Welcome to the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024

An adventure across Europe!

Join Mark for The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024, a virtual treasure hunt across Europe as he follows the clues left for him by the Coffee Break team.

Starting November 4th, in this mini-podcast series you'll discover fascinating facts about interesting destinations, and practise your language skills at the same time. With four episodes over one week, you'll discover hidden gems across the continent, and learn new vocabulary and language skills! It is the perfect adventure for French, Italian, German and Spanish learners.

Who knows... by following the clues you could win some amazing prizes!

Clues will be published on this page on each release day: Monday 4th, Wednesday 6th, Friday 8th and Sunday 10th November, at 1pm UK time.

Competition now closed

Thank you for taking part in the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt of 2024! We'll be revealing the mystery locations - and our prizewinners in a special event at 4pm UK time on Tuesday 12th November. Watch below, or click to watch on YouTube.

Clue 1

First broadcast on Monday 4th November 2024.

Listen to the first episode in our series below and choose from French, Italian, German or Spanish.

Clue 2

First broadcast on Wednesday 6th November 2024.

Listen to the second episode in our series below and choose from French, Italian, German or Spanish.

Clue 3

First broadcast on Friday 8th November 2024.

Listen to the third episode in our series below and choose from French, Italian, German or Spanish.

Clue 4

First broadcast on Sunday 10th November 2024.

Listen to the fourth episode in our series below and choose from French, Italian, German or Spanish.

FAQs

What is the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024?

The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt is an exciting miniseries from Coffee Break Languages, designed to take you on a virtual adventure across Europe. Join Coffee Break host Mark as he guides you through a series of hidden clues scattered across iconic locations. Your mission? To unravel the mysteries of each destination and uncover the hidden (linguistic) gems along the way!

Who can take part in the Treasure Hunt?

The Treasure Hunt is open to everyone! Whether you’re a language learner, a Coffee Break Club member, or just someone looking for a fun and challenging experience, you’re welcome to join. It's a virtual Treasure Hunt - no travel is required, so you can complete it from the comfort of your coffee break!

How do I take part?

Simply listen to each podcast episode released on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Pay close attention to the clues to identify each mystery destination, and jot down the answer. You may need to do a bit of research, but if you focus on the key hints, it should be straightforward!

Are the clues the same in each language?

The four mystery destinations remain the same across all four languages, but the clues are uniquely crafted for each language. Rather than direct translations, each clue is tailored to fit naturally and to rhyme, making the experience engaging and meaningful in each language.

Is there a version for other languages?

The 2024 Treasure Hunt has been created in French, Italian, German and Spanish. We may create a similar experience for the other Coffee Break languages in future Treasure Hunts.

What level of language skill do I need to participate?

The clues are crafted at an intermediate level, but don’t worry if you’re at an earlier stage in your language learning! Each podcast episode provides plenty of support to help learners of all levels enjoy and benefit from the experience.

What can I win?

Everyone who correctly identifies the four mystery locations will win a month's free membership on the Coffee Break Club, our on-demand video library for language learners. In addition, all correct entrants will be entered into a prize draw and we'll be giving away lifetime access to our French, German, Italian and Spanish courses. There will be one winner for each language winning the access for that language.

How do I submit my entry?

The entry form will be made available on this page only after episode 4 is published, on Sunday 10th November. At this point you will have until 9am UK time (4am Eastern) on 12th November to submit your entry.

Is there a cost involved?

No, the Treasure Hunt is free! We just ask for your enthusiasm and sense of adventure.

Can I participate with friends / as a group / with my classmates?

Absolutely. Feel free to team up with friends or family members to solve clues together. Language learning and discovery are even more fun when shared! Please note, however, that entry to the competition and prize draw will be on an individual basis and prizes will be awarded to individuals.

When will the locations and winners be revealed?

We'll be announcing the mystery locations and the winners of our prize draw on Tuesday 12th November at 4pm in a live event broadcast on YouTube. Details will be provided in due course.

I'm a teacher doing the Treasure Hunt with my class. Do I qualify for the free month of the Club?

Yes! When submitting your entry (after Sunday 10th November), please tick the "I'm a teacher" box. We'd love to keep in touch to find out how you use your free month of the Club with your students.

Terms and Conditions

1. Eligibility and Entry
1.1. To participate in The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024 (“Competition”), participants must complete and submit the official Entry Form, providing their name, language they are learning, email address, and guesses for all four mystery locations.
1.2. Each participant may submit only one entry.
2. Submission Deadline
2.1. All entries must be received by 09:00 UK / 04:00 Eastern on Tuesday 12th November 2024. Entries submitted after this time will be ineligible.
3. Entry Requirements
3.1. To qualify, entries must include the correct names of the four specific cities. Country names alone, without specific cities, will be marked as incorrect. Entries should be written in English and only the city should be given.
4. Prize and Redemption
4.1. Participants who correctly identify all four locations (“Successful Participants”) will be awarded a one-month free subscription to the Coffee Break Club, providing unlimited access to its library of video content in French, German, Spanish, and Italian.
4.2. Successful Participants will be notified by email using the address provided in their Entry Form, and will receive instructions on how to redeem their prize.
4.3. To redeem the prize, Successful Participants must have or create an account on CoffeeBreakTV.
4.4. CoffeeBreakTV, the platform hosting the Coffee Break Club library, includes additional video content not covered by a Coffee Break Club subscription.
4.5. The prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and has no cash value.
5. Subscription Details
5.1. New subscribers redeeming the free month will be required to provide payment card details upon redemption. No charge will be incurred, provided they follow the coupon code instructions.
5.2. Following the free month, subscriptions will automatically renew monthly at USD $19.99. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time. In order to ensure that no payment will be taken after one month, subscriptions must be cancelled.
5.3. Existing Coffee Break Club subscribers who redeem the coupon will have their current subscription extended by one month at no extra cost, but will be eligible for no refund on their current subscription for the value of USD $19.99.
6. Prize Draw Entry and Prizes
6.1. Successful Participants will also automatically be entered into an additional prize draw for a chance to win all current courses available in their selected language from the Coffee Break Academy.
6.2. There will be four winners in total. Successful participants will be grouped by the language indicated on their entry, and one winner will be randomly selected from each language group (French, German, Italian, Spanish).
6.3. Winners will be announced in a live YouTube broadcast at 4pm UK (11am Eastern) on Tuesday 12th November 2024, and notified by email.
6.4. Winners must respond to the notification email within 7 days. Unclaimed prizes may be reallocated or withheld at our discretion.
6.5. The prize draw prize includes all current courses available on the Coffee Break Academy in the selected language, excluding future publications and certain cohort-based courses.
6.6. The courses included are as follows: (for French) Coffee Break French Seasons 1-4, La Vérité éclate toujours Parts 1-4, Il était une fois, High Five French Packs 1-4, One Minute French, the Coffee Break French Verb Fix, En Route avec Coffee Break French, and all current seasons of the Coffee Break French Travel Diaries, the Coffee Break French Reading Club, the Coffee Break French Magazine, and Coffee Break French To Go; (for German) Coffee Break German Seasons 1-3, One Minute German, A Flavour of German, and all current seasons of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries, the Coffee Break German Reading Club, the Coffee Break German Magazine, and Coffee Break German To Go; (for Italian) Coffee Break Italian Seasons 1-3, One Minute Italian, and all current seasons of the Coffee Break Italian Travel Diaries, the Coffee Break Italian Reading Club, the Coffee Break Italian Magazine, and Coffee Break Italian To Go; (for Spanish) Coffee Break Spanish Seasons 1-4, La penúltima voluntad, High Five Spanish Packs 1-4, One Minute Spanish, En Marcha con Coffee Break Spanish, Coffee Break Spanish Espresso, and all current seasons of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries, the Coffee Break Spanish Reading Club, the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine, and Coffee Break Spanish To Go.
6.7. The courses excluded are as follows: any course not yet published, the Coffee Break French Masterclass, the Coffee Break Spanish Masterclass, the Coffee Break Italian Masterclass, Guided Learning - La penúltima voluntad.
7. Disqualification
7.1. We reserve the right to disqualify any entrant or rescind any prize if the entrant is found to engage in unsafe, illegal, inappropriate, or unsociable behaviour.
8. Additional Terms
8.1. Courses will be added to winners’ accounts on Tuesday 19th November 2024.
8.2. The decision of Coffee Break Languages is final and binding in all matters relating to the Competition.