Learn English with Coffee Break English
Coffee Break English is a podcast that helps you learn English in short, 15-minute episodes, perfect for your coffee break. The course is presented in slow, easy-to-understand English, with each episode featuring a colleague from an English-speaking country sharing aspects of life or culture. Season one is at A2 level, suitable for those who have some basic English knowledge or want to review the fundamentals. The podcast aims to improve accuracy and understanding for situations like work, travel, exams, or conversations with English-speaking friends.
Episodes
6 natural alternatives to 'I want' in English
Do you use "I want" for everything in English? There's nothing wrong with it, but in some situations it can sound too direct or even demanding. In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick introduces 6 natural alternatives that help you make polite requests and talk more precisely about your hopes, plans, ideas and preferences. He also explains when "I want" is exactly the right choice. Don't for
8 phrases to buy yourself thinking time in English
Do you ever find yourself freezing in English because you need a moment to think? In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick shares 8 simple phrases that help you keep a conversation flowing while you organise your thoughts, including everyday expressions like "let me think", "actually", "the thing is" and "well". By the end you'll have a small toolkit to fall back on when you're not quite sure
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, and explains how your intonation can completely change the feeling of the same few words. There's a quick practice secti
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 something made you feel. You'll hear plenty of everyday phrases you can start using straight away, in conversations, on holiday
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.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ To receive regular free mini-lessons like this straight to you
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 confidence. So grab a coffee and join us for another Coffee Break English lesson. ☕️➡️ Click here to watch the video versio
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 and easy, and a few natural phrases that buy you time to think. With these three simple strategies, you can stay calm and
How to sound more professional in English at work
In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick shows you how to sound more professional at work, without any difficult grammar. You'll learn simple ways to upgrade everyday phrases, like turning "I think" into "it seems", so you can feel more confident in meetings, emails and conversations with colleagues.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ To receive regular free mini-lesso
3 listening strategies to understand spoken English
Do you ever feel lost when listening to English because you missed one important word? The good news is that you don't need to understand every word to follow the message. In this episode, Nick shares three simple listening strategies, plus a bonus tip, to help you feel calmer and more confident next time you listen to spoken English.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ To p
All 9 English modal verbs explained in under 5 minutes
Can you name all 9 English modal verbs? In this fast-paced episode of Coffee Break English, Nick gives you a clear overview of all of them: must, should, can, could, will, would, shall, might and may. You'll learn what each one means and how to use it, in just 5 minutes.🎧 Want to take your learning further? Check out our "A Coffee Break With…" series on modal verbs on Coffee Break TV, where we exp
Read faster in English: 4 reading skills you already have
Nick guides you through four reading strategies you probably already use in your own language and shows you how to use them in English. From reading for the gist to skimming, scanning and slowing down for detail, each one helps you read more confidently and find what you need faster. Which one will you try first?➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Want more tips like these
Nick teaches you 10 essential phrasal verbs for shopping in English, from "look for" and "try on" to "rip off" and "pick out"
Shopping in English is full of phrasal verbs, and if you don't know them, even a simple trip to the shops can feel tricky. In this episode, Nick walks you through 10 essential phrasal verbs for shopping, from "look for" and "try on" to "rip off" and "pick out", with clear examples and a quick practice challenge to finish.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ To receive regula
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 acc
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 fu
'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
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 acc
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 gam
Too much or too many: What’s the difference? | The Coffee Break English Show 2.05
We are now halfway through this series of The Coffee Break English Show! In this episode, we talk about the quantifiers 'too much, 'too many' and 'enough'. By the end of this episode, you will be able to describe quantities with clarity and precision 🎯➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode ⬅️👉 You can watch the video version of this episode.Now watc
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!👉
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 q
'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 Englis
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 pronu
Festive Bonus Episode | 6 examples of phrasal verbs to celebrate the holidays
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 a
‘How much' or 'how many'? | The Coffee Break English Show 1.10
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
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 accom
‘A' or 'the'? - How to use articles | The Coffee Break English Show 1.08
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.
‘In', 'on', or 'at'? - Choosing prepositions | The Coffee Break English Show 1.07
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
When to say 'is it?' at the end of a phrase - Question tags | The Coffee Break English Show 1.06
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
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 fo
How to pronounce 'eat' and 'it' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.04
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
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
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 ⬅️☕️ T
When to use 'do' and 'make' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.01
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
Introducing the Coffee Break English Show
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 w
CBE 4.10 | Extra | A waterfall coincidence
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 e
CBE 4.10 | Niagara Falls | Language focus: phrasal verbs with ‘go’
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
CBE 4.09 | Extra | Have you seen the Lord of the Rings?
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 fo
CBE 4.09 | New Zealand’s landscapes | Language focus: extreme adjectives
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. Ho
CBE 4.08 | Extra | Airport Adventures
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 t
CBE 4.08 | The Founding Fathers | Language focus: the past perfect and past simple tenses
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
CBE 4.07 | Extra | Kings and queens
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
CBE 4.07 | King Henry VIII | Language focus: relative pronouns
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 Ac
CBE 4.06 | Extra | Weekend conditionals
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 l
CBE 4.06 | The Crop Over Festival | Language focus: the first conditional
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 cu
CBE 4.05 | Extra | City or countryside?
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 epis
CBE 4.05 | The Outback | Language focus: negative adjective prefixes
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.
CBE 4.04 | Extra | What are you scared of?
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
CBE 4.04 | The CN Tower Edgewalk | Language focus: ‘have to’ and ‘don’t have to’
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 episod
CBE 4.03 | Extra | Visiting Vesuvius
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 th
CBE 4.03 | Halema’uma’u crater | Language focus: adjectives and prepositions
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 yo
CBE 4.02 | Extra | A Safari Park Adventure
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. Ple
CBE 4.02 | The Big Five | Language focus: used to
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
CBE 4.01 | Extra | Have You Ever Worn a Kilt?
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
CBE 4.01 | The Kilt | Language focus: phrasal verbs with ‘try’
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. W
CBE 3.10 | Extra | A superlative conversation
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 episo
CBE 3.10 | Uluru | Language focus: superlatives
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 les
CBE 3.09 | Extra | Film recommendations
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. Hos
CBE 3.09 | Hollywood | Language focus: Something, everything, nothing and anything
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
CBE 3.08 | Extra | What did you do last weekend?
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
CBE 3.08 | David Attenborough | Language focus: irregular past tenses
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 belo
CBE 3.07 Extra | Snorkelling and scuba diving
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. Hosted on Acast.
CBE 3.07 | Ningaloo Reef | Language focus: ‘i’ and ‘ee’ pronunciation
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 t
CBE 3.06 Extra | Useful inventions
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. Hosted on Acas
CBE 3.06 | The invention of the telephone | Language focus: phrasal verbs with ‘up’
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. H
CBE 3.05 | Extra | Future predictions
In this extra episode of Coffee Break English, Mark and Josie discuss their future predictions. Pay attention to how they express the future 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 episo
CBE 3.05 | NASA | Language focus: how to talk about the future
In this episode of Coffee Break English, we hear from Ryan in Canada. He tells us about the future of North American space travel, and we learn about how to talk about the future using ‘will' and 'be going 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
CBE 3.04 | Extra | Favourite recipes
We hope you're hungry as Josie and Mark are talking about their favourite dishes to cook in this extra episode of Coffee Break English.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. H
CBE 3.04 | Jamaican jerk cooking | Language focus: modal verbs of possibility
In this episode, we hear from Marcia in the Caribbean. She talks about a traditional Jamaican way of cooking, and we focus on the modal verbs ‘might’, ‘may', ‘could' and ‘can'.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 cur
CBE 3.03 | Extra | Pop icons
Welcome to another episode of Coffee Break English! This time, we listen to a conversation between Josie and Mark about famous pop stars. 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
CBE 3.03 | Elvis Presley | Language focus: gerund and infinitives
In this episode, Kate from the USA talks about a very famous American singer - Elvis Presley. We also focus on using the gerund or infinitive after certain 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 futur
CBE 3.02 Extra | Visiting Australia
In the extra episode of Coffee Break English, our hosts Josie and Mark talk about their experiences visiting Australia.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.
CBE 3.02 | Dreamtime | Language focus: the present perfect tense
In this episode, we hear from Matthew in Australia. He talks about an important part of indigenous Australian culture, and we focus on when to use the present perfect tense for unfinished actions.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 less
CBE 3.01 Extra | A Comparatives Quiz
In this season of Coffee Break English we're bringing you an extra episode related to the content covered in our main episode on a Tuesday. In today's extra episode, Josie and Mark are asking each other some quiz questions. Listen out for the comparatives!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 a
CBE 3.01 | The Cheeseburger | Language focus: comparatives
In this episode, we hear from Kate in the USA. She tells us about the history of the cheeseburger, one of the world’s most popular foods. We also focus on the comparative 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 t
CBE 2.10 | Swimming with the pigs: Pig Beach | Language focus: how to use ‘get’
In the tenth and final episode of Coffee Break English Season 2, we meet Marcia, who takes us to Pig Beach in the Bahamas. We learn about the different uses of the verb get, and we focus on some phrasal verbs with get.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
CBE 2.09 | Canadian spaceman: Chris Hadfield | Languages focus: past tenses
Today, we hear from Ryan in Canada, who tells us about a famous Canadian - Chris Hadfield. As we learn about his life and achievements, we also focus on the past simple and past continuous tenses.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. D
CBE 2.08 | A classic British dish: Fish and Chips | Language focus: how to pronounce ‘ed’ verbs
In this episode we’re back in the UK with Susan, who talks about fish and chips. As we discuss this classic British dish, we also focus on the pronunciation of verbs ending in ed. 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
CBE 2.07 | What’s happening on Pukapuka Island? | Language focus: when to use ‘the’ and ‘a’
Welcome to another episode of our Coffee Break English course! This time, we hear from Matthew in Australia. He tells us about a mystery on Pukapuka island, and we focus on using articles.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
CBE 2.06 | Celebrating freedom: US Independence Day | Language focus: phrasal verbs
Welcome back to Coffee Break English! This week we’re with Kate, in the USA. She talks about an important day in her country - Independence Day, and we learn some phrasal verbs with take.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 wo
CBE 2.05 | Have you seen Nessie? The Loch Ness Monster | Language focus: ‘look’, ‘see’ and ‘watch’
In this episode we’re in Scotland and we’re talking about the Loch Ness Monster. Join Coffee Break English hosts Mark and Josie in this episode and find out about this mysterious creature. This time, our language focus is on the verbs look, see and watch.Coffee Break English can help you improve your English with short lessons - the perfect time to enjoy a cup of coffee while learning. The cours
