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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 and . Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the summer heat rises in Chapter six of Scenes, an elderly customer suddenly feels unwell . While the regulars rush to help, a familiar face returns, sparking curiosity about her mysterious habits. This episode explores useful grammar and vocabulary, including and. Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 , , and the agreement of past participles with . Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 ? Alongside the story, Mark and Hélène highlight key language points with interesting verbs like . Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Mark and Hélène as the story continues in Chapter 3 of Scenes! Bad weather causes trouble for Jérôme and his , 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 , and . , it's a great way to boost your French! Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 , , and se , all within a natural and immersive story. - it's a perfect way to improve your French! Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 and and expressions like . If you’re looking for a fun and immersive way to improve your French, ! Click here to access the premium course of Scenes https://coffeebreakcourses.com/scenes/, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises and quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 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 https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/scenes and be the first to access Scenes from the Coffee Break Café on launch day - Monday, 24th March. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://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 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 http://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 https://coffeebreaktv.com/, 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 http://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 http://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome 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 http://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
NEW 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 http://coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. We hope you enjoy la grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break 2024! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are 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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have 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 https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/07/how-to-form-and-use-superlatives-in-french/ ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do 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 https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/07/french-liaison-rules-when-not-to-make-the-liaison/ ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome 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 https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/07/a-guide-to-liaisons-in-french/ ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
If 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 https://coffeebreaktv.com/, 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 https://youtu.be/_IF66Y7sd0w 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 https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/07/capital-letters-in-french-when-to-use-them/ ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wondering when to use the vs. the 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 https://coffeebreaktv.com/, 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 https://youtu.be/_IF66Y7sd0w 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 https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/06/imparfait-vs-passe-compose-french-past-tenses-explained/ ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do 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 https://coffeebreaktv.com/, 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 https://youtu.be/_IF66Y7sd0w 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 https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/06/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-agreement-of-past-participles-in-french/ ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It'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 https://coffeebreaktv.com/, 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 https://youtu.be/_IF66Y7sd0w 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 https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/06/jouer-a-or-jouer-de-the-verb-to-play-in-french/ ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome 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 https://coffeebreaktv.com/, 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 https://youtu.be/_IF66Y7sd0w 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 https://ow.ly/aabt50S6Cwh ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 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 https://coffeebreaktv.com/, 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 https://youtu.be/_IF66Y7sd0w 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 https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/05/what-does-on-mean-in-french-find-out-the-meanings-of-this-pronoun/⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We'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 https://coffeebreaktv.com/, 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 https://www.youtube.com/@coffeebreakfrenchofficial 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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome 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 http://coffeebreakgiftshop.com/! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome 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 ‘qui’ and ‘que’. 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 /coffeebreakgiftshop.com! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have 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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join us for another episode of The Coffee Break French Show! In episode 6, we discuss how to pronounce the letter ‘e’ in all of its shapes and forms. By the end of this episode you'll sound more like a native French speaker! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're halfway through our series of The Coffee Break French Show! This time, we chat about the distinction between 'jour' & 'journée', as well as 'soir' & 'soirée', 'an' & 'année', and 'matin' & 'matinée'. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to use each of these words confidently and correctly in any situation that comes your way! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
