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Coffee Break German

作者: Coffee Break Languages
最近更新: 5天前
<p>Learn German in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on...

Recent Episodes

Looking back at the year | A Coffee Break with Thomas

Looking back at the year | A Coffee Break with Thomas

In this thoughtful Coffee Break German mini-episode, Thomas takes you into one of the German-speaking world’s favourite end-of-year traditions: the Jahresrückblick. From nostalgic TV shows to personal memories, you’ll learn how Germans talk about looking back and how to do it yourself.Discover useful expressions like etwas Revue passieren lassen as Thomas guides you through each phrase with clear examples. Whether you’re wrapping up your year, revisiting highlights from 2025, or simply expanding your vocabulary, this cosy end-of-year episode is the perfect way to reflect auf Deutsch.Subscribe to the Coffee Break German newsletter for more mini-episodes full of culture, language, and seasonal inspiration! ✨☕ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5天前
9:23
Der Christkindlmarkt | A Coffee Break with Jessica

Der Christkindlmarkt | A Coffee Break with Jessica

The holiday season is just around the corner, and in this mini-episode, we're bringing you a festive German lesson, perfect for an espresso-sized Coffee Break! 🎄☕Join Jessica as she takes us on a nostalgic journey to the Wiener Christkindlmarkt, sharing her favourite memories from this iconic Christmas market. She’ll introduce you to some festive German vocabulary, including words for seasonal foods, drinks, and activities, all while describing the sights and scents of the market.Whether you're dreaming of visiting Vienna, reminiscing about your own holiday traditions, or simply brushing up on your German, this episode is the perfect listen to get you in the festive mood.Subscribe to the Coffee Break German newsletter for more fun mini-lessons like this! 🎶✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2周前
13:12
Winter expressions in German | A Coffee Break with Thomas

Winter expressions in German | A Coffee Break with Thomas

The winter holidays are almost here, and in this mini-episode, we’re keeping it short, fun, and most importantly wintery—just like a little espresso lesson from Coffee Break German! ❄️☕Join Thomas as he shares some of his favourite German winter expressions about Schnee, Eis und Füße. We’ll explore the meanings behind each phrase, see how they’re used in everyday conversation, and get you ready to use them yourself in a message or postcard to a German-speaking friend.Whether you’re enjoying a snowy day, a cosy cup of cocoa, or just brushing up on your German, this episode is a quick, cheerful way to learn new idioms and expand your vocabulary.Subscribe to the Coffee Break German newsletter for more mini-episodes like this! ❄️✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3周前
8:01
Coffee Break German - All You Need To Know

Coffee Break German - All You Need To Know

Join Mark and Thomas for this special episode of Coffee Break German where we're talking about something a bit different.We receive emails and messages all the time asking us "where should I start?", so we thought we'd answer that in this episode. We share details about how Coffee Break German first started and all of the resources we have released since then.We hope you enjoy hearing about the history of Coffee Break, with a few secrets revealed along the way!The links mentioned at the end of this episode are listed below: Find out more about Coffee Break German hereAccess our full range of German courses on the Coffee Break AcademyLearn more about Coffee Break TV herePlease note that the secret link mentioned was part of our Black Friday 2025 promotion which has now ended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2个月前
40:53
Getting ready for a visit to the market | A Coffee Break with Thomas

Getting ready for a visit to the market | A Coffee Break with Thomas

It’s market season! 🇨🇭🧅In this short and cheerful episode, Thomas takes us to Bern for one of the country’s most famous traditions — the Zibelemärit, or Onion Market. Discover how this colourful event transforms the city into a sea of onions and learn some useful German market phrases along the way.From ordering Glühwein to asking for regionale Produkte, this mini-lesson will help you sound confident and curious on your next trip to a German-speaking market. Whether it is an onion or a Christmas market, after this episode, you will be able to navigate them all. Subscribe to the Coffee Break German newsletter for more useful German phrases and cultural insights!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2个月前
10:53
'Viel' or 'Viele'? Talking about quantities in German | A Coffee Break with Thomas

'Viel' or 'Viele'? Talking about quantities in German | A Coffee Break with Thomas

In this short episode, Thomas gives you a quick lesson on talking about quantities in German! ☕✨We’ll cover the tricky difference between viel (for uncountable nouns) and viele (for countable nouns), plus some handy related words like wenig/wenige, manche or jede Menge. You’ll hear clear examples, practise a few short exercises, and pick up some grammar tips that make using these words much easier.By the end, you’ll know not only how to say “much” and “many,” but also a few advanced ways to express exactly how much of something there is. Perfect for conversation, writing, or even impressing your German friends with your vocabulary.Subscribe to the Coffee Break German newsletter for more mini-episodes like this! 📚✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3个月前
11:46
How to maximise your language learning every day | A Coffee Break with Mark

How to maximise your language learning every day | A Coffee Break with Mark

In this espresso episode, join Mark as he shares practical tips to help you make the most of the little moments in your day and turn them into powerful opportunities for language learning! 💪 Discover how his recent trip to Slovenia taught him how his small interactions can help you build confidence and momentum in your learning.You’ll also get a taste of exclusive resources from the Coffee Break Club, our on-demand video library. The Coffee Break Club features over 1700 video lessons in French, Italian, German and Spanish, which you can access wherever you are, on our app and web platform, so that you always have a video lesson ready to accompany any time of your day.✅ From 1st-15th September 2025, we're offering a special discount on subscriptions to the Coffee Break Club. You can get 15% off a monthly subscription or 25% off a yearly subscription. Just visit coffeebreakcourses.com/club to get your discount.Finally, click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your inbox. 📩 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4个月前
16:41
German vocabulary for summer clothes | A Coffee Break with Thomas

German vocabulary for summer clothes | A Coffee Break with Thomas

While we're working on our next podcast series to help you improve your German, here’s a short mini-lesson to keep your German fresh! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Thomas from the Coffee Break German team. We'll be exploring useful German vocabulary for talking about summer clothes, perfect for the sunny season! ☀️ We’ll also look at key phrases to help you when shopping and describing what you are wearing. To continue improving your German skills, why not explore more content like this and subscribe to the Coffee Break German newsletter to receive regular free mini-lessons directly to your inbox? Simply click here to sign up now. 🎯 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6个月前
8:28
CBG Scenes 1.10 | Begegnungen, die den Alltag bereichern

CBG Scenes 1.10 | Begegnungen, die den Alltag bereichern

Mark and Thomas return for the final episode of Season 1 of Scenes! A quiet afternoon at the café allows the narrator to enjoy a peaceful moment—until an unexpected visitor arrives. Heinz shows up at an unusual time, surprising not only the narrator but also Charlotte, who has never met him before.As Charlotte and Heinz strike up a conversation, the narrator reflects on the unique charm of Erna’s café. Every guest, whether a loyal regular or an occasional visitor, contributes to the stories that unfold here. Some are heartwarming, some bittersweet, and others remain unfinished—but each one is part of the café’s rhythm.Mark and Thomas highlight useful grammar and vocabulary, such as der Schnappschnuss or vorschlagen or how to talk about assumptions or probability. Lass dir dieses letzte Kapitel der Staffel nicht entgehen – eine wunderbare Möglichkeit, dein Deutsch mit einer besonderen Geschichte abzurunden!Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7个月前
31:21
CBG Scenes 1.09 | Kleine Gesten und wenig Worte

CBG Scenes 1.09 | Kleine Gesten und wenig Worte

Mark and Thomas return with episode nine of Scenes! At lunchtime, the café is lively as guests enjoy coffee and fresh pastries. But at a small table by the window, a young woman is lost in thought—until a phone call brings her to tears.While Erna is busy with a broken cash register, the narrator decides to step in, offering a simple act of kindness: the last piece of redcurrant cake. Sometimes, words aren’t needed.Mark and Thomas discuss useful grammar and vocabulary, such as aufmuntern, vergraben or expressions like etwas zum Guten wenden. Lass dich von dieser rührenden Szene berühren und verbessere dabei dein Deutsch!Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7个月前
28:31
CBG Scenes 1.08 | Ein Feierabendgespräch mit Felix

CBG Scenes 1.08 | Ein Feierabendgespräch mit Felix

Mark and Thomas return with another engaging episode of Scenes! As the late shift winds down, Felix insists on staying longer, keeping busy while the narrator locks up. But when asked why he’s avoiding going home, he finally confesses—he’s dropped out of university but hasn’t told his parents yet.Felix knows they’ll be disappointed, and as an only child, the pressure feels even greater. But as the narrator reminds him, hiding it will only make things worse in the long run. Will he find the courage to tell them the truth? Mark and Thomas highlight useful grammar and vocabulary, such as pronominal adverbs and knowing when to use reflexive pronouns in the dative or the accusative.  Hör rein und finde heraus, ob Felix den Mut findet, die Wahrheit zu sagen!Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8个月前
32:26
CBG Scenes 1.07 | Kaffee, Klatsch und eine neue Lesegruppe

CBG Scenes 1.07 | Kaffee, Klatsch und eine neue Lesegruppe

Mark and Thomas return with another Chapter of Scenes! Every day at exactly three o’clock, Charlotte arrives at the café for coffee, cake, and conversation. Today, she shares the latest neighbourhood gossip—though Erna is, as always, far more discreet with such things.Meanwhile, another customer is quietly adjusting to a big change—her youngest son has moved out, and for the first time in years, she has her home all to herself. Before long, Charlotte introduces another topic—her new reading group. They meet right here in the café, and today’s book is Kabale und Liebe by Schiller. The narrator is tempted to join… and Charlotte doesn’t take no for an answer!Mark and Thomas highlight useful grammar and vocabulary, such as using the subordinate clause to express hopes and wishes or using adjectives as nouns. Mach es dir gemütlich, schnapp dir einen Kaffee und genieße eine weitere Szene aus Ernas Café!Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8个月前
27:26
CBG Scenes 1.06 | Mit schwerem Herzen im Café

CBG Scenes 1.06 | Mit schwerem Herzen im Café

Mark and Thomas return with an emotional new episode of Scenes! It’s late in the evening, and Johanna is still sitting at her table, lost in thought. She’s usually happy to chat with Erna, but today, something is different.After some gentle encouragement, Johanna finally admits what’s been bothering her—her close university friend Nadine is leaving for a year abroad, and it’s not just friendship that she’s worried about. As Johanna struggles to find the right words, Erna reminds her that some things are best said before it’s too late. Mark and Thomas highlight useful grammar and vocabulary, such as verbs that always require a dative object or the multiple meanings of machen.Begleite Johanna auf ihrem Weg – die ideale Gelegenheit, Deutsch mit einer bewegenden Geschichte zu lernen!Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8个月前
30:25
CBG Scenes 1.05 | Siegfried, Heinz und das große Canasta-Duell

CBG Scenes 1.05 | Siegfried, Heinz und das große Canasta-Duell

Mark and Thomas return with another lively episode of Scenes! This time, the gentlemen’s weekly Canasta match takes centre stage — especially as Heinz keeps winning, much to Siegfried’s frustration!While the game unfolds, the café is quieter than usual, giving the narrator time to clean the clogged coffee machine. But just as it’s taken apart, two teenagers arrive, hoping for a coffee. With no other option, they settle for hot chocolate and enjoy their conversation by the window.Mark and Thomas discuss useful grammar and expressions, such as participle constructions with either the present or the past participle. Schalte ein und finde heraus, wie das Spiel endet – eine unterhaltsame Möglichkeit, dein Deutsch zu trainieren!Click here to access the premium course of Scenes, which includes access to lesson notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, quizzes (and much more!) to check your understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9个月前
29:19