8 phrases to buy yourself thinking time in English| Listen on Anghami

Aug 17

12 natural English reactions for everyday conversation

Native English speakers react to each other constantly with short phrases like "No way!", "Fair enough" and "What a nightmare", but you rarely find them in a textbook. In this episode, Nick teaches twelve of these natural reactions, grouped into surprise, agreement and sympathy, ... Show More

10m 41s

Aug 3

How to sound more natural: describing experiences instead of using 'nice' or 'good'

Do you often describe everything as 'good', 'nice' or 'interesting'? In this episode, Nick shares two simple techniques that will instantly help your English sound more expressive, natural and confident: describing the experience rather than the object, and describing how somethi ... Show More

6m 41s

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

Apr 2023

CBP 1.03 | Where you're from

Join teacher Rafael and learner Ava in this third episode of Coffee Break Portuguese. This time, we'll be focusing on talking about where you're from and learning some words for different nationalities. If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a video ... Show More

25m 4s

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

Apr 2025

CBI Scenes 1.02 | Chi trova un amico, trova un cornetto alla Nutella

Join us for the second episode of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, the curious barista who owns Caffè di Tulli overhears a conversation between two worried students and offers a simple suggestion that changes everything. Alongside the story, Francesca a ... Show More

26m 9s

Feb 2023

CBI 3.29 | Pronominal and phraseological verbs| Te la stai cavando alla grande!

<p>In this new episode of Coffee Break Italian Season 3 we are learning about pronominal and phraseological verbs! We then go on to listen to a dialogue between an anxious exchange student and their reassuring professor. As always, listen out for verbs like <em>farcela</em> and < ... Show More

31m 35s

Dec 2007

CBF 1:09 | Talking about what you have learned so far

In this episode we’ll take the chance to go over what you’ve learned so far in Coffee Break French. You should be able to introduce yourself, talk about where you're from, your family and count from 1-10.This season of Coffee Break French features a total of 40 lessons, all of wh ... Show More

25m 39s

Jun 2023

CBP 1.07 | Asking where things are

Olá! Welcome to another episode of Coffee Break Portuguese. Our topic for today is places in town. Rafael and Ava will cover some useful words and phrases to help you find your way around a town or city and talk about how to ask for directions. This lesson is an introduction to t ... Show More

23m 22s

Apr 2015

CBF 4:33 | Interesting idiomatic expressions

It’s time for another episode in our series for advanced French learners. In this lesson we read the latest email from Monique to her daughter Sylvie. Monique is desperate to hear how Sylvie got on on her date with Matthieu, and as usual Pierre-Benoît and Mark are on hand to disc ... Show More

23m 5s

Sep 2008

CBF 1:37 | Travelling by public transport

In this episode, Mark is asking the hotel receptionist for some information. Listen to the dialogue and the breakdown of the conversation in order to learn new vocabulary and constructions as well as using what you already know to work out what they are saying.This season of Coff ... Show More

23m 40s

Nov 2015

CBS 4.16 | Corrí como si me persiguiera el diablo

In this lesson of Coffee Break Spanish we listen to the response from Jesús to Carmen’s latest email. As usual the episode is rich in idiomatic expressions and complex grammar points. Mark and Carmen are on hand to discuss the Spanish used in this episode.This season of Coffee Br ... Show More

13m 2s

Mar 2015

CBI 1-10 | Lessons 1-10 Review

Join native speaker Francesca, learner Katie and teacher Mark in this latest lesson of our series for beginners in Italian. It’s time to test your understanding of everything we’ve learned so far in the series in this review episode.This season of Coffee Break Italian features a ... Show More

26m 37s

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