Coffee Break German review

Coffee Break German teaches through conversation between a teacher and a learner. On the Level 1 course page, teacher Thomas explains German to Mark, who takes the role of the learner, across 40 lessons and over 20 hours of audio that cover A1 to A2. Each lesson comes in video and audio with full notes, transcripts and quizzes, and the course stays yours for life on every device for a one-time $269 payment. The Coffee Break German page says every level starts with a free podcast, so you can hear the style before paying, and adds free YouTube videos, a book of 50 short activities and Coffee Break German TV, a subscription of short weekly video lessons from $24.99 a month. The format rewards learners who like hearing a teacher reason through grammar. The downsides are the up-front price, separate charges for later levels and no one checking your own speaking.

Who it is for

podcast learners who want a one-time purchase

Price

Free podcast for every level; Level 1 course is a one-time $269 payment; Coffee Break German TV from $24.99 a month.

$269 One payment, yours for life
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Level 1 course: 40 lessons covering A1 to A2
• Over 20 hours of audio with teacher Thomas and learner Mark
• Video, audio, lesson notes, transcripts and quizzes
• Free podcast at the start of every level
• Coffee Break German TV weekly video lessons from $24.99 a month

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One payment, yours for life
• Strength: A learner character asks the questions a beginner would
• Strength: Every level starts with a free podcast
• Weakness: $269 for Level 1 is a large up-front cost
• Weakness: Higher levels are sold separately
• Weakness: No live speaking feedback

Key facts

• Level 1 lessons: 40
• Level 1 audio: Over 20 hours
• Level 1 price: $269 one time
• Coffee Break German TV: From $24.99 a month

Where it ranks

Coffee Break German is No. 6 in our Best Online German Courses verdict.