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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Max breaks down five everyday English phrases that work completely differently in French, from "I miss you" and "I'm cold" to "it makes sense". Along the way, he explains why word-for-word translation leads learners astray and shows you the more natural French alternatives. Which of these have you been getting wrong? ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ Want more tips like these delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguage...
Max breaks down seven essential French words and expressions you'll hear every day in France but probably never learned in a textbook. You'll hear them in context, explore real-life examples, and understand the subtle nuances behind each one. Which one will you start using straight away? ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ Get free mini-lessons and language tips every week by signing up to our newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. S...
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. The café is at the heart of another unforgettable event and this day will be remembered by everyone. Dans ce dixième chapitre, Bastien et Tanguy célèbrent leur PACS et les amis lèvent leurs verres à l’...
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Sometimes joy and worry mix together and emotions run high Chez Nico. Dans ce neuvième chapitre, Aurore doit prendre une décision importante pour sa carrière et Fifi se demande ce que l’avenir leur rés...
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. The café regulars never miss an opportunity for a friendly comment and today there is something new to talk about. Dans ce huitième chapitre, Jérôme commence sa tournée de facteur et raconte ses premiè...
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Some mornings start better than others and today is full of good surprises. Dans ce septième chapitre, Ségolène et Jérôme reçoivent de très bonnes nouvelles qui vont changer leur été. Il est temps de s...
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Today the café is full of concern when one of the regulars faces a sudden worry. Dans ce sixième chapitre, Monique cherche désespérément son chien tandis que les amis du café s’organisent pour l’aider....
Dans ce chapitre, Jérôme raconte son entretien d'embauche tendu, tandis qu'Aurore, ayant terminé son tournage, décide de prolonger son séjour estival et accepte de faire plus d'extras au café. La journée est marquée par une grande affluence, exigeant une livraison supplémentaire de poulets, et des clients sont même refusés, illustrant le succès grandissant du café.
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Even when the weather is grey, Chez Nico stays warm and welcoming. Dans ce quatrième chapitre, les clients bravent la pluie et de nouvelles amitiés se créent autour de crêpes et de gaufres. Mais tout le mon...
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Between special visitors and a very popular event, there is never a dull moment Chez Nico. Dans ce troisième chapitre, le village se vide pour un spectacle aérien impressionnant. Pendant ce temps, Bastien e...
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Some days are more emotional than others and today Nico lends an ear to a friend who is feeling down. Dans ce deuxième chapitre, Ségolène se confie sur ce qui la préoccupe tandis que Jacques et Domi...
This episode of Coffee Break French introduces Season 2 with a compelling story set in a French café. Jérôme has good news about a job interview, while Romain secretly acts as Monique's taxi. Fifi, however, is completely smitten with Aurore, impacting his focus. The hosts break down the French text, offering valuable grammar and vocabulary explanations to enhance language learning.
Max nous guide à travers les délices d'un réveillon de Noël français typique. La soirée débute par un apéritif convivial avec vin et petits toasts, suivi d'entrées classiques comme les huîtres ou escargots. Le plat principal est une dinde aux marrons accompagnée de légumes. Un copieux plateau de fromages précède la traditionnelle bûche au chocolat. La famille échange également des cadeaux durant ce long festin du 24 décembre.
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 imp...
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 Br...
Mark and Max delve into the extensive journey of Coffee Break French, which began in 2007, building on the success of Coffee Break Spanish. They cover all levels, from foundational courses focusing on practical language and grammar to advanced story-based learning, cultural magazines, and innovative app content. The hosts guide listeners on where to start and highlight the diverse tools available to master French.
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 th...
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.
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 acast.co...
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 exc...
We're back with the next episode of La 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 . ...
Welcome to the first episode of La 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....
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...
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 recei...
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 Acas...
Join Max for a coffee break delving into five useful French idioms containing 'main' (hand). Discover the meanings of expressions like "mettre la main à la pâte" and "avoir la main verte," hear them used in context, and learn how to incorporate them into your own conversations. The episode concludes with practical exercises to reinforce your understanding and boost your confidence in using these everyday phrases.
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 f...
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 conversa...
In this episode, Mark explores how to maximise language learning by leveraging small, consistent daily moments, drawing inspiration from his personal experience in Slovenia. He provides actionable tips, such as narrating walks, labelling items, and practicing 'fake conversations.' The episode also introduces structured approaches like using focus words and recording oneself, before showcasing exclusive grammar and cultural content from the Coffee Break Club.
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 ...
