Coffee Break French
265 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsLearn 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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Marseille - Coffee Break French Travel Diaries Episode 5
July 02, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this week's episode of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries, Lara and Noah are moving on from Avignon and heading to the port city of Marseilles. The Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes on a weekly basis. If you'd like to access lesson notes and a video version which features pauses after each sentence to allow you to practise your pronunciation, check out the full course on the Coffee Break Academy. At Coffee Break French we provide content for beginners, i...
Marseille - Coffee Break French Travel Diaries Episode 5
July 02, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this week's episode of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries, Lara and Noah are moving on from Avignon and heading to the port city of Marseilles. The Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes on a weekly basis. If you'd like to access lesson notes and a video version which features pauses after each sentence to allow you to practise your pronunciation, check out the full course on the Coffee Break Academy. At Coffee Break French we provide content for beginners, i...
Le Pont d’Avignon - Coffee Break French Travel Diaries Episode 4
June 25, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MBJoin Lara and Noah for some virtual travelling as they make their way through the South of France. This week, we're heading to the city of Avignon. The Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes on a weekly basis. If you'd like to access lesson notes and a video version which features pauses after each sentence to allow you to practise your pronunciation, check out the full course on the Coffee Break Academy. At Coffee Break French we provide content for beginners, inte...
Le Pont d’Avignon - Coffee Break French Travel Diaries Episode 4
June 25, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MBJoin Lara and Noah for some virtual travelling as they make their way through the South of France. This week, we're heading to the city of Avignon. The Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes on a weekly basis. If you'd like to access lesson notes and a video version which features pauses after each sentence to allow you to practise your pronunciation, check out the full course on the Coffee Break Academy. At Coffee Break French we provide content for beginners, inte...
Les parfums du Sud - Coffee Break French Travel Diaries Episode 3
June 18, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 23 MBWelcome back to another episode of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries! While it's not so easy to travel right now, why not do some virtual travelling with us? Join Lara and her boyfriend Noah as they leave Bordeaux and make their way to Aix-en-Provence for some new adventures. The Travel Diaries is published in one season of ten episodes on a weekly basis. If you'd like to access lesson notes and a video version which features pauses after each sentence to allow you to practise your pro...
Les parfums du Sud - Coffee Break French Travel Diaries Episode 3
June 18, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 23 MBWelcome back to another episode of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries! While it's not so easy to travel right now, why not do some virtual travelling with us? Join Lara and her boyfriend Noah as they leave Bordeaux and make their way to Aix-en-Provence for some new adventures. The Travel Diaries is published in one season of ten episodes on a weekly basis. If you'd like to access lesson notes and a video version which features pauses after each sentence to allow you to practise your pro...
La Ville du vin - Coffee Break French Travel Diaries Episode 2
June 11, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 23 MBWelcome to this brand new series from Coffee Break French for intermediate learners. While it's not so easy to travel right now, why not do some virtual travelling with us? Join Lara and her boyfriend Noah as they travel by train through the south of France. In this second episode we're heading to Bordeaux, where they experience all that the city has to offer. Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 4th June. If you'd like to access lesson notes and a vide...
La Ville du vin - Coffee Break French Travel Diaries Episode 2
June 11, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 23 MBWelcome to this brand new series from Coffee Break French for intermediate learners. While it's not so easy to travel right now, why not do some virtual travelling with us? Join Lara and her boyfriend Noah as they travel by train through the south of France. In this second episode we're heading to Bordeaux, where they experience all that the city has to offer. Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 4th June. If you'd like to access lesson notes and a vide...
C'est parti ! Coffee Break French Travel Diaries Episode 1
June 04, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBWelcome to this brand new series from Coffee Break French for intermediate learners. While it's not so easy to travel right now, why not do some virtual travelling with us? Join Lara and her boyfriend Noah as they travel by train through the south of France. In this first episode they're getting ready to depart from Montparnasse station in Paris, and we'll hear about their plans for their trip. Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 4th June. If you'd lik...
La Vérité éclate toujours - Sample episode
June 01, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 10.9 MBThis is a sample episode from our new show, La Vérité éclate toujours. This podcast has its own feed, so in order to continue listening to this episode and the subsequent episodes, please subscribe to that podcast feed. Search for "Coffee Break French" in your favourite podcast app and you'll find the feed. Alternatively, visit our website at https://radiolingua.com/lvet/ We'll be publishing more content for intermediate listeners very soon. James has been summoned to Paris by his friend Ma...
La Vérité éclatera ... le 1er juin 2020
May 16, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 9.3 MBWe're delighted to announce that La Vérité éclate toujours, our new advanced French course, will launch on Monday 1st June. Given the current situation we're not able to access our studio, so we've been putting in place new systems for recording the content and we're excited that the "truth will out" very soon. La Vérité éclate toujours is an audio drama which we think you're going to love. However, this podcast will not be available on the normal Coffee Break French feed. Instead you need ...
Coffee Break French Special Announcement: Introducing La Vérité éclate toujours
February 14, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBWe're getting to ready to launch our new advanced course for French learners. It's called La Vérité éclate toujours and it's an audio drama which we think you're going to love. However, this podcast will not be available on the normal Coffee Break French feed. Instead you need to subscribe to a new feed specifically for this new show. If you're using Apple Podcasts, click here. Alternatively, just search for "Coffee Break French" on your favourite podcast app and you'll find the new feed for...
CBF Special: Black Friday Sale - Save 40% on all Coffee Break courses
November 30, 2019 14:47 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBThis is a special announcement for listeners to all Coffee Break Languages podcasts. It's Black Friday weekend and we're having a sale. We haven't offered any discounts since last November, so this is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of a huge 40% discount on all our premium courses. If you'd like to take your learning to the next level, make sure you visit our website: https://radiolingua.com/bf2019/ In addition to our Black Friday Sale we're also delighted to announce that we're...
CBF Mag 1.10 | La Tour Eiffel
October 28, 2019 18:15 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIt's the most visited monument in the world and at the time of its construction it was the tallest building in the world. Standing in the heart of the French capital, it is undeniably the global symbol of France. We're talking, of course, about the Eiffel Tower, and in this episode Mark and Pierre-Benoît talk about this famous monument. There's also a phone-in question from listener Freya who wants to know when to put prochain before and after the noun. This episode is the final episode in ...
CBF Mag 1.09 | Non, rien de rien ...
October 14, 2019 19:13 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MBAn extraordinary voice and life story filled with success and tragedy in almost equal measure, the "Little Sparrow" is the focus of this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine. Edith Piaf is known as one of the most widely known French singers, and you'll learn more about her life and work in this episode. There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 1 of the Coffee Break French Magazine. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, transcripts, vocabulary lists and exercises, you can...
CBF Mag 1.08 | Le Festival de Cannes
September 30, 2019 20:05 - 35 minutes - 40.4 MBGlitz and glamour are the name of the game in this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine as we head to the south of France for the Cannes Film Festival. In our text we'll find out more about the interesting origins of this key event in the international cinematic calendar, and we'll also tackle listener Sophie's question about ce,ceci, cela and ça, and Susie shares a quote from Jean Cocteau about the French Riviera. There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 1 of the Coffee Break ...
CBF Mag 1.07 | Parlons breton !
September 16, 2019 19:00 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MBWe're heading to north-western France for this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine to discover more about the Breton language and culture. As ever, you'll be able to listen to Susie's text and Mark and Pierre-Benoît are on hand to discuss the text. There's a question from listener Tomás who wants to know when to use merci de and merci pour, and in our final section we look at two idiomatic expressions which are linked to the word beurre, specifically compter pour du beurre and vouloi...
CBF Mag 1.06 | Le Neuvième Art
September 02, 2019 20:00 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine we're talking "bande dessinées", comic books. The French-speaking world has produced many famous bande dessinée including Tintin, the Smurfs and Astérix, and they can be a great way to expand your vocabulary and experience.a different reading format. Pierre-Benoît is on hand to explain everything in the text. Mark answers a listener's question about the use of on and nous, and Susie shares some jeux de mots. There will be a total of 10 epi...
CBF Mag 1.05 | Destination : Québec
July 08, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine, we're heading to the French-speaking area of Quebec in Canada and finding out more about how the French spoken there is different from the French spoken in France. We also look at the very useful expression il s'agit de, and learn about how to use this expressions. There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 1 of the Coffee Break French Magazine. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, transcripts, vocabulary lists and exercises, y...
CBF Mag 1.04 | Au Carrefour de l'Europe
June 24, 2019 18:00 - 31 minutes - 36 MBIn the latest episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine, we’re heading to the “crossroads of Europe”, the city of Strasbourg in the heart of Alsace. Find out about the traditions, the food, the history and the culture of this beautiful part of the world. There’s also a discussion about how to express necessity using devoir and falloir, in response to listener Steve’s question. There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 1 of the Coffee Break French Magazine. If you'd like to benefit fr...
CBF Mag 1.03 | La Belle et la Bête
June 10, 2019 17:00 - 26 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine we're taking a trip to the movies to see one of the all time classics of French cinema, Jean Cocteau's La Belle et la Bête. You'll learn more about the film and about the work of Cocteau, and there's an interesting listener's question about how to translate "to look like" and "to feel like" into French. This series is aimed at learners who have completed at least Seasons 1 and 2 of Coffee Break French. There will be a total of 10 episodes ...
CBF Mag 1.02 | Saint Exupéry
May 27, 2019 17:00 - 31 minutes - 36.6 MBIn Episode 2 of Season 1 of the Coffee Break French Magazine, we discuss the French author and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of Le Petit Prince. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners, you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn to use the French language in a more natural way. This series is aimed at learners who have completed at least Seasons 1 and 2 of Coffee Break French. There will be a total of 10 episodes in ...
CBF Mag 1.01 | La Raclette
May 13, 2019 19:15 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBThe Coffee Break French team is back with a new series, the Coffee Break French Magazine. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners, you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn to use the French language in a more natural way. This series is aimed at learners who have completed at leats Seasons 1 and 2 of Coffee Break French. There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 1 of the Coffee Break French Magazine. If you'd like to ben...
CBF ER 1.10 | Au Pays du Citron
May 16, 2018 17:27 - 19 minutes - 29 MBIn this final episode of our first season of En Route avec Coffee Break French, Mark is back in Menton, talking to some of the locals. We'll find out more about the type of people who visit Menton from the hotel manager, we'll learn about Menton's connection to the artist Jean Cocteau, and we'll discover how the local dialect is being maintained. As usual, this episode is presented in a combination of French and English, and the aim of the episode is to help you learn more about the area and...
CBF ER 1.09 | Prochain Arrêt : Monaco
April 26, 2018 13:39 - 17 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode of En Route avec Coffee Break French, Mark heads to the Principality of Monaco where he attends the Changing of the Guard, meets Riviera blogger Kevin Hin, and experiences the ePrix, a version of the Grand Prix for electronic racing cars. As usual, you'll be learning about the area while improving your French through the interviews and language study provided in the lesson. This season of En Route avec Coffee Break French features 10 audio episodes, all of which will be incl...
CBF ER 1.08 | De Sospel à Gorbio
April 09, 2018 10:41 - 19 minutes - 28.5 MBWelcome to our "frogs and dogs" episode of En Route avec Coffee Break French. In this episode Mark starts in the village of Sospel which straddles the Bévéra river and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. He then travels on to the village of Gorbio and has a coffee break with photographer Jilly Bennett whose passion is for photographing the life - and dogs - of the village. As usual, the episode is full of fascinating insights into the local area, and plenty of French to help y...
CBF ER 1.07 | Nissa La Bella
March 16, 2018 07:12 - 18 minutes - 27.4 MBOur destination for episode 7 of En Route avec Coffee Break French is "Nice the beautiful", as the city is referred to in the unofficial anthem which is in the local dialect, Niçard. In this episode Mark visits Nice, takes a ride on a vélotaxi and has a Coffee Break with a friend from Scotland who now lives and works in the area. This season of En Route avec Coffee Break French features 10 audio episodes, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast...
CBF ER 1.06 | Les Villes Frontalières (Updated version)
March 13, 2018 00:00 - 19 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode we're investigating an interesting aspect of life in this part of France: what it's like to live and work in a border town. Mark travels north to the town of Breil-sur-Roya, and to do so he has to cross the border between France and Italy a number of times. Through the conversations featured in this extended audio episode you'll learn about life in les villes frontalières. This season of En Route avec Coffee Break French features 10 audio episodes, all of which will be inclu...
CBF ER 1.05 | Sur la Moyenne Corniche
February 05, 2018 07:05 - 18 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode Mark is travelling from Nice to Monaco, along one of Europe's most impressive roads, la Moyenne Corniche. Clinging to the cliffs with sheer drops to the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean on one side, this road travels through Villefranche-sur-Mer, Èze, Cap d'Ail, Beausoleil and on to Monaco. As you join Mark en route, you'll listen to a series of informative conversations he has with people visiting the region and working there. This season of En Route avec Coffee Break ...
CBF ER 1.04 | Aux Halles de Menton
January 17, 2018 17:16 - 17 minutes - 18.5 MBIt's market day in Menton and Mark brings you a fantastic episode, full of new vocabulary, featuring interviews with various stall holders in the covered market in Menton. You'll hear about fish, spices, olives, fruit and vegetables and much more. This season of En Route avec Coffee Break French features 10 audio episodes, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each episode. If you'd like to benefit from transcripts, bonus audio reco...
CBF-ER 1.03 | Une Visite à Sainte-Agnès
January 06, 2018 19:37 - 17 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode Mark visits the hilltop village of Sainte-Agnès, the highest coastal town in Europe. He talks to locals and visitors to the village. As with all episodes of En Route, this will give you the perfect opportunity to practise your French and find out about another beautiful part of the Côte d'Azur. This season of En Route avec Coffee Break French features 10 audio episodes, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each episo...
CBF-ER 1.02 | Menton, la Perle de la France
December 13, 2017 20:15 - 20 minutes - 29.3 MBMark has arrived in Menton and in this episode he sets out to rediscover the town after 25 years. In the course of this episode he talks to a number of native speakers of French including Eric, who works at the reception of the Office du Tourisme in Menton. In addition to building your understanding, this episode also introduces two useful phrases: être frais et dispos and c'est pas évident. This season of En Route avec Coffee Break French features 10 audio episodes, all of which will be in...
CBF-ER 1.01 | En Route pour la Côte d'Azur
November 29, 2017 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBIn episode 1, Mark sets off en route for the south of France and arrives in Nice. On the way he explains the objectives of this new series, and also takes the opportunity to talk to the French-speaking cabin crew on his flight to Nice. As the episode comes to an end Mark is heading to his final destination for this episode, the town of Menton where he lived 25 years ago. This season of En Route avec Coffee Break French features 10 audio episodes, all of which will be included in the podcast...
En Route avec Coffee Break French - Season Preview
November 15, 2017 20:15 - 16 minutes - 16.4 MBJoin Mark and the Coffee Break French team "en route" in the south of France. In this season preview, Mark introduces the new show and you'll hear excerpts from some of the many interviews we've carried out in the area between Nice and Menton on the beautiful Côte d'Azur. We'll be talking to people who live or work in the area, and to people who are visiting the area. These conversations feature authentic French, with a whole range of different accents and speeds of delivery, so it's the per...
Announcing En Route avec Coffee Break French
June 15, 2017 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this special edition of Coffee Break French, Mark announces the new series in which you can join the Coffee Break French team, "en route". Listen to a sneak preview of some of the many interviews with native speakers and learn more about the forthcoming series. This episode is the first of two special announcements from Coffee Break French. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celebrating 9 years of Radio Lingua
October 18, 2015 11:39 - 17 minutes - 25.2 MBNine years ago today we published the first episode of Coffee Break Spanish. Since then we’ve gone on to publish courses in 27 languages, and we’ve delivered over 160 million language lessons to learners around the world. Some of the team have spent this weekend in London at the Language Show where we’ve been meeting thousands of language lovers, among them many members of the Coffee Break learning community. To celebrate our 9th birthday we’ve put together a special show featuring intervie...
CBF 4:40 | C'est or il est?
July 27, 2015 21:15 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBIn the final episode of the series we join Matthieu who is replying to Gabrielle’s email – for the last time! As ever Mark and Pierre-Benoît are on hand to discuss the episode and it’s finally time to tackle the tricky issue of c’est vs il est among many other language points. If you’re interested in finding out more about what happens next in the Coffee Break French series, please click here. This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included ...
CBF 4:39 | Tricky pronouns
July 15, 2015 22:49 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBIn the penultimate episode of the series we join Pierre-Benoît and Mark as they discuss Gabrielle’s email to Matthieu. The text gives us the opportunity to look at the complicated pronouns lequel, laquelle, lesquels and lesquelles, negative infinitives, the expression faire des folies and lots more. This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each episode. If you’d like to ...
CBF 4:38 | Focus on idiomatic expressions
June 28, 2015 13:21 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode of Coffee Break French, Pierre-Benoît and Mark discuss Sylvie’s most recent email to her mother Monique. The text gives us the opportunity to talk about a number of interesting grammar points and idiomatic expressions including further examples of the gerund, s’apercevoir de quelque chose, insister pour and the expression brûler les étapes. This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscrib...
CBF 4:37 | The imperfect tense and idiomatic expressions
June 13, 2015 16:04 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBIt’s time for another episode of Coffee Break French, and in this episode Mark and Pierre-Benoît discuss the latest email from Monique to her daughter Sylvie. A number of interesting examples of French appear in this episode, including the expressions de mon temps, en faire lourd and further examples of the imperfect tense. This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each e...
CBF 4:36 | When to use the subjunctive
May 30, 2015 06:08 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this latest episode of Coffee Break French, Mark and Pierre-Benoît discuss Matthieu’s latest email reply to Gabrielle. As usual there are a number of interesting language points to be discussed including further examples of the subjunctive with triggers we have seen before, and a brand new situation when the subjunctive is used after a superlative. This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to...
CBF 4:35 | Useful idiomatic expressions
May 18, 2015 00:48 - 24 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode of Coffee Break French, Mark and Pierre-Benoît discuss the latest email from Gabrielle to Matthieu and look in particular at a number of interesting language points contained in the lesson. Expressions in this episode include the expressions ce n’est pas ton fort, prendre peur and rendre des comptes à quelqu’un. This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy ea...
CBF 4:34 | Placement of adjectives and idiomatic expressions
May 01, 2015 18:19 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBMark and Pierre-Benoît are back with another episode of our advanced French course. In this episode we’re focusing on the latest email from Sylvie in which she updates her mother on her date with Matthieu. As usual the episode is rich in interesting grammar points and idiomatic expressions and our two hosts are on hand to discuss the language used and to help listeners understand the content. Expressions in this episode include il devait y avoir, être désolé de + infinitive and the placement...
CBF 4:33 | Interesting idiomatic expressions
April 04, 2015 01:14 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBIt’s time for another episode in our series for advanced French learners. In this lesson we read the latest email from Monique to her daughter Sylvie. Monique is desperate to hear how Sylvie got on on her date with Matthieu, and as usual Pierre-Benoît and Mark are on hand to discuss the language points contained in the text. In this episode, expressions featured include tourner en rond, la curiosité est un vilain défaut, and lots more. This season of Coffee Break French features a total of...
CBF 4:32 | Agreement of preceding direct objects
March 20, 2015 17:51 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBIt’s time for another episode in our series for advanced French learners. In this lesson Mark and Pierre-Benoît are discussing the latest email from Matthieu to Gabrielle. There are many interesting expressions and useful grammar points covered including agreement of preceding direct objects, rien que de + infinitive, en avoir l’eau à la bouche, and much more. This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay sub...
CBF 4:31 | Grammar review and idiomatic expressions
March 06, 2015 19:29 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBJoin Mark and Pierre-Benoît for another lesson of our advanced French course. In this episode they’re discussing Gabrielle’s revelations in her most recent email to Matthieu. As usual there are plenty of interesting grammar points and idiomatic expressions to study including the expressions prendre ses clics et ses clacs and aller en éclaireur. This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the p...
CBF 4:30 | New vocabulary and idiomatic phrases
February 20, 2015 11:30 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBIt’s time for another episode of Coffee Break French and this week Mark and Pierre-Benoît are discussing the latest email from Sylvie to her mother, Monique. There are lots of interesting language points to talk about including the expressions être pot de colle, faire poireauter quelqu’un and the wonderful word dorénavant. This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each e...
CBF 4:29 | Using the subjunctive with jusqu'á ce que
January 25, 2015 12:09 - 21 minutes - 28.5 MBJoin Mark and Pierre-Benoît for another episode of Coffee Break French in which they discuss Monique’s latest email to her daughter Sylvie following Sylvie’s visit to Epinal. As usual the text is rich in complex grammatical points and interesting vocabulary and idiomatic expressions including piquer du nez, faire un tabac and how to use the subjunctive with jusqu’à ce que. This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. J...
CBF 4:28 | More triggers for the subjunctive
January 11, 2015 23:48 - 25 minutes - 36 MBMark and Pierre-Benoît are back with another episode of Coffee Break French, this time working through Matthieu’s latest email to Gabrielle. As usual the email is rich in complex grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions, and through further examples and clear explanations, our two hosts will help you understand everything. Points covered in this episode include using the subjunctive after avoir peur que and craindre que, and lots more. In the opening section, Mark also mentions his n...
CBF 4:27 | The pluperfect tense
December 23, 2014 18:50 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this latest episode of Coffee Break French, Mark and Pierre-Benoît discuss Gabrielle’s most recent email to Matthieu. She’s giving Matthieu some advice on where he should take Sylvie on their first date, and she also reveals some news about her own love life! Language points covered include some interesting examples of the pluperfect tense, après avoir fait quelque chose, and the verb valoir. This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included...