Coffee Break German

Join Mark, the founder of Coffee Break Languages, for a coffee break, in which you'll hear tips and ideas to boost your language-learning journey in just a few minutes. In this episode, Mark shares five tips to make any trip your language classroom, even if travelling is not an option for you just now. So, if you're planning a trip to a German-speaking destination or want to get some tips for immersing yourself in the language even when you're at home, this episode is perfect for you.✈️🌍🗣️ ➡️ Stay inspired and receive regular language tips and free resources by signing up for our newsletter. Visit: coffeebreaklanguages.com [https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Join Thomas from the Coffee Break German team in another mini espresso lesson.  This episode will explore the difference between hin- and her-, a topic that often confuses German learners. You’ll hear helpful examples and get tips for using these prefixes accurately in context. ➡️ hinein – going in (away from the speaker) ➡️ herein – coming in (towards the speaker) Looking to continue improving your German skills? We’ve got plenty of great content to help you along the way and a free newsletter for even more tips and resources! Visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/german/ [coffeebreaklanguages.com/german/] and start exploring! 📩 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/german/ [coffeebreaklanguages.com/german/] and discover more.🎯 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 [https://coffeebreakcourses.com/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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 [https://coffeebreakcourses.com/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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.