Coffee Break German

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Learn German in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native German speakers.

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Coffee Break German – Introductory Episode

Coffee Break German – Introductory Episode

In this introductory episode, Mark and Thomas talk about what you can expect in the first ten lessons of the course which starts this Wednesday, the 23rd of January 2013. The lessons will introduce the basics of the language and by the end of the first group of ten lessons you’ll be able to communicate in basic German with confidence. Topics covered include introductions and greetings, talking about where you’re from, your family, dealing with numbers and paying for things, finding your way around the town and coping with language difficulties.This season of Coffee Break German features a total of 40 episodes. Stay subscribed to the podcast to enjoy each episode. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, bonus audio recordings and video versions of the lessons featuring 'synchronised video flashcards' to help you understand how the words and phrases are written, you can access the premium version of Coffee Break German on the Coffee Break Academy.Don't forget to follow Coffee Break German on Facebook where we post language activities, cultural points and review materials to help you practise your French. Remember - a few minutes a day can help you build your confidence in the language. Access the Coffee Break German Facebook page here.Join us on YouTube where we post regular videos for language learners: subscribe to Coffee Break Languages now!If you'd like to find out what goes on behind the scenes here at Coffee Break Languages, follow @coffeebreaklanguages on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Announcing the Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024

Announcing the Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024

New mini-series! Starting on Monday 4th November, join Mark and the Coffee Break German Team for a virtual treasure hunt across Europe, in which we'll discover clues, solve the mystery and practise our German. But this is not just a language lesson – it's a competition, and by taking part you could win some amazing prizes for German learners. For everything you need to know about this mini series and how to take part in the competition, visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Die große CoffeeBreak Schatzsuche 2024 - coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clue #1 (Deutsch) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024

Clue #1 (Deutsch) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024

Welcome to the first episode of Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join Max and Mark in this first episode as they reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your French.For further details about how you can take part visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clue #2 (Deutsch) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024

Clue #2 (Deutsch) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024

We're back with the next episode of Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! In this episode join Thomas and Mark as they reveal clue number two and take us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues, solve the mystery and you could be in with a chance of winning some great prizes!For further details about how you can take part in the treasure hunt and enter the competition, visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clue #3 (Deutsch) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024

Clue #3 (Deutsch) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024

It's time for the third clue of Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts provided by Thomas and your language skills, can you work out where checkpoint number three is? In case you missed it - everyone who correctly identifies the four mystery locations will win a free month's subscription to the Coffee Break Club, as well as being entered into a prize draw to win lifetime access to our entire collection of French, German, Italian or Spanish courses!Don't miss out on this exciting adventure, click here for more details: coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clue #4 (Deutsch) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024

Clue #4 (Deutsch) | The Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2024

We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2024, which will lead us to the final location! Test your German and detective skills as Mark and Thomas reveal everything you need to know to determine the last destination. Remember to submit your entry form listing the location from each episode to be in with a chance of winning a prize, you have until 9am UK time (4am Eastern) on 12th November to submit your entry.Click here to locate the entry form and for further details about the competition coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Show

Introducing Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Show

We're back with Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Show! In this podcast series we help you take your intermediate German to the next level, one coffee break at a time. Throughout the 10-episode series we cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll sound like a native speaker in no time!You will also be able to watch these lessons for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break German YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there, once they're released. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered. See you next Wednesday 29th for the first episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Wo' or 'wohin'? - Location vs. destination in German cases | CBG Show 2.01

‘Wo' or 'wohin'? - Location vs. destination in German cases | CBG Show 2.01

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Coffee Break German Show! In this first episode we are focusing on prepositions of location and how to use the dative and accusative cases in German.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prepositions of place in German - When to use 'auf', 'an', 'in', 'nach' and 'zu' | CBG Show 2.02

Prepositions of place in German - When to use 'auf', 'an', 'in', 'nach' and 'zu' | CBG Show 2.02

Perplexed by prepositions? Tune in to this episode of The Coffee Break German Show and learn how to use location prepositions in German, depending on the following noun.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️☕️ To purchase a Coffee Break mug, click here ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When to use the imperfect tense - Speaking about the past in German | CBG Show 2.03

When to use the imperfect tense - Speaking about the past in German | CBG Show 2.03

Would you like to sound more like a native German speaker when discussing the past? Join us in this episode of The Coffee Break German Show as we explain when to use the perfect and imperfect tenses to talk about the past!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Separable verbs in German - Which prefixes are separable or inseparable? | CBG Show 2.04

Separable verbs in German - Which prefixes are separable or inseparable? | CBG Show 2.04

If you would like to learn more about German separable verbs, listen to this episode of The Coffee Break German Show. We focus on the rules behind using separable verbs and when to use the prefix or not!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the difference between 'wann', 'wenn' and 'als'? - How to translate 'when' into German | CBG Show 2.05

What's the difference between 'wann', 'wenn' and 'als'? - How to translate 'when' into German | CBG Show 2.05

Struggling to remember the difference between wann, wenn and als in German? Fear not! In this episode of The Coffee Break German Show we'll help you understand once and for all how to say "when" in German.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding long and short vowel sounds - German pronunciation | CBG Show 2.06

Understanding long and short vowel sounds - German pronunciation | CBG Show 2.06

Would you like to master the pronunciation of vowels in German? Join Mark and Thomas as they go over the challenging topic of long and short vowel sounds in German. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creating compound adjectives in German - 'bärenstark', 'tropfnass' and many more | CBG Show 2.07

Creating compound adjectives in German - 'bärenstark', 'tropfnass' and many more | CBG Show 2.07

Tune in to this episode of the Coffee Break German Show and learn all about compound adjectives in German. We discuss how compound adjectives are formed, as well as how to use them.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making suggestions and giving commands in German - 'lassen' and the imperative | CBG Show 2.08

Making suggestions and giving commands in German - 'lassen' and the imperative | CBG Show 2.08

Do you know how to make suggestions and give commands in German? Join us in this episode of the Coffee Break German Show as we discuss lassen and the imperative in German.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All there is to know about colours in German | CBG Show 2.09

All there is to know about colours in German | CBG Show 2.09

If you would like an overview of everything you need to know about colours in German, enjoy this episode of The Coffee Break German Show. Discover how to use colours as adjectives and nouns correctly!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The word 'ziehen' and its many different meanings in German | CBG Show 2.10

The word 'ziehen' and its many different meanings in German | CBG Show 2.10

How confident are you with the verb Ziehen in German? Join Mark and Thomas in this episode of the Coffee Break German show as they discuss this versatile verb and its different meanings depending on the context.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing the Coffee Break German Show

Introducing the Coffee Break German Show

Welcome to our brand new podcast series - the Coffee Break German Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, Mark and Thomas will help you take your intermediate German to the next level, one coffee break at a time. We cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll sound like a native speaker in no time!Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our Coffee Break German YouTube channel to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode.That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered.We'll see you next Wednesday, 18th October, for the first episode of the Show. Bis bald! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A guide to German word order - Sentences with two verbs | The Coffee Break German Show 1.01

A guide to German word order - Sentences with two verbs | The Coffee Break German Show 1.01

Welcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break German Show! To start off the series, we're chatting about some rules to follow when using more than one verb in a sentence. Los geht’s! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When to use ‘fahren’ and ‘gehen’ | The Coffee Break German Show 1.02

When to use ‘fahren’ and ‘gehen’ | The Coffee Break German Show 1.02

Do you know when to use gehen and fahren to say "to go" in German? In this episode of The Coffee Break German Show Mark and Thomas clarify the different contexts in which you would use each verb.➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All about umlauts - Usage and pronunciation | The Coffee Break German Show 1.03

All about umlauts - Usage and pronunciation | The Coffee Break German Show 1.03

In this episode of The Coffee Break German Show we are focusing on pronunciation! In particular we learn how to pronounce letters with an umlaut and its different uses in German. By the end of this episode you will know exactly when and why we use an umlaut!➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️☕️ To purchase a Coffee Break mug, click here ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.