
Coffee Break German
Learn German in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native German speakers.386357 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jun 25, 2021 • 26min
CBG Travel Diaries 2.10 | Der große Tag in Wien
Welcome to the tenth and final episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries! For the final stop of our trip, we're in Austria’s capital - Vienna - which offers many spectacular sights. The best part of the trip is still to come as Karl's big surprise is finally revealed to Birgit! Join Mark and Andrea as they round off the series and discuss the phrase: Hatte keine Ahnung was vor sich ging as well as some past participles and adjectives.Our premium version of the course includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciation practice video to help you improve your speaking. Click here to access the course on the Coffee Break Academy.At Coffee Break German we provide content for beginners and intermediate learners, along with regular mini lessons on social media. Visit coffeebreakgerman.com for all the information you need to build your confidence in German. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2021 • 28min
CBG Travel Diaires 2.09 | Köstliche Gerichte aus der Region
In this penultimate episode, Karl and Birgit explore Melk, Austria, visit the Melk monastery, enjoy goulash, and plan a surprise. The hosts discuss sentence structure, comma usage in German, and pronunciation differences. They also share their travel experiences and give a glimpse into the final episode.

Jun 11, 2021 • 29min
CBG Travel Diaries 2.08 | Ein Ruhetag in der Dreiflüssestadt
In this episode of the travel diaries, the hosts explore the charming town of Passau, discuss the concept of 'zuggebens' and its transformation into an adverb. They also delve into German phrases, sentence structure, and the use of 'mind' in German. Additionally, they share their experiences in Passau and talk about the use of subordinate clauses in German.

Jun 4, 2021 • 32min
CBG Travel Diaries 2.07 | Ein Regentag in Regensburg
In this episode, Regensburg lives up to its name weather wise but the rain doesn't stop Karl and Birgit from making the most of their day trip as they explore museums and churches before heading to the magnificent Thurn und Taxis Castle. Karl finally shares details of his big surprise - Das Geheimnis ist gelüftet! - before enjoying some dancing in the evening. This episode features lots of celebration related vocabulary such as the phrases: Vorbereitungen sind getroffen, and Die Feier ist geplant.Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciation practice video to help you improve your speaking. Click here to access the course on the Coffee Break Academy.At Coffee Break German we provide content for beginners and intermediate learners, along with regular mini lessons on social media. Visit coffeebreakgerman.com for all the information you need to build your confidence in German. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2021 • 30min
CBG Travel Diaries 2.06 | Von der Kaiserburg sieht man die ganze Stadt!
It's time to discover a brand new city in Episode 6 of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries, Season 2. This time, we're joining Karl and Birgit in Nuremberg! The couple's newfound friends join them as they sample some local beer while avoiding the rain after their bus tour and castle visit - all before Karl finalises plans for his surprise. In this episode we review modal verbs, learn how to express '...ago', and how to use the word geworden.Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciation practice video to help you improve your speaking. Click here to access the course on the Coffee Break Academy.At Coffee Break German we provide content for beginners and intermediate learners, along with regular mini lessons on social media. Visit coffeebreakgerman.com for all the information you need to build your confidence in German. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2021 • 23min
CBG Travel Diaries 2.05 | Mittelalterliches Flair
Join Karl and Birgit in Bamberg as they explore the UNESCO World Heritage site, learn about reflexive pronouns and verbs in German, and take a boat trip on the Ludwig Dönau Mein Kannal. The hosts also discuss the genitive case and promote their language learning resources.

May 14, 2021 • 24min
CBG Travel Diaries 2.04 | Romantische Gassen mit Pflasterstein
In the latest instalment of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Season 2, we discover another river - the Main - and a new romantic setting in the cobbled streets of Würzburg in Bavaria. The couple discover what the city has to offer and Karl’s plan takes shape after a trip to the wine cellar. While discussing Karl's latest diary entry, Coffee Break German hosts Mark and Andrea focus on relative and subordinate clauses. Entspannen im Weinland!Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciation practice video to help you improve your speaking. Click here to access the course on the Coffee Break Academy.At Coffee Break German we provide content for beginners and intermediate learners, along with regular mini lessons on social media. Visit coffeebreakgerman.com for all the information you need to build your confidence in German. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 2021 • 30min
CBG Travel Diaries 2.03 | Ausblick am Deutschen Eck
In the latest episode from Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries, Karl and Birgit are waking up in Koblenz, a beautiful city in Rhineland-Palatinate. The couple join their new friends on a cable car trip, high above the Rhine, to The Ehrenbreitstein Fortress before rounding off the day with dinner on deck. Throughout the episode, Coffee Break German hosts Mark and Andrea focus on the genitive, some history-related vocabulary and much more!Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciation practice video to help you improve your speaking. Click here to access the course on the Coffee Break Academy.At Coffee Break German we provide content for beginners and intermediate learners, along with regular mini lessons on social media. Visit coffeebreakgerman.com for all the information you need to build your confidence in German. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2021 • 27min
CBG Travel Diaries 2.02 | Da würde ich so gerne hoch!
In this episode of the travel diaries, Karl and Birgit explore Cologne and climb the steps of the cathedral's spire. They also visit a high rise building with a view and discuss their language learning progress and upcoming destinations along the Rhine.

Apr 23, 2021 • 25min
CBG Travel Diaries 2.01 | Das beste Geschenk, dass man sich wünschen kann
Welcome to Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries! This time, we're joining Karl, Birgit and friends as they take a river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, through Germany and Austria to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Throughout the journey, they'll sail on 3 rivers through 4 countries and see many cities while aboard. In this very first episode of the series, the couple leave Oberhausen and arrive in Amsterdam before boarding the ship. We hear many nautical words and phrases, river names, and vocabulary related to celebrations. As always, Coffee Break German hosts, Mark and Andrea will be on hand to help you understand the language featured in Karl's travel diary entries. Viel Spaß an Bord!Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciation practice video to help you improve your speaking. Click here to access the course on the Coffee Break Academy.At Coffee Break German we provide content for beginners and intermediate learners, along with regular mini lessons on social media. Visit coffeebreakgerman.com for all the information you need to build your confidence in German. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.