Best Pentleton Podcasts (2024)

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A Coffee Break Conversation with Pierre-Benoît from Coffee Break French 18:10

3+ y ago18:10

18:10

In our tenth and final episode in this series of Coffee Break Conversations, we are joined by a familiar face in the Coffee Break community - Coffee Break French host, Pierre Benoît! Mark joins Pierre-Benoît in his hometown of Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer, to get to know more about his language-learning story and how he has used languages throughout his li…

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A Coffee Break Conversation with French learner Rakesh 17:37

3+ y ago17:37

17:37

In the latest episode of Coffee Break Conversations we’re speaking to another Coffee Breaker! Rakesh, from the Indian city of Pune, is in the process of mastering French with Coffee Break. He tells us how he stays motivated and immerses himself in the language despite the fact that he doesn't get the chance to interact with native French speakers v…

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A Coffee Break Conversation with Bec Howie from Irregular Endings 27:05

3+ y ago27:05

27:05

We're back with another episode of the Coffee Break Conversations podcast - a series in which we talk about life, learning and languages. This week, we're catching up with Bec Howie, the founder of Irregular Endings which sells beautiful printed goods for language lovers. Bec tells us how she turned her passion for languages into a business and how…

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A Coffee Break Conversation with French learner Stephen 19:36

3+ y ago19:36

19:36

In this episode of Coffee Break Conversations we're talking to Stephen, a Coffee Break French learner from California. Stephen explains that even if you're not able to access native speakers of the language you're learning, there are still ways in which you create a daily immersive learning experience: "the more ways you can go about exposing yours…

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A Coffee Break Conversation with Ben Curtis from Notes in Spanish 17:09

3+ y ago17:09

17:09

We're back with another episode of Coffee Break Conversations, a series in which we talk about life, learning and languages. Last week, we heard the story of Yevgeni, a Coffee Break Spanish learner and, this week, we’re continuing our Spanish theme as we're speaking to Ben Curtis from the Notes in Spanish podcast. We discuss the importance of makin…

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A Coffee Break Conversation with Spanish learner Yevgeni 15:28

4y ago15:28

15:28

In this week's episode of Coffee Break Conversations we're speaking to Coffee Spanish learner, Yevgeni, from the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia. You'll hear how Yevgeni’s language learning has become an integrated part of his daily routine, and you may even get the chance to dabble in some Russian and Tatar! For more information on the resources m…

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A Coffee Break Conversation with Italian learner Nicole 18:35

4y ago18:35

18:35

Welcome back to another episode of Coffee Break Conversations! This week, we’re speaking to Coffee Break learner Nicole, from England, whose love of the Italian language began back in 2015 after a trip to Rome. Find out more about Coffee Break Conversations on our website at https://radiolingua.com/coffee-break-conversations Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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A Coffee Break Conversation with polyglot Kris Broholm 33:00

4y ago33:00

33:00

Welcome back to our brand-new interview podcast, Coffee Break Conversations, in which we talk about life, learning and languages. This week, we speak to Kris Broholm from the Actual Fluency podcast. Hailing from Denmark, Kris is, in his own words, a “language journalist; a researcher, documenter, and ‘helper’ to empower other language learners”. Fo…

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A Coffee Break Conversation with French learner Katherine 24:17

4y ago24:17

24:17

Welcome to the second episode of Coffee Break Conversations! This week, we’re going to turn things around because we’re speaking to Coffee Break learner Katherine, who has experienced what it’s like to learn French from scratch using Coffee Break content. Katherine tells us how she incorporated her passion for French into her career path. Find out …

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A Coffee Break Conversation with Francesca from Coffee Break Italian 22:13

4y ago22:13

22:13

In Coffee Break Conversations we talk about life, learning and languages, and in this video episode Mark talks to Coffee Break Italian host Francesca. Francesca talks about her experience learning and teaching languages, and has an important message for listeners: sbagliando s’impara: you learn by making mistakes. Find out more about Coffee Break C…

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Coffee Break Conversations - Season Preview 10:23

4y ago10:23

10:23

Coffee Break Conversations is a new podcast in which we talk about life, learning and languages. Over the past 14 years, Coffee Break Languages podcasts have helped millions of language learners around the world learn French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Swedish and English. In this new podcast we’re going to be having conversations …

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CBC 1.40 | Huānyíng nǐ zàlái Zhōngguó! 28:20

5y ago28:20

28:20

It's time for the final lesson in this series of Coffee Break Chinese and Mark is about to leave China. He and Hongyu have a chat about what they've done during the visit and reflect on how much Mark has learned. As ever, Crystal is on hand in the studio to help you understand the conversation in full. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a…

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CBC 1.39 | Nǐ xiǎng qù wǒ biǎomèi de shēngrì jùhuì ma? 25:47

5y ago25:47

25:47

In this penultimate episode of Season 1 of Coffee Break Chinese, Mark meets some members of Hongyu's family at his younger cousin's birthday party. This gives him a great opportunity to put his Mandarin to the test and learn some new vocabulary too. As usual, Crystal is on hand in the studio to help. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a t…

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CBC 1.38 | Wǒ de péngyǒu shēngbìng le, tā hěn bù shūfu 20:28

5y ago20:28

20:28

In this lesson, Mark is feeling a bit under the weather during his trip to China. He and Hongyu head to the pharmacy for some advice and some medicine. As usual, Crystal is on hand to help you understand the Chinese language in the recorded conversations. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be inclu…

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CBC 1.37 | Jīntiān tiānqì búcuò, wǒmen qù Chángchéng! 20:37

5y ago20:37

20:37

We have an exciting episode of Coffee Break Chinese for you today, as Mark and Hongyu have finally made it to Chángchéng, the Great Wall of China. In this lesson you'll build your understanding of Chinese by reviewing previously learned vocabulary and acquiring new expressions and structures. As usual, Crystal is on hand in the studio to help. This…

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CBC 1.36 | Zhèbiān qǐng, shìyījiān zài nà biān 23:37

5y ago23:37

23:37

In this lesson Mark and Hongyu are going shopping. In the first shop, Mark wants to buy some postcards, and in the second shop Mark is looking for a new shirt. This lesson gives us the opportunity to review shopping vocabulary and will help you practise the transactional words and phrases covered in previous lessons. As usual, Crystal is in the stu…

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CBC 1.35 | Nín xūyào shénme bāngzhù? 21:44

5+ y ago21:44

21:44

One of the most common experiences for any tourist visiting a foreign country is having to ask for information. In episode 35 of Coffee Break Chinese, Mark and Hongyu go to a tourist information office to ask for for information about a particular tourist attraction in Beijing, practising vocabulary learned in previous lessons. As usual, Crystal is…

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CBC 1.34 | Zhèr de bāozi hěn hǎochī! 24:41

5+ y ago24:41

24:41

In this episode of Coffee Break Chinese we join Hongyu and Mark at breakfast in the hotel where they get talking to another hotel guest and her son. We'll take the opportunity to review vocabulary associated with ordering food and learn about some cultural aspects of eating breakfast in China. Crystal is on hand in the studio to help Mark understan…

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CBC 1.33 | Zhè shì nín de fáng kǎ. 21:26

5+ y ago21:26

21:26

It's time for another episode of Coffee Break Chinese and in this lesson Mark is checking into his hotel in Beijing, using many of the structures covered in previous lessons. Hongyu is on hand to help Mark in China, and Crystal is in the studio "after the event", discussing the language used in the lesson. This is a great opportunity to review voca…

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CBC 1.32 | Nin qu shizongxin nali? 22:17

5+ y ago22:17

22:17

In this episode of Coffee Break Chinese, Crystal and Mark continue to follow Mark's progress as he puts his Chinese into practice in China. Mark is making his way into Beijing from the airport and Hongyu helps him prepare for a conversation at the airport information desk. Mark then enquires about the best way to travel into the city - and hopefull…

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CBC 1.31 | Huānying ni laidao Zhongguo! 21:06

5+ y ago21:06

21:06

It's time to put into practice what we've learned so far in the course, and Mark has arrived in China where he meets his friend Hongyu who will be his guide during this stay in Beijing. In this episode Mark arrives at the airport and he and Hongyu talk about what they're looking forward to. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40…

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CBC 1.30 | Course Review 41:44

5+ y ago41:44

41:44

We've reached a milestone in Coffee Break Chinese with lesson 30 and in this lesson Crystal puts Mark - and our listeners - to the test with a marathon translation test covering all the topics of the course so far. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscr…

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CBC 1.29 | Describing people in Mandarin Chinese 29:12

5+ y ago29:12

29:12

In this episode you'll learn how to describe people in Chinese. You'll learn various adjectives to describe people physically and talk about hair and eye colour. We'll put this to the test by challenging you to identify some famous people from their descriptions in Chinese, and you'll be able to see how much you've understood of the lesson. This se…

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CBC 1.28 | Talking about likes and dislikes in Chinese 25:30

5+ y ago25:30

25:30

In this episode of Coffee Break Chinese you'll learn to talk about your likes and dislikes. You'll start by continuing on from where we left off in lesson 27, and learn to talk about whether or not you like your job. You'll then learn more ways to say what you like and what you don't like, and this topic is always useful for making conversation wit…

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CBC 1.27 | Talking about your job in Mandarin Chinese 25:55

6y ago25:55

25:55

In this episode of Coffee Break Chinese you'll learn to talk more about yourself, specifically by talking about your job, where you work, what you do and where you'd like to work if you didn't have your current job! Crystal provides some interesting information about Chinese work ethic, and you'll be able to practise your Mandarin with the help of …

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CBC 1.26 | Talking about why you're visiting China 29:09

6y ago29:09

29:09

In this episode of Coffee Break Chinese you'll learn to increase your range of expression to deal with conversations when visiting China and explaining why you're there, how long you're there for, and how long you've been learning Chinese. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podca…

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CBC 1.25 | Dealing with emergencies in Mandarin Chinese 25:50

6y ago25:50

25:50

In this episode you'll learn to deal with emergencies in Chinese. Needless to say, we hope you never have to use this language, but it's useful to know nonetheless! You'll learn to talk about losing wallets, reporting stolen passports and asking for help in various situations. You'll be ready for all eventualities by the time you've listened to thi…

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CBC 1.24 | Making phone calls and using the Internet in Chinese 24:18

6y ago24:18

24:18

In this lesson you'll learn the words and phrases needed to make phone calls and use the internet in Mandarin Chinese. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each episode. If you'd like to benefit from video versions, lesson …

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CBC 1.23 | A visit to the pharmacy 28:19

6y ago28:19

28:19

In this episode of Coffee Break Chinese we're taking the topic of illnesses and ailments a stage further with a visit to the pharmacy where you'll learn to describe your symptoms and understand the advice given to you by the pharmacist. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast …

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CBC 1.22 | Parts of the body and dealing with illnesses in Chinese 25:07

6y ago25:07

25:07

When you're travelling things don't always go according to plan and you may have to visit a doctor or pharmacist. In this lesson you'll learn the words for various parts of the body in Chinese, and to explain that you're feeling unwell. By the end of this episode you'll be able to explain to a doctor or pharmacist which part of your body is sore an…

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CBC 1.21 | Talking about the weather in Chinese 27:40

6+ y ago27:40

27:40

In this episode you'll learn to talk about the weather in Mandarin. By the end of the lesson you'll be able to use the words and phrases for different meteorological conditions and understand a weather forecast in Chinese. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just sta…

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CBC 1.20 | Halfway there! 27:15

6+ y ago27:15

27:15

This lesson marks the end of the first half of the Coffee Break Chinese Season 1 course, and we're taking the opportunity to review much of the vocabulary and structures learned in the first 20 lessons through a series of conversations in different situations. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be …

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CBC 1.19 | Taking the train in China 28:48

6+ y ago28:48

28:48

In this lesson of Coffee Break Chinese you'll be learning about train travel in China. You'll learn to book your tickets in advance and request the particular type of ticket and seat you require. There's also a cultural segment about travel in China. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included i…

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CBC 1.18 | Getting around the town 31:39

6+ y ago31:39

31:39

In this lesson of Coffee Break Chinese we're looking at the topic of getting around the town. You'll develop your range of vocabulary for asking for directions - and understanding the answers - and you'll learn more vocabulary and structures to help you deal with public transport in China. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40…

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CBC 1.17 | Tourist Information in Chinese 32:10

6+ y ago32:10

32:10

In this episode of Coffee Break Chinese you'll learn to ask questions in the tourist information office or at your hotel. We take the time topic further by looking at more complex times like "half past" and "quarter to", and we also cover opening and closing times. By the end of this lesson you'll be able to ask questions like "what can you do her…

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CBC 1.16 | Shopping in Chinese 27:15

7y ago27:15

27:15

This episode of Coffee Break Chinese focuses on the topic of shopping. You'll learn to say that you'd like to buy souvenirs, postcards, stamps and lots more. You'll also learn to say that you're just looking. By the end of this lesson you'll be ready to shop for souvenirs and other useful items on your trip to China. If you use our bonus materials,…

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CBC 1.15 | Numbers, days, dates and time 29:02

7y ago29:02

29:02

In this lesson we'll be putting what we've previously learned about counting in Mandarin into practise by learning the days of the week, the months of the year, and how to tell the time. All of these topics are based around the numbers, so you'll quickly learn this new vocabulary and how to put it to use. This season of Coffee Break Chinese feature…

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CBC 1.14 | Checking into a hotel 24:26

7y ago24:26

24:26

One of the great things about learning any language is the fact that you begin to see that many constructions can be reused in different contexts. With the help of some new vocabulary in this lesson for talking about hotel rooms, reservations and room keys, you'll see that you can use the structures you've already learned in this new context. You'…

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CBC 1.13 | More food and drinks 25:34

7y ago25:34

25:34

In this lesson you'll put the language learned in previous lessons into practice with a restaurant dialogue and you'll also learn to order beer and wine in Mandarin. You'll need to be very careful when ordering "báijiǔ" which literally means something like "white wine", but is definitely not the "white wine" you would expect! This season of Coffee …

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CBC 1.12 | Destination: Chinese Restaurant 27:48

7y ago27:48

27:48

It's time to learn how to order food in a Chinese restaurant using Mandarin. You'll learn various words and phrases to help you get a table, ask for a menu in English and if you're struggling with chopsticks you can ask for a knife and fork. You'll also learn to talk about typical food - everything from egg fried rice to chicken chow mein! This sea…

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CBC 1.11 | Ordering drinks in Mandarin 25:31

7y ago25:31

25:31

In this lesson you'll learn to order drinks in a Chinese café or tea house. In addition to building your vocabulary for common drinks in Mandarin, you'll also learn the structures used to ask for things. You'll quickly find how easy it is to reuse these structures in other situations, and before long you'll be ready to order a cup of jasmine tea, a…

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CBC 1.10 | Review episode 25:02

7y ago25:02

25:02

In this lesson you'll see how much you've learned in the first unit of the course. You'll listen to a conversation in which Mark and Crystal play two characters who meet each other at a conference in Beijing university. You'll be amazed at how much you understand, and there's also some new vocabulary in this lesson too. This season of Coffee Break …

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CBC 1.09 | Talking about languages and language problems in Mandarin Chinese 25:02

7y ago25:02

25:02

In this episode of Coffee Break Chinese you'll learn to say that you can speak a little Chinese. You'll also learn to talk about the other languages you speak, and to deal with language problems. By the end of the lesson you'll be able to ask people to speak more slowly, to repeat, and to say that you don't understand. This season of Coffee Break C…

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CBC 1.08 | Finding your way around the town in Chinese 25:00

7y ago25:00

25:00

In this episode you'll build on what you learned in lesson 7, understanding more words and phrases for dealing with directions in the town. You'll also learn to talk about where things are in relation to other things, using "to the right of" and "to the left of". We'll learn new vocabulary for places in the town, asking if things are near or far, a…

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CBC 1.07 | Buying things and places in the town 23:07

7y ago23:07

23:07

In this episode you'll learn to use the correct Chinese expressions to ask for the price of something - and to understand the response. You'll also learn how to ask where places in the town are and understand the words for "where", "here" and "there". This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included …

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CBC 1.06 | More family members and counting up to 99 25:47

7y ago25:47

25:47

In this episode we're continuing the theme of family members and also learning to count in Mandarin. We'll focus on numbers from 0 to 99, and you'll discover that once you know numbers 1-10, counting further is very easy. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay…

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CBC 1.05 | Introducing your family in Chinese 22:11

7y ago22:11

22:11

In this episode you'll learn the words for family members in Mandarin Chinese and you'll learn to introduce them. There's also more practice of what you've learned in previous lessons. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast feed. Just stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy e…

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CBC 1.04 | Talking about where you live in Mandarin 21:16

7y ago21:16

21:16

You already know how to say where you come from and talk about your nationality, but what about where you live now? In this episode you'll learn to say "I live in ..." and you'll also learn the names for some towns and cities in Chinese. This season of Coffee Break Chinese features a total of 40 lessons, all of which will be included in the podcast…

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CBC 1.03 | Saying where you come from in Chinese 23:10

7y ago23:10

23:10

In this lesson you'll learn to say where you come from and to talk about your nationality. You'll also learn the names for some countries in Mandarin Chinese. As promised in the video, here are the Chinese names for some additional countries: Wēi’ěrshì - Wales Aì’ěrlán - Ireland Fǎguó - France Déguó - Germany Xībānyá - Spain Yìdàlì - Italy Xīnxīlán…

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CBC 1.02 | Greetings and introductions in Mandarin 23:50

7y ago23:50

23:50

It's time for another lesson of Coffee Break Chinese in which you can join teacher Crystal and learner Mark and learn Mandarin Chinese. In lesson 2, you'll review what you covered in lesson 1, you'll learn about greetings at different times of the day, and you'll learn to introduce yourself and ask other people "what is your name?" in Chinese. This…

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