
So you’ve had whatever drink or food you ordered, and now you want to leave ASAP because a chain-smoker just settled down at the next table. You will find that just running at this point is not appreciated. So join us for this easy German lesson and learn how to get the waiter’s attention, pay, give a tip and leave with minimum commotion.
Special focus in this lesson are the German numbers over 29, and we’ll also see the past (preterite) form of the German verb haben. Today’s culture point features a complete run-down of all useful German phrases you’ll need when at a restaurant, café or bar in Germany, including tips on e. g. how to get a German waitress’s attention so she can get you some delicious German beer.
Imagine you met somebody who is on the exact same wave length as you. Can you share your thoughts and dreams in German? If you couldn’t so far, this lesson will teach you. You will learn how to create those long sentences with sub-clauses, and you’ll even be a bit more prepared to read German philosopher Kant.
Lena has to leave soon. Does Michael manage to convince her to meet again?
Learn about the German future tense, word order in complex and the days of the week. This lesson for beginning students of German is packed with useful information! Don’t forget to leave us your predictions about the future of Michael and Lena!
Have you ever been served really badly? After this lesson, you will be able to express yourself in German on such occasions - and you’ll also know why some Germans will refer to Germany as a Servicewüste. Join us today for another easy lesson featuring useful, natural expressions in German. This lesson will also serve as a review of things learned previously.
Next time you’re hanging out with friends, ask yourself one honest question: could I have this kind of conversation in German? Right now the answer will probably be no. However, this lesson brings you one step closer. GermanPod101 teaches you the real German, and today the particular topic will be movies. Join Lena and Michael as they compare their tastes in movies!
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Grammar: haben: past tense | Function: eating out, paying the bill | Topic: eating, paying
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