Coffee Break French

Coffee Break French - All You Need To Know

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Nov 17, 2025
Join Mark and Max as they explore the fascinating journey of learning French through their podcast. Discover the origins of their teaching style, focusing on practical travel phrases and engaging grammar lessons. Listen in on the innovative resources for intermediate learners and the exciting Travel Diaries that take you through France. They'll also introduce the Reading Club and cultural insights from the Coffee Break Magazine, plus storyline-driven content for advanced students. Secrets of their success await!
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ANECDOTE

Level 3 Follows Learners In Nice

  • Level 3 follows three learners in Nice: Katie, Veronica and Alf, reflecting real student experiences.
  • The course mixes stories with dictées to improve listening and spelling accuracy.
ADVICE

Use Dictées To Hone Written Accuracy

  • Practice dictées to sharpen listening, spelling and grammatical analysis of French sounds.
  • Use dictation to force attention to structure like la vs l' and written choices for sounds.
INSIGHT

Culture Closes Conversational Gaps

  • The Magazine focuses on francophone culture beyond France to reduce cultural gaps in conversation.
  • Cultural knowledge helps learners feel they belong in discussions native speakers take for granted.
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