Learn practical German phrases for social invitations in this lesson, as the hosts break down a dialogue about making plans. Explore key verbs and expressions like "unternehmen", "sollen wir", and the imperative "Lass uns" to suggest activities. The episode also covers how to accept or politely decline suggestions, reinforcing vocabulary like "Kino", "Theater", and "Kneipe".
A common topic of conversation is the weather. That will be our focus in this lesson. We'll begin with a conversation between Frau Meier and Herr Mueller who are neighbours but who, nonetheless, address each other formally.
In this lesson, Martin and Stefanie are discussing what to eat this evening. The possibilities are endless. Let's consider some of those possibilities in this lesson.
This episode of Learn German by Podcast teaches practical conversational German for travelers. It features a dialogue where Frau Weber asks a passerby for a restaurant recommendation, followed by a detailed breakdown of key vocabulary and grammar. Listeners will learn how to ask for food preferences, describe restaurant locations and food quality, and politely thank someone.
When away on a trip, chances are that you'll pay a visit to a bakery to sample some fine local patisseries. Let's do just that in this lesson. We'll start with a dialogue between the shop assistant and Herr Schmidt.
If you're on vacation or on business abroad, it's almost a given that, at some stage you'll need to pay a visit to the local pharmacy. That's the focus of our attention in this lesson.
In the last lesson, Paul and Sabine were talking about Paul's sister, Steffi. Let's add some more detail to the discussion this time. We'll hear more about Steffi, and why she is feeling a little stressed at the moment.
In a previous lesson, we discovered how to introduce oneself. This time, we'll see how to discuss one's own family. In our role-play, Paul talks to Sabine about himself... and his sister.
This lesson involves a trip to the local market. We'll discuss some more numbers and, of course, discover the names of some common grocery items.
Buying a ticket - for the theatre, to a concert, for a bus to the city centre - is a common task. Let's see how to go about doing just that in this lesson. We also talk about directions. The setting for our dialogue is a bus station: Herr Schmidt needs to find out how to get to the city. Let's start with a short dialogue.
In this lesson, we'll discuss some numbers, and some colours, as as we buy a bouquet of flowers at the florist. Let's start with a role-play between Herr Meier and the florist...
Our task in this lesson will be to order something in a coffee shop. We'll make use of key vocabulary, including the verbs 'helfen', 'trinken' and 'essen'. But that's only the beginning...
In this lesson's dialogue, Herr Meier calls into an office looking for Herr Schmidt. Herr Schmidt is away, however. Herr Meier must arrange to come back again later.
This lesson expands on our discussion of family from the previous lesson. Frau Meier and Herr Schmidt bump into each other in the park. Though they are living in the same apartment block, it's the first time they have actually engaged in conversation.
In this lesson, we talk about family. In her conversation with Markus, Isabel talks about the people in a photograph she is holding.
In this lesson, Andrea and Frank are in an airport lounge. They briefly discuss where they're flying to. We'll pick up useful expressions, including the verbs for 'to fly' and 'to travel'.
In this lesson, Mr Meier meets Ms Mueller. They speak briefly about their work. Let's hear about what they do and whether or not Herr Meier likes his job.
Learn essential German expressions for introducing yourself and others, along with common greetings for different times of day. The lesson features a dialogue between Herr Meier and Frau Schmidt, followed by a comprehensive breakdown of the verb "heißen" (to be called) and various polite phrases. It also covers how to politely excuse yourself and say goodbye.
What is someone asks you to spell your surname, in the bank or post office, or when making a reservation? We cannot get far in German without knowing the alphabet. Let's familiarise ourselves with the key sounds and pronunciations in this lesson.
In this inaugural lesson of Learn German by Podcast, hosts Hugh, Joachim, and Connie guide listeners through basic German sounds and essential phrases. The episode focuses on a simple dialogue about nationality, introducing the key verbs "sein" (to be) and "kommen" (to come from). Learners will practice asking and stating where people are from, laying a foundational understanding of German conversational basics.
