The Coffee Break German Magazine is a 10-episode series for intermediate to advanced learners of German. Presented by native speakers Andrea and Olivera and learner Mark, each episode will present cultural topics and grammar study in an enjoyable way, allowing you to build your vocabulary and increase your range of expression. It is recommended that learners complete at least Coffee Break German Season 1 and Season 2 before taking this course.
Each episode has three sections:
As each lesson becomes available you can access it from the list below.
In the final episode of this season of the Coffee Break German Magazine, we hear a text about the well-known and successful German actor and director, Til Schweiger. As we hear about his life and international career, we review some
We’re discussing a film in this episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine: ‘The Life of Others’ by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. Set in 1984, the film portrays life in the German Democratic Republic, in East Berlin, and follows a couple
The topic of this Coffee Break German Magazine episode is hot air balloons – specifically the annual hot air balloon competitions which take place in the Alps during the month of January. As we learn about these fascinating competitions, we
In the latest instalment of the Coffee Break German Magazine, we’re heading on a road trip in the Austrian Alps! Throughout the text featured in this episode, we explore the Großglockner Hochalpenstraße – a scenic mountain road and one of
We hope you’re hungry as this episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine is all about a traditional North German dish made of potatoes, beef, pickles and beetroot. This used to be a sailor’s dish but today it’s found all
We’re halfway through the Coffee Break German Magazine Season 3! In Episode 5 we listen to a text about the Habsburg dynasty and its legacy. We hear lots of new vocabulary and grammar points which Mark and Andrea explain along
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The premium version of the Coffee Break German Magazine provides additional materials which will help you move forward more effectively with your German studies. These are available on the Coffee Break Academy.
We provide full transcripts of all the German included in the lessons, and notes to explain complex grammar and vocabulary. Follow the notes as you listen.
Our vocabulary checklist will help you identify which words you know and which words you don't know. We provide German > English and English > German lists
Test your understanding of the grammar and vocabulary in each lesson with our exercise worksheets. The exercises are provided in a format which can be easily printed.
All our online courses are available only on the Coffee Break Academy where with a single login you’ll be able to access the premium elements of the course.
You can access everything online or, if you prefer, you can download the materials to your own device and take your learning with you wherever you go.
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