' in French | CBF Show 2.03
10/06/2024 Duration: 09minIt's time for another episode of the Coffee Break French Show! Saying "to play" in French is not as simple as you might think. Join us in this episode to learn the difference between 'jouer à' and 'jouer de'!Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break French YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘Du', 'des', 'au' and 'aux' - How to choose and use these tricky words in French | CBF Show 2.02
03/06/2024 Duration: 11minWelcome to another episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break French Show! Understanding French contractions can be tricky at times, so tune in to this episode to find out how you can make your learning of these tricky words a lot easier.Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break French YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When to use 'on' in French | CBF Show 2.01
27/05/2024 Duration: 13minIn the first episode from our second season of the Coffee Break French Show, we're exploring the meaning of 'on' in French. Join Mark and Max to find out how to use this small but powerful pronoun in different situations.Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break French YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Introducing Season 2 of the Coffee Break French Show
20/05/2024 Duration: 01minWe're back with Season 2 of the Coffee Break French Show! In this podcast series we help you take your intermediate French to the next level, one coffee break at a time. Throughout the 10-episode series we cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll sound like a native speaker in no time!You will also be able to watch these lessons for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break French YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there, once they're released. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered. See you next Monday 27th for the first episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘À cause de’ and ‘grâce à’ - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break French Show 1.10
18/12/2023 Duration: 12minWelcome to the 10th and final episode of the Coffee Break French Show! We're rounding off this series by exploring two phrases that French learners often mix up - à cause de and grâce à (both translated as: "because of" in English). Join us for this episode as we discuss the subtleties of these phrases and unravel the positive and negative nuances they bring to expressions in French. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️Like the Coffee Break mugs featured in our episodes? Click here to purchase your own! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘En’ or ‘à’? - Prepositions with countries and cities | The Coffee Break French Show 1.09
11/12/2023 Duration: 13minIn our penultimate episode in this series of the Coffee Break French Show, we explore the nuances of using prepositions before cities, countries, islands, and continents. By the end of this episode you'll be able to use the correct prepositions in your French conversations.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Practising when to use 'qui' and 'que' - Relative pronouns Part 2 | The Coffee Break French Show 1.08
04/12/2023 Duration: 12minWelcome back to The Coffee Break French Show! In our last episode we explained how to choose between 'qui' and 'que' in French. We're taking this a step further this time as we're putting what we learned into practice with some exercises of when to use these relative pronouns. Be sure to catch up on episode 7 before listening to this episode.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️Like the Coffee Break mugs featured in our episodes? Click here to purchase your own! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘Qui' or 'que'? - Relative pronouns Part 1 | The Coffee Break French Show 1.07
27/11/2023 Duration: 12minHave you ever wondered whether to use ‘qui’ or ‘que’? If so, then this episode of the Coffee Break French Show is for you! Join Mark and Max as they discuss the meaning of ‘qui’ and ‘que’ and how to choose between them when speaking French➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.