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A new course for intermediate learners in French, Italian, German and Spanish

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Step inside a cosy café, where the scent of fresh coffee lingers, and life unfolds around you!

The door swings open with a gentle chime, and the morning hum of conversation drifts through the air. At the counter, the café owner greets a regular by name, already preparing their usual order. A group of old friends linger over their espresso cups, debating the latest news, while a tourist hesitates over a menu, searching for the right words. In a corner, a writer scribbles in a notebook, lost in thought.

This is more than just a café – it's a window into daily life, where every table holds a story waiting to be told. Through these fleeting moments -"scenes" from the Coffee Break Café – you'll eavesdrop on the world that passes through the café's doors.

How does Scenes work?

The Scenes courses not only strengthen your language skills but also deepen your connection to the culture of the places where these stories unfold.

Designed for intermediate learners (B1-B2) or those working on or progressing beyond Coffee Break Level 3, each course offers a variety of engaging elements to help you understand the language in context and take your learning to the next level.

Coffee Break Academy

You'll learn in our online platform, the Coffee Break Academy, which you can access on any web browser. Through your account on the Academy, you'll be able to work through the courses and track your progress as you complete each lesson.

Audio lessons

Take your learning on the go! Whether you're working out, driving, or walking the dog, you can immerse yourself in the language effortlessly. Each lesson features a chapter reading, followed by an insightful discussion between our presenters, helping you deepen your understanding as you listen.

Video version

Watch the story come to life with our video version, where you can read along as you listen. This is the perfect way to reinforce your learning: review the text after exploring the audio discussion and build a greater understanding of the language in context.

Lesson notes

Each lesson includes comprehensive lesson notes, featuring a full transcript of the language used, along with clear explanations and additional examples of key grammar and vocabulary from the discussion. Available in PDF format, these notes can be accessed on any device or printed for easy reference – perfect for learning anytime, anywhere!

Full details

Each of the 10 lessons of the course includes:

  • Chapter text
  • Video version of chapter text (with words & phrases on the screen of your device)
  • Audio discussion
  • Lesson notes / transcript featuring additional examples
  • Vocabulary lists
  • Exercises
  • Interactive quizzes to check your understanding
  • Downloadable files for offline use
  • Lifetime access to all lessons

Since 2006, millions of language learners from around the world have used Coffee Break to reach success.

What do our students say?

Thanks (almost exclusively) to Coffee Break Spanish I have gone from being an absolute beginner to level B2 in less than a year."

Espee (Spanish learner)

I just discovered Coffee Break Italian and I want to compliment the team for such a fantastic way for me to improve my study of the Italian language. I have used many study aids over the years and only Coffee Break Italian gives me exactly what I need. Thank you!

James (Italian learner)

Your program really has helped me to understand the grammar side of the language so much better than the classes that I have taken where everything was explained in German."

Raquel (German learner)

Choose your language

Save $30/£20 in the pre-launch sale!

French course

Price GBP: £99 £79 in the pre-launch sale

Price USD: $129 $99 in the pre-launch sale

10 lessons for B1/B2 intermediate learners. Audio, video, lesson notes quizzes and more.

Please note that the course begins on 24th March with Lesson 1, and lessons will follow weekly from then.

Buy in £GBP

Italian course

Price GBP: £99 £79 in the pre-launch sale

Price USD: $129 $99 in the pre-launch sale

10 lessons for B1/B2 intermediate learners. Audio, video, lesson notes quizzes and more.

Please note that the course begins on 24th March with Lesson 1, and lessons will follow weekly from then.

German course

Price GBP: £99 £79 in the pre-launch sale

Price USD: $129 $99 in the pre-launch sale

10 lessons for B1/B2 intermediate learners. Audio, video, lesson notes quizzes and more.

Please note that the course begins on 24th March with Lesson 1, and lessons will follow weekly from then.

Spanish course

Price GBP: £99 £79 in the pre-launch sale

Price USD: $129 $99 in the pre-launch sale

10 lessons for B1/B2 intermediate learners. Audio, video, lesson notes quizzes and more.

Please note that the course begins on 24th March with Lesson 1, and lessons will follow weekly from then.

🎉 Save $30/£20 Today! 🎉

Buy the course in the pre-launch sale and save $$/££. Lesson 1 launches on 24 March, with subsequent lessons published weekly thereafter.

Don't miss out!

This special offer is available until Monday 24th March.

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The coupon code is valid until 11:59pm on Monday 24th March 2025.

Frequently asked questions

When does the course start and finish?

Scenes from the Coffee Break Café courses begin on 24th March 2025 and lessons will be added every Monday thereafter. There will be a break of one week between lesson 5 and 6, with lesson 6 being published on 5th May 2025. As each lesson is published, you'll be able to access the lesson in the learning system. The full Scenes course is made up of 10 lessons. Of course, you'll have lifetime access to the course and you can work through the materials at your own pace as they become available.

What level is Scenes?

The lessons are at a B1/B2 intermediate level. If you have been working on Coffee Break Level 3 courses or above then you should find the course to be at an appropriate level.

Which currency can I buy in?

Scenes from the Coffee Break Café courses are available to buy in £GBP and $USD. You can use any credit or debit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay. If purchased in $USD then PayPal is also available as an option.

Can I download the material for offline use?

We use streaming video for the video episodes in this course, but you can download the PDF documents and audio materials and store them on your device for handy reference to allow you to listen on the go.

Is there a free podcast?

The basic audio lessons of Scenes from the Coffee Break Café are available as a podcast in the main audio podcast feed for each language. Just search for Coffee Break French / Italian / German / Spanish wherever you get your podcasts.

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