In this thoughtful Coffee Break German mini-episode, Thomas takes you into one of the German-speaking world’s favourite end-of-year traditions: the Jahresrückblick. From nostalgic TV shows to personal memories, you’ll learn how Germans talk about looking back and how to do it yourself.

Discover useful expressions like etwas Revue passieren lassen as Thomas guides you through each phrase with clear examples. 

Whether you’re wrapping up your year, revisiting highlights from 2025, or simply expanding your vocabulary, this cosy end-of-year episode is the perfect way to reflect auf Deutsch.

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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're dreaming of visiting Vienna, reminiscing about your own holiday traditions, or simply brushing up on your German, this episode is the perfect listen to get you in the festive mood.

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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 a snowy day, a cosy cup of cocoa, or just brushing up on your German, this episode is a quick, cheerful way to learn new idioms and expand your vocabulary.

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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 of this episode are listed below:

• Find out more about Coffee Break German here
• Access our full range of German courses on the Coffee Break Academy
• Learn more about Coffee Break TV here

Please note that the secret link mentioned was part of our Black Friday 2025 promotion which has now ended.

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It’s market season! 🇨🇭🧅

In this short and cheerful episode, Thomas takes us to Bern for one of the country’s most famous traditions — the Zibelemärit, or Onion Market. Discover how this colourful event transforms the city into a sea of onions and learn some useful German market phrases along the way.

From ordering Glühwein to asking for regionale Produkte, this mini-lesson will help you sound confident and curious on your next trip to a German-speaking market. Whether it is an onion or a Christmas market, after this episode, you will be able to navigate them all. 

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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.

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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 miss out on this exciting adventure - click here for more details.

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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.

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Welcome to the first episode of Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2025, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join us in this first episode as we reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your German.

For further details about how you can take part, click here.

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