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First Sounds and Greetings
10 lessons- 1
Hello and Goodbye
Learn standard German greetings and farewells by time of day and formality, including Guten Morgen, Guten Tag, Guten Abend, Gute Nacht, Hallo, Tschüss, and Auf Wiedersehen.
- 2
Introduce Yourself
Learn to introduce yourself in German with Ich bin and Mein Name ist, ask Wie heißt du?, and address someone politely using Fräulein or junge Frau.
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Basic Vowel Sounds
Learn the five basic German vowel sounds and use them in common time words like nun, jetzt, wirklich and still. Includes pronunciation, dialogue and practice.
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Responding to Greetings
Learn how to answer German greetings and a sneeze blessing with short, natural replies, plus follow-up questions like Und dir? and Wie geht's?
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Using Excuse Me
Learn German phrases like Entschuldigung and Verzeihung to get attention, pass someone, or interrupt politely. Includes a dialogue and practice.
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Asking Yes/No Questions
Learn to build simple yes/no questions in German by changing word order, and answer them naturally with ja, nein, and doch.
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Counting 1 to 10
Learn German numbers one through ten, pronounce them accurately, and use them to count fingers, coins, and other objects in simple sentences.
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Responding to Apologies
Learn to accept apologies in German with phrases like 'Kein Problem' and 'Macht nichts'. This lesson teaches natural responses to 'Entschuldigung' and 'Sorry', with pronunciation and dialogue.
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Basic Consonant Sounds
Learn to hear and say German consonant contrasts like p/b, t/d, and k/g. Practice with clear examples and avoid common mistakes.
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Asking How to Pronounce a Word
Learn to ask how a German word is pronounced and repeat it back to confirm you've got it right, with polite phrases and clear pronunciation guidance.
First Bites: Essential Food Basics
10 lessons- 11
Name Common Foods
Name 10 common foods in German and use 'ich esse' and 'ich mag' to talk about what you eat and like.
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Express Basic Tastes
Learn to say 'This is sweet' and 'It tastes salty' in German, describing what food is like rather than whether you like it.
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State Food Preferences
Learn to express food preferences in German using 'gern' and 'nicht gern', with common food words and practical examples.
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Order at a Cafe
Learn to order drinks in German, choose a size, and ask for the price politely. Includes a realistic café dialogue and cultural tips.
- 15
Ask for the Bill
Learn to end a meal in German: ask for the bill, request card payment, and understand common replies in restaurants and cafés.
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Identify Meal Times
Learn the German names for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack, and say when you eat each meal with simple time phrases.
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Say What You Eat for Breakfast
Learn to name typical German breakfast foods and drinks and say 'For breakfast, I eat/drink ___' with the correct verb forms and articles.
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Ask Someone Their Favorite Food
Learn to ask 'Was ist dein Lieblingsessen?' and answer with common foods in German, using correct possessives and the verb 'sein'.
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Express Hunger and Thirst
Learn to express hunger and thirst in German with ich habe Hunger/Durst and ich bin hungrig/durstig, ask others, and avoid accidentally ordering food.
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Name Common Drinks
Learn German words for six common drinks and use the pattern 'Ich trinke ___' to say what you drink, with pronunciation and polite ordering phrases.
Getting Around: Basic Transport
10 lessons- 21
Buying a Single Ticket
Learn to ask for and buy a one-way ticket for local transport in German, with phrases, pronunciation, and a sample dialogue.
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Buying a Return Ticket
Learn to buy a round-trip ticket in German, adding return date and time. Builds on single-ticket phrases with new vocabulary and sentence patterns.
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Asking the Price of a Ticket
Learn to ask 'How much is a ticket to...?' in German and understand simple price answers. Focus on price inquiry, not buying.
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Asking About Departure Time
Learn to ask what time the next bus or train leaves in German, understand simple schedule answers, and avoid confusing departure with arrival times.
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Asking About Arrival Time
Learn to ask "Wann kommt der Bus an?" and "Wann kommt er an?", tell arrival from departure, and talk about how long a journey takes in everyday German.
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Finding the Platform
Learn to ask 'Which platform for the train to ...?' in German, understand platform numbers, and follow station announcements at beginner level.
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Asking for the Next Stop
Learn to ask the next stop in German, understand the answer, and recognise stop names on buses and trains.
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Asking to Be Notified of Your Stop
Learn the German phrase for asking the driver to tell you when to get off, how to say your stop, and how to understand the driver's confirmation.
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Buying a Metro Ticket
Learn to ask for a metro ticket in German, understand zone and fare options, and handle a simple ticket purchase at the counter or machine.
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Asking for a Taxi
Learn to order a taxi in German by phone or at a taxi stand, say where you are going, and ask when it will arrive.
Foundations of Social Interaction
10 lessons- 31
Greeting Friends Casually
Learn relaxed German greetings like Hallo, Hey, Na? and Was geht? for friends and peers, and practice matching them to different times of day.
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Introducing Yourself Socially
Learn to say your name, where you are from, and one thing you enjoy in friendly, everyday German, with pronunciation and regional notes.
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Asking Basic Personal Questions
Learn to ask open-ended personal questions in German: where someone lives, their age, and what they do for work. Get patterns, register tips, and a dialogue.
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Responding to 'How Are You?'
Learn casual German responses to 'How are you?' beyond 'I'm fine', and how to return the question naturally.
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Saying Goodbye in Social Settings
Learn relaxed German farewells like Bis später and Bis bald, plus polite ways to leave a gathering and suggest meeting again.
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Expressing Thanks Casually
Practise thanking a friend after borrowing a pen. Use recorded gratitude phrases, distinguish du/dir address, and understand the lender’s reply.
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Apologizing to Friends
Learn to say sorry for small things like being late in casual German, and how to accept apologies naturally. Includes phrases, dialogue, and cultural tips.
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Giving Compliments to Peers
Learn to compliment German-speaking friends on looks, skills, or possessions with natural phrases like 'Du bist wirklich hübsch' and 'Du bist gut genug', plus how to accept compliments gracefully.
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Inviting a Friend to Hang Out
Learn to invite friends spontaneously in German with "Lust auf ...?" and "Hast du am Wochenende Zeit?" — low-pressure, casual plans with time and activity.
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Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn to say 'Sure, sounds fun!' and 'I can't, but thanks!' in German for informal invitations, with reasons and polite alternatives.
First Encounters: Polite Basics
10 lessons- 41
Formal vs. Informal Greetings
Learn to choose between formal and informal German greetings based on context and relationship, with examples like 'Guten Morgen' and 'Hallo'.
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Introducing Yourself: Name and Basic Info
Learn to introduce yourself in German with formal and informal variations, and respond politely when someone introduces themselves.
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Asking Someone's Name Politely
Learn to ask someone's name politely in German. Master formal and informal questions like 'Wie heißen Sie?' and 'Wie heißt du?' with pronunciation and usage tips.
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Saying Please and Thank You
Learn to say please and thank you in German with danke schön, bitte, and the polite phrase lassen Sie sich Zeit. Includes formal and informal variations, responses to thanks, and a short dialogue.
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Apologizing for Simple Mistakes
Learn to say sorry in German for bumping into someone or arriving late, using informal Entschuldigung and formal Entschuldigen Sie, plus natural replies.
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Using 'Excuse Me' to Get Attention
Learn German phrases for politely getting attention in public or interrupting a conversation, including Entschuldigung, Verzeihung, Entschuldigen Sie and regional variants.
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Polite and Casual Requests
Learn how one request changes from informal du to formal Sie in German, with practical phrases for friends, strangers, shops, and offices.
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Responding to Thanks
Learn how to respond to danke in German with gern geschehen, kein Problem, and other useful phrases. Practise choosing a reply and ending a casual conversation.
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Saying Goodbye: Formal and Informal
Learn German farewell expressions for every situation, from formal Auf Wiedersehen to casual Bis später, and choose the right one by relationship and setting.
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Small Talk About the Weather
Learn beginner German phrases to chat briefly about the weather, respond politely, and end small talk naturally.
Building Simple Sentences
10 lessons- 51
Subject-Verb-Object Order
Learn how to build basic German statements in the present tense, with the verb in second position and a clear subject and object.
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Using This, That, These, Those
Learn to use German demonstratives like 'dieser' and 'jener' to point out people and things near and far, and understand how they differ from definite articles.
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Plural Nouns Basics
Learn when German nouns take -s or -es in the plural, practise common everyday nouns, and avoid confusing plural endings with articles.
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There Is / There Are
Learn to say that something exists or is present in German using 'es gibt'. This beginner lesson teaches the fixed expression, its accusative case, and common contexts.
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Have and Has for Possession
Learn to use the German verb 'haben' (to have) to express possession for different subjects, such as 'I have a bike' and 'she has a car'.
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Question Words: Who, What, Where
Learn to form German W-questions with wer, was, wo, and tell the question word wann apart from the conjunction wenn, with clear patterns and a dialogue.
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Short Answers: Yes, I Do
Learn to give natural short answers in German using auxiliary verbs like 'haben', 'sein', and 'werden' instead of repeating the full sentence. Includes dialogue and practice.
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Adjective Word Order
Learn the usual order of multiple adjectives before a German noun, such as opinion, size, age, and color, with clear examples and practice.
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Prepositions of Time: In, On, At
Learn to use German in, on, and at for times, days, and dates. Understand the contraction im and avoid common mistakes with an and am.
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Possessive 's and Of
Learn German possessive articles (mein/meine) and how to show possession with proper names and 'von' phrases, with clear examples and practice.
Everyday Eating: Simple Requests and Choices
10 lessons- 61
Request a Specific Food Item
Learn to say 'I want' and 'Can I have?' in German to request food or drink in any setting, with examples like coffee and apple.
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Ask for More Food
Learn to ask for more or another serving in German using 'Mehr ..., bitte' and 'Kann ich noch ... haben?' with polite restaurant and home-dining examples.
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Decline Food Politely
Learn to decline food politely in German using 'Nein, danke' and 'Ich bin satt', and distinguish these from expressing dislike. Includes phrases, dialogue, and cultural tips.
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Ask About Ingredients
Learn to ask 'What is in this?' and 'Does this have ___?' in German, and name common ingredients like cheese, meat, and onions. Perfect for curious foodies!
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Express Simple Dietary Needs
Learn to say 'I don't eat meat, dairy, or nuts' in German using 'Ich esse kein...' or 'Ich esse keine...'. Master the pattern for personal dietary restrictions.
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Choose Between Two Options
Learn to decide between two foods in German using 'Ich nehme' (I'll have) and 'Ich bevorzuge' (I prefer), with a practical dialogue and common-mistake tips.
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Ask for a Recommendation
Learn to ask for recommendations in German with phrases like Was empfehlen Sie? and Was ist gut hier?, and understand how this differs from simply ordering food.
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Describe a Simple Dish
Learn to describe food's overall qualities in German with adjectives such as heiß, kalt, frisch and lecker, including predicative word order and common meal contexts.
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Ask for Utensils
Learn to ask for cutlery and table items in German using "Kann ich ... haben?" and "Könnte ich ... haben?", with polite restaurant and café phrases.
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Say Something Is Missing
Learn to tell staff an item is missing from your order in German using 'Ich habe mein ___ nicht bekommen' and related phrases.
Accommodation Basics
10 lessons- 71
Booking a Hotel Room
Learn to reserve a hotel room in German: say 'I'd like to book a room for two nights,' name room types, and give dates and guest numbers politely with 'ich möchte' and 'für.'
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Asking About Room Availability
Learn to ask 'Do you have any rooms available?' in German and understand yes/no answers. Perfect for travelers making a quick inquiry without booking.
- 73
Asking for the Room Key
Learn to say "Can I have the key to room 205?" in German, understand key card instructions, and handle check-in politely with formal and informal variants.
- 74
Asking About Check-Out Time
Learn to ask 'What time is check-out?' in German, understand hotel policies, and respond to answers. Complements check-in time questions.
- 75
Asking for Extra Towels
Learn to request two more towels in German, ask for other room amenities, and understand the delivery reply using polite, standard contemporary German.
- 76
Reporting a Problem in the Room
Learn to report a broken air conditioner or missing hot water in German, say 'Die Klimaanlage funktioniert nicht,' and ask when a repair will happen.
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Asking About Breakfast Included
Learn to ask whether breakfast is included at a German-speaking hotel, understand the answer, and ask about serving times and options.
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Asking for a Wake-Up Call
Learn to ask for a wake-up call in German at a hotel, name the time, and confirm the arrangement — a phone-based service, not your phone alarm.
- 79
Asking to Store Luggage
Learn to ask in German if you can store your bags before check-in or after check-out, and understand pickup details. Practice key phrases for luggage storage.
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Extending Your Stay
Learn to ask in German whether you can stay one more night, check availability, and understand the answer, using polite standard forms distinct from your original booking.
Everyday Social Conversations
10 lessons- 81
Talking About Hobbies
Learn to say what you're into, how often you do it, and ask follow-up questions in German. Includes phrases like 'Ich bin in Fotografie' and 'Ich zocke stundenlang'.
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Sharing Weekend Plans
Learn to talk about your own upcoming weekend activities in German using werden + infinitive and the present tense for future meaning.
- 83
Discussing Favorite Music
Learn to say you love pop or are a big jazz fan in German, and compare music tastes with friends using gern, mögen and Fan sein.
- 84
Talking About Favorite Foods
Learn to say what you love or can't stand eating, and chat about restaurant preferences in natural beginner German, with polite and regional options.
- 85
Describing Your Family
Learn to say 'I have two sisters' and 'My parents live abroad' in German. Use possessive adjectives like mein, dein, and ihre to describe family relationships.
- 86
Asking About a Friend's Family
Learn to ask 'Do you have any siblings?' and 'What do your parents do?' in German, using polite question forms and showing interest in the other person's family.
- 87
Talking About Pets
Learn to say you have a dog named Max, call yourself a cat person, and share simple pet stories in natural German using haben, heißen, and gern.
- 88
Expressing Likes and Dislikes
Learn to express general likes and dislikes in German with gern, mögen and lieben, and give reasons using weil.
- 89
Talking About Daily Routine
Learn to say what you do on a normal weekday in German using the present tense and simple time expressions like um 7 Uhr, dann, and danach.
- 90
Discussing Weather as Small Talk
Learn casual German weather talk: ask 'Nice day, isn't it?' agree, disagree, and extend with follow-up questions. Includes pronunciation and regional tips.
Everyday Politeness: Requests and Responses
10 lessons- 91
Asking for Help Politely
Learn to ask 'Sprechen Sie Englisch?' and other polite German requests for help, from strangers to friends, with clear pronunciation and register guidance.
- 92
Offering Help Appropriately
Learn to offer help in German using formal and informal phrases, and respond politely when your offer is declined.
- 93
Making Suggestions Politely
Learn beginner German phrases for making soft, friendly suggestions with Wie wäre es mit...? and Wollen wir...?, plus polite ways to respond to other people's ideas.
- 94
Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn to accept and decline invitations in German with formal and informal phrases, soften refusals, and give polite explanations.
- 95
Extending Invitations
Learn to invite friends and strangers in German using formal and informal phrases, and respond to tentative answers without accepting or declining.
- 96
Giving Compliments
Learn beginner German compliments for looks, work and things you own, with polite phrasing and notes on when each one fits.
- 97
Receiving Compliments
Learn to accept, deflect, or return compliments in German with formal and informal variations. Build confidence in everyday polite conversation.
- 98
Apologizing for Being Late
Learn to apologize for lateness in German with polite phrases for friends, colleagues, and formal situations, plus explanations and practical remedies.
- 99
Expressing Gratitude Beyond 'Thank You'
Learn to express deeper thanks in German with phrases like Ich weiß das wirklich zu schätzen and Danke für Ihre Zeit, plus a polite dialogue and practice.
- 100
Polite Disagreement
Learn beginner German phrases to disagree politely, soften your opinion, and keep harmony in everyday conversation.
Everyday Interactions
10 lessons- 101
Asking About Someone's Day
Learn to ask 'Wie war dein Tag?' and reply with simple details like 'Gut, aber anstrengend.' This lesson focuses on social follow-up questions, not information questions.
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Showing You Are Listening
Learn short German phrases like 'Ach so', 'Echt?', and 'Mhm' to show you're paying attention in conversation.
- 103
Telling Time and Schedules
Learn to say clock times in German and use um, von ... bis, and bis to talk about when classes, work, and appointments start and end.
- 104
Expressing Preference: Would Rather
Learn to state what you would rather do using 'lieber' and 'am liebsten', and contrast options with 'als'. This lesson focuses on choices, not simple likes.
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Asking Permission: May I?
Learn to ask permission in German with darf ich and kann ich, including polite forms, word order, and when each verb fits.
- 106
Accepting and Declining Help
Learn to respond politely when someone offers you help in German. Accept with 'Das ist sehr nett' or decline with 'Ich schaffe das schon'.
- 107
Understanding Directions
Learn to follow simple spoken directions in German. Master key phrases for left, right, and straight ahead, ask for repetition, and understand commands like 'Gehen Sie geradeaus'.
- 108
Describing Temperature
Learn to say how hot or cold it is in German using temperature words and degree expressions like 'Es ist eiskalt' and 'Es ist ziemlich warm'.
- 109
Asking About Feelings
Learn to ask 'Are you okay?' and similar questions in German, and respond with empathy when someone says they're stressed or tired.
- 110
Making Excuses to Leave
Learn simple German phrases to politely end a conversation or leave a gathering, giving a reason like an early meeting tomorrow.
Shopping and Storing: Basic Groceries
10 lessons- 111
Name Common Groceries
Learn German grocery words for milk, eggs, bread, fruit and vegetables, and use the pattern Ich muss ___ kaufen to say what you need to buy at the shop.
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Ask Where an Item Is in the Store
Learn to ask 'Where can I find ___?' in a German grocery store, with polite phrases, pronunciation, and a sample dialogue.
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Ask for a Quantity
Learn to request quantities in German using measure words like ein Kilo, ein Liter, eine Flasche and ein halbes Dutzend, with correct articles and cases.
- 114
Understand the Price
Learn to ask what something costs in German, understand the price you hear, and handle polite and regional variations in shops and markets.
- 115
Pay at the Market
Learn to ask prices, pay with cash or card, and check your change at a German market stall, with polite phrases and regional notes.
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Ask for a Sample
Learn to ask for a taste before buying at a German market using 'Kann ich ___ probieren?' with accusative articles and polite variants.
- 117
Compare Two Items
Learn to compare items in German shops using the comparative forms of common adjectives, so you can say 'This one is cheaper, bigger, fresher' and similar phrases.
- 118
Ask About Freshness
Learn to ask about freshness and harvest time in German for markets and shops. Includes polite phrases, pronunciation, and a sample dialogue.
- 119
Request a Bag
Learn to ask for a bag or box at the grocery store in German, using 'Kann ich eine Tüte haben?' and related phrases. Focus on packaging requests.
- 120
Say You Are Just Looking
Learn to respond politely to 'Kann ich Ihnen helfen?' with 'Ich schaue mich nur um, danke' and similar phrases for browsing in German-speaking shops.
Navigating the City
10 lessons- 121
Asking for Directions
Learn to ask 'How do I get to the museum?' in German and choose correctly between nach and zu for destinations, with a model dialogue and practice.
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Asking If It Is Far
Learn to ask how far places are in German, understand answers with minutes or kilometers, and use the key question 'Ist es weit von hier?'
- 123
Asking for Landmarks
Learn to ask 'What's a good landmark near the station?' in German and understand simple descriptions so you can find your way without asking for turn-by-turn directions.
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Asking Which Bus to Take
Learn to ask "Which bus goes to the beach?" in German, name destinations, and understand bus numbers and route information at the stop.
- 125
Asking About Walking Distance
Learn to ask whether a place is walkable in German, say "Can I walk there?", and understand answers about walking time using zu Fuß and laufen.
- 126
Asking for a Map
Learn to ask for a city map in German, understand the reply, and read basic map vocabulary. Includes polite phrases, a short dialogue, and practice.
- 127
Asking How to Get to the Airport
Learn to ask 'What's the best way to the airport?' in German, and understand train, bus, and taxi options with clear phrases and a sample dialogue.
- 128
Asking for the Nearest Metro Station
Learn to ask for the closest metro station in German and understand simple walking directions. Perfect for beginners navigating German cities.
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Asking If There Is a Shuttle
Learn to ask 'Is there a shuttle to the hotel?' in German and understand schedule details. Perfect for travelers using shuttle transport.
- 130
Asking for a Taxi Stand
Learn beginner German phrases to ask where you can find a taxi, understand the answer, and locate a taxi stand (Taxistand) in German-speaking cities.
Building Social Connections
10 lessons- 131
Making Plans with Friends
Learn to invite someone in German, suggest a time, accept or decline politely, and agree on a plan. Includes pronunciation, regional variants, and common mistakes.
- 132
Suggesting Activities
Learn to propose ideas in German using "Lass uns ..." and "Wie wäre es mit ...?", with beginner-friendly examples for movies, walks, coffee, and more.
- 133
Agreeing on Arrangements
Learn to confirm plans in German with 'Das passt mir' and 'Klingt gut'. Show agreement during negotiations, not just accept invitations.
- 134
Politely Declining Plans
Learn beginner German phrases to decline a plan politely, apologize, and suggest another time or activity.
- 135
Rescheduling a Meetup
Learn beginner German phrases to cancel or move an appointment: apologize, explain that something came up, and suggest a new day like Sunday.
- 136
Asking for a Favor
Learn to ask for help in German with polite phrases like 'Könntest du mir einen Gefallen tun?' and 'Kann ich mir deine Notizen ausleihen?'
- 137
Offering Help to a Friend
Learn beginner German phrases to offer help politely, accept or decline offers, and tell offers apart from requests for favors, with pronunciation and examples.
- 138
Sharing Good News
Learn to announce personal achievements in German: 'Ich habe den Job bekommen!', 'Wir ziehen um!', and express excitement naturally with friends.
- 139
Responding to Good News
Learn to respond to someone else's good news in German with warm reactions like Das ist ja toll! and follow-up questions that invite more detail.
- 140
Showing Sympathy
Learn to express sympathy and offer help in German with phrases like 'Das tut mir leid' and 'Das ist hart', and understand how they differ from responding to good news.
Social Niceties: Dining and Visiting
10 lessons- 141
Basic Table Manners Phrases
Learn polite German table phrases: Guten Appetit, asking for the salt with könnten Sie, and simple compliments to the cook.
- 142
Being a Guest: Complimenting the Host
Learn beginner German phrases to thank a host and praise their cooking or hospitality, with pronunciation, register notes, and a short dialogue.
- 143
Hosting Guests: Welcoming and Offering
Learn polite German phrases to welcome guests into your home and offer them something to eat or drink, with pronunciation and usage notes.
- 144
Toasting and Celebrations
Learn to respond naturally when someone says Prost at a celebration. Get short toast phrases, a sample exchange, and tips on register so you can join in with confidence.
- 145
Excusing Yourself from the Table
Learn German phrases to briefly excuse yourself during a meal and to thank someone at the end, with pronunciation and polite register notes.
- 146
Complimenting Someone's Home
Learn sincere, non-intrusive German compliments for a host's home, including 'Your home is lovely,' with pronunciation, register and regional notes for beginners.
- 147
Bringing a Gift: Phrases for Giving
Learn beginner German phrases for handing a gift to a host, including 'Das ist für dich,' 'Ich hoffe, es gefällt dir,' and polite variations for formal situations.
- 148
Receiving a Gift Politely
Learn beginner German phrases for receiving a gift politely, including ways to say 'You shouldn't have' and 'Thank you so much,' with pronunciation and usage notes.
- 149
Saying Goodbye After a Visit
Learn German phrases for leaving someone's home, including how to say 'enjoy your stay' and 'enjoy your time' as warm farewells, plus polite thanks and invitations to meet again.
- 150
Small Talk at Parties
Learn simple German phrases for weather, food, and interests, plus polite ways to start and leave a casual conversation at parties or meetups.
The bottle-return machine and beyond
2 lessons- 501
When the Bottle Return Machine Rejects Your Bottle
Learn polite German phrases to ask a supermarket employee for help when the bottle-return machine won't scan your bottle's barcode.
- 502
Returning a Crushed Can: What to Say at the Machine
Learn to say a can is crushed and ask if it will still be accepted at the Pfandautomat, with polite questions for staff.
Shared-building practicalities
2 lessons- 511
Using the Shared Laundry Room: Coin Token and Machine Phrases
Learn to ask for the coin token for the washing machine in a shared basement using 'Wo bekomme ich die Münzmarke für die Waschmaschine?' and other practical phrases.
- 512
Asking Someone to Move Their Drying Rack in the Shared Basement
Learn to ask a neighbour to move a Wäscheständer that is blocking the shared basement corridor, using polite German requests with könnten and bitte.
Bakery and deli precision
2 lessons- 521
Choosing the Right Roll Texture for Your Packed Lunch
Learn to ask for a knuspriges or weiches Brötchen at a German bakery, using the polite pattern Ich hätte gerne and simple texture questions for your Pausenbrot.
- 522
Coarse or Fine? Asking for Wholegrain Bread at the Bakery
Learn to ask whether Vollkornbrot is grob or fein gemahlen, and understand the difference between coarse and fine wholegrain bread in German bakeries.
Cooking in an allotment kitchen
2 lessons- 531
What to Do with a Huge Zucchini: Sharing in the Allotment
Learn friendly German phrases to offer a huge zucchini to neighbours at the allotment, ask if they want some, and talk about sharing the harvest.
- 532
Bringing Jars to the Harvest Swap: Phrases for Exchange
Learn casual German phrases to bring empty jars to a garden harvest swap, ask about exchanging preserves, and talk about your Ernte.
The regional train with your bicycle
2 lessons- 541
Is There Space for My Bike? Asking About Bicycle Capacity on Regional Trains
Learn to politely ask if there is still room for your bike on a Regionalbahn using 'Gibt es noch Platz für mein Fahrrad?' and related phrases.
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Which Carriage Is for Bikes? Identifying the Bike Carriage
Learn to ask which carriage is for bikes on a German regional train, using Fahrradabteil, Wagen, and kennzeichnen in direct, polite questions.
Parcels, lockers and pickup counters
2 lessons- 551
Using a Parcel Locker Pickup Code in German
Learn to ask for your Abholcode and Sendungsnummer at a DHL Packstation, and say 'Ich möchte ein Paket abholen' when the scanner fails.
- 552
Saying the Parcel Locker Opened the Wrong Compartment in German
Learn to say the wrong locker compartment opened and the parcel is missing in German. Includes polite questions for staff and key phrases like 'Das Fach ist falsch' and 'Ich habe ein anderes Fach geöffnet.'
Joining a Verein for the first time
2 lessons- 561
Asking About a Trial Training Session at a German Verein
Learn polite German phrases to ask a sports club about a trial training session, including how to say you'd like to take part and when the next one takes place.
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Borrowing Equipment and Asking About Grip Size in German
Learn polite German phrases to borrow a racket at a sports club, ask about grip size, and explain you forgot your gear.
Board games without getting lost
2 lessons- 571
Explaining a House Rule in a German Board Game
Learn to explain a custom rule in German using 'Bei uns gilt die Hausregel, dass...' and 'Wir spielen mit einer anderen Regel.'
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Asking If a Move Is Reversible in a German Board Game
Learn to ask 'Kann ich diesen Zug rückgängig machen?' and 'Ist der Zug endgültig?' in German board games, and admit a mistake with 'Ich habe mich vertan.'
Borrowing things instead of buying
2 lessons- 581
Asking About Sewing Machine Accessories at a German Library of Things
Learn polite German questions to ask library staff which accessories and presser feet come with a borrowed sewing machine, using Welches Zubehör ist im Lieferumfang enthalten? and Gibt es verschiedene Nähfüße?
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Resolving a Projector Cable Mismatch at a German Makerspace
Learn to say a cable doesn't fit, ask for an adapter, and request a specific HDMI-to-VGA adapter in a German makerspace.
Flea-market finds worth fixing
2 lessons- 591
Asking About a Radio Tuning Knob at a German Flea Market
Learn to ask a seller whether a vintage radio's tuning knob works and turns smoothly, using two key German questions and polite follow-ups.
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Checking a Wobbly Chair at a German Flea Market
Learn to say 'Der Stuhl wackelt', ask 'Kann man das reparieren?' and check 'Ist die Verbindung locker?' at a German flea market.