Coffee Break German

This is the companion podcast to On Track Episode 2: the second day of the race, starting in Milan. The episode itself is on the Coffee Break Languages YouTube channel, and it's best to watch that first. We talk about how the day went, so be aware there will be spoilers!

Watch On Track Episode 2.

Get the free episode 2 handout for your own copy of the text, plus the word list.

Thomas tells the story of day two from Team Blue's side, in a short German text written for learners. The day starts in Milan, with a bit of luck and a few embarrassing moments on the way to the station. We read it through, talk about the language in it, then read it again, so by the end you'll understand every word.

Look out for separable verbs: "vorankommen" becomes "kamen wir zügig voran", "aufgeben" becomes "gaben nicht auf", with the little word at the end of the clause. And there's "jemandem unter die Arme greifen", to help someone out.

Can't wait a week? Episode 3 is already on Coffee Break TV, and you get 20% off with the code ONTRACK20. Pick your language here and the code is applied for you.

Everything about On Track, including the Companion Courses.

On Track is brought to you in collaboration with Teachable. The On Track companion courses are hosted on Teachable. Future course creator? Find out more here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the companion podcast to On Track Episode 1: the first day of the race, starting in Venice. The episode itself is on the Coffee Break Languages YouTube channel, and it's best to watch that first. We talk about how the day went, so be aware there will be spoilers!

Watch On Track Episode 1: https://youtu.be/_-_lH0rYCVg

Thomas tells the story of day one from Team Blue's side, in a short German text written for learners. It starts with nerves in Venice, and coins to earn before the team can buy a train ticket. We read it through, talk about the language in it, then read it again, so by the end you'll understand every word.

Thomas writes in the simple past, which is normal for a written story. Telling the same story out loud, most German speakers would switch to the perfect. And there's "keine Ahnung haben", "to have no idea", which you'll hear everywhere.

Can't wait a week? Episode 2 is already on Coffee Break TV: https://coffeebreaktv.com/join?utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ontrack&utm_content=podcast-de-ep1

Everything about On Track, including the Companion Courses: https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/ontrack?utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ontrack&utm_content=podcast-de-ep1

On Track is brought to you in collaboration with Teachable. The On Track companion courses are hosted on Teachable. Future course creator? Find out more here: https://www.teachable.com/welcome/coffeebreak?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partnerdirect&utm_campaign=coffebreak&utm_content=CT
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Track is our new series: a five-day race across Europe by train. Two teams of Coffee Break language experts, ten cities in four countries, and language challenges at every stop. Team Green is Francesca, from Coffee Break Italian, and Pablo, from Coffee Break Spanish. Team Blue is Max, from Coffee Break French, and Thomas, from Coffee Break German.

The series itself is on the Coffee Break Languages YouTube channel, starting on Sunday 1st November at 5pm UK time. That's where to watch the race.

Alongside it, here on Coffee Break German, there's the On Track Companion Podcast. After each episode, Thomas tells the story of that day in German, in a short text written for learners. We read it through, talk about the language in it, then read it again, so by the end you'll understand every word.

Watch each episode first, then come back for the companion podcast. We talk about how each day went, so be aware there will be spoilers!

Episode 1 premieres here: https://youtu.be/_-_lH0rYCVg

Everything about On Track, including the Companion Courses: https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/ontrack?utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ontrack&utm_content=podcast-de-trailer

On Track is brought to you in collaboration with Teachable. The On Track companion courses are hosted on Teachable. Future course creator? Find out more here: https://www.teachable.com/welcome/coffeebreak?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partnerdirect&utm_campaign=coffebreak&utm_content=CT
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with a special bonus episode of the Great Coffee Break Treasure Hunt 2026! Join us for a detailed explanation of this year's Treasure Hunt clues. Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to this episode on your next coffee break. ☕️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have reached the last clue of our virtual treasure hunt - Die große Coffee Break Schatzsuche 2026 - which will lead us to the final location! Test your German and detective skills as we reveal everything you need to know to determine the last destination. Remember to submit your entry form listing the location from each episode to be in with a chance of winning a prize.

Click here to locate the entry form and for further details about the competition.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.