Coffee Break French
Episodes
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 8: Un nouvel uniforme
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every tabl...
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 7: Bonnes nouvelles en vue
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every tabl...
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 6: Où est passé Milou ?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every tabl...
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 5: Entretiens, extras et poulets
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every tabl...
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 4: Un congé pluvieux
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every tabl...
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 3: Un spectacle de haut vol
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every tabl...
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 2: Le mal du pays
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every tabl...
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 1: Une nouvelle carrière
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Season 2 of Scenes from the Coffee Break French Café!If you joined us in Season 1 then you will already be familiar with Chez Nico - ...
A French Christmas Eve dinner | A Coffee Break with Max
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a new mini Coffee Break French lesson in between seasons as we dive into one of the most delicious parts of the festive season: the French...
How Christmas markets look and feel in France | A Coffee Break with Max
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The tradition of Saint Nicolas | A Coffee Break with Max
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Coffee Break French - All You Need To Know
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark and Max for this special episode of Coffee Break French, where we're talking about something a bit different. We receive emails and messages...
Silent but powerful: the French H explained | A Coffee Break with Max
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bonus Episode: Clues Explained - La Grande Chasse au Trésor
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Clue #4 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 loc...
Clue #3 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fa...
Clue #2 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Clue #1 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Announcing the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
French weather expressions for daily conversations | A Coffee Break with Hélène
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tackl...
The tradition of les vendanges | A Coffee Break with Hélène
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this espresso-style episode, Hélène explores one of France’s most cherished traditions: les vendanges (the grape harvest). You’ll learn ...
Some handy French idioms - 5 expressions with 'main' | A Coffee Break with Max
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Max for a coffee break in which he explores five common French idioms featuring the word main (hand). You’ll discover what each expression mean...
Lequel, laquelle, lesquels, lesquelles - Which one to choose? | A Coffee Break with Max
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 epi...
Around the word: a tour of 'tour' | A Coffee Break with Max
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fem...
How to maximise your language learning every day | A Coffee Break with Mark
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this espresso episode, join Mark as he shares practical tips to help you make the most of the little moments in your day and turn them into powerfu...
How to compare nouns in French with 'plus' or 'moins' | A Coffee Break with Max
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
'Grâce à' vs. 'à cause de' - What's the difference? | A Coffee Break with Hélène
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to improve your French skills with our short, espresso-like episode? Today, Hélène from the Coffee Break French team explains the difference b...
2 golden French proverbs and what they mean | A Coffee Break with Hélène
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Hélène from the Coffee Break French team for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your French over just 10 m...
How to say your shoe size in French | A Coffee Break with Hélène
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Headed to a French-speaking country and planning a little shopping? 🛍️ Join Hélène for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to pract...
5 tips to turn any trip into your language classroom | A Coffee Break with Mark
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark, the founder of Coffee Break Languages, for a coffee break, in which you'll hear tips and ideas to boost your language-learning journey in j...
How the croissant became a symbol of France | A Coffee Break with Hélène
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a new episode, bringing you a little espresso lesson in between the main seasons of Coffee Break French.In this mini-lesson, we’ll e...
Talking about holidays in French - Key phrases & examples | A Coffee Break with Hélène
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since we've recently finished Season 1 of Scenes from the Coffee Break French Café, here is a short mini-lesson to keep your French ticking over unti...
CBF Scenes 1.10 | Une fête inoubliable
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the big day in this final chapter of Scenes, the village festival has arrived! Chez Nico is at the heart of the action, bringing locals togethe...
CBF Scenes 1.09 | Un avenir à construire
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In chapter 9 of Scenes, Jérôme considers a big career change, but he’s not sure if he’s up for the challenge. With help from friends, he prepare...
CBF Scenes 1.08 | Une visite surprise
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In chapter 8 of Scenes, a surprise visit brings exciting news to the café as a familiar face shares their latest achievement. Meanwhile, Nico takes a...
CBF Scenes 1.07 | L’amour au café ?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
CBF Scenes 1.06 | Une cliente mystérieuse
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the summer heat rises in Chapter six of Scenes, an elderly customer suddenly feels unwell Chez Nico. While the regulars rush to help, a familiar fa...
CBF Scenes 1.05 | Une soirée mémorable
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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! Mean...
CBF Scenes 1.04 | Deux larrons en foire
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
CBF Scenes 1.03 | Un vendredi sous la pluie
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark and Hélène as the story continues in Chapter 3 of Scenes! Bad weather causes trouble for Jérôme and his bar de plage, but his laid-back ...
CBF Scenes 1.02 | Une bonne nouvelle
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tur...
CBF Scenes 1.01 | Un début prometteur
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 int...
Introducing Scenes from the Coffee Break Café
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re about to launch four brand-new intermediate French language course - Scenes from the Coffee Break Café.Imagine yourself in a charming café, ...
Clue #4 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 locati...
Clue #3 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fa...
Clue #2 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ep...
Clue #1 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Announcing the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
‘Oui' vs. 'si', 'aussi' vs. 'non plus' - What's the difference? | CBF Show 2.10
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
How to form and use the superlative in French | CBF Show 2.09
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 episo...
Identifying forbidden liaisons in French | CBF Show 2.08
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
A guide to liaisons in French | CBF Show 2.07
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Capital letters in French vs. English - 'français' or 'Français'? | CBF Show 2.06
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Imperfect vs. perfect tense - French past tenses explained | CBF Show 2.05
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering when to use the imparfait vs. the passé composé in French, or how to combine both? Join us in this episode of the Coffee Break French Show...
The agreement of the past participle in French | CBF Show 2.04
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
‘Jouer à' or 'jouer de'? - The verb 'to play' in French | CBF Show 2.03
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
‘Du', 'des', 'au' and 'aux' - How to choose and use these tricky words in French | CBF Show 2.02
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
When to use 'on' in French | CBF Show 2.01
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Introducing Season 2 of the Coffee Break French Show
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 coff...
‘À cause de’ and ‘grâce à’ - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break French Show 1.10
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 of...
‘En’ or ‘à’? - Prepositions with countries and cities | The Coffee Break French Show 1.09
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our penultimate episode in this series of the Coffee Break French Show, we explore the nuances of using prepositions before cities, countries, isla...
Practising when to use 'qui' and 'que' - Relative pronouns Part 2 | The Coffee Break French Show 1.08
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
‘Qui' or 'que'? - Relative pronouns Part 1 | The Coffee Break French Show 1.07
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
How to pronounce ‘e’, ‘é’ and ‘è’ in French | The Coffee Break French Show 1.06
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 for...
‘Jour’ and ‘journée’, ‘soir’ and ‘soirée’ - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break French Show 1.05
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Useful expressions with ‘avoir’ | The Coffee Break French Show 1.04
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do 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...
‘Tu’ and ‘vous’ - How to navigate informal and formal French | The Coffee Break French Show 1.03
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 Fr...
When do adjectives go before a noun? | The Coffee Break French Show 1.02
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing 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 ab...
How to pronounce ‘u’ and ‘ou’ | The Coffee Break French Show 1.01
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome 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...
Introducing the Coffee Break French Show
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our brand new podcast series - the Coffee Break French Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, Mark and Max will help you take your interm...
Introducing "Il était une fois..." from Coffee Break French
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join 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 Pierr...
CBF Mag 2.10 | Vive la France : le quatorze juillet à Paris
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We 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 wid...
CBF Mag 2.09 | La dernière reine de l’Ancien Régime
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
CBF Mag 2.08 | Entre les montres de luxe et le lac Léman
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
CBF Mag 2.07 | La France derrière le regard impressionniste
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The topic of this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine is French painter and founder of impressionist painting, Claude Monet. As we hear about ...
CBF Mag 2.06 | Mais d’où viennent les frites ?
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mais 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...
CBF Mag 2.05 | L’ancêtre du cinéma français
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 bre...
CBF Mag 2.04 | Vingt-quatre heures dans la province du Québec
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This 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 t...
CBF Mag 2.03 | La petite robe noire
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 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!...
CBF Mag 2.02 | L’apéro, c’est sacré !
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark and Pierre-Benoît for Episode 2 of our Coffee Break French Magazine Season 2! After introducing the episode, we hear about the French aperi...
CBF Mag 2.01 | La ville rose
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome 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 an...
Coffee Break French News - 4th April 2022
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break French including the return of the Coffee Break French Magazine in late Ap...
CBF Travel Diaries 2.10 | Tours-Paris-Genève
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the 10th and final episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries, Charlotte, Théo and Lucas savour their last day in France befo...
CBF Travel Diaries 2.09 | Comme des rois
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the next instalment of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries Season 2! University friends Charlotte, Théo and Lucas make the most of t...
CBF Travel Diaries 2.08 | Lèche-vitrine à Tours
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries! This time, Charlotte, Théo and Lucas are back on the road as they...
CBF Travel Diaries 2.07 | Retour aux sources
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7 of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries Season 2, Charlotte, Théo and Lucas reach one of the most popular tourist attractions in Franc...
CBF Travel Diaries 2.06 | Une journée typiquement normande
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries! Charlotte, Théo and Lucas spend their final day in Normandy vi...
CBF Travel Diaries 2.05 | Hommage aux plages
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Season 2 of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries! In Episode 5, Charlotte, Théo and Lucas have an emotional day at the Normandy lan...
CBF Travel Diaries 2.04 | Atelier de pêche
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the next instalment from Season 2 of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries in which we follow the adventures of university friends Charlo...
CBF Travel Diaries 2.03 | Impressionnisme et impressionnés
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries. After a delicious breakfast at their BnB, Charlotte, Théo an...
CBF Travel Diaries 2.02 | Voyage dans le temps à Rouen
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the second episode from Season 2 of our virtual travel series, the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries. Charlotte, Théo and Lucas make t...
CBF Travel Diaries 2.01 | Paris: un jour, une nuit
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of our Coffee Break French Travel Diaries for intermediate learners. While it's not so easy to travel right now, why not do some v...
CBF To Go 2.10 | Quelle est ta ville française préférée ? - What is your favourite French city?
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of our new Coffee Break French To Go podcast in which we’re on the streets of Nantes in Western France with Pierre-Benoît, ...
CBF To Go 2.09 | Avez-vous déjà mangé quelque chose de bizarre ? - Have you ever eaten anything strange?
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of our new Coffee Break French To Go podcast in which we’re on the streets of Nantes in Western France with Pierre-Benoît, ...
CBF To Go 2.08 | Quelle serait ta destination idéale ? - What would your ideal destination be?
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of our new Coffee Break French To Go podcast in which we’re on the streets of Nantes in Western France with Pierre-Benoît, ...
CBF To Go 2.07 | Qu’est-ce qui t'embête le plus ? - What annoys you the most?
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of our new Coffee Break French To Go podcast in which we’re on the streets of Nantes in Western France with Pierre-Benoît, ...
CBF To Go 2.06 | Préféres-tu l’été ou l’hiver ? - Do you prefer summer or winter?
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of our new Coffee Break French To Go podcast in which we’re on the streets of Nantes in Western France with Pierre-Benoît, ...
CBF To Go 2.05 | Pour toi, est-il important d’apprendre une langue étrangère ? - Is learning a foreign language important to you?
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of our new Coffee Break French To Go podcast in which we’re on the streets of Nantes in Western France with Pierre-Benoît, ...
CBF To Go 2.04 | Qu’as-tu fait hier ? - What did you do yesterday?
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 4 of our new Coffee Break French To Go podcast in which we’re on the streets of Nantes in Western France with Pierre-Benoît, tal...
CBF To Go 2.03 | Quel est ton mot français préféré ? What is your favourite French word?
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 3 of our new Coffee Break French To Go podcast in which we’re on the streets of Nantes in Western France with Pierre-Benoît, tal...