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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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Festive Bonus Episode | 6 examples of phrasal verbs to celebrate the holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 16:09


    Welcome to this bonus episode of Coffee Break English! Today, we're learning some examples of phrasal verbs in the time it takes to have a coffee!In this episode, Nick talks to Anabel about what is important to him during the festive period. He uses a lot of examples of phrasal verbs and Nick and Anabel will go through each phrasal verb and explain their meaning.➡️ That's not all! There's a blog article for this episode, with further explanations about phrasal verbs. Click here to access it now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ‘How much' or 'how many'? | The Coffee Break English Show 1.10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 12:48


    Do you know when to use how much and how many in English? In this final episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Josie and Maurizio talk about when to use how much and how many as well as looking at a few examples.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to pronounce 'Tuesday' and 'Thursday' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.09

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 10:27


    Do you know how to say the words Tuesday and Thursday correctly in English? In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Josie and Mark chat about how to pronounce Tuesday and Thursday - and use these sounds in other words. By the end of this episode you will be more confident in pronouncing the 'tu' and 'thu' sounds in English!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️☕️ To purchase a Coffee Break mug, click here ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ‘A' or 'the'? - How to use articles | The Coffee Break English Show 1.08

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 13:15


    In this new episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Mark and Josie chat about when to use ‘a' and ‘the' to talk about general and specific things. By the end of this episode you will feel confident using definite and indefinite articles.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    ‘In', 'on', or 'at'? - Choosing prepositions | The Coffee Break English Show 1.07

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 15:09


    Do you know when to use prepositions 'in', 'on', and 'at' in English? In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Josie and Maurizio talk about the rules for when to use these prepositions when we talk about time, and they give examples to help you understand.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    When to say 'is it?' at the end of a phrase - Question tags | The Coffee Break English Show 1.06

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 9:49


    Do you know when to correctly use "is it?" at the end of a an English phrase? In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show we talk about the rules for how to use question tags such as "is it?". Then we also give some examples to practise!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ‘Like' and 'as' - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break English Show 1.05

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 12:04


    We are now halfway through The Coffee Break English Show series! In this episode we talk about when to use the words ‘like' and ‘as' and provide some useful examples to help you remember them. By the end of this episode you will know and exactly when to use 'like' and 'as'.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    How to pronounce 'eat' and 'it' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.04

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 10:50


    Welcome to another episode of The Coffee Break English Show! In this episode we are learning about vowel sounds and focus particularly on the pronunciation of 'eat' and 'it'. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ‘Travel', 'trip' and 'journey' - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break English Show 1.03

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 9:56


    Welcome to the next episode of The Coffee Break English Show! In this episode we talk about the words 'travel', 'trip' and 'journey' and explain when and how to use them.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ‘I work' or 'I am working'? - The present simple and present continuous | The Coffee Break English Show 1.02

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 10:22


    Welcome back to episode two of The Coffee Break English Show! In this episode Mark and Josie explain the rules for when to use the present simple and the present continuous tenses in English. By the end of this episode you will be able to tell the difference between I work and I am working in English.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️☕️ To purchase a Coffee Break mug, click here ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    When to use 'do' and 'make' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.01

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 8:35


    Welcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break English Show! In this episode, we talk about when to use do and make while looking at some rules and expressions.Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break English YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. 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 to increase your understanding of the topics covered. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Introducing the Coffee Break English Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 1:27


    Welcome to our brand new podcast series - the Coffee Break English Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, Mark and Josie will help you take your English to the next level, 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!Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break English YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. 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 to increase your understanding of the topics covered. We'll see you next Friday, 20th October, for the first episode of the Show. See you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.10 | Extra | A waterfall coincidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 4:33


    In the extra episode, we listen to a conversation between Thomas and Mark about visiting Niagara Falls.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Please note, the notes for this extra episode can be found at the end of the notes for episode 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.10 | Niagara Falls | Language focus: phrasal verbs with ‘go'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 20:24


    In this episode, we hear from Kate in the USA. She talks to us about Niagara Falls, and we focus on phrasal verbs and expressions with the word ‘go'.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.09 | Extra | Have you seen the Lord of the Rings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 4:23


    In the extra episode, we listen to a conversation between Maurizio and Josie about the Lord of the Rings films.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Please note, the notes for this extra episode can be found at the end of the notes for episode 9. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.09 | New Zealand's landscapes | Language focus: extreme adjectives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 17:40


    In this episode, we meet Zoe from New Zealand. She talks to us about the landscape of the country, and we focus on extreme adjectives.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.08 | Extra | Airport Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 5:24


    In this extra episode, we listen to a conversation between Francesca and Mark about some bad experiences in airports. There are lots of examples of the past perfect and past simple tenses in this conversation, so listen carefully!Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Please note, the notes for this extra episode can be found at the end of the notes for episode 8. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.08 | The Founding Fathers | Language focus: the past perfect and past simple tenses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 20:53


    In this episode, we hear from Kate in the USA. She talks to us about the Founding Fathers of the United States, and we focus on the past perfect and past simple tenses.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.07 | Extra | Kings and queens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 5:04


    In this extra episode, we listen to a conversation between James and Josie about interesting kings and queens.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Please note, the notes for this extra episode can be found at the end of the notes for episode 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.07 | King Henry VIII | Language focus: relative pronouns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 25:15


    In this episode, we hear from Susan in England. She talks to us about King Henry VIII, and we learn about relative pronouns.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.06 | Extra | Weekend conditionals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 4:16


    In this extra episode, we listen to a conversation between Mark and Thomas about their plans for the weekend. The conversation contains lots of examples of the first conditional, so listen carefully!Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Please note, the notes for this extra episode can be found at the end of the notes for episode 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.06 | The Crop Over Festival | Language focus: the first conditional

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 19:16


    In this episode of Coffee Break English, we hear from Marcia in the Caribbean. She tells us about an important festival in Barbados, and we focus on the first conditional. Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.05 | Extra | City or countryside?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 4:52


    In this extra episode, we listen to a conversation between Josie and James, who is from England, about if they prefer living in the city or the countryside.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Please note, the notes for this extra episode can be found at the end of the notes for episode 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.05 | The Outback | Language focus: negative adjective prefixes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 19:54


    In this episode, we hear from Matthew in Australia. He tells us about living in the outback, and we focus on negative adjective prefixes.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.04 | Extra | What are you scared of?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 5:20


    In the extra episode, we listen to a conversation between Mark and Francesca, who is from Italy, about things they are scared of.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Please note, the notes for this extra episode can be found at the end of the notes for episode 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.04 | The CN Tower Edgewalk | Language focus: ‘have to' and ‘don't have to'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 17:49


    In this episode, we hear from Ryan in Canada. He tells us about an interesting experience in Toronto, and we focus on verbs 'have to' and 'don't have to'.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.03 | Extra | Visiting Vesuvius

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 4:52


    In the extra episode, we listen to a conversation between Josie and Maurizio about visiting Mount Vesuvius.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Please note, the notes for this extra episode can be found at the end of the notes for episode 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.03 | Halema'uma'u crater | Language focus: adjectives and prepositions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 21:46


    In this episode, we hear from Kate in the USA. She talks about a volcanic crater in Hawaiʻi, and we focus on pairs of adjectives and prepositions.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.02 | Extra | A Safari Park Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 4:13


    In the extra episode, we listen to a conversation between Mark and Thomas, who is from Germany, about visiting zoos and safari parks.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Please note, the notes for this extra episode can be found at the end of the notes for episode 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.02 | The Big Five | Language focus: used to

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 19:05


    In this episode, we hear from Riaan in South Africa. He tells us about the Big Five, and we focus on the expression used to. Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.01 | Extra | Have You Ever Worn a Kilt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 4:38


    In our very first extra episode from Coffee Break English Season 4, Josie talks to Maurizio, who is from Italy, about his experiences wearing a kilt.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Please note, the notes for this extra episode can be found at the end of the notes for episode 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 4.01 | The Kilt | Language focus: phrasal verbs with ‘try'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 21:41


    Welcome to a brand new season of Coffee Break English! In this first episode of Season 4, we hear from Gregor in Scotland. He tells us about the kilt, and we focus on phrasal verbs and expressions with the word ‘try'.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CBE 3.10 | Extra | A superlative conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 4:45


    In this final extra episode of Coffee Break English Season 3, we listen to a conversation between Josie and Mark containing lots of superlative adjectives.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    CBE 3.10 | Uluru | Language focus: superlatives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 16:40


    We have reached the end of Coffee Break English Season 3! In this final episode of the series we hear from Matthew in Australia. He tells us all about Uluru, and we focus on superlative adjectives.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    CBE 3.09 | Extra | Film recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 4:55


    In this week's extra episode, Mark and Josie talk about films they have watched recently. We hope you enjoy our film recommendations!Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    CBE 3.09 | Hollywood | Language focus: Something, everything, nothing and anything

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 23:45


    Welcome to another episode of Coffee Break English! This time, we hear from Kate in the USA who talks to us about Hollywood. We also focus on the words ‘something', 'everything', 'nothing', and ‘anything'.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    CBE 3.08 | Extra | What did you do last weekend?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 4:54


    In the extra episode of Coffee Break English, we listen to a conversation between Josie and Mark about what they did last weekend. Pay attention to the irregular past tenses as you listen!Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    CBE 3.08 | David Attenborough | Language focus: irregular past tenses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 20:45


    Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break English! This time, we hear from Susan in England who talks to us about a very famous British person - David Attenborough. Throughout the episode we focus on irregular past tense verbs.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    CBE 3.07 Extra | Snorkelling and scuba diving

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 4:51


    In this extra episode of Coffee Break English, Mark and Josie talk about their experiences snorkelling and scuba diving.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    CBE 3.07 | Ningaloo Reef | Language focus: ‘i' and ‘ee' pronunciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 21:32


    In this episode of Coffee Break English, we hear from Matthew in Australia. He tells us about an interesting place in Australia, and we focus on how to pronounce the sounds i and ee.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    CBE 3.06 Extra | Useful inventions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 4:52


    In this extra episode of Coffee Break English, we listen to a conversation between Josie and Mark about useful inventions.Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    CBE 3.06 | The invention of the telephone | Language focus: phrasal verbs with ‘up'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 20:52


    In this episode, Monica in Scotland tells us about a famous Scottish inventor. We also focus on phrasal verbs with the word ‘up'. Would you like to receive free lesson notes to accompany this lesson? If so then click here to go to our website and enter your name and email address in the form below the episode. We'll deliver the lesson notes for the current and future episodes to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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