Coffee Break German
142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsLearn 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.
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How to pronounce tricky letter combinations - ‘sch’, ‘ei’, ‘ie’ and more | The Coffee Break German Show 1.10
December 20, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 19.1 MBDo you know how to pronounce the German letter combinations - ‘sch’, ‘ei’ and ‘ie’? In this final episode of The Coffee Break German Show, Mark and Olivera dissect and practise several of the most challenging German sounds to pronounce. By the end of this episode you will be more confident when using these letter combinations in conversation! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘Nein’, ‘nicht’ and ‘kein’ - Negation in German | The Coffee Break German Show 1.09
December 13, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 10.5 MBWelcome to the penultimate episode of The Coffee Break German Show! In this episode, Mark and Thomas discuss how to express the negative using nein, nicht, and kein. By the end of this episode you will be able to confidently express negative ideas 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.
‘Zu’ or ‘um ... zu’? - How to use the infinitive form of the verb | The Coffee Break German Show 1.08
December 06, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 13.4 MBWelcome to the new episode of The Coffee Break German Show! Today Mark and Thomas discuss how to use the infinitive form of verbs in 'zu' and 'um ... zu' constructions. By the end of this episode you will be confident in using the infinitive form of verbs in sentences 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.
Compound words - Breaking down long German words | The Coffee Break German Show 1.07
November 29, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 14.9 MBThe focus of today's Coffee Break German Show episode is compound words! In this episode Thomas and Olivera discuss how to construct and understand compound nouns. By the end of this episode you will be more familiar with long German words! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is a case? - An introduction to German cases | The Coffee Break German Show 1.06
November 22, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 20 MBWelcome to a new episode of The Coffee Break German Show! In this episode we discuss the four German cases, how to identify them and how to use them. By the end of this episode you will understand the concept of cases 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.
Using the formal ‘you’ | The Coffee Break German Show 1.05
November 15, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 13.5 MBHow confident do you feel using the formal "you" in German? In this episode of The Coffee Break German Show, Mark and Thomas discuss how to say "you" within a conversation with a German speaker. By the end of this episode you will know exactly how to use this very common word! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to form questions in German | The Coffee Break German Show 1.04
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 9 minutes - 11.2 MBKnowing how to form questions is an essential part of having conversations in German. In this episode of The Coffee Break German Show, Mark and Thomas discuss how to form questions, specifically focusing on sentence structure and question words 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.
All about umlauts - Usage and pronunciation | The Coffee Break German Show 1.03
November 01, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode of The Coffee Break German Show we are focusing on pronunciation! In particular we learn how to pronounce letters with an umlaut and its different uses in German. By the end of this episode you will know exactly when and why we use an umlaut! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ ☕️ To purchase a Coffee Break mug, click here ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When to use ‘fahren’ and ‘gehen’ | The Coffee Break German Show 1.02
October 25, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 11.5 MBDo you know when to use gehen and fahren to say "to go" in German? In this episode of The Coffee Break German Show Mark and Thomas clarify the different contexts in which you would use each verb. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A guide to German word order - Sentences with two verbs | The Coffee Break German Show 1.01
October 18, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 16.5 MBWelcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break German Show! To start off the series, we're chatting about some rules to follow when using more than one verb in a sentence. Los geht’s! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing the Coffee Break German Show
October 10, 2023 17:00 - 2 minutes - 3.65 MBWelcome to our brand new podcast series - the Coffee Break German Show! Throughout this 10-episode series, Mark and Thomas will help you take your intermediate German to the next level, one coffee break at a time. We cover a range of topics to help you deepen your understanding of tricky grammar, broaden your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. You'll sound like a native speaker in no time! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and downl...
CBG Mag 2.10 | Til Schweiger
August 31, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 41.6 MBIn the final episode of this season of the Coffee Break German Magazine, we hear a text about the well-known and successful German actor and director, Til Schweiger. As we hear about his life and international career, we review some important grammar points such as the imperfect irregular tense and scheint zu sein. As always, we hear relevant vocabulary along the way, including: Regisseur/-in, Produzent/-in and Drehbuchautor/-in before challenging you to our final tongue twister of the serie...
CBG Mag 2.09 | Das Leben der Anderen
August 17, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 32.8 MBWe’re discussing a film in this episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine: ‘The Life of Others’ by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. Set in 1984, the film portrays life in the German Democratic Republic, in East Berlin, and follows a couple being spied on by a member of the Stasi. We hear more about the film through the text featured in this episode and Mark and Andrea focus on some of the key grammar points including: the passive, man and je… desto. Be sure to listen out for some new voca...
CBG Mag 2.08 | Heißluftballonrennen im Januar
August 03, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 36 MBThe topic of this Coffee Break German Magazine episode is hot air balloons - specifically the annual hot air balloon competitions which take place in the Alps during the month of January. As we learn about these fascinating competitions, we encounter some interesting vocabulary including the words: bunt, egal ob… oder… and lenken. Mark and Andrea also discuss the following grammar points: bei + noun, the infinitive with zu and ob. Of course, we end the episode with a brand-new tongue twister...
GBG Mag 2.07 | Großglockner Hochalpenstraße - ein österreichischer Roadtrip
July 20, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 43.7 MBIn the latest instalment of the Coffee Break German Magazine, we’re heading on a road trip in the Austrian Alps! Throughout the text featured in this episode, we explore the Großglockner Hochalpenstraße - a scenic mountain road and one of Austria’s main attractions - while taking note of the interesting language points, including: adjectives, the infinitive with zu and sowohl als auch. Listen until the end of the episode to master our tricky tongue twister which will impress your German-spea...
CBG Mag 2.06 | Labskaus
July 06, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 33.9 MBWe hope you're hungry as this episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine is all about a traditional North German dish made of potatoes, beef, pickles and beetroot. This used to be a sailor’s dish but today it’s found all over Northern Europe, and there are lots of different variations. This episode will give you the opportunity to brush up on your food-related vocabulary with words such as Gewürzgurke, gepökelt and Spiegelei. Be sure to listen until the end to hear our tongue twister! In e...
CBG Mag 2.05 | Die Habsburger
June 24, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 36.6 MBWe're halfway through the Coffee Break German Magazine Season 3! In Episode 5 we listen to a text about the Habsburg dynasty and its legacy. We hear lots of new vocabulary and grammar points which Mark and Andrea explain along the way. Be sure to listen until the end to learn about a proverb which is the equivalent to c'est la vie in French. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn to ...
CBG Mag 2.04 | Hansestädte
June 10, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 32.6 MBWelcome to another episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine! This time, our hosts, Mark and Andrea, focus on a text about the Hanse (a trade/military network of cities between the 12th and 17th century) and the Hanseatic cities of Germany. We discuss the cities which were part of the Hanseatic league and how this is celebrated once a year with regional food, medieval costumes, historical guided city tours and more. As always, we pick up on the key grammar and vocabulary points from our te...
CBG Mag 2.03 | Die Deutsche Bundesliga
May 27, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 30 MBWe're back with another episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine! We're talking football this week, specifically the highest professional German football league. As we learn how the league works, we focus on some interesting language points including adjective declination and superlatives before rounding off the episode with the following proverb: Da liegt der Hund begraben. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase your un...
CBG Mag 2.02 | Glacier-Express
May 13, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 33 MBWelcome back to the Coffee Break German Magazine! In this episode we hear a text about the most famous train route in the German-speaking region: the Glacier-Express! We learn about this 8-hour trip which runs between Zermatt and St. Moritz, offering breathtaking views along the way. We encounter many interesting pieces of vocabulary throughout the episode, including: glasklar, insgesamt and überqueren. Be sure to listen until the end of the episode so you don't miss this week's proverb! In...
CBG Mag 2.01 | Der Deutsche Schäferhund
April 29, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MBWelcome to a brand new series of the Coffee Break German Magazine! In this first episode of Season 2, our hosts, Mark and Andrea discuss The German Shepherd Dog. We learn about the origins of this type of dog and how German Shepherds can act as police dogs, rescue dogs, and therapy dogs while also also being friendly family dogs. Listen out for passive sentences in the present and past tense as well as some German proverbs at the end of the lesson. In each episode of this 10-lesson season f...
Coffee Break German News - 4th April 2022
April 04, 2022 09:12 - 6 minutes - 7.01 MBIn this special episode, Mark provides an update on all things Coffee Break German including the return of the Coffee Break German Magazine in late April 2022; the launch of the Coffee Break books, available from June in your local bookshop and from online retailers; and the Coffee Break German Club, where you can get your daily dose of German activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing Coffee Break German Season 3
October 22, 2021 19:10 - 8 minutes - 8 MBWe're back! We're delighted to announce that, starting today, the 22nd October 2021, Coffee Break German Season 3 is available. In this series you'll take your German to the next level, accompanied by your friendly teachers and hosts, Andrea and Mark. In each episode you'll learn about a language point and listen to Andrea and Mark explaining the aspects of the language. You'll then 'experience' this language in the context of a dialogue. Please note that Coffee Break German Season 3 will N...
CBG Travel Diaries 2.10 | Der große Tag in Wien
June 25, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MBWelcome 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 ...
CBG Travel Diaires 2.09 | Köstliche Gerichte aus der Region
June 18, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBIt's the penultimate episode of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Season 2! As the ship docks in Melk, a small Austrian town on the Danube, Karl and Birgit marvel at the Melk monastery after a relaxing breakfast, before tucking into goulash later in the day. Back onboard, plans are all in place and Karl sows a seed for his big surprise for Birgit. We see some adverbial phrases as well as verbs used as nouns in this week's diary entry which Mark and Andrea discuss in detail. Our premium...
CBG Travel Diaries 2.08 | Ein Ruhetag in der Dreiflüssestadt
June 11, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBWelcome back to another episode of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Season 2! This time, we're in Passau on the German-Austrian border - a romantic city on the Danube - surrounded by green hills and colourful houses. Karl manages to hide his nerves as well as a secret purchase while he and Birgit enjoy a relaxing day strolling through the 3-river city. Join Mark and Andrea as they take a closer look at the object pronouns and adjectives featured in Karl's diary entry. Our premium vers...
CBG Travel Diaries 2.07 | Ein Regentag in Regensburg
June 04, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 30 MBIn 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 ge...
CBG Travel Diaries 2.06 | Von der Kaiserburg sieht man die ganze Stadt!
May 28, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBIt'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...
CBG Travel Diaries 2.05 | Mittelalterliches Flair
May 21, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBWelcome back to Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries! We're halfway through our virtual trip and this time, we're joining Karl and Birgit at a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the spectacular architecture and half-timbered houses in Bamberg and enjoy a trip on the river in a different kind of boat - Eine andere Art von Bootsfahrt - while hosts Mark and Andrea tell us more about the perfect, imperfect and pluperfect tenses. Our premium version includes lesson notes with add...
CBG Travel Diaries 2.04 | Romantische Gassen mit Pflasterstein
May 14, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MBIn 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 wi...
CBG Travel Diaries 2.03 | Ausblick am Deutschen Eck
May 07, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MBIn 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 no...
CBG Travel Diaries 2.02 | Da würde ich so gerne hoch!
April 30, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 25.5 MBWe're back with the second episode of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries, Season 2. This time, Karl and Birgit see the sites of Cologne and enjoy a view of the city from a modern high-rise building - Ein Blick aus der Höhe! Join hosts Mark and Andrea in this episode and learn some useful adverbs and vocabulary related to tourism. Our premium version includes lesson notes with additional examples and explanations of the language in each lesson, and a pronunciation practice video to help ...
CBG Travel Diaries 2.01 | Das beste Geschenk, dass man sich wünschen kann
April 23, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBWelcome 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...
Abschluss am Bodensee - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 10
October 30, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 22 MBJoin us in the final episode for this series of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries. Karin and her family are back in the camper van, driving the last few kilometres of their memorable 450km trip. As they make it to their last stop in Lindau, Karin reflects on the time she has spent travelling with her family and the wonderful places they have visited. While listening to Mark and Andrea discuss the language in Karin's diary entry, focus on the use of the perfect tense. Travel Diaries wil...
Märchenhafte Schlösser - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 9
October 23, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MBWelcome back to the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries, our 10-episode series in which we're following Karin and her family as they travel through the Alpenstraße with their camper van. This leg of the family’s trip brings them to Neuschwanstein, a fairy tale castle atop a steep hill and a picture perfect setting for this week's diary entry. Will the day end happily ever after? Enjoy the Schlossbesichtigung with the family and review various tenses at the same time. Travel Diaries will be p...
Ein regnerischer Waldspaziergang - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 8
October 16, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 25.5 MBIn Episode 8 of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries, Karin and the family enjoy a lazy start to the day after the excitement of the Zugspitze. We join them for a damp, but calm walk in the lush, green forest under the Baumkronen. As always, Coffee Break German hosts Mark and Andrea will be breaking down the language used in Karin's travel diary entry for our intermediate learners of German. Los geht's! Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 28th August...
Ein regnerischer Waldspaziergang - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 8
October 16, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 25.5 MBIn Episode 8 of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries, Karin and the family enjoy a lazy start to the day after the excitement of the Zugspitze. We join them for a damp, but calm walk in the lush, green forest under the Baumkronen. As always, Coffee Break German hosts Mark and Andrea will be breaking down the language used in Karin's travel diary entry for our intermediate learners of German. Los geht's! Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 28th August...
Auf der Spitze der Zugspitze - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 7
October 09, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 33.5 MBThe adventures of Karin and her family continue! In Episode 7 of our Coffee Break German Travel Diaries series we hear about Karin and her family's wonderful day up the Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany at 2962m above sea level. As always, Mark and Andrea discuss the interesting language used in Karin's travel diary entry. We hear some familiar vocabulary and some new adjectives as everything was schlichtweg atemberaubend (simply breath-taking) in this part of the family's journey. ...
Auf der Spitze der Zugspitze - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 7
October 09, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 33.5 MBThe adventures of Karin and her family continue! In Episode 7 of our Coffee Break German Travel Diaries series we hear about Karin and her family's wonderful day up the Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany at 2962m above sea level. As always, Mark and Andrea discuss the interesting language used in Karin's travel diary entry. We hear some familiar vocabulary and some new adjectives as everything was schlichtweg atemberaubend (simply breath-taking) in this part of the family's journey. ...
Ein Sommertag in Garmisch - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 6
October 02, 2020 15:00 - 33 minutes - 32 MBJoin Karin and her family in Episode 6 of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries as they spend a picturesque day in Garmisch-Partenkirchenm, one of the most popular German skiing areas. Although skiing isn't on the cards for the family, they still have a fantastic, fun-filled day and even make some new friends. As Mark and Andrea discuss Karin's travel diary entry, we hear examples of the pluperfect tense as well as some interesting expressions and vocabulary including the word hetzen and th...
A special thank you from Coffee Break on International Podcast Day
September 30, 2020 15:00 - 5 minutes - 5.94 MBEvery 30th September, the podcasting world comes together to celebrate podcasting on International Podcast Day. We're celebrating today by saying thank you to the Coffee Break community in this special podcast episode. International Podcast Day aims to raise awareness about podcasts and gives podcast creators and listeners a chance to celebrate the medium and the podcast industry. But podcasting has been around for a lot longer than that! Back in 2004, broadcaster Adam Curry asked developer...
Wetter gut, alles gut - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 5
September 25, 2020 15:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBWe're halfway through our journey along the Deutsche Alpenstraße and this week, we're joining Karin and her family as they climb to the top of the mountain, Der Herzogstand and enjoy the cable car on the way back down before lunch. As hosts Mark and Andrea discuss Karin's travel diary entry, they identify and review a number of verbs, including separable verbs, reflexive verbs and modal verbs. Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 28th August. If you’d l...
Der Weg ist das Ziel - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 4
September 18, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this week's episode of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries, Karin and her family approach the Austrian border. They explore the new area and take in the nature around them before having some family fun on the Sommerrodelnbahn (summer toboggan on metal tracks). Listen out for an example of the pluperfect tense as well as the preposition bei. Los geht's! Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 28th August. If you’d like to access lesson notes and a vid...
Der Weg ist das Ziel - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 4
September 18, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this week's episode of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries, Karin and her family approach the Austrian border. They explore the new area and take in the nature around them before having some family fun on the Sommerrodelnbahn (summer toboggan on metal tracks). Listen out for an example of the pluperfect tense as well as the preposition bei. Los geht's! Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 28th August. If you’d like to access lesson notes and a vid...
Von See zu See - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 3
September 11, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 30.2 MBJoin Karin, Johannes, Alex, and Janina in this week's episode of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries as they continue their journey through the mountains, taking in the spectacular scenery along the way. In Episode 3, we're exploring the Wendelstein and the Wasserfall Tatzelwurm before relaxing by the Lagerfeuer (campfire) on the banks of the lake bei Sonnenuntergang (at sunset). As we enjoy the journey, Mark and Andrea review the language used in Karin’s travel diary, this time, focusing...
Chiemgauer Alpenidylle - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 2
September 04, 2020 15:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBWe're back for the second episode of the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries! This time, we're accompanying Karin and her family on a hiking trip to explore the breathtaking Chiemgauer Alpen (Chiemgau Alps) before heading back on the road to drive towards the beautiful freshwater lake, Chiemsee. Listen out for lots of new vocabulary including the colloquialism Morgenmensch, and the noun, Vogelgezwitscher. Travel Diaries will be published in one season of ten episodes weekly from 28th August...
Los geht’s! - Coffee Break German Travel Diaries Episode 1
August 28, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 27.4 MBWelcome to this brand new series from Coffee Break German for intermediate learners. Following in the footsteps of our recent French and Italian Travel Diaries, we're now heading to Germany for the Coffee Break German Travel Diaries! Join Karin and her family on their road trip through the Alpenstraße with their Wohnmobil (camper van). In each episode of this 10-week series, Coffee Break German hosts, Mark and Andrea will be discussing Karin's travel diary entries, focusing on the interestin...
CBG Mag 1.10 | Berlins berühmteste Straße
January 24, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBWe've reached the final episode in this season of the Coffee Break German Magazine. Join Andrea and Mark for one last time as they discuss Berlin's most famous street. We also hear from listener, Andrew who is looking for some tips on pronunciation. To finish, Olivera shares an impressively long word in German. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn to use the German language in a mor...
CBG Mag 1.09 | Von Bayern in die ganze Welt
January 10, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBAndrea, Olivera and Mark are back with a new episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine. This episode focuses on a famous German composer and his works. Our phone-in question from listener Anu deals with learning more than one language at a time, and Olivera's "long word in German" this week has no fewer than 46 letters! In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn to use the German langua...
CBG Mag 1.08 | 300 Jahre Liechtenstein
December 06, 2019 18:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine we're heading to the Principality of Liechtenstein, sandwiched between Austria and Switzerland. Europe's fourth-smallest country it's one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world (the other being Uzbekistan!) Find out more about this small German-speaking country and its 300th anniversary in this episode. In addition Olivera is back with another long German word. In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learner...