Learn a language on your coffee break!
Start from scratch or build your existing knowledge with our Coffee Break courses
and master the language where and when it suits you!
Coffee Break French is available in four levels, providing materials for absolute beginners up to advanced learners of French. For more information about Coffee Break French, click the button below.
Coffee Break Spanish is available in three levels, from beginner to intermediate-advanced. The fourth level is due to launch in January 2015. For more information about what you can learn in the Coffee Break Spanish series, please click the button below.
Our Coffee Break German course is currently available in one level and introduces the language to complete beginners. For more information about Coffee Break German, click the button below.
Our Coffee Break Italian course is due to launch in January 2015 and will introduce the language to complete beginners. For more information about Coffee Break Italian, click the button below.
Also available:
High Five French
High Five French is an innovative video and audio resource specially created to help younger learners build their confidence in French. Presented by native speaker Mathilde and learner Emma, High Five French will help your son or daughter to learn French in enjoyable, engaging episodes.
Want to learn another language? Choose your flavour!
We also offer “espresso shots” in a range of languages from Arabic to Zulu! Try out any of our One Minute Language courses by clicking on the courses below. Each course comprises ten lessons of just 2-3 minutes, and you’ll learn basic greetings, introductions, how to say you only speak a little of the language and many other words and phrases which will help you get by.
Key features of Radio Lingua courses
Audio and video lessons
Courses feature audio and/or video materials which introduce the language in short, manageable chunks: just the right length for a coffee break!
Structured courses
All our courses are carefully structured and you’ll make progress by building on what you learn in each lesson. We’ll focus on what you need to know!
Lesson notes
Every one of our courses includes comprehensive lesson notes which include all the language covered, with bonus vocabulary and exercises where appropriate.
Award-winning content
You’ll be following our award-winning courses taught by experienced teachers who will use their knowledge of the language to help you make solid progress and to build your understanding.
Learn where it suits you
You’ll be able to access our course either by streaming the content or by downloading it to your device. Take your learning with you on the go and learn where and when it suits you.
Relaxed style
It’s just like going for a coffee with your friend who happens to speak French / Spanish / German etc. Each course features a learner just like you, so you won’t feel out of your depth.
Frequently Asked Questions (with Answers!)
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Q.Do you offer free samples?
A.Yes! In fact most of the audio content of our basic courses is available on iTunes, on Soundcloud and on Stitcher Radio. This site offers premium versions of our courses and you can download samples on each product page.
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Q.Can I pay USD / Euros / AUD?
A.We’re based in the UK and therefore all our products are listed in £GBP. However, if you choose to checkout with our payment processor WorldPay then you can opt to pay in $USD. At the moment we only offer £GBP and $USD payments. There’s more information about payments here.
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Q.Do the courses work on iOS / Android?
A.Yes, our courses are made up of audio, video and PDF files which can be viewed on Macs, PCs, iOS and Android devices. In some cases you may need a third party app to access the content, but we’ll explain what you need on the product page. Find out more here.
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Q.Will you do a Coffee Break Italian / Chinese, etc.?
A.We’d love to produce Coffee Break courses in every language, but as a small company we’re a bit limited as to what we can take on. We do have a number of projects in the pipeline, so stay tuned, and make sure you’re signed up to our mailing list to get all the latest information.
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Q.Where is Radio Lingua based?
A.We’re a Scottish company, based in the southwest of Scotland. Currently there are only two full-time and a number of part-time members of staff, but we work with a team of native speakers and teachers from around the world, producing over 30 shows across 26 languages.
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Q.Do you offer schools licences?
A.We do indeed! Please visit our sister website Radio Lingua Schools where you can find out more about our offerings for the education market, including the brand new French course for children, High Five French.
What are other people saying
about Radio Lingua courses?
In trying to retrieve my french from high school many moons ago I’m finding the manner in which the subjects are introduced and the pace to be fantastic. I find myself looking forward to listening to the next lesson and finding it informative and easy to keep pace with while driving. I can easily see that I’ll be using much of what I’m learning/relearning here in the near future.
anotre_BobTheBuilder, Coffee Break French iTunes Review
As a Scot living and working in France with very little French language ability, I enrolled the help of a private French tutor. She told me on day one that it was mandatory for me to listen to Coffee Break French to complement her teaching. And how right she was! Very well paced for a beginner, the lessons are very clear and well laid-out and Mark and Anna are instantly likeable. Now my wife is listening to Coffee Break Spanish just for fun and says it is equally as good.
Steve7292, Coffee Break French iTunes Review
A fantastic resource for the independent learner. Clear and concise, you can learn whilst relaxing or travelling. Ideal for the beginner, not too much at once and you can take your time. ¡Gracias!
lmhtob, Coffee Break Spanish iTunes Review
Mark and Kara are such a pleasure to listen to and I love how Kara is learning too, so we learn from her errors as well, especially in pronunciation. I also especially appreciate how Mark gives both the European pronunciation as well as the Latin American version. As I am from America, most of my contact is with Latin American speakers, but it is good to know the difference.
ItsElaine, Coffee Break Spanish iTunes Review
Guten abend CBG! I already have my new German dictionary in anticipation of learning German with Mark, Thomas, Kirsten and julia. I am especially looking forward to the grammar and culture parts of the podcast. I am a premium member of CBS and will of course continue to improve my Spanish with all the materials provided by Radio Lingua. Long may these courses continue as they are brilliant.
Ramos Fae Santos, Coffee Break German Facebook Post
Coffee Break French is my second language course from Radio Lingua Network. I started learning Spanish with Coffee Break Spanish earlier this year and have since upgraded to the Premium Edition. As a consequence of this terrific program, I have made great progress in learning Spanish. Recently I have decided that it was time to re-learn French. As a child I learned French in school and was quite adept by the time I was in High School. But that was many years ago and I haven’t used French in about three decades. I am delighted to say that, thanks to this wonderful program, my French is rapidly re-emerging and blossoming. Mark is an amazing linguist and a terrific teacher. Anna is delightful and witty. Her French accent is really nice. The format is perfect for adult learning. I strongly recommend Coffee Break French for anyone who wants to learn (or re-learn) French. Indeed, I give my strongest recommendation for any of the products by the Radio Lingua Network.
Reylf96, Coffee Break French US iTunes Review
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