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English gets by with one little word, after, but German has three: nach , nachdem and danach . In this episode, Thomas picks up where the 'before' episode left off and shows you when to use each one, along with während , the single German word for during. He finishes with some handy vocabulary for saying just, right and directly before or after something. ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode . ➡️ Download the free practice exercises for this lesson here . Hosted on Acast. See...
Thomas explains how German handles the word "before". You'll see when to use "vor", "bevor" and "davor", with clear example sentences that show each one in context. By the end, you'll know exactly which word to reach for and when. Which one trips you up the most? ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ Love learning in short bursts? Our free weekly newsletter is packed with tips just like these: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Explore five German words that defy direct English translation, each embodying unique feelings and situations. Learn about 'Fingerspitzengefühl' for intuitive sensitivity, 'Kopfkino' for vivid mental scenarios, and 'Geborgenheit' for a deep sense of security and warmth. The episode also introduces 'Fernweh,' the desire to travel, and 'Zweisamkeit,' the joy of togetherness, providing context and usage for these rich linguistic gems.
Join Thomas for a quiz on 10 German words that resemble English words. Discover whether these are "true friends," sharing similar meanings, or "false friends," which can lead to common misunderstandings. This episode helps listeners expand their German vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and learn to identify words that might deceptively appear familiar, making their German sound more polished.
Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Today, some regulars’ routines are unexpectedly changed. Die Erzählerin beobachtet eine Mutter, die den Tisch abräumt, als Charlotte das Café betritt – und diesmal ist Heinz auch dabei. Selbst sein H...
Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Today, Felix works his final shift before starting a new job. Die Terrasse ist voll, die Sonne strahlt und Felix manövriert geschickt zwischen den Tischen. Erna behält alles im Blick und gibt kleine ...
Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Today, friendships are tested – and hearts are lightened. Johanna betritt das Café Händchen haltend mit Nadine, und Erna ist sofort zur Stelle, um sie herzlich zu begrüßen. Die Erzählerin beobachtet ...
Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Während der Buchclub diskutiert, bemerkt die Erzählerin eine Frau mittleren Alters, die nervös auf die Uhr schaut. Plötzlich betritt ein tätowierter Junge das Café und setzt sich zu ihr. Beide wirken...
Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. Today is a big day for one of the café’s hardest workers. Die Sonne scheint, die Gäste genießen ihre Getränke und Felix ist auch schon da. Jedoch ist er heute nicht hier, um zu arbeiten. Er bereitet ...
Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling. There are some scenes that touch everyone’s feelings. A girl with two daisies, her dad counting coins, and a birthday cake that almost wasn’t. The gesture that follows will melt your heart. Ein Vater...
This episode from Coffee Break German's "Scenes" series brings listeners to Erna's Café for a sweet first date. The hosts analyze a German text about a young couple lost in each other's eyes, detailing how the narrator tries to prolong their romantic moment. Key vocabulary and grammar points related to appearance, interaction, and everyday café life are broken down to enhance language learning.
Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling. There’s always a story waiting to be told at Erna’s Café… A group of men walk in—well-dressed, familiar. Slowly, memories surface and emotions shift. Es braucht eine Weile bis Erna die vier ehemalige Stam...
In this lively episode set in Erna's German café, listeners witness two contrasting events: a passionate book club discussion about Max Frisch's "Stiller" and a large family's chaotic 80th birthday party with balloons and screaming children. The narrator helps Erna manage the bustling scene while learning new German vocabulary and expressions that vividly describe the unfolding pandemonium.
Welcome back to Season 2 of Scenes from the Coffee Break German Café – willkommen in Staffel 2! If you joined us in Season 1 then you will already be familiar with Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling. We’re returning to Erna’s Café for a brand-new season of...
In dieser Coffee Break German Episode entdecken Sie die Bedeutung des deutschen "Jahresrückblicks", einer beliebten Tradition zum Jahresende. Thomas führt Sie durch Medienbeispiele wie satirische Jahresrückblicke im TV und lehrt wesentliche deutsche Verben und Redewendungen wie "sich erinnern an" oder "in Erinnerungen schwelgen", um persönliche Rückblicke auszudrücken. So können Sie Ihr Jahr auf Deutsch reflektieren und Ihr Vokabular erweitern.
The holiday season is just around the corner, and in this mini-episode, we're bringing you a festive German lesson, perfect for an espresso-sized Coffee Break! 🎄☕ Join Jessica as she takes us on a nostalgic journey to the Wiener Christkindlmarkt, sharing her favourite memories from this iconic Christmas market. She’ll introduce you to some festive German vocabulary, including words for seasonal foods, drinks, and activities, all while describing the sights and scents of the market. Whether you'...
The winter holidays are almost here, and in this mini-episode, we’re keeping it short, fun, and most importantly wintery—just like a little espresso lesson from Coffee Break German! ❄️☕ Join Thomas as he shares some of his favourite German winter expressions about Schnee , Eis und Füße . We’ll explore the meanings behind each phrase, see how they’re used in everyday conversation, and get you ready to use them yourself in a message or postcard to a German-speaking friend. Whether you’re enjoying ...
Join Mark and Thomas for this special episode of Coffee Break German where we're talking about something a bit different. We receive emails and messages all the time asking us "where should I start?", so we thought we'd answer that in this episode. We share details about how Coffee Break German first started and all of the resources we have released since then. We hope you enjoy hearing about the history of Coffee Break, with a few secrets revealed along the way! The links mentioned at the end o...
This episode takes listeners to Bern, Switzerland, for the Zibelemärit, a vibrant onion market and cultural celebration. Thomas teaches practical German phrases for market visits, covering how to inquire about regional products, ask for recommendations, and request special souvenirs. The lesson also includes phrases for ordering specific items like Glühwein, asking for smaller portions, and even negotiating bulk discounts, preparing listeners for any German-speaking market adventure.
We're back with a special bonus episode of the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt! Join us for a detailed explanation of this year's Treasure Hunt clues. Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to this episode on your next coffee break. ☕️ 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 2025 - which will lead us to the final location! Test your German and detective skills as we 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. Click here to locate the entry form and for further details about the competition . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
It's time for the third clue of Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2025 , our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts we provide, 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 German courses! Don't mis...
We're back with the next episode of Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2025 , our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us as we reveal clue number two which takes us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues to help you solve the mystery. Remember, 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, click here . Hosted on A...
Join Marc and Jessica for the first episode of the Coffee Break German Treasure Hunt, a virtual mission across Europe. They introduce the concept, Jessica's role, and then reveal and meticulously translate the first cryptic clue written in German. The episode concludes by providing a crucial geographical hint for the first city and detailing how to participate in the contest to win German language courses.
New mini-series! Starting on Monday 20th October, 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! By taking part you could win some amazing prizes which will help you take your German to the next level. For everything you need to know about this mini series and how to take part in the competition, click here . Die große Coffe...
In this short episode, Thomas gives you a quick lesson on talking about quantities in German! ☕✨ We’ll cover the tricky difference between viel (for uncountable nouns) and viele (for countable nouns), plus some handy related words like wenig/wenige , manche or jede Menge . You’ll hear clear examples, practise a few short exercises, and pick up some grammar tips that make using these words much easier. By the end, you’ll know not only how to say “much” and “many,” but also a few advanced ways to ...
In this Coffee Break German mini-episode, Thomas shares a quick and friendly guide to expressing gratitude in German. ☕🙏 We’ll explore the usual Danke , along with many other options depending on the situation and if you are talking to a police officer, an old friend or your colleagues at work. With short examples and a touch of humour, this episode will help you thank people confidently in any situation, and maybe even impress a German speaker with your variety! ➡️ To get more helpful content ...
Discover the German "Nullartikel," the absence of definite or indefinite articles before nouns. This episode delves into specific contexts where articles are omitted, such as with generic or uncountable nouns, abstract ideas, measurements, general plural nouns, most countries and cities, and unspecific professions or nationalities. Learn when to naturally drop articles and when they are still necessary, with helpful examples and practice exercises to solidify your understanding.
Join Thomas for a "Coffee Break German" mini-lesson diving into the cozy world of German autumn vocabulary. Discover terms like "Kuscheldecke" for a cuddle blanket, "Kastanienmännchen" for chestnut figures, and expressive words like "Schmuddelwetter" for yucky weather and "Blätterregen" for falling leaves. The episode also introduces the versatile adjective "herbstlich" to enhance your seasonal German conversations.
Join Thomas from Coffee Break German to learn four engaging German expressions inspired by the sun and heat. This mini-lesson delves into phrases like "Ein Tropfen auf den heißen Stein" and "die Sonne im Herzen haben," providing clear explanations and context. Test your understanding with a fun quiz at the end, perfect for adding seasonal flair to your German vocabulary.
