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CBG Scenes 1.06 | Mit schwerem Herzen im Café

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Mark and Thomas return with an emotional new episode of Scenes! It’s late in the evening, and Johanna is still sitting at her table, lost in thought. She’s usually happy to chat with Erna, but today, something is different.

After some gentle encouragement, Johanna finally admits what’s been bothering her—her close university friend Nadine is leaving for a year abroad, and it’s not just friendship that she’s worried about. As Johanna struggles to find the right words, Erna reminds her that some things are best said before it’s too late.

Mark and Thomas highlight useful grammar and vocabulary, such as verbs that always require a dative object or the multiple meanings of machen.

Begleite Johanna auf ihrem Weg – die ideale Gelegenheit, Deutsch mit einer bewegenden Geschichte zu lernen!

CBI Scenes 1.06 | Si balla alla sagra del cocomero

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Join Francesca and Mark for the sixth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café!

In this episode, the local festival season has begun and the festivities seem to attract quite a crowd. A particularly elegant couple catches everyone’s attention, and their presence hints at a special evening ahead…

CBF Scenes 1.06 | Une cliente mystérieuse

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As the summer heat rises in Chapter six of Scenes, an elderly customer suddenly feels unwell Chez Nico. While the regulars rush to help, a familiar face returns, sparking curiosity about her mysterious habits.

This episode explores useful grammar and vocabulary, including se précipiter and se calmer.

Ne manquez pas ce nouveau chapitre captivant de Scenes !

CBS Scenes 1.05 | ¡Menudo sorpresón!

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In Chapter 5 of Scenes, our series for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where a variety of interesting customers bring their stories to life.

This time, we meet a group of lively ladies enjoying their time together. One of them has some exciting news to share — ¿te imaginas qué puede ser?

As always, Mark and Pablo will guide you through useful grammar and vocabulary from the story. In this chapter, they’ll focus on the structure lo + adjective and explore intriguing uses of the subjunctive.

Don’t miss the chance to improve your Spanish while enjoying another engaging chapter of Scenes!

CBG Scenes 1.05 | Siegfried, Heinz und das große Canasta-Duell

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Mark and Thomas return with another lively episode of Scenes! This time, the gentlemen’s weekly Canasta match takes centre stage — especially as Heinz keeps winning, much to Siegfried’s frustration!

While the game unfolds, the café is quieter than usual, giving the narrator time to clean the clogged coffee machine. But just as it’s taken apart, two teenagers arrive, hoping for a coffee. With no other option, they settle for hot chocolate and enjoy their conversation by the window.

Mark and Thomas discuss useful grammar and expressions, such as participle constructions with either the present or the past participle.

Schalte ein und finde heraus, wie das Spiel endet – eine unterhaltsame Möglichkeit, dein Deutsch zu trainieren!

CBF Scenes 1.05 | Une soirée mémorable

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In Chapter 5 of Scenes, the café is packed for its first karaoke night. Even the regulars take to the stage, some with more success than others! Meanwhile, a surprise reunion leads to an exciting announcement.

This chapter introduces useful expressions like s’assurer que, marquer le coup, and the agreement of past participles with avoir.

Ne ratez pas ça, écoutez dès maintenant ce dernier épisode de Scenes !

CBS Scenes 1.04 | El café de la suerte

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Join Mark and Pablo for the next chapter of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners! In this chapter, a nervous man steps into Isabel’s café, dressed smartly in a suit and carrying a briefcase. ¿Adónde irá?

Mark and Pablo will guide you through the vocabulary and grammar featured in the story. For example, you’ll learn how to use the verb merecer, explore demonstrative pronouns in Spanish, and understand the word ojalá.

CBG Scenes 1.04 | Ein Café-Moment, den man nicht vergisst

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Mark and Thomas return with another engaging episode of Scenes! In this Chapter, the café is busier than usual for a weekday, and among the customers, something special is happening.

At the large family table, a young woman seems anxious while her boyfriend reassures her. Her elegantly dressed parents sit across from them, clearly unimpressed. But as soon as the young woman speaks, everything changes – her father chokes in shock, and her mother is left speechless. She’s just announced her pregnancy! Will her parents accept the news?

Mark and Thomas discuss useful grammar and expressions, like verbs with prepositional objects or the difference between temporal adverbs and conjunctions.

Verpasse nicht dieses bewegende Kapitel – eine wunderbare Gelegenheit, deine Sprachkenntnisse mit authentischen Dialogen zu erweitern!

CBI Scenes 1.04 | Una domenica al bar

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Join Francesca and Mark for the fourth Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, we visit the café on a Sunday. The atmosphere is usually lively, but this Sunday, something in the air feels different as a playful question catches Angelica off guard…

As it turns out, the day might hold more than just the usual routine!

CBF Scenes 1.04 | Deux larrons en foire

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In Chapter 4 of Scenes, we meet two of Chez Nico’s regulars, whose lively debate about a village event brings energy to the café. Will they ever se mettre d’accord ?

Alongside the story, Mark and Hélène highlight key language points with interesting verbs like se chamailler.

Continuez à améliorer votre français avec ce nouvel épisode captivant de Scenes !

CBS Scenes 1.03 | Sustituta busca piso

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Join Mark and Pablo for another chapter in the captivating Scenes series! In Chapter 3 of our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we meet Elena, a new substitute teacher settling into the neighbourhood and searching for a flat.

This chapter introduces practical verbs like alquilar and cubrir una baja, while giving us a closer look at the customers of Isabel’s café.

Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your Spanish with an engaging story. ¡No te pierdas este capítulo!

CBG Scenes 1.03 | Volles Haus und extra Hilfe

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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!

CBI Scenes 1.03 | Angelica e Mattia

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Join Francesca and Mark for the third Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, Angelica has just begun helping at the café, but it seems she’s already catching the eye of Mattia, the boy from the nearby tobacconist.

However, when his boss finds out, things take an unexpected turn. As for Angelica, does she feel the same way about him?

In this chapter, we will explore interesting aspects of vocabulary and grammar alongside the story, helping you take your language skills to the next level!

CBF Scenes 1.03 | Un vendredi sous la pluie

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Join Mark and Hélène as the story continues in Chapter 3 of Scenes! Bad weather causes trouble for Jérôme and his bar de plage, but his laid-back attitude keeps things under control. Meanwhile, the café fills up with weekend customers looking for shelter.

This episode introduces useful grammar and vocabulary including débarquer, and prendre l’eau.

Allez écouter ce nouveau chapitre de Scenes, it’s a great way to boost your French!

CBS Scenes 1.02 | El nuevo miembro

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In Chapter 2 of Scenes, our series for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where we meet the charming group of older gentlemen she affectionately calls sus Chicos de oro. This time, there’s a new, younger addition to the mix. ¿Quieres saber más? Join Mark and Pablo in this exciting new chapter!

As the story continues, Mark and Pablo will draw your attention to useful grammar points and vocabulary in the text. For example, in this chapter, they’ll learn the meanings of a gusto, parar de hacer algo, and saltar a la vista.

¡No te pierdas el nuevo capítulo de Scenes y continúa mejorando tu español!

CBG Scenes 1.02 | Ein Extrahäubchen Schlagsahne

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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!

CBI Scenes 1.02 | Chi trova un amico, trova un cornetto alla Nutella

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Join us for the second episode of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café! In this episode, the curious barista who owns Caffè di Tulli overhears a conversation between two worried students and offers a simple suggestion that changes everything.

Alongside the story, Francesca and Mark discuss interesting aspects of the vocabulary and grammar which appear in this chapter, helping you take your language skills to the next level.

CBF Scenes 1.02 | Une bonne nouvelle

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Join Mark and Hélène for the second Chapter in the engaging Scenes series! In this episode, the lively atmosphere at Chez Nico takes an exciting turn when Ségolène shares some big family news. Meanwhile, a customer faces a tricky language challenge with visiting tourists.

This chapter introduces useful vocabulary like maternité, renverser, and se débrouiller, all within a natural and immersive story.

Ne manquez pas ce nouveau chapitre de Scenes – it’s a perfect way to improve your French!

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