Capital letters in French vs. English - 'français' or 'Français'? | CBF Show 2.06
1 July 2024 - 10 minsIf you've been learning French for some time then you'll now that the use of capital letters in French differs slightly from English. Do you know when and how to use them? Tune in to this episode to find out how you can improve your writing in French!
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How Christmas markets look and feel in France | A Coffee Break with Max
We’re back with another Coffee Break French espresso lesson, and this time we’re taking a stroll through one of the most atmospheric parts of the season: les marchés de Noël! 🎄 In this episode, you’ll discover what you’re likely to find at Christmas markets across France, from the smell of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine to sweet crêpes and waffles, and the cosy stalls selling wooden toys, winter hats, scarves and gloves. It’s the perfect episode for getting into the holiday spirit while improving your French. ✨ To receive regular free mini-lessons like this straight to your inbox, subscribe to the Coffee Break French Newsletter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The tradition of Saint Nicolas | A Coffee Break with Max
We’re back with a new mini Coffee Break French lesson, and this time we're exploring a charming tradition that marks the start of the festive season in parts of Europe! 🎄✨ In this episode, you’ll learn all about what happens on le 6 décembre in the North and East of France, as well as in Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg. It’s a lovely cultural insight and a great opportunity to pick up festive French vocabulary along the way! ➡️ Want more bite-sized French lessons? Subscribe to the Coffee Break French newsletter and get new content straight to your inbox! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Coffee Break French - All You Need To Know
Join Mark and Max for this special episode of Coffee Break French, where we're talking about something a bit different. We receive emails and messages all the time asking us "where should I start?", so we thought we'd answer that in this episode. We share details about how Coffee Break French first started back in 2007 - and all of the French resources we have released since then. We hope you enjoy hearing about the history of Coffee Break, with a few secrets revealed along the way! The links mentioned at the end of this episode are listed below: Find out more about Coffee Break French hereAccess our full range of French courses on the Coffee Break AcademyLearn more about Coffee Break TV here Please note that the secret link mentioned was part of our Black Friday 2025 promotion which has now ended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Silent but powerful: the French H explained | A Coffee Break with Max
Join Max for a coffee break in which he will guide you through one tricky point of French pronunciation: the difference between h muet (silent h) and h aspiré (aspirated h). 🤔 You’ll learn how words like l’homme (the man) link smoothly thanks to a silent h, while words like le héros 🦸 (the hero) create a pause because of the aspirated h. With clear examples and simple explanations, this lesson will help you recognise the difference and sound more natural when speaking French. ✅Subscribe to the Coffee Break French newsletter for more content like this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 mins
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Bonus Episode: Clues Explained - La Grande Chasse au Trésor
We're back with a special bonus episode of the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt! Join us for a detailed explanation of this year's Treasure Hunt clues. Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to this episode on your next coffee break. ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Clue #4 (français) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2025
We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt - La grande chasse au trésor de Coffee Break de 2025 - which will lead us to the final location! Test your French and detective skills as we reveal everything you need to know to determine the last destination. Remember to submit your entry form listing the location from each episode to be in with a chance of winning a prize. Click here to locate the entry form and for further details about the competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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