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5 more English adjectives that don't mean what you think: a false friends quiz

October 26, 2026 · 8 min

Can you get 5/5? In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick is back with another vocabulary quiz, this time on 5 tricky adjectives including 'comprehensive', 'eventual' and 'terrific'. You'll hear each word in context, choose from three…
5 English adjectives that don't mean what you think: a false friends quiz

October 12, 2026 · 7 min

How well do you know these 5 tricky English adjectives? In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick puts your vocabulary to the test with words that look very similar to words in other languages but don't always mean the same thing in…
When to use 'I want' in English and when it's too direct

September 28, 2026 · 9 min

When does "I want" sound completely natural in English, and when can it sound too direct? In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick looks at the verb "want" in restaurants, job interviews and work emails, and explains why it works so…
6 natural alternatives to 'I want' in English

September 14, 2026 · 9 min

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…
8 phrases to buy yourself thinking time in English

August 31, 2026 · 9 min

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…

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12 natural English reactions for everyday conversation

August 17, 2026 · 11 min

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…
How to sound more natural: describing experiences instead of using 'nice' or 'good'

August 3, 2026 · 7 min

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…
Stop saying 'I think' so much: 3 ways to sound more confident

July 20, 2026 · 6 min

"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…
7 natural English phrases that make you sound more fluent

July 6, 2026 · 11 min

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…
What to say in English when you forget a word

June 22, 2026 · 7 min

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…
How to sound more professional in English at work

June 8, 2026 · 10 min

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…
3 listening strategies to understand spoken English

May 25, 2026 · 9 min

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…

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About the show

Coffee Break English is a podcast which will help you learn English in regular 15-minute episodes, perfect for your coffee break! Find out more about Coffee Break English at https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/coffeebreakenglish/ . 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 worry if you don’t understand every word, it’s more important to get the general meaning. Season one is at A2 level. This course is for you if you learnt some English at school or if you want to review the basics. Coffee Break English can help you improve your accuracy and understanding of English, to prepare you for many situations like using English at work, visiting an English-speaking country, taking exams, or talking with English-speaking friends. In each episode of the audio lessons, one of our colleagues from an English-speaking country tells us about an aspect of life or culture in their country. In season one, we hear from our friends in the UK, the USA, Canada, and Australia, helping you understand lots of different accents and varieties of English. Mark and Josie guide you through the text, explaining the language and helping you understand it better. Each text focuses on a specific language point, including tenses, prepositions, phrasal verbs, and much more. In addition to the main audio lesson, the course contains lesson notes, which explain the language in the lesson in more detail and provide a transcript of the text; practice exercises; a video version of the lesson; bonus audio episodes; and vocabulary lists in many different languages. Find out more at https://coffeebreakacademy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.