Jul 20

Stop saying 'I think' so much: 3 ways to sound more confident

"I think" is one of the most overused phrases in English, and it can make you sound less sure of yourself than you really are. In this episode, Nick shares three simple strategies to help you speak with more confidence: when to remove it, how to upgrade it, and when to keep it.➡️ ... Show More

6m 24s

Jul 6

7 natural English phrases that make you sound more fluent

In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick shares 7 natural English phrases that help you sound more fluent in conversations and in exams like IELTS. You'll learn simple but powerful expressions that help you respond naturally, connect your ideas clearly and summarise with con ... Show More

11m 18s

Jun 22

What to say in English when you forget a word

In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick shows you what to say when you can't remember a word. It happens to everyone, and the good news is you don't need the exact word to keep talking. You'll learn how to describe an idea in simpler words, how to keep your language clear a ... Show More

6m 32s

Nov 2023

Where do adverbs go? - Spanish sentence structure | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.05

We're back with another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Show! We're halfway through the series, and this time we're learning about where you can place adverbs when speaking Spanish and how it affects what you are saying.➡️ Click to access the blog article and worksheet which ... Show More

12m 7s

Nov 2023

‘Jour’ and ‘journée’, ‘soir’ and ‘soirée’ - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break French Show 1.05

We're halfway through our series of The Coffee Break French Show! This time, we chat about the distinction between 'jour' & 'journée', as well as 'soir' & 'soirée', 'an' & 'année', and 'matin' & 'matinée'. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to use each of these words conf ... Show More

11m 33s

Dec 2023

‘En’ or ‘à’? - Prepositions with countries and cities | The Coffee Break French Show 1.09

In our penultimate episode in this series of the Coffee Break French Show, we explore the nuances of using prepositions before cities, countries, islands, and continents. By the end of this episode you'll be able to use the correct prepositions in your French conversations.➡️ Cli ... Show More

13m 1s

Jun 2024

The power of 'fare' - Essential everyday expressions with 'fare' | CBI Show 2.05

In this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show we are learning all about the versatile verb fare and it's many set expressions. We explore expressions to include in your next Italian conversation!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ... Show More

19m 55s

Jun 2014

ESL Man! Episode 3: Look Constructions

On today's episode: Learn how to correctly use "look" and "look like".

7m 2s

Dec 2023

Practising when to use 'qui' and 'que' - Relative pronouns Part 2 | The Coffee Break French Show 1.08

Welcome back to The Coffee Break French Show! In our last episode we explained how to choose between 'qui' and 'que' in French. We're taking this a step further this time as we're putting what we learned into practice with some exercises of when to use these relative pronouns. Be ... Show More

12m 38s

Nov 2023

When to use ‘ser’ and ‘estar’ in Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.07

We have reached episode 7 of The Coffee Break Spanish Show! This time, we're talking about the difference between ‘ser’ and ‘estar’, and when to use each of them to mean "to be". By the end of this episode you'll be confident in knowing whether to use ‘ser’ or ‘estar’ in your Spa ... Show More

11m 34s

Oct 2023

‘In’ or ‘a’? - Italian prepositions | The Coffee Break Italian Show 1.03

In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show we are focusing on prepositions. By the end of this episode you will have learned five key rules to help you use 'a' and 'in' in Italian!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on ... Show More

12m 16s

Nov 2023

‘Qui' or 'que'? - Relative pronouns Part 1 | The Coffee Break French Show 1.07

Have you ever wondered whether to use ‘qui’ or ‘que’? If so, then this episode of the Coffee Break French Show is for you! Join Mark and Max as they discuss the meaning of ‘qui’ and ‘que’ and how to choose between them when speaking French➡️ Click here to access the blog article ... Show More

12m 22s

Nov 2023

‘Tú’ and ‘usted’ - How to navigate informal and formal Spanish | The Coffee Break Spanish Show 1.04

Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break Show! This time, we're helping you use ‘tu’ and ‘usted’ like native speakers of Spanish. With the help of our Spanish team, you'll know how to navigate informal and formal Spanish, enabling you to communicate more naturally in the la ... Show More

6m 46s

‘Like' and 'as' - What's the difference?...