Coffee Break German

The podcast dives into a lively Canasta match where Heinz's winning streak frustrates Siegfried. As the game unfolds, the atmosphere at the café shifts, with two teens opting for hot chocolate over coffee. The narrators mix humor and language learning, exploring useful grammar structures and vocabulary while reveling in the charm of café life. Listeners gain insights into language nuances and enjoy a light-hearted narrative that blends leisure with education, making it a delightful way to enhance their German skills.

Mark and Thomas return with another engaging episode of Scenes! In this Chapter, the café is busier than usual for a weekday, and among the customers, something special is happening.At the large family table, a young woman seems anxious while her boyfriend reassures her. Her elegantly dressed parents sit across from them, clearly unimpressed. But as soon as the young woman speaks, everything changes - her father chokes in shock, and her mother is left speechless. She’s just announced her pregnancy! Will her parents accept the news?Mark and Thomas discuss useful grammar and expressions, like verbs with prepositional objects or the difference between temporal adverbs and conjunctions.  Verpasse nicht dieses bewegende Kapitel – eine wunderbare Gelegenheit, deine Sprachkenntnisse mit authentischen Dialogen zu erweitern!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.

Experience a bustling Sunday at a charming café, where regulars savor rhubarb cake and iced coffee requests keep pouring in. Meet Erna, the vivacious owner who shares her wisdom while Felix, a part-timer, helps maintain the energy. The conversation flows as the hosts dissect casual subordinate sentences and useful verbs in German, making language learning feel vibrant and relevant. Uncover the delightful dynamics of café life and the joy of community, all while enhancing your German skills!

Johanna races into the café, soaked and stressed over her law studies. As she battles with her drenched textbooks, Erna offers a comforting chat and a delightful piece of rhubarb cake topped with whipped cream. The conversation dives into German language intricacies, including complex relative clauses and past participles. Listeners also explore the role of the subjunctive in indirect speech, enhancing their grasp on vocabulary and grammar while enjoying the relatable café atmosphere.

Join a cozy morning at Erna’s café, where routine meets surprise! Regular customer Heinz shakes things up by arriving late with a lively Spaniel puppy, transforming his daily ritual into an unexpected adventure. Discover the heartwarming community stories that unfold among patrons, and dive into engaging discussions about grammar and vocabulary for intermediate German learners. This delightful blend of narrative and language learning highlights the charm of small choices that enrich our lives!

We’re about to launch four brand-new intermediate German language course - Scenes from the Coffee Break Café.Imagine yourself in a charming café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive new course, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling.Here’s what makes it special:10 engaging lessons, each with a new chapter in the café’s unfolding story.Authentic stories featuring café owners, regulars, and intriguing newcomers.A podcast series where you can learn anywhere, anytime!Premium course materials available, including video lessons, detailed notes, quizzes, and targeted grammar exercises to deepen your understanding.Cultural insights and real-world expressions that bring the language to life.Imagine yourself sipping a Verlängerter in Germany - you’ll feel like you’re right there, soaking up the language and culture in the most engaging, natural way possible.In this promo episode, we share everything you need to know about Scenes and how you can experience language learning like never before! Are you ready to step inside?Click here to pre-order the full course now and be the first to access Scenes from the Coffee Break Café on launch day - Monday, 24th March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.