Coffee Break French
Learn French with Coffee Break French, bringing you language-learning with your latte! Aimed at total beginners, this podcast will help you get to grips with the French language.
Coffee Break Languages · Radio Lingua Network
Show overview
Coffee Break French has been publishing since 2007, and across the 19 years since has built a catalogue of 329 episodes, alongside 19 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 20th season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 15 min and 24 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 35 episodes published. Published by Radio Lingua Network.
From the publisher
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 329 episodesThe Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026
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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
S19 Ep 10Scenes 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. 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.Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S19 Ep 9Scenes 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. 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.Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S19 Ep 8Scenes 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. 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.Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S19 Ep 7Scenes 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. 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.Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S19 Ep 6Scenes 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. 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!Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S19 Ep 5Scenes 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, 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.Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S19 Ep 4Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 4: Un congé pluvieux
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.Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S19 Ep 3Scenes 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 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. Between special visitors and a very popular event, there is never a dull moment Chez Nico.Dans ce troisième chapitre, le village se vide pour un spectacle aérien impressionnant. Pendant ce temps, Bastien et Tanguy finalisent les préparatifs pour leur grande journée.Scenes Season 2 Chapter 3 is now available. Installez-vous confortablement et profitez de la suite de l’histoire. Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S19 Ep 2Scenes 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 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 days are more emotional than others and today Nico lends an ear to a friend who is feeling down.Dans ce deuxième chapitre, Ségolène se confie sur ce qui la préoccupe tandis que Jacques et Dominique doivent faire face à un gros problème. Comment tout cela va-t-il se terminer ?There’s only one way to find out! Chapter 2 is now available. Prenez votre café et profitez de la suite de l’histoire.Want to take your learning further? Click here to access support materials and get more out of each chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.