Coffee Break German

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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.

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CBG 1:08 | More directions

In this week’s episode of Coffee Break German we’ll be building on what we learned last week to help us talk about the town. We’ll learn some more complex directions and learn some aspects of German cases in our Grammar Guru section. In this lesson you’ll be learning to talk about places in the town and to ask for directions. You’ll learn: the German words for some more places in the town; to understand the words for “straight on”, “right” and “left”; more complex directions; the basics of cases...

Mar 20, 2013•27 min•Season 1Ep. 8

CBG 1:07 | Asking for directions

It’s time for another episode of Coffee Break German and in this week’s episode we’re learning to get around the town using German. In this lesson you’ll be learning to talk about places in the town and to ask for directions. You’ll learn: the German words for some places in the town; to ask for help from a native speaker; the phrase for “where is…?” in German; how to ask someone to show you on a map where you are. This season of Coffee Break German features a total of 40 episodes. Stay subscrib...

Mar 15, 2013•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7

CBG 1:06 | Introduction to numbers

In this week’s episode of Coffee Break German we’re looking at numbers from zero to ten, and dealing with buying things in stores and cafés. In this lesson you’ll be learning some numbers and how to deal with shopping in German. You’ll learn: the numbers from zero to ten; how to ask how much something costs; how to “spell” larger numbers and how to ask German speakers to write down the number or price; some useful phrases for dealing with shopping situations in German. This season of Coffee Brea...

Mar 07, 2013•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6

CBG 1:05 | Introducing family members

It’s time for another episode of Coffee Break German. In this week’s show, you’ll learn how to introduce members of your family to your new-found German-speaking friends. In this lesson you’ll be learning how to introduce members of your family. You’ll learn: the words for different members of your family; how to introduce members of your family in German; how the gender of nouns works in German; the word for “the”, depending on the gender of nouns; how to say “my” for masculine and feminine nou...

Feb 20, 2013•21 min•Season 1Ep. 5

CBG 1:04 | Saying where you live

Introduction In this week’s episode of Coffee Break German you’ll take your German skills further and continue to develop your confidence in using the language. In weekly episodes you’ll join native speaker Thomas who’ll be teaching learner Mark in gradual, structured lessons. Our “Cultural Correspondent” Julia and our “Grammar Guru” Kirsten will also join us in each episode to share their knowledge and love of all things German. In this lesson you’ll be moving on to talk about where you live. Y...

Feb 13, 2013•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4

CBG 1:03 | Saying where you are from

Introduction Welcome to a new episode of Coffee Break German, our new course for beginners in German. In weekly episodes you’ll join native speaker Thomas who’ll be teaching learner Mark in gradual, structured lessons. Our “Cultural Correspondent” Julia and our “Grammar Guru” Kirsten will also join us in each episode to share their knowledge and love of all things German. In this lesson you’ll be moving on to talk about where you come from. You’ll learn: how to ask the question “where do you com...

Feb 06, 2013•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3

CBG 1:02 | Saying your name

Introduction This is our second episode of Coffee Break German, our new German course for beginners. In weekly episodes you’ll join native speaker Thomas who’ll be teaching learner Mark in gradual, structured lessons. Our “Cultural Correspondent” Julia and our “Grammar Guru” Kirsten will also join us in each episode to share their knowledge and love of all things German. In this lesson you’ll be learning greetings for different times of the day and how to introduce yourself: how to say “good mor...

Jan 30, 2013•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2

CBG 1:01 | Saying how you are feeling

In this inaugural episode of Coffee Break German, hosts Mark and Thomas introduce the basics of the German language. Listeners will learn essential greetings such as 'Hallo' and 'Auf Wiedersehen,' how to ask 'Wie geht's' (How are you?), and basic responses. The episode also introduces cultural correspondent Julia and grammar guru Kirsten, who will contribute to future lessons.

Jan 23, 2013•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Coffee Break German – Introductory Episode

In this introductory episode, Mark and Thomas talk about what you can expect in the first ten lessons of the course which starts this Wednesday, the 23rd of January 2013. The lessons will introduce the basics of the language and by the end of the first group of ten lessons you’ll be able to communicate in basic German with confidence. Topics covered include introductions and greetings, talking about where you’re from, your family, dealing with numbers and paying for things, finding your way arou...

Jan 22, 2013•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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