Coffee Break French

Coffee Break Languages

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.

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326 episodes
Updated July 20

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July 20 · 7 min
7 French idioms with animals, and what they really mean
You'll hear these everywhere!
July 6 · 8 min
French false friends: a 15-word quiz
Words which look like English but don't always mean what you'd expect
June 22 · 5 min
The French apéro: food, drinks and the social ritual explained
Max introduces one of the most enjoyable parts of French social life
June 8 · 6 min
The five meanings of the French verb 'mettre'
A small but very useful French verb
May 25 · 7 min
How to ask a question in French: 3 ways explained
Learn how to ask just about anything in French!
May 11 · 6 min
1 verb, 5 meanings: how French speakers really use 'prendre'
One of the most flexible verbs in French
April 27 · 6 min
Stop translating: 5 English phrases French people say differently
Which of these have you been getting wrong?
April 13 · 6 min
7 everyday French expressions you won't find in a textbook
Learn these words and phrases to sound like a native speaker
March 23 · 25 min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 10: Oui et encore oui
A big celebration, an unexpected proposal, and a few new beginnings
March 16 · 23 min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 9: Casting et cœur brisé ?
A big opportunity for Aurore and mixed feelings for Fifi
March 9 · 27 min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 8: Un nouvel uniforme
Jérôme’s big day has arrived and the regulars have plenty to say
March 2 · 30 min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 7: Bonnes nouvelles en vue
Two announcements, champagne on ice, and plenty to celebrate
February 23 · 24 min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 6: Où est passé Milou ?
A frantic search for a missing dog and a happy ending in sight
February 16 · 22 min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 5: Entretiens, extras et poulets
A big interview, new plans for the summer, and a busy lunch service
February 9 · 23 min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 4: Un congé pluvieux
Rainy skies, friendly strangers, and an unexpected cinema trip
February 2 · 25 min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 3: Un spectacle de haut vol
The skies are alive and the café is buzzing with excitement
January 26 · 25 min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 2: Le mal du pays
Homesickness strikes, and bad news at the bakery adds to the mood
January 19 · 25 min
Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 1: Une nouvelle carrière
Welcome to the Coffee Break Café Season 2!
Dec 15, 2025 · 6 min
A French Christmas Eve dinner | A Coffee Break with Max
Hhear about some of the traditional dishes enjoyed at Max’s family table!
Dec 8, 2025 · 7 min
How Christmas markets look and feel in France | A Coffee Break with Max
Learn all about les marchés de Noël, from the delicious food to the cosy stalls!

Coffee Break French

7 French idioms with animals, and what they really mean

French false friends: a 15-word quiz

The French apéro: food, drinks and the social ritual explained

The five meanings of the French verb 'mettre'

How to ask a question in French: 3 ways explained

1 verb, 5 meanings: how French speakers really use 'prendre'

Stop translating: 5 English phrases French people say differently

7 everyday French expressions you won't find in a textbook

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 10: Oui et encore oui

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 9: Casting et cœur brisé ?

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 8: Un nouvel uniforme

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 7: Bonnes nouvelles en vue

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 6: Où est passé Milou ?

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 5: Entretiens, extras et poulets

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 4: Un congé pluvieux

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 3: Un spectacle de haut vol

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 2: Le mal du pays

Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 1: Une nouvelle carrière

A French Christmas Eve dinner | A Coffee Break with Max

How Christmas markets look and feel in France | A Coffee Break with Max