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‘À cause de’ and ‘grâce à’ - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break French Show 1.10
Coffee Break French - December 18, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsWelcome 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 ...
‘En’ or ‘à’? - Prepositions with countries and cities | The Coffee Break French Show 1.09
Coffee Break French - December 11, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsIn 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 acc...
Practising when to use 'qui' and 'que' - Relative pronouns Part 2 | The Coffee Break French Show 1.08
Coffee Break French - December 04, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsWelcome 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 u...
‘Qui' or 'que'? - Relative pronouns Part 1 | The Coffee Break French Show 1.07
Coffee Break French - November 27, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsHave 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 ...
How to pronounce ‘e’, ‘é’ and ‘è’ in French | The Coffee Break French Show 1.06
Coffee Break French - November 20, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsJoin 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 ...
‘Jour’ and ‘journée’, ‘soir’ and ‘soirée’ - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break French Show 1.05
Coffee Break French - November 13, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsWe'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 corr...
Useful expressions with ‘avoir’ | The Coffee Break French Show 1.04
Coffee Break French - November 06, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsDo you know how to use avoir correctly in French? This verb can be tricky for French learners so in episode four of The Coffee Break French Show, Mark and Max discuss avoir and consider some common expressions where this verb is used. By the end of this episode you will know exactly when avoir i...
‘Tu’ and ‘vous’ - How to navigate informal and formal French | The Coffee Break French Show 1.03
Coffee Break French - October 30, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsIn this episode of the Coffee Break French Show we help you choose between ‘tu’ and ‘vous’ so that you can navigate informal and and formal French. Mark and Max talk about the rules, exceptions, and social context that surrounds this choice, helping you communicate like a native speaker! ➡️ Cli...
When do adjectives go before a noun? | The Coffee Break French Show 1.02
Coffee Break French - October 23, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsKnowing where to place adjectives in a sentence can be tricky - but fear not! By the end of this episode of the Coffee Break French Show, you'll be able to add depth to your French conversations and express your ideas more precisely, thanks to having a stronger understanding of the exceptions an...
How to pronounce ‘u’ and ‘ou’ | The Coffee Break French Show 1.01
Coffee Break French - October 16, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsWelcome to our very first episode of the Coffee Break French Show! We're kicking off the series by talking about French vowel sounds. We share tips on how to pronounce 'u' and 'ou' accurately, and provide words and exercises to practise. Are you ready? C’est parti ! ➡️ Click here to access the ...
Introducing the Coffee Break French Show
Coffee Break French - October 10, 2023 17:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsWelcome to our brand new podcast series - the Coffee Break French Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, Mark and Max will help you take your intermediate French to the next level, one coffee break at a time. We cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, b...
Introducing "Il était une fois..." from Coffee Break French
Coffee Break French - December 05, 2022 17:30 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsJoin Mark and Pierre-Benoît to find out more about the new series from Coffee Break French. In each episode of Il était une fois, Max and Pierre-Benoît will challenge each other to come up with an original story. The catch is that they must include 10 specific words, chosen by the challenger. Eac...
CBF Mag 2.10 | Vive la France : le quatorze juillet à Paris
Coffee Break French - August 22, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsWe have reached the final episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine Season 2 and we're going out with a bang as we're discussing one of the most widely celebrated holidays in France - Bastille Day! As we discover how le quatorze juillet is celebrated in Paris, we learn some interesting express...
CBF Mag 2.09 | La dernière reine de l’Ancien Régime
Coffee Break French - August 08, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsIn this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine we hear a text about Marie-Antoinette, the last Queen of France before the French Revolution. Join Mark and Pierre-Benoît as they discuss the language featured in the text and listen out for the following expressions: se rappeler qqch, tenter d...
CBF Mag 2.08 | Entre les montres de luxe et le lac Léman
Coffee Break French - July 25, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsIn this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine, we're transporting you to the city of Geneva. While hearing about what this wonderful Swiss city has to offer, we cover some interesting grammar points such as the agreement of tel(le) que and the use of être assis(e) à + infinitive. Sophie jo...
CBF Mag 2.07 | La France derrière le regard impressionniste
Coffee Break French - July 11, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsThe topic of this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine is French painter and founder of impressionist painting, Claude Monet. As we hear about his life and work throughout the text, Mark and Pierre-Benoît focus on the language used before Sophie joins Mark to discuss some interesting quot...
CBF Mag 2.06 | Mais d’où viennent les frites ?
Coffee Break French - June 27, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsMais d’où viennent les frites ? That is the question Mark and Pierre-Benoît are addressing in this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine! We hope you're hungry as we hear a range of useful food-related words and expressions in this episode, such as manger sur le pouce, avoir la frite and n...
CBF Mag 2.05 | L’ancêtre du cinéma français
Coffee Break French - June 13, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsIn this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine we're heading to the cinema! After hearing a text about French cinema, Mark and Pierre-Benoît break down the language, focusing on some useful vocabulary for talking about films, such as: réalisateur, le septième art and trucages. Listen out fo...
CBF Mag 2.04 | Vingt-quatre heures dans la province du Québec
Coffee Break French - May 30, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsThis week, we're taking a virtual trip to the French-speaking area of Canada: Québec! Throughout the lesson we share some of the top attractions in this beautiful province of Canada. Along the way, we hear examples of direct object pronouns, the pronoun y and examples of the future tense of the ...
CBF Mag 2.03 | La petite robe noire
Coffee Break French - May 16, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsIn this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine, we hear a text about the very well known French fashion designer...that's right it's Coco Chanel! Our hosts, Mark and Pierre-Benoît discuss a range of fashion-related words and phrases as well as examples of the following grammar points: refle...
CBF Mag 2.02 | L’apéro, c’est sacré !
Coffee Break French - May 02, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsJoin Mark and Pierre-Benoît for Episode 2 of our Coffee Break French Magazine Season 2! After introducing the episode, we hear about the French aperitif tradition and analyse the language featured throughout this text. Some interesting expressions to listen out for include: quel(le) que soit (wh...
CBF Mag 2.01 | La ville rose
Coffee Break French - April 18, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsWelcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine Season 2! Join our hosts Mark and Pierre-Benoît as they introduce the series and take a virtual trip to the city of Toulouse, also known as La ville rose. Throughout the reading text about this beautiful city, Mark and Pierre-...
Coffee Break French News - 4th April 2022
Coffee Break French - April 04, 2022 08:58 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratingsIn this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break French including the return of the Coffee Break French Magazine in late April 2022; the launch of the Coffee Break books, available from June in your local bookshop and from online retailers; and the Coffee Break French ...
Français Québécois
Les Bons Mots: A Podcast about Language Learning - December 17, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutesAre you learning French in a Canadian context? Do you work with clients or colleagues in Quebec? In this episode, Roxane and Britta talk about how the French language is used in Quebec, including topics like politeness and formality, what to expect at a 5 à 7, and some unique Quebec vocabulary....
Français Québécois
Les Bons Mots: A Podcast about Language Learning - December 17, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutesAre you learning French in a Canadian context? Do you work with clients or colleagues in Quebec? In this episode, Roxane and Britta talk about how the French language is used in Quebec, including topics like politeness and formality, what to expect at a 5 à 7, and some unique Quebec vocabulary....
Staying the Course: Persistence in Language Learning
Les Bons Mots: A Podcast about Language Learning - December 06, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutesAre you learning a language? It is a rewarding project, and one that takes time and effort. How do you stay motivated through the learning process? In this episode, our guest Corinna Mitchell-Beaudin shares her own language learning journey, and offers great advice about how to stay focused and ...
Staying the Course: Persistence in Language Learning
Les Bons Mots: A Podcast about Language Learning - December 06, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutesAre you learning a language? It is a rewarding project, and one that takes time and effort. How do you stay motivated through the learning process? In this episode, our guest Corinna Mitchell-Beaudin shares her own language learning journey, and offers great advice about how to stay focused and ...
Connect the Dots: Connected Speech for Pronunciation
Les Bons Mots: A Podcast about Language Learning - November 19, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutesAre you working on making your English pronunciation sound more natural? When you listen to people speaking English, does it seem like they are speaking too quickly? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this episode is for you. Learn about how words in spoken English are connected. ...
The Icing on the Cake: The Unexpected Advantages of Being a Language Learner
Les Bons Mots: A Podcast about Language Learning - November 05, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutesWhy are you learning another language? Is it for fun? For love? For professional reasons? There are a lot of reasons people choose to learn a language, and a lot of benefits to be gained from the experience. In this episode, our guest is Pierre-William Plante, a Solutions Specialist at Coveo. I...
Work it! Job Interviews in English
Les Bons Mots: A Podcast about Language Learning - October 22, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutesAre you looking for a new position? Are you going to be interviewed either fully or partially in English? This week Jenni and Britta talk about what kind of questions you can expect to hear in an English-language job interview, and how to answer them. They share advice about answering wildcard q...