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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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Coffee Break French

Max walks you through five essential uses of "prendre", one of the most flexible verbs in French. You'll see why French uses "prendre" for ordering food and drinks, for catching transport, for illness ("j'ai pris froid"), for the very French structure "prendre quelqu'un pour quelqu'un", and for talking about duration. Which meaning surprised you the most?

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

Max breaks down five everyday English phrases that work completely differently in French, from "I miss you" and "I'm cold" to "it makes sense". Along the way, he explains why word-for-word translation leads learners astray and shows you the more natural French alternatives. Which of these have you been getting wrong?

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Stop translating: 5 English phrases French people say differently

Max breaks down seven essential French words and expressions you'll hear every day in France but probably never learned in a textbook. You'll hear them in context, explore real-life examples, and understand the subtle nuances behind each one. Which one will you start using straight away?

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

Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. 

The café is at the heart of another unforgettable event and this day will be remembered by everyone.
Dans ce dixième chapitre, Bastien et Tanguy célèbrent leur PACS et les amis lèvent leurs verres à l’amour et à l’avenir. Des décisions importantes sont prises et de nouvelles rencontres se profilent.

Get ready for the 10th and final episode of Scenes from the Coffee Break French Café Season 2. Installez-vous confortablement et profitez de cette belle conclusion.

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Scenes 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 flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. 

Sometimes joy and worry mix together and emotions run high Chez Nico.
Dans ce neuvième chapitre, Aurore doit prendre une décision importante pour sa carrière et Fifi se demande ce que l’avenir leur réserve. Pendant ce temps, Romain apporte une nouvelle qui mérite d’être fêtée.

Scenes Season 2 Chapter 9 is now available. Installez-vous confortablement et profitez de l’histoire.

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Scenes 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 flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. 

The café regulars never miss an opportunity for a friendly comment and today there is something new to talk about.
Dans ce huitième chapitre, Jérôme commence sa tournée de facteur et raconte ses premières impressions. Jacques et Dominique réfléchissent à l’hiver qui approche.

Scenes Season 2 Chapter 8 is now available. Prenez votre café et profitez de l’histoire.

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Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 8: Un nouvel uniforme

Welcome back to Chez Nico - our charming French café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. 

Some mornings start better than others and today is full of good surprises.
Dans ce septième chapitre, Ségolène et Jérôme reçoivent de très bonnes nouvelles qui vont changer leur été. Il est temps de sortir le champagne !

Installez-vous avec votre café et profitez de la suite de l’histoire.

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Scenes 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 flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. 

Today the café is full of concern when one of the regulars faces a sudden worry. Dans ce sixième chapitre, Monique cherche désespérément son chien tandis que les amis du café s’organisent pour l’aider. Retrouveront-ils Milou à temps ?
There’s only one way to find out!

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Scenes 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 flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. 

There is a lot happening Chez Nico today, with exciting news and more customers than expected. Dans ce cinquième chapitre, Romain raconte comment s’est passé son entretien tandis qu’Aurore se prépare à travailler davantage au café. Les choses se bousculent mais Nico garde le sourire.

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Scenes 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 flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling. 

Even when the weather is grey, Chez Nico stays warm and welcoming.

Dans ce quatrième chapitre, les clients bravent la pluie et de nouvelles amitiés se créent autour de crêpes et de gaufres. Mais tout le monde n’est pas de bonne humeur…
Scenes Season 2, Chapter 4 is now available. Prenez votre café et profitez de la suite de l’histoire.

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Stop translating: 5 English phrases French people say differently

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