Learn English with Coffee Break English
Coffee Break Languages
Coffee Break English is a podcast which will help you learn English in regular 15-minute episodes, perfect for your coffee break! Find out more about Coffee Break English at https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/coffeebreakenglish/ .Coffee Break English can help you improve your English with short lessons - the perfect time to enjoy a cup of coffee while learning. The course is presented in slow English which is easy to understand. Don’t worry if you don’t understand every word, it’s more important to get the general meaning. Season one is at A2 level. This course is for you if you learnt some English at school or if you want to review the basics. Coffee Break English can help you improve your accuracy and understanding of English, to prepare you for many situations like using English at work, visiting an English-speaking country, taking exams, or talking with English-speaking friends. In each episode of the audio lessons, one of our colleagues from an English-speaking country tells us about an aspect of life or culture in their country. In season one, we hear from our friends in the UK, the USA, Canada, and Australia, helping you understand lots of different accents and varieties of English. Mark and Josie guide you through the text, explaining the language and helping you understand it better. Each text focuses on a specific language point, including tenses, prepositions, phrasal verbs, and much more. In addition to the main audio lesson, the course contains lesson notes, which explain the language in the lesson in more detail and provide a transcript of the text; practice exercises; a video version of the lesson; bonus audio episodes; and vocabulary lists in many different languages. Find out more at https://coffeebreakacademy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Jul 8, 2025 • 10min
How to use 'get' in English | The Coffee Break English Show 2.10
How many meanings of the word ‘get’ do you know? In this final episode of The Coffee Break English Show Season 2, Nick and Anabel will help you build your vocabulary with one of the most versatile words in the English language. You will look at 6 essential meanings of the word ‘get’, with plenty of examples and a quick quiz at the end.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode ⬅️You can watch the video version of this episode here:👉 How to use 'get' in EnglishNow watch:👉How to use "GET” in English | Coffee Break English Podcast S2E10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2025 • 15min
English word stress explained - 'PREsent' or 'preSENT' | The Coffee Break English Show 2.09
What’s the difference between ‘PREsent’ and ‘preSENT’? If you’re not sure, then this episode of The Coffee Break English Show is perfect for you!Join Nick and Anabel as they look at syllable stress and how words can change meaning depending on how they are pronounced. 🗣️They look at the important rules to know, lots of examples, and some common exceptions. Plus, they practise these rules with a fun quiz!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode ⬅️You can watch the video version of this episode here:👉 English word stress explained - 'PREsent' or 'preSENT'Now watch 👉How to pronounce 'eat' and 'it' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2025 • 12min
'So', 'too', 'either' and 'neither' - Key phrases for natural English | The Coffee Break English Show 2.08
Do you know when to use ‘so do I’, ‘me too’ and ‘me neither’? In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Nick and Mark look at how to communicate similar experiences in conversations using ‘so’, ‘too’, ‘either’ and ‘neither’. They provide plenty of examples and even do a fun quiz to practise. By the end of this episode, you’ll be confident with conversations too!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode⬅️You can watch the video version of this episode here:👉 'So', 'too', 'either' and 'neither' - Key phrases for natural EnglishNow watch 👉When to say 'is it?' at the end of a phrase - Question tags | The Coffee Break English Show 1.06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2025 • 9min
How to use 'yet', 'just' and 'already' in English | The Coffee Break English Show 2.07
So you have learnt how to use the present perfect? Can you use these three adverbs as well? ‘Just’, ‘yet’ and ‘already’ are great ways to be more specific when talking about recent actions.In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Nick and Francesca break down how to use these powerful time phrases so you can sound like a pro 💪➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode⬅️You can watch the video version of this episode here:👉 You can watch the video version of this episode.Now watch:👉 How to use the present perfect in English | Coffee Break English Podcast S2E04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2025 • 10min
The present perfect tense - How to talk about experiences | The Coffee Break English Show 2.06
Do you get confused with the present perfect? Do you know when to use ‘been’ or’ gone’? In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Nick and Francesca unpack the Present Perfect tense to help you talk about your life experiences with confidence. They give clear examples and show you how to use ‘been’ and ‘gone’ effectively, as well as when to use the past simple. And stay tuned for a fun game to practise the present perfect near the end. 🎲➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode ⬅️👉 You can watch the video version of this episode.Now watch 👉The past simple vs the present perfect tense | Coffee Break English Podcast S1E08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 3, 2025 • 12min
Too much or too many: What’s the difference? | The Coffee Break English Show 2.05
Dive into the fascinating world of quantifiers! Discover the differences between 'too much' and 'too many' with examples that clarify their use with countable and uncountable nouns. Learn about the role of 'enough' and how it helps express sufficient quantities. Engage in an interactive quiz that challenges your understanding of these concepts. Plus, explore practical applications in everyday contexts like sleep and exercise. Get ready to master your descriptive skills with clarity and precision!
May 27, 2025 • 12min
How to pronounce TH Sounds in English | The Coffee Break English Show 2.04
Do you find producing the 'th' sound difficult?In this episode of the Coffee Break English Show, we look at different 'th' sounds and how to make them. Nick and Francesca look at lots of practical examples and provide plenty of practice with tongue twisters to help you master this difficult sound. 👅😵💫➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode ⬅️Now watch!👉 How to pronounce 'Tuesday' and 'Thursday' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2025 • 13min
Future forms in English - Talking about future plans | The Coffee Break English Show 2.03
Do you know when to use ‘will’, ‘be going to’ and the present continuous??In this episode, we talk about future plans and how to use ‘will’, ‘be going to’, and the present continuous to be precise about your plans and ideas. By the end of the episode, you will have a clear understanding of when to use each of these important future phrases.🔮 Plus Nick and Anabel provide clear examples and a mini quiz at the end! ✍️➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode⬅️Now watch! 👉 Future in english - how to talk about the future | Coffee Break English Podcast S3E05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2025 • 12min
'Must' and 'have to' - 4 simple rules | The Coffee Break English Show 2.02
Welcome back to episode two of The Coffee Break English Show! In this episode, Nick and Francesca explain how to use 'must' and 'have to' with 4 simple rules! By the end of this episode, you will be able to use these tricky modal verbs with ease 💪➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode ⬅️📺Now watch! 'Have to' and 'want to' in English | Coffee Break English Podcast S4E04 📺 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 6, 2025 • 14min
Making comparisons - How to use 'much' and 'a bit' | The Coffee Break English Show 2.01
Welcome to a brand new season of the Coffee Break English Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, Nick will help you take your English to the next level alongside guest hosts Anabel, Mark and Francesca. Join them and improve your English, one coffee break at a time! ☕We cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll sound like a native speaker in no time! In the first episode of Season 2, we talk about comparative adjectives and how you can make them stronger and weaker with modifiers. Prefer to watch these lessons? Go to our Coffee Break English YouTube Channel to access the video version of each podcast episode. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode!That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article and worksheet to increase your understanding of the topics covered. ✍️☕️ To purchase a Coffee Break mug, click here! ☕️📺Now watch! Comparative adjectives in English | Coffee Break English Podcast S3E01 📺 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
