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Coffee Break Languages

Learn German in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native German speakers.

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Coffee Break German

Are you ready for a test? In this episode, Thomas presents 10 German words that look just like English words and challenges you to decide whether they share the same meaning or not. You'll pick up some new vocabulary and learn to avoid some surprisingly common misunderstandings.

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10 German words that look English: true friends or false friends?

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.

Today, some regulars’ routines are unexpectedly changed.

Die Erzählerin beobachtet eine Mutter, die den Tisch abräumt, als Charlotte das Café betritt – und diesmal ist Heinz auch dabei. Selbst sein Hund Kerlchen kommt wedelnd hinterher. Erna erkennt sofort, dass dies ein besonderer Moment ist.

This last chapter of Scenes Season 2 is about new beginnings, shared moments, and sunny surprises.

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Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 10: Ein Anfang und ein Ende

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.

Today, Felix works his final shift before starting a new job.

Die Terrasse ist voll, die Sonne strahlt und Felix manövriert geschickt zwischen den Tischen. Erna behält alles im Blick und gibt kleine Anweisungen, während die Erzählerin Kuchen zu den Gästen bringt und zwei Jugendliche auf Rollschuhen vorbeisausen. Abschiede, Lachen und sommerliche Energie vermischen sich zu einem lebhaften Vormittag.

This chapter is about farewells, busy mornings, and enjoying the moment.

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Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 9: Sommersonne und Abschiedslächeln

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.

Today, friendships are tested – and hearts are lightened.

Johanna betritt das Café Händchen haltend mit Nadine, und Erna ist sofort zur Stelle, um sie herzlich zu begrüßen. Die Erzählerin beobachtet die beiden verlegen kichernden Freundinnen, während die Sonne durch die Fenster fällt. Nach langer Zeit scheint alles wieder an seinen Platz zu rücken, und das Café erfüllt sich mit Lachen und Wärme.

This chapter is about friendship, joy, and unexpected happiness.

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Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 8: Strahlende Gesichter

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.

Während der Buchclub diskutiert, bemerkt die Erzählerin eine Frau mittleren Alters, die nervös auf die Uhr schaut. Plötzlich betritt ein tätowierter Junge das Café und setzt sich zu ihr. Beide wirken sichtbar unwohl, und Erna eilt herbei, um die Situation vorsichtig aufzufangen. Zwischen verlegenen Blicken und leisen Worten entwickelt sich ein Moment, den man nicht vorhersehen konnte.

This chapter is about awkward meetings, tension, and how a little kindness can make a difference.

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Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 7: Blicke sagen mehr als Worte

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.

Today is a big day for one of the café’s hardest workers. 

Die Sonne scheint, die Gäste genießen ihre Getränke und Felix ist auch schon da. Jedoch ist er heute nicht hier, um zu arbeiten. Er bereitet sich auf ein wichtiges Treffen vor und Erna und die Erzählerin beobachten ihn dabei genau. Dann ist es endlich so weit, Felix steht auf und begrüßt den neuen Besucher. 

This chapter is all about being prepared and making the right choices. 

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Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 6: Zwischen Kaffee und Karriere

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.

There are some scenes that touch everyone’s feelings. A girl with two daisies, her dad counting coins, and a birthday cake that almost wasn’t. The gesture that follows will melt your heart. 

Ein Vater und seine Tochter verbringen den Tag zusammen und kommen in Ernas Café für eine Stärkung. Nachdem der Vater sich jedoch um die Wünsche seiner Tochter kümmert, ist kaum mehr genug im Geldbeutel für ihn selbst. Solche rührenden Momente bleiben im Café nicht unbemerkt und außerdem war ja gestern Vatertag…

A touching moment at Erna’s Café – and a reminder that small things can mean the most.

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Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 5: Auf’s Haus

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling.

The guests are gone… except for one couple. Caught up in each other, they don’t notice the time – or anything else.

Ein junges Pärchen während ihrem ersten Date, verloren in Blicken, Gesten, kleinen Berührungen. Wer könnte so etwas Zartes und Unschuldiges nur unterbrechen? Na, bestimmt niemand in Ernas Café, auch wenn es bedeutet, dass heute ein paar Überstunden gemacht werden.

This is one of those moments you don’t want to end. Find out how the evening draws to a close.

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Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 4: Ein Tisch für zwei

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your language skills naturally through storytelling.

There’s always a story waiting to be told at Erna’s Café…
A group of men walk in—well-dressed, familiar. Slowly, memories surface and emotions shift.

Es braucht eine Weile bis Erna die vier ehemalige Stammgäste am Tisch erkennt. Doch als sie und die Erzählerin realisieren, wen heute da ist, ist die Freude umso größer. Jedoch ist die alte Gruppe nicht komplett und es stellt sich heraus, dass nicht alle Geschichten gut ausgehen…

It’s a moving chapter about friendship, grief, and shared history. Settle in and listen to the next scene unfold.

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Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 3: Die guten alten Zeiten

Welcome back to Erna’s Café - our charming German café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive series, we follow a compelling story set in a local café and help you build your language skills naturally through storytelling.

With the book club debating at one table and a family celebration at another, things become lively quickly in Chapter 2 of Scenes from the Coffee Break German Café.

Der Buchclub diskutiert heute über Max Frischs Stiller und vergisst dabei ganz, dass sie nicht alleine im Café sind. Ein paar Tische weiter feiert eine Großfamilie Geburtstag – mit Luftballons, Geschenken und kreischenden Kindern. Und mittendrin: Erna und ihr Team, die versuchen, bei all dem Treiben den Überblick zu behalten.

There’s only so much excitement one café can take! Chapter 2 is now available – time to find out what happens next!

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Scenes Season 2 | Chapter 2: Zwischen Büchern und Ballons

In this Coffee Break German mini-episode, Thomas shares a quick and friendly guide to expressing gratitude in German. ☕🙏

We’ll explore the usual Danke, along with many other options depending on the situation and if you are talking to a police officer, an old friend or your colleagues at work. 

With short examples and a touch of humour, this episode will help you thank people confidently in any situation, and maybe even impress a German speaker with your variety!

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Choosing the "right" thank you in German | A Coffee Break with Thomas

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