In this lesson of Coffee Break Swedish we take a trip into town and follow Mark as he is on the lookout for a few different items. We learn some new words and phrases, take a look at adjectives, and also introduce the past tense. Låt oss börja!
Month: January 2022
Chapitre 35 – James sentit son sang bouillir dans ses veines
Following the turn of events in our previous chapter, we see the aftermath, as the police arrive and start taking statements from witnesses and from James. However, they soon discover that the drama isn’t over yet! Some interesting expressions to look out for include: l’ironie du sort and la fin des haricots as well as a range of crime novel vocabulary.
CBG 3.07 | The infinitive with zu | Ich habe gehofft, früher hier zu sein
In Lesson 7 of Coffee Break German Season 3, we are looking at the infinitive structure with zu but without um. Throughout the lesson we identify some verbs and expressions that require this structure. We also hear some useful vocabulary, including: sammeln aufbauen and vorhaben.
CBI 3.07 | Indirect object pronouns | Due compleanni davvero speciali
Throughout this lesson of Coffee Break Italian, Mark and Francesca teach us about indirect object pronouns and we follow a dialogue of three friends discussing what present to get for two of their friends’ birthdays. Listen out for some useful vocabulary including the words: cravatta and indimenticabile.
Chapitre 34 – Les choses se précipitaient
Welcome back to our crime drama series for advanced learners of French! Put your listening comprehension skills to the test with this fast-moving, action-packed chapter in which we join Roger, James and Guillaume in the car that they are test driving. Some interesting expressions to listen out for along the way include: hors de ses gonds and perdre le nord.
CBSw 1.34 | Ska ni äta frukost?
This lesson of Coffee Break Swedish is all about breakfast. We follow Mark and Catriona during their first morning at the hotel in Örebro and look at both familiar and new vocabulary. We also introduce some Swedish slang. Låt oss börja!
CBG 3.06 | The genitive case | Wessen Socken sind das?
Welcome back to Coffee Break German Season 3! Join Mark and Andrea in Lesson 6 as they introduce the genitive case which conveys belonging and possession. In our story this week, we follow flatmates Jana and Karin as they tidy their apartment and discuss whose belongings are lying around! Listen out for examples of the genitive throughout the dialogue.
CBI 3.06 | Superlative adjectives | Aiuto! Cosa mi metto?
We’re back with a brand new Coffee Break Italian lesson! Join Mark and Francesca in this episode as they continue discussing the topic of adjectives. While the focus of Lesson 5 was on comparative adjectives, this time we are learning about superlative adjectives, both in their relative and absolute forms. We also hear a dialogue between two friends which features relative comparatives and absolute comparatives.
