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 CoffeeBreak Schatzsuche 2025 - coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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'Viel' or 'Viele'? Talking about quantities in German | A Coffee Break with Thomas
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 express exactly how much of something there is. Perfect for conversation, writing, or even impressing your German friends with your vocabulary.Subscribe to the Coffee Break German newsletter for more mini-episodes like this! 📚✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Choosing the "right" thank you in German | A Coffee Break with Thomas
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 like this directly in your inbox, be sure to subscribe to the Coffee Break German newsletter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Nullartikel in German | A Coffee Break with Thomas
In this mini-episode, Thomas helps you unlock the mystery of the Nullartikel, when German nouns don’t need an article! ☕💡We’ll look at examples from meals, professions, languages, and abstract ideas, and show how dropping the article can make your German sound more natural. With short, practical examples and a few exercises, you’ll quickly get a feel for this sometimes tricky grammar point.Perfect for learners wanting to improve fluency in conversation, or anyone curious about how German handles nouns without a definite or indefinite article.Subscribe to the Coffee Break German newsletter for more mini-episodes like this! 📝✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Autumn in German | A Coffee Break with Thomas
Autumn is here, and in this lesson, Thomas takes you through the cosy world of German autumn words and expressions! 🍂☕We’ll explore terms for leaves, harvest, and seasonal fun, plus idiomatic expressions you might not find in a dictionary. From talking about falling leaves to phrases used during harvest time, you’ll learn vocabulary that’s perfect for chatting about the season with friends or reading a German magazine.With short, clear examples and quick practice sentences, this mini-lesson is ideal for building your vocabulary and keeping your German seasonal and fun.Subscribe to the Coffee Break German newsletter for more mini-episodes like this! 🍁✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
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