Coffee Break Languages
EdTechGlasgow, United Kingdom25 employees Coffee Break Languages is a language learning company founded in 2006 by Mark Pentleton in the United Kingdom. As part of the Radio Lingua Network and Teach Yourself, it operates as a small, family-run business with a dedicated team of full-time employees and a global network of native speakers and teachers. The company delivers over 2 million lessons monthly to a diverse community of learners, focusing on making language learning accessible during everyday activities. The company offers a variety of language learning resources, including podcast-based courses, online courses through the Coffee Break Academy, video content, and workbooks. Coffee Break Languages provides comprehensive courses in 10 primary languages, such as French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, and produces a total of 34 shows across 24 languages. Each course is structured into seasons that cater to different proficiency levels, with lessons designed to fit into short learning sessions. Coffee Break Languages is recognized for its positive workplace culture, operating under a four-day work week model and emphasizing collaboration and transparency within its team.
