Coffee Break German

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to make suggestions and give commands in German using 'lassen' and the imperative form. Explore formal and informal commands, construct suggestions with regular and irregular verbs, and practice phrases like 'Let us go to the beach'. Discover the 'we' imperative form and tips for separating separable verbs in German.

Dive into the intriguing world of German compound adjectives! Discover how playful combinations like 'bärenstark' and 'tropfnass' create vivid imagery. Learn about unique constructions such as 'kerzengerade' and 'staubtrocken,' and see how context shapes their usage. The hosts explore the creative process behind forming these linguistic gems, making it both entertaining and educational. Uncover the charm of these adjectives that add color and flair to the language!

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.

Explore the nuances of translating 'when' into German by understanding 'wann', 'wenn', and 'als'. Learn how 'wann' is used for future or past scenarios, while 'als' is for past events and 'wenn' leads to a main clause. Clear distinctions and examples help in mastering these words in German.

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.

Learn when to use imperfect tense in German to sound more like a native speaker when discussing the past. Explore the simplicity and commonality of using imperfect tense compared to perfect tense. Discover how modal verbs and specific verbs like 'mochten' and 'geben' play a role in past tense expressions in German.

Learn about the nuances of using 'auf', 'an', 'in', 'nach', and 'zu' in German for describing locations in this episode. Discover how prepositions vary based on the type of noun following them, and explore the differences between English and German prepositions of place. Dive into the usage of 'auf' for open spaces and events, along with insights on other prepositions related to water. Delve into the complexities of prepositions like 'in', 'zu', 'an', 'auf', 'nach', and 'bei' when referring to locations and destinations, with explanations on exceptions and rules for regions, countries, and cities.