Mark and Thomas are back with another episode of Scenes! In this chapter, the café is busier than ever, as customers fill the space on a sunny Sunday. Regulars enjoy their routines, new visitors discover Erna’s charm, and the rhubarb cake disappears faster than ever.

While Erna thrives on the lively atmosphere, chatting and sharing her wisdom, Felix helps keep things moving behind the counter. Meanwhile, requests for iced coffee keep coming in, even though it’s technically only a summer drink. Could it be time to extend the season?

Mark and Thomas break down useful grammar and expressions, including causal subordinate sentences, different tenses, and useful verbs. 

Hör rein und erlebe das lebhafte Treiben in Ernas Café – eine unterhaltsame Möglichkeit, dein Deutsch zu verbessern!

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Mark and Thomas return with the next chapter of Scenes! As heavy rain pours down, Johanna rushes into the café, drenched and frustrated. A dedicated law student, she usually enjoys studying here, but today, her soaked textbooks and looming deadlines leave her feeling overwhelmed.

Erna, always quick to notice when someone needs support, offers comforting words and a little extra whipped cream on Johanna’s favourite rhubarb cake. Will that – and a warm conversation – help lift her spirits?

Alongside the story, Mark and Thomas discuss complex relative clauses, the use of past participles as adjectives, and useful expressions like etwas wiedergutmachen and jemanden aufmuntern.

Finde heraus, was in Kapitel 2 passiert – eine perfekte Gelegenheit, dein Deutsch in einer entspannten Atmosphäre zu verbessern!

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Join Mark and Thomas at the start of an exciting new story! In this first chapter of Scenes, our latest course for intermediate German learners, we visit Erna’s cosy café by the park, where regular customers and unexpected surprises make each morning unique.

We meet Heinz, a long-time patron known for his punctuality and unwavering routine. Every day, he arrives at exactly 8am for his usual coffee. But today, something is different - Heinz is late, and when he finally walks in, he’s not alone. To Erna’s amazement, he’s brought along a lively Spaniel puppy, a new companion he decided to adopt overnight. As Heinz shares his story, we get a glimpse into his life and the small but meaningful decisions that bring change.

Alongside the story, Mark and Thomas will highlight useful grammar and vocabulary, such as expressions with (sich) besorgen, the use of the present participle, or expressions like von einem Tag auf den nächsten. Their explanations, examples and discussions are perfect for intermediate German learners. If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to improve your German, don’t miss this first chapter of Scenes!

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We’re about to launch four brand-new intermediate German language course - Scenes from the Coffee Break Café.

Imagine yourself in a charming café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive new course, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling.

Here’s what makes it special:

• 10 engaging lessons, each with a new chapter in the café’s unfolding story.
• Authentic stories featuring café owners, regulars, and intriguing newcomers.
• A podcast series where you can learn anywhere, anytime!
• Premium course materials available, including video lessons, detailed notes, quizzes, and targeted grammar exercises to deepen your understanding.
• Cultural insights and real-world expressions that bring the language to life.

Imagine yourself sipping a Verlängerter in Germany - you’ll feel like you’re right there, soaking up the language and culture in the most engaging, natural way possible.

In this promo episode, we share everything you need to know about Scenes and how you can experience language learning like never before! Are you ready to step inside?

Click here to pre-order the full course now and be the first to access Scenes from the Coffee Break Café on launch day - Monday, 24th March.

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We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2024, which will lead us to the final location! Test your German and detective skills as Mark and Thomas 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, you have until 9am UK time (4am Eastern) on 12th November to submit your entry.

Click here to locate the entry form and for further details about the competition coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt.

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It's time for the third clue of Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Using the interesting facts provided by Thomas 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 French, German, Italian or Spanish courses!

Don't miss out on this exciting adventure, click here for more details: coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt.

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We're back with the next episode of Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! In this episode join Thomas and Mark as they reveal clue number two and take us one step closer to our final location. As we continue through this mini series we'll discover further clues, solve the mystery and 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, visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt. 

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Welcome to the first episode of Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2024, our virtual treasure hunt across Europe! Join Max and Mark in this first episode as they reveal the initial clue. As you continue through this mini series you’ll discover further clues, solve the mystery and practise your French.

For further details about how you can take part visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt.

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New mini-series!

Starting on Monday 4th November, 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, and by taking part you could win some amazing prizes for German learners. For everything you need to know about this mini series and how to take part in the competition, visit coffeebreaklanguages.com/treasurehunt.

Die große CoffeeBreak Schatzsuche 2024 - coming soon!

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How confident are you with the verb Ziehen in German? Join Mark and Thomas in this episode of the Coffee Break German show as they discuss this versatile verb and its different meanings depending on the context.

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