Coffee Break French
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. 386357
The French apéro: food, drinks and the social ritual explained
Max takes you into the world of the French apéro, one of the most enjoyable social rituals in the French-speaking...
ListenThe five meanings of the French verb 'mettre'
In this episode, Max takes one small but very useful French verb, 'mettre', and shows you five different...
ListenHow to ask a question in French: 3 ways explained
There are three main ways to ask a question in French, and the one you choose depends on how formal...
Listen1 verb, 5 meanings: how French speakers really use 'prendre'
Max walks you through five essential uses of "prendre", one of the most flexible verbs in French. You'll...
ListenStop translating: 5 English phrases French people say differently
Max breaks down five everyday English phrases that work completely differently in French, from "I miss...
Listen7 everyday French expressions you won't find in a textbook
Max breaks down seven essential French words and expressions you'll hear every day in France but probably...
ListenScenes Season 2 | Chapter 10: Oui et encore oui
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations...
ListenScenes Season 2 | Chapter 9: Casting et cœur brisé ?
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations...
ListenScenes Season 2 | Chapter 8: Un nouvel uniforme
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations...
ListenScenes Season 2 | Chapter 7: Bonnes nouvelles en vue
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations...
ListenScenes Season 2 | Chapter 6: Où est passé Milou ?
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations...
ListenScenes Season 2 | Chapter 5: Entretiens, extras et poulets
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations...
ListenScenes Season 2 | Chapter 4: Un congé pluvieux
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations...
ListenScenes Season 2 | Chapter 3: Un spectacle de haut vol
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations...
ListenScenes Season 2 | Chapter 2: Le mal du pays
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations...
ListenScenes Season 2 | Chapter 1: Une nouvelle carrière
Welcome back to Season 2 of Scenes from the Coffee Break French Café!If you joined us in Season 1 then...
ListenA French Christmas Eve dinner | A Coffee Break with Max
Join us for a new mini Coffee Break French lesson in between seasons as we dive into one of the most...
ListenHow Christmas markets look and feel in France | A Coffee Break with Max
We’re back with another Coffee Break French espresso lesson, and this time we’re taking a stroll...
ListenThe tradition of Saint Nicolas | A Coffee Break with Max
We’re back with a new mini Coffee Break French lesson, and this time we're exploring a charming tradition...
ListenCoffee Break French - All You Need To Know
Join Mark and Max for this special episode of Coffee Break French, where we're talking about something...
ListenSilent but powerful: the French H explained | A Coffee Break with Max
Join Max for a coffee break in which he will guide you through one tricky point of French pronunciation:...
ListenBonus Episode: Clues Explained - La Grande Chasse au Trésor
We're back with a special bonus episode of the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt! Join us for a detailed...
ListenClue #4 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt - La grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break...
ListenClue #3 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
It's time for the third clue of La grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break de 2025, our virtual treasure...
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