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Coffee Break Languages

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Basic Info

Cost
Subscription
Free, Subscription
TL;DR
An immersive platform using authentic videos with interactive subtitles. Perfect for improving listening skills but not a structured beginner course.
A podcast that provides lessons in a relaxed format, with seasons corresponding to learning levels. Great for listening, less so for active practice.

Description

Description

Yabla immerses learners in the language through a vast library of authentic videos, including everything from TV shows and music videos to interviews. Its standout feature is a unique video player with clickable, dual-language subtitles, slow-motion playback, and looping functions that make native-level content accessible. Integrated games reinforce vocabulary and comprehension from the videos. It is an exceptional tool for intermediate to advanced learners looking to sharpen their listening skills, but it is not a structured, A-to-Z course for beginners.

Coffee Break Languages offers language learning through a podcast format, making it exceptionally accessible. Lessons are structured into seasons that progress in difficulty, moving from beginner to advanced topics. The host acts as a teacher guiding a student, which creates a natural and comprehensible learning dynamic. While the free podcast is excellent for improving listening skills, active speaking and writing practice are minimal unless you purchase the supplementary premium courses.

Features

Key Features
Video Based, Comprehensible Input, Immersion, Listening Comprehension, Gameified
Audio Based, Structured Course, Listening Comprehension, Passive Learning, Bite Sized Lessons

Limitations

Known Issues
Limited Speaking Practice, Weak Grammar Explanation, Passive Learning Focus
Limited Speaking Practice, Passive Learning Focus

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input
Immersion

Content & Material Type

Structured Course
Gameified
Video Based
Audio Based

Primary Skill Focus

Listening Comprehension

Learning Context & Style

Bite Sized Lessons
Passive Learning
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