Coffee Break German

Welcome to the first episode of Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us in this first episode as we reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your German.For further details about how you can take part, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New mini-series! Starting on Monday 20th October, 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! By taking part you could win some amazing prizes which will help you take your German to the next level.For everything you need to know about this mini series and how to take part in the competition, click here.Die große CoffeeBreak Schatzsuche 2025 - coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

In this Coffee Break German mini-episode, Thomas shares a quick and friendly guide to expressing gratitude in German. ☕

In this mini-episode, Thomas helps you unlock the mystery of the Nullartikel, when German nouns don’t need an article! ☕

Autumn is here, and in this lesson, Thomas takes you through the cosy world of German autumn words and expressions!

Here is a short mini-lesson to keep your German ticking over until we launch our next podcast series. In today’s mini lesson, we’re joined by Thomas from the Coffee Break German team to explore three expressions related to Hitze and Sonne☀️

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!

Join Thomas for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your German over just 10 minutes!We're firing up the barbecue and learning all about the art of hosting a German Grillparty!

Here at Coffee Break German, we're currently enjoying working on our next podcast series for you, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this mini, espresso lesson with Thomas. In this episode, we’re exploring the many meanings of the word bitte. You’ll discover how to use bitte in different contexts, including: ➡️ as a polite request  ➡️ as a response  ➡️ for clarification ➡️ to offer somethingTo keep improving your German, receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your inbox and access more content like this, go to: coffeebreaklanguages.com/german

In these short, espresso-style episodes, we help you improve your German a little bit each time. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Thomas from the Coffee Break German team.Today, we’re tackling how to answer wann questions in German, and when to use the dative or accusative case in your answer. ⏰ By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to handle these questions in your everyday conversations.✅ To keep improving your German, receive regular free mini-lessons straight to your inbox and access more content like this, go to coffeebreaklanguages.com/german/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with a new episode, bringing you a little espresso lesson in between main seasons of Coffee Break German.In this mini-lesson, we’re diving into the world of German literature and inspiring quotes straight from the schoolbooks of Thomas, one of our wonderful Coffee Break German team members, when he was young ☺️ Whether you’re a book lover or simply curious about German culture, this episode is a perfect way to expand your vocabulary. Discover more content like this and subscribe to the Coffee Break German newsletter. Visit: coffeebreaklanguages.com/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.✈️

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/ and start exploring!

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/ and discover more.

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 list

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.

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.

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, e

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 informat