Coffee Break French

Season 2 kicks off with a focus on advancing intermediate French skills. The hosts, Marc and Pierre-Benoît, dive into the intricacies of French liaisons and essential function words. They also address the commonly used pronoun 'on,' explaining its nuances and applications. Exciting resources like video lessons and blog articles are mentioned, making learning more accessible than ever. Tune in for tips that will have you sounding like a native speaker in no time!

Explore the subtle differences between 'à cause de' and 'grâce à' in French, highlighting their positive and negative connotations. Learn how to correctly use these phrases in various contexts and understand the nuanced contrast they bring to expressions in the French language.

Explore the complexities of using prepositions in French when referring to cities and countries. Learn the rules for using 'à' and 'au' before cities, and understand the nuances of using prepositions with countries and cities. Discover exceptions to using 'à' with islands close to France and sign up for free email lessons to enhance your French learning.

The podcast episode delves into the usage of 'qui' and 'que' in French. The hosts explain the difference between the two pronouns and provide examples. They also discuss how to determine which pronoun to use based on context, and offer additional resources for learning French.

The hosts discuss the use of 'qui' and 'que' as relative pronouns in French, explaining their meanings and usage. They also explore the translation of relative pronouns in English to French, and provide examples to illustrate their points. The episode ends with an announcement of free email lessons and a preview of the next episode.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the pronunciation of the letter 'e' in French, including its different sounds and combinations. They provide examples of words and names that demonstrate these pronunciations, and offer resources for additional practice. They also talk about French pronunciation in general, specifically focusing on the sounds of 'e', 'é', and 'è'.

Learn about the differences between 'jour' and 'journée', 'soir' and 'soirée' in French. Discover how to use these words correctly in various situations. Explore the distinctions between 'née', 'lezos', 'chakes', 'soir', and 'soirée', and practice translation exercises. Join the hosts as they discuss spending the day in the park and making evening plans. Gain insights into expressing future actions in French and get access to blog posts and free email lessons.

Learn about the intricate usage of the French verb 'avoir' with Mark and Max. Discover various expressions like 'avoir chaud' and 'avoir sommeil'. Understand the differences between French and English expressions involving 'avoir'.

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 French. Mark and Max talk about the rules, exceptions, and social context that surrounds this choice, helping you communicate like a native speaker!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about the placement of adjectives in French and the exception to the rule. Discover the BANGS acronym for different categories of adjectives. Examples are given of adjectives that can be placed before or after the noun with different meanings. The placement of adjectives 'vrai' and 'propre' are discussed. A mnemonic device called 'bangs' is mentioned to remember the categories of adjectives that go before the noun.