Coffee Break German

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 [https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter] for more mini-episodes full of culture, language, and seasonal inspiration! ✨☕ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 [https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter] for more fun mini-lessons like this! 🎶✨ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 [https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter] for more mini-episodes like this! ❄️✨ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 here [https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/coffeebreakgerman/] * Access our full range of German courses on the Coffee Break Academy [https://coffeebreakacademy.com/] * Learn more about Coffee Break TV here [https://coffeebreaktv.com/] Please 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 [https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter] for more useful German phrases and cultural insights!  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.