Coffee Break German podcast

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 <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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 <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#143

What's the difference between 'wann', 'wenn' and 'als'? - How to translate 'when' into German | CBG ...

Struggling to remember the difference between wann, wenn and als in German? Fear not! In this episode of The Coffee Break German Show we'll help you understand once and for all how to say "when" in German. ➡️ [Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/06/when-in-german-how-to-translate-this-word-using-wann-als-and-wenn) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

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#142

Separable verbs in German - Which prefixes are separable or inseparable? | CBG Show 2.04

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] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/06/making-sense-of-german-separable-verbs-a-guide-for-learners) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

19 Jun 2024

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19 Jun 2024


#141

When to use the imperfect tense - Speaking about the past in German | CBG Show 2.03

Would you like to sound more like a native German speaker when discussing the past? Join us in this episode of The Coffee Break German Show as we explain when to use the perfect and imperfect tenses to talk about the past! ➡️ [Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/06/german-past-tenses-when-to-use-the-imperfect-tense-in-spoken-german/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

12 Jun 2024

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13:06

12 Jun 2024


#140

Prepositions of place in German - When to use 'auf', 'an', 'in', 'nach' and 'zu' | CBG Show 2.02

Perplexed by prepositions? Tune in to this episode of The Coffee Break German Show and learn how to use location prepositions in German, depending on the following noun. ➡️ [Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/06/mastering-prepositions-of-location-in-german-a-handy-guide/) ⬅️ ☕️ [To purchase a Coffee Break mug, click here] (https://www.coffeebreakgiftshop.com) ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

05 Jun 2024

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05 Jun 2024


#139

‘Wo' or 'wohin'? - Location vs. destination in German cases | CBG Show 2.01

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Coffee Break German Show! In this first episode we are focusing on prepositions of location and how to use the dative and accusative cases in German. ➡️ [Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2024/05/deciphering-the-dative-and-accusative-cases-exploring-two-way-prepositions-in-german/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

29 May 2024

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29 May 2024


#138

Introducing Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Show

We're back with Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Show! In this podcast series we help you take your intermediate German to the next level, one coffee break at a time. Throughout the 10-episode series 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! You will also be able to watch these lessons for free on [Coffee Break TV] (https://coffeebreaktv.com/) , and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our [Coffee Break German YouTube channel] (https://www.youtube.com/@coffeebreakgerman) to access the video version of each podcast episode there, once they're released. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode. That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered. See you next Wednesday 29th for the first episode! Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

22 May 2024

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22 May 2024


#137

How to pronounce tricky letter combinations - ‘sch’, ‘ei’, ‘ie’ and more | The Coffee Break German S...

Do 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] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2023/12/a-guide-to-german-pronunciation-sch-ei-ie-and-more/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

20 Dec 2023

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20 Dec 2023


#136

‘Nein’, ‘nicht’ and ‘kein’ - Negation in German | The Coffee Break German Show 1.09

Welcome 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] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2023/12/negation-in-german-nein-nicht-and-kein/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

13 Dec 2023

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08:36

13 Dec 2023


#135

‘Zu’ or ‘um ... zu’? - How to use the infinitive form of the verb | The Coffee Break German Show 1.0...

Welcome 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] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2023/12/zu-and-um-zu-constructions-in-german/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

06 Dec 2023

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11:03

06 Dec 2023


#134

Compound words - Breaking down long German words | The Coffee Break German Show 1.07

The 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] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2023/11/compound-nouns-breaking-down-long-german-words/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

29 Nov 2023

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12:25

29 Nov 2023


#133

What is a case? - An introduction to German cases | The Coffee Break German Show 1.06

Welcome 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] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2023/11/an-introduction-to-german-cases/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

22 Nov 2023

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16:54

22 Nov 2023


#132

Using the formal ‘you’ | The Coffee Break German Show 1.05

How 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] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2023/11/how-to-use-the-formal-you-in-german/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

15 Nov 2023

11 MINS

11:12

15 Nov 2023


#131

How to form questions in German | The Coffee Break German Show 1.04

Knowing 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] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2023/11/a-guide-to-forming-questions-in-german/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

08 Nov 2023

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09:10

08 Nov 2023


#130

All about umlauts - Usage and pronunciation | The Coffee Break German Show 1.03

In 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] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2023/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-german-umlaut/) ⬅️ ☕️ [To purchase a Coffee Break mug, click here] (https://www.coffeebreakgiftshop.com/) ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

01 Nov 2023

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12:44

01 Nov 2023


#129

When to use ‘fahren’ and ‘gehen’ | The Coffee Break German Show 1.02

Do 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] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2023/10/saying-to-go-in-german-fahren-or-gehen/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

25 Oct 2023

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09:23

25 Oct 2023


#128

A guide to German word order - Sentences with two verbs | The Coffee Break German Show 1.01

Welcome 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] (https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2023/10/unravelling-word-order-in-german-multi-verb-sentences/) ⬅️ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

18 Oct 2023

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18 Oct 2023


#127

Introducing the Coffee Break German Show

Welcome 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] (https://coffeebreaktv.com/) , and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, you can head to our [Coffee Break German YouTube channel] (https://youtu.be/DRocEnUQOrA?si=1DscrEOrGcHjWsjX) to access the video version of each podcast episode there. Remember to subscribe to our channel so that you don’t miss an episode. That's not all... each episode of the Show is accompanied by a blog article to increase your understanding of the topics covered. We'll see you next Wednesday, 18th October, for the first episode of the Show. Bis bald! Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

10 Oct 2023

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02:35

10 Oct 2023


#126

CBG Mag 2.10 | Til Schweiger

In 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 series! 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 more natural way. This series follows on from Seasons 1 and 2 of Coffee Break German. There are a total of 10 episodes in Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Magazine. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, transcripts, vocabulary lists and exercises, you can access the [premium version of the Magazine on the Coffee Break Academy] (https://coffeebreakacademy.com/courses/category/new-magazines) . Don't forget to follow Coffee Break German on Facebook where we post language activities, cultural points and review materials to help you practise your German. Remember - a few minutes a day can help you build your confidence in the language. [Access the Coffee Break German Facebook page here] (https://facebook.com/coffeebreakgerman) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

31 Aug 2022

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36:06

31 Aug 2022


#125

CBG Mag 2.09 | Das Leben der Anderen

We’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 lifein 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 vocabulary, such as the words: bespitzelt, verdeckt and abgehört. 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 more natural way. This series follows on from Seasons 1 and 2 of Coffee Break German. There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Magazine. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, transcripts, vocabulary lists and exercises, you can access the [premium version of the Magazine on the Coffee Break Academy] (https://coffeebreakacademy.com/courses/category/new-magazines) . Don't forget to follow Coffee Break German on Facebook where we post language activities, cultural points and review materials to help you practise your German. Remember - a few minutes a day can help you build your confidence in the language. [Access the Coffee Break German Facebook page here] (https://facebook.com/coffeebreakgerman) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

17 Aug 2022

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28:23

17 Aug 2022


#124

CBG Mag 2.08 | Heißluftballonrennen im Januar

The 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! 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 more natural way. This series follows on from Seasons 1 and 2 of Coffee Break German. There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Magazine. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, transcripts, vocabulary lists and exercises, you can access the [premium version of the Magazine on the Coffee Break Academy] (https://coffeebreakacademy.com/courses/category/new-magazines) . Don't forget to follow Coffee Break German on Facebook where we post language activities, cultural points and review materials to help you practise your German. Remember - a few minutes a day can help you build your confidence in the language. [Access the Coffee Break German Facebook page here] (https://facebook.com/coffeebreakgerman) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

03 Aug 2022

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31:13

03 Aug 2022


#123

GBG Mag 2.07 | Großglockner Hochalpenstraße - ein österreichischer Roadtrip

In 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-speaking friends! 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 more natural way. This series follows on from Seasons 1 and 2 of Coffee Break German. There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Magazine. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, transcripts, vocabulary lists and exercises, you can access the [premium version of the Magazine on the Coffee Break Academy] (https://coffeebreakacademy.com/courses/category/new-magazines) . Don't forget to follow Coffee Break German on Facebook where we post language activities, cultural points and review materials to help you practise your German. Remember - a few minutes a day can help you build your confidence in the language. [Access the Coffee Break German Facebook page here] (https://facebook.com/coffeebreakgerman) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

20 Jul 2022

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20 Jul 2022


#122

CBG Mag 2.06 | Labskaus

We 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 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 more natural way. This series follows on from Seasons 1 and 2 of Coffee Break German. There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Magazine. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, transcripts, vocabulary lists and exercises, you can access the [premium version of the Magazine on the Coffee Break Academy] (https://coffeebreakacademy.com/courses/category/new-magazines) . Don't forget to follow Coffee Break German on Facebook where we post language activities, cultural points and review materials to help you practise your German. Remember - a few minutes a day can help you build your confidence in the language. [Access the Coffee Break German Facebook page here] (https://facebook.com/coffeebreakgerman) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

06 Jul 2022

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06 Jul 2022


#121

CBG Mag 2.05 | Die Habsburger

We'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 toc'est la viein 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 use the German language in a more natural way. This series follows on from Seasons 1 and 2 of Coffee Break German. There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Magazine. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, transcripts, vocabulary lists and exercises, you can access the [premium version of the Magazine on the Coffee Break Academy] (https://coffeebreakacademy.com/courses/category/new-magazines) . Don't forget to follow Coffee Break German on Facebook where we post language activities, cultural points and review materials to help you practise your German. Remember - a few minutes a day can help you build your confidence in the language. [Access the Coffee Break German Facebook page here] (https://facebook.com/coffeebreakgerman) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

24 Jun 2022

31 MINS

31:42

24 Jun 2022