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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

We've all been there: you're mid-sentence and the word just won't come. In this episode, Thomas shares the little phrases German speakers reach for when they're lost for words or need a second to think. Learn how to buy yourself time and keep a conversation flowing naturally.

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What to say in German when you're lost for words

English gets by with one little word, after, but German has three: nach, nachdem and danach. In this episode, Thomas picks up where the 'before' episode left off and shows you when to use each one, along with während, the single German word for during. He finishes with some handy vocabulary for saying just, right and directly before or after something.

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Nach, nachdem or danach? How to say 'after' and 'during' in German

Thomas explains how German handles the word "before". You'll see when to use "vor", "bevor" and "davor", with clear example sentences that show each one in context. By the end, you'll know exactly which word to reach for and when. Which one trips you up the most?

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Vor, bevor or davor? 3 German words for 'before' explained

Thomas introduces five beautifully untranslatable German words that capture feelings and experiences English needs a whole sentence to describe. From "Kopfkino" and "Fernweh" to the warm, hard-to-define "Geborgenheit", you'll discover what each word means, how to use it, and why German has words for ideas other languages don't. Which one is your favourite?

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5 German words with no English equivalent

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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