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	<description>Learn German with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible.  For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at GermanPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!</description>
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		<title>Survival Phrases #25 - Riding the Train in Germany Part III</title>
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-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

Entschuldigung, eine U-Bahn Fahrkarte, bitte.
Entschuldigung, mit welcher Linie komme ich nach Pankow?
Sie müssen die rote Linie nehmen.

----Formal English----

Excuse me, a subway ticket please.
Excuse me, what line do I need to take for Pankow?
You need to take the red line.

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		<title>Intermediate S4 #5 - A Must-See Building in Berlin</title>
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-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

J: Was essen wir heute?
A: Ich weiß noch nicht. Auf was hast du Lust?
J: Hmm, diesen Teil der Stadt kenne ich nicht so gut. Welche Restaurants gibt es hier in der Nähe? Kannst du etwas empfehlen?
A: Hier auf der Oranienburger Straße befinden sich viele gute Restaurants. Es gibt alles, sogar Essen aus Kuba oder aus Singapor.
J: Kubanisch klingt interessant. Lass uns da essen!
A: Okay!
J: ... Was ist denn das für ein Gebäude?
A: Was? Das da?
J: Ja.
A: Das ist das Kunsthaus Tacheles.
J: Das ist so alt, und voller Graffiti, das passt gar nicht zum Aussehen der anderen Gebäude. Alle anderen Gebäude hier sind moderne, schicke Restaurants.
A: Stimmt. Das Tacheles ist ein besetztes Haus. Das ist schon seit 1990 so. Immer wieder will man es abreißen, aber die Hilfe der Berliner hält es am Leben. Mittlerweile ist es ziemlich bekannt, du siehst ja die Schlange der Touristen...
J: Die wollen alle das Kunsthaus Tacheles sehen?
A: Ja. 
J: Vielleicht sollten wir später zurückkommen und es uns dann ansehen. Nach dem Essen oder so.

----Formal English----

J: What shall we eat today?
A: I don't know yet. What are you in the mood for?
J: Hmm, I don't know this part of the city that well. Which restaurants are there nearby? Can you recommend something?
A: Here on Oranienburger street there are many good restaurants. There's everything, even food from Cuba or Singapore.
J: Cuban sounds interesting. Let's eat there!
A: Okay!
J: ... What sort of building is that?
A: What? That one there?
J: Yes.
A: That's the Tacheles Art-house.
J: It's so old, and full of graffiti, it doesn't match the appearance of the other buildings at all. All the other buildings here are modern trendy restaurants.
A: That's right. Tacheles is a squat. It has been that way since 1990. They keep wanting to tear it down, but the support of Berliners keeps it alive. In the mean time, it has become well-known. You can see the line of tourists...
J: They all want to see the Tacheles art-house?
A: Yes.
J: Maybe we should come back later and take a look. Maybe after the meal.

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		<title>Survival Phrases #25 - Riding the Train in Germany Part III</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

Entschuldigung, eine U-Bahn Fahrkarte, bitte.
Entschuldigung, mit welcher Linie komme ich nach Pankow?
Sie müssen die rote Linie nehmen.

----Formal English----

Excuse me, a subway ticket please.
Excuse me, what line do I need to take for Pankow?
You need to take the red line.

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		<title>Upper Beginner #9 - When Should You Get Your German Wakeup Call?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<dc:subject>Throwback Thursday</dc:subject><dc:subject>at the hotel</dc:subject><dc:subject>getting a recommendation</dc:subject><dc:subject>getting directions</dc:subject><dc:subject>hotel</dc:subject><dc:subject>modal verbs</dc:subject><dc:subject>money</dc:subject><dc:subject>sollen</dc:subject><dc:subject>wake up call</dc:subject>
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-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

Rezeption: Ach, Herr Cardigan. Wie finden Sie Ihr Zimmer? Ist alles in Ordnung?
Joe: Ja, alles ist in Ordnung. Ich finde mein Zimmer gut.
Rezeption: Schön…..Würden Sie bitte noch hier unterschreiben.
Joe: Ich verstehe nicht… Was soll ich machen?
Rezeption: Sie sollen mit einer Unterschrift Ihre Ankunft bestätigen.
Joe: Ach so. Ja, natürlich.
Rezeption: Danke. Sagen Sie, soll Sie jemand morgen früh wecken?
Joe: Mich wecken?
Rezeption: Ja. Wenn Sie möchten, können Sie einen Weckanruf bekommen.
Joe: Hmm, nein danke. Ich brauche keinen Weckanruf.
Rezeption: Kann ich Ihnen sonst noch helfen?
Joe: Hmm…Nein, ich glaube nicht.
Rezeption: Wenn Ihnen noch etwas einfällt, fragen Sie einfach.
Joe: Ja, danke…..Obwohl…. Ich muss noch etwas Geld wechseln. Wissen Sie, wo ich das machen kann?
Rezeption: Ja natürlich. Gehen Sie aus der Tür und dann nach links, dann kommen Sie zur Bergstraße. Dort ist die Wechselstube „Goldesel“. Dort bekommen Sie Euro.
Joe: Nach links?
Rezeption: Ja. Soll ich Ihnen den Namen und die Adresse aufschreiben?
Joe: Ja, bitte. Sonst vergesse ich sie noch und finde die Wechselstube nicht.
Rezeption: Bitte, und viel Glück!
Joe: Danke.

----Formal English----

Reception: Oh, Mr. Cardigan.  How do you like your room?  Is everything ok?
Joe: Yes, everything's fine.  I like the room.
Reception: Great!  Would you please sign here?
Joe: I don't understand...what should I do?
Reception: You should acknowledge your arrival with a signature.
Joe: Oh, yes, of course.
Reception: Thanks.  Would you like someone to wake you up in the morning?
Joe: Wake me up?
Reception: Yes.  If you like, you can get a wake-up call.
Joe: Hmm, no thanks.  I don't need a wake-up call.
Reception: Can I help you with anything else?
Joe: Hmm...No, I don't think so.
Reception: If you think of anything else, just ask.
Joe: Thanks.  Although...I need to exchange some money.  Do you know where I can do that?
Reception: Yes, of course.  Go out the door and turn left, and you'll find Berg street. There's a currency exchange called &quot;Goldesel&quot; there, where you can get some Euros.
Joe: To the left?
Reception: Yes.  Should I write down the name and address for you?
Joe: Yes, please. Otherwise I'll forget it again and I won't find the currency exchange.
Reception: Here you go.  Good luck!
Joe: Thanks.

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		<title>Intermediate S4 #4 - Get Yourself Ready For German!</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/24/intermediate-s4-4-get-yourself-ready-for-german/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GermanPod101.com</dc:creator>
		
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		<itunes:summary>Learn German with GermanPod101!
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-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

J: Joe Cardigan.
A: Hallo Joe! Wie geht's? 
J: Gut, danke. Und selbst?
A: Auch gut. Bist du jetzt in deinem Hotel?
J: Ja. Ich bin gerade beim Auspacken.
A: Ich kann es kaum erwarten, dich zu sehen. Hast du Lust, heute mit mir zu Abend zu essen?
J: Heute? Ja, wieso nicht. Gehen wir in ein Restaurant oder kochst du etwas?
A: Ich habe heute keine Lust, etwas zu kochen. Außerdem ist heute ein besonderer Tag. Lass uns in ein Restaurant gehen.
J: Okay.
A: Ich kann dich in etwa einer halben Stunde in deinem Hotel abholen.
J: In einer halben Stunde?? Das ist zu bald. Ich muss erst fertig auspacken.... 
A: Das dauert doch keine halbe Stunde!
J: Und dann möchte ich mich erst duschen, mir die Zähne putzen und mir etwas anderes anziehen. Nach einem langen Flug fühle ich mich immer so dreckig.
A: Das verstehe ich. Also, wann sollen wir uns treffen?
J: Komm in einer Stunde, dann bin ich auf jeden Fall fertig.

----Formal English----

J: Joe Cardigan.
A: Hello Joe! How's it going?
J: Good, thanks. And yourself?
A: Also good. Are you in your hotel now?
J: Yes. I'm currently unpacking.
A: I can hardly wait to see you. Would you like to eat dinner with me this evening?
J: Today? Yes, why not. Are we going to a restaurant or are you cooking?
A: Today I don't want to cook something. Besides, today is a special day. Let's go to to a restaurant.
J: Okay.
A: I can pick you up at the hotel in about a half hour.
J: In a half hour?? That's too soon. I have to finish unpacking first...
A: That doesn't take a half hour!
J: And then I'd like to have a shower, brush my teeth, and put something else on. After a long flight I always feel so dirty.
A: I understand. So, when should we meet?
J: Come in an hour, then I'll be ready for sure.

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		<title>Survival Phrases #24 - Riding the Train in Germany Part II</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/23/survival-phrases-24-riding-the-train-in-germany-part-ii/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GermanPod101.com</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn German travel phrases with GermanPod101.com! A little German can go such a long way! Whether you&#8217;re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, GermanPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high frequency German phrase sure to be of use on your trip, travels or vacation to Germany.
Today, we&#8217;ll work on [...]]]></description>
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Today, we&#8217;ll work on [...] ]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>News #72 - I’m Sorry, But Have We Met?</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/22/news-72-im-sorry-but-have-we-met/</link>
		<comments>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/22/news-72-im-sorry-but-have-we-met/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GermanPod101.com</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>News</dc:subject>
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		<title>Advanced Audio Blog #20 - Elections in Germany</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/19/advanced-audio-blog-20-elections-in-germany/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<dc:subject>Throwback Thursday</dc:subject><dc:subject>elections</dc:subject><dc:subject>Germany</dc:subject><dc:subject>politics</dc:subject><dc:subject>talking about politics</dc:subject>
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		<itunes:summary>Even in Germany the media are full of news about the American elections, but what about elections in Germany? The next federal election is coming up in 2009, with some smaller elections in-between, so it can't hurt to learn some basics about the German democracy already. By the way, if you ever wondered what issues Germans debate about in a German election (not nearly the same as in the states!) or which German party would best reflect your beliefs, try the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bpb.de/methodik/ZOAUGM,0,0,WahlOMat_Archiv.html&quot;&gt;Wahl-O-Mat&lt;/a&gt;. It's an independent, well-researched site that will ask you questions about important campaign issues and match your answers with those of German party leaders and party programs. They do this for every major German election, not just the federal level, with the hope of increasing participation in the elections. 

German text (see PDF for translation and more info):

Dass die Bundesrepublik Deutschland eine Demokratie ist, wissen wahrscheinlich die meisten Menschen. Aber wie die Regierung in Deutschland eigentlich gewählt wird, das wissen bestimmt nur wenige Nichtdeutsche. Deshalb möchte ich in diesem Podcast einmal erklären, wie und was in Deutschland gewählt wird.

Zunächst einmal ist Deutschland eine föderalistische Nation, das heißt, dass sie aus mehreren Bundesländern besteht. Aus 16 Bundesländern, um genauer zu sein. Jedes Bundesland hat eine eigene Landesregierung. Die Regierungen der einzelnen Bundesländer unterstehen jedoch der Bundesregierung, welche die Regierung von ganz Deutschland bildet.

Die Bundesbürger, die wahlberechtigt sind, wählen nun unabhängig voneinander die Vertreter ihres eigenen Länderparlaments und die Abgeordneten des Deutschen Parlaments, nämlich des Bundestages.

Die gewählten Vertreter der Länderparlamente wählen danach aus ihren Reihen den Ministerpräsidenten, welcher der Regierungschef des jeweiligen Bundeslandes wird. Die Wahlperioden sind dabei von Bundesland zu Bundesland verschieden, denn jedes Bundesland hat auch eine eigene Verfassung.

Die gewählten Abgeordneten des Deutschen  Bundestags wählen den Regierungschef des Bundes. Dieser Regierungschef ist der deutsche Bundeskanzler. Zusammen mit anderen gewählten Bundesministern bildet der Bundeskanzler dann die Bundesregierung Deutschlands. Die Bundesminister verwalten bestimmte Ressorts, wie zum Beispiel Justiz, Familie, Verkehr oder Umwelt. Die Vertreter des Bundestages sowie auch die Bundesregierung werden alle vier Jahre gewählt im Normalfall.

Der Bundeskanzler ist aber nicht der oberste Staatschef. Das höchste Amt in Deutschland ist das des Bundespräsidenten. Dieser darf sich an der Regierung aber nur wenig beteiligen und hat eher repräsentative Aufgaben. Er darf aber den Bundeskanzler vorschlagen, er kann in Ausnahmefällen den Bundestag auflösen und Gesetze stoppen, wenn er diese für nicht richtig hält.

Gewählt wird der Bundespräsident von der Bundesversammlung. Diese Versammlung besteht aus den Mitgliedern des Bundestages und gewählten Mitgliedern der einzelnen Landesparlamente.

Kurzum gibt es zwei regierende Ebenen in Deutschland. Die Regierungsebene der Länder und die Regierungsebene des Bundes. Die Bundesbürger wählen die Vertreter der einzelnen Parlamente direkt, während die  Parlamente die Regierungschefs wählen.

Neben der Regierung, der legislativen Gewalt, die Gesetze erlässt, gibt es in Deutschland noch die exekutive Gewalt, welche die erlassenen Gesetze durchsetzt, und auch die judikative Gewalt, welche die Gesetze überprüft. In Deutschland herrscht also ebenfalls eine Gewaltenteilung, so wie in vielen anderen Demokratien auch.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Intermediate S4 #3 - This is Your German Captain Speaking</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/17/intermediate-s4-3-let-your-german-soar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GermanPod101.com</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Intermediate Season 4</dc:subject>
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-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

Kapitän: Meine Damen und Herren, herzlich Willkommen an Bord dieses Air France Fluges von Paris Charles de Gaulle nach Berlin-Tegel.
Kapitän: Mein Name ist Andreas Büchner und ich bin der Kapitän dieses Flugzeugs.
Kapitän: Wir möchten Sie darauf hinweisen, dass dieser Flug ein Nichtraucherflug ist. Auch in den Toiletten ist das Rauchen verboten.
Kapitän: Die Notausgänge dieser Maschine sind vorne und an den Seiten. Bitte sehen Sie jetzt nach, wo der nächste Notausgang ist, damit Sie sich später nicht verlaufen. 
Kapitän: Das Wetter ist heute gut, also erwarten wir einen ruhigen Flug. In etwa einer Stunde sind wir in Berlin.
Kapitän: Im Moment sind es 26 Grad in Berlin und die Sonne scheint. Hoffentlich bleibt es so bis zu unserer Ankunft. Wir sagen Ihnen am Ende unseres Fluges noch einmal Bescheid.
Kapitän: Vielen Dank und guten Flug!

----Formal English----

Captain: Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome on board this Air France flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Berlin-Tegel.
Captain: My name is Andreas Büchner and I'm the captain of this aircraft.
Captain: We would like to point out that this flight is a non-smoking flight. Smoking is also forbidden in the washrooms.
Captain: The emergency exits of this craft are at the front and on the sides. Please find your nearest emergency exit now, so that later you won't get lost.
Captain: The weather is good today, so we expect a calm flight. We'll be in Berlin in about an hour.
Captain: Currently it's 26 degrees in Berlin and sunny. Hopefully it'll stay that way until our arrival. We'll give another report at the end of the flight.
Captain: Thanks very much, and have a good flight!

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		<title>Survival Phrases #23 - Riding the Train in Germany Part I</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/16/survival-phrases-23-riding-the-train-in-germany-part-i/</link>
		<comments>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/16/survival-phrases-23-riding-the-train-in-germany-part-i/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<dc:subject>Survival Phrases</dc:subject>
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-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

Fährt dieser Zug nach Hamburg Hauptbahnhof?
Fährt dieser Zug nach Berlin?

----Formal English----

Does this train go to Hamburg central station?
Does this train go to Berlin?

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		<title>All About #4 - How Do You Pronounce Those German Letters with the Dots?</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/12/all-about-4-how-do-you-pronounce-those-german-letters-with-the-dots/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<dc:subject>Throwback Thursday</dc:subject>
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		<itunes:duration>9:48</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Intermediate S4 #2 - Planning a Flight to Germany</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/10/intermediate-s4-2-planning-a-flight-to-germany/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GermanPod101.com</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Intermediate Season 4</dc:subject>
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-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

A: Anke Löwen.
J: Ja, hallo Anke, hier ist noch mal Joe. 
A: Hallo Joe...
J: Störe ich gerade?
A: Ich bin gerade beim Kochen, aber ein bißchen Zeit habe ich.
J: Okay, dann mache ich's kurz.  Ich habe jetzt meinen Flug.
A: Ah, sehr gut. Wann kommst du hierhin?
J: Am dritten August. Wenn alles gut geht, landet mein Flugzeug um 18 Uhr 26 in Berlin.
A: An welchem Flughafen? Berlin-Tegel?
J: Ja, Berlin-Tegel. 
A: Ist das ein Direktflug aus Washington oder steigst du irgendwo um?
J: Ich steige in Paris um... der Flughafen dort heißt Charles de Gaulle.
A: Ja, das ist der große Pariser Flughafen. 
J: Warst du schon einmal dort? Wie ist dieser Flughafen?
A: Paris ist eine wunderschöne Stadt, aber der Flughafen ist nichts besonderes. Irgendwie sind alle Flughäfen gleich.
J: Stimmt.  
A: Wenn du da ankommst, dann lass dir direkt von irgendjemandem den Weg zeigen. In diesem Flughafen kann man sich verlaufen.
J: Mhmm. Ich habe drei Stunden Zeit bis zu meinem nächsten Flug. Das ist genug Zeit, um sich zu verlaufen und den Weg wieder zu finden. Irgendetwas muss ich doch in der Zeit tun. 
A: Okay, wie du willst. Schickst du mir eine SMS, falls dein Flug Verspätung hat?
J: Na klar.
A: Toll! Ich freue mich schon darauf, mit dir zu plaudern.
J: Ich auch, und ich freue mich darauf, wieder in Berlin zu sein. Die Stadt ist einfach toll!
A: Okay, dann bis bald!
J: Bis bald!

----Formal English----

A: Anke Löwen
J: Yes, hello Anke, it's Joe again.
A: Hello Joe...
J: Am I interrupting?
A: I'm currently cooking, but I have a bit of time.
J: Okay, then I'll make it short. I have my flight now.
A: Ah, great. When are you coming here?
J: On August 3rd. If all goes well, my plane will land at 6:26pm in Berlin.
A: At which airport? Berlin-Tegel?
J: Yes, Berlin-Tegel.
A: Is it a direct flight from Washington, or are you transfering somewhere?
J: I'm transfering in Paris... the airport there is called Charles de Gaulle
A: Yes, that's the big Paris airport.
J: Have you been there? What's this airport like?
A: Paris is a gorgeous city, but the airport is nothing special. Somehow all airports are the same.
J: It's true.
A: When you arrive there, then get directions from somebody right away. You can get lost in that airport.
J: Mhmm. I have 3 hours until my next flight. That's enough time to get lost and then find my way again. I'll have to do something with my time.
A: Okay, whatever you want. Will you send me an SMS if your flight is delayed?
J: Sure.
A: Great! I look forward to chatting with you.
J: Me too, and I'm looking forward to being back in Berlin again. The city is simply great!
A: Okay, then until soon!
J: Until soon!

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		<itunes:duration>15:24</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Survival Phrases #22 - Getting Around Germany</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/09/survival-phrases-22-getting-around-germany/</link>
		<comments>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/09/survival-phrases-22-getting-around-germany/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GermanPod101.com</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Survival Phrases</dc:subject>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn German travel phrases with GermanPod101.com! A little German can go such a long way! Whether you&#8217;re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, GermanPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high frequency German phrase sure to be of use on your trip, travels or vacation to Germany.  When riding [...]]]></description>
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-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

Eine Fahrkarte nach München, bitte.
Zwei Fahrkarten nach München, bitte.
Was kostet eine Fahrkarte nach München?

----Formal English----

A ticket to Munich please.
Two tickets to Munich please.
How much is a ticket to Munich?

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		<itunes:duration>6:42</itunes:duration>
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		<title>News #70 - New Year, New Seasons, New Sale!</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/08/news-70-new-year-new-seasons-new-sale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GermanPod101.com</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>News</dc:subject>
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		<description><![CDATA[My, how time flies! Not too long ago, it was still 2011 and we were giving out holiday gifts to language lovers. Though indeed a memorable year to reflect on, we like to keep our dwelling-on-the-past to a minimum! Doctors say it&#8217;s not healthy. What is healthy is setting resolutions and doing our best this [...]]]></description>
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		<itunes:keywords>News</itunes:keywords>
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		<title>Absolute Beginner #3 - German In-Formalities</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/05/absolute-beginner-3-german-informalities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<dc:subject>Throwback Thursday</dc:subject><dc:subject>      imperative</dc:subject><dc:subject>      present tense</dc:subject><dc:subject>      regular verbs</dc:subject><dc:subject>      small talk</dc:subject><dc:subject>      talking about your holiday</dc:subject><dc:subject>      tourism</dc:subject><dc:subject>formal</dc:subject><dc:subject>Germany</dc:subject><dc:subject>informal</dc:subject><dc:subject>request</dc:subject><dc:subject>talking about your visit</dc:subject>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You are finally in Germany and you are so excited! You have come here on company business, but know after spending only four days in the beautiful German mountainous-area, that you will definitely come back. Because you have been on your best behavior, and you don&#8217;t want to embarrass your company, [...]]]></description>
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----Formal ----

D: Herr Cardigan...
A: Bitte nennen Sie mich nur Joe.
D: Also gut. Ich bin Anke. 
D: Joe, kommst du als Tourist nach Berlin oder beruflich?
A: Als Tourist. 
D: Und wie lange bleibst du?
A: Ich bleibe zwei Wochen.

----Formal English----

D: Mr Cardigan...
A: Please just call me Joe.
D: Alright. I am Anke.
D: Joe, are you coming to Berlin as a tourist or for business reasons?
A: As a tourist.
D: And how long are you staying?
A: I am staying two weeks.

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		<title>Intermediate S4 #1 - Long Time, No See in Germany</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/03/intermediate-s4-1-catching-up-with-german-friends/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GermanPod101.com</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Intermediate Season 4</dc:subject>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You are going to meet up with a German friend after a long time apart, which is good because you don&#8217;t want to have to go through the trouble of making new friends when you will only be visiting a short time. This time you will have to make some quiet [...]]]></description>
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----Formal ----

A: Anke Löwen.
J: Hallo Anke, hier ist Joe!
A: Joe? Oh, Joe Cardigan aus Kanada?
J: Ja, genau.
A: Schön von dir zu hören, Joe! Wie geht es dir?
J: Gut, danke, und dir?
A: Auch gut.
J: Wie ist das Wetter in Berlin?
A: Es ist ein wunderschöner Tag hier. Nicht zu warm und nicht zu kalt. Ich werde gleich wieder nach draußen gehen, um die Sonne zu genießen.
J: Ahh, sehr gut! Hier regnet es im Moment, aber heute Nachmittag soll es schön werden.
A: Das ist gut. Warum rufst du an? Nur um zu plaudern?
J: Nein. Ich möchte dir auch sagen, dass ich im August wieder in Deutschland bin.
A: Oh, in welche Stadt reist du dieses Mal?
J: Wieder nach Berlin. Es gibt dort eine interessante Konferenz und ich komme, um Kontakte zu knüpfen.
A: Toll! Das freut mich, dass du wieder hierhin kommst. Denkst du, dass du neben der Konferenz auch Zeit haben wirst, dich mit mir zu treffen?
J: Bestimmt. Die Zeit nehme ich mir.
A: Dann gib Bescheid, wenn du weißt, wann du ankommst und wie lange du bleibst.
J: Ja, mache ich.
A: Bis dann!
J: Bis dann!

----Formal English----

A: Anke Löwen.
J: Hello Anke, it's Joe!
A: Joe? Oh, Joe Cardigan from Canada?
J: Yes, exactly.
A: Great to hear from you, Joe! How are you?
J: Good, thanks, and you?
A: Also good.
J: How's the weather in Berlin?
A: It's a gorgeous day here. Not too warm, and not too cold. I'm going back outside again soon, to enjoy the sun.
J: Ahh, great! Here it's raining currently, but this afternoon is supposed to be nice.
A: That's good. Why are you calling? Just to chat?
J: No. I'd also like to let you know that I'll be back in Germany in August.
A: Oh, which city are you going to this time?
J: Back to Berlin again. There's an interesting conference there, and I'm coming to do some networking.
A: Great! I'm happy that you're coming back here. Do you think that you'll have time outside the conference in which to meet me?
J: Certainly. I'll take the time.
A: Then let me know when you know when you're arriving and how long you're staying.
J: Yes, I'll do that.
A: Until then!
J: Until then!

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		<itunes:keywords>Intermediate Season 4</itunes:keywords>
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		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>12:32</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Survival Phrases #21 - Traveling by Bus in Germany</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2012/01/02/survival-phrases-21-traveling-by-bus-in-germany/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<dc:subject>Survival Phrases</dc:subject>
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		<itunes:summary>Learn German with GermanPod101!
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----Formal ----

Wie heißt die nächste Haltestelle?
Ist Alexanderplatz die nächste Haltestelle?

----Formal English----

What is the next stop?
Is Alexanderplatz the next stop?

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		<itunes:keywords>Survival Phrases</itunes:keywords>
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		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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		<itunes:duration>8:52</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Advanced Audio Blog S3 #8 - Talk About the Oscars in German!</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2011/12/29/advanced-audio-blog-s3-8-talk-about-the-oscars-in-german/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GermanPod101.com</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Throwback Thursday</dc:subject><dc:subject>      actors</dc:subject><dc:subject>      movies</dc:subject><dc:subject>      Oscars</dc:subject><dc:subject>      talking about actors</dc:subject><dc:subject>awards</dc:subject><dc:subject>talking about awards</dc:subject>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week, Sarah has turned into a groupie! The Oscar movie awards are around the corner, and guess who she is rooting for and why - I bet you won&#8217;t be able to guess! Listen to find out!
This lesson is a great way to learn how to talk about awards and actors in German. Also [...]]]></description>
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----Formal ----

Die Oscars kommen! Am 7. März ist es wieder so weit und in Los Angeles werden die begehrten Trophäen vergeben. Ja gut, das ist jetzt nicht weltbewegend und in den letzten Jahren war ich eigentlich auch ziemlich widerstandsfähig gegen diesen Hollywood-Trubel, aber dieses Jahr könnte sich das ändern. 

Warum? Tja, der Grund ist 1,87m groß, hat braune Haare und braune Augen, spricht mit britischem Akzent und heißt Colin Firth. Im Gegensatz zu Meryl Streep, die dieses Jahr mit ihrer 16. Nominierung einen neuen Rekord aufstellt, ist Colin Firth zum ersten Mal nominiert. Wurde ja auch Zeit! Seit der BBC-Verfilmung von „Stolz und Vorurteil“ ist er DER Mr. Darcy überhaupt und spätestens seit „Tatsächlich…Liebe“ ist er mein absoluter Lieblingsschauspieler. 

Und daher wünsche ich mir natürlich, dass er einen Oscar für seine Rolle in „Der Einzelgänger“ erhält. Allerdings muss er sich dafür gegen Jeff Bridges durchsetzen, der allgemein als Favorit gehandelt wird. Und das wird, glaube ich, auch für einen Mr. Darcy sehr schwer. 

Sollte es daher dieses Jahr für Colin nicht klappen, kann ich mich hoffentlich immer noch für Meryl Streep freuen. Die ist nämlich ebenfalls für die beste Hauptrolle nominiert und ihre Chancen stehen wohl etwas besser. Wenn sie dieses Jahr gewinnt, wäre das ihr 3. Oscar und somit wäre sie Katharine Hepburn auf den Fersen, die mit 4 Academy Awards bisher den Rekord der meisten Auszeichnungen hält. Ach ja, Amerika das Land der Statistiken.
Aber genug von Zahlen und Rekorden. Ich freue mich einfach auf unterhaltsame Stunden und mindestens einen gutaussehenden Briten! Und ihr?

----Formal English----

The Oscars are coming! On March 7th it will be time again and the popular trophies will be awarded in Los Angeles. Well okay, that's not earth-shattering and in the past few years I actually resisted this Hollywood hustle and bustle pretty well, but this year it could be different.

Why? Well, the reason is 1.87 metres tall, has brown hair and brown eyes, speaks with a British accent and is called Colin Firth. In contrast to Meryl Streep, who is setting a new record this year with her 16th nomination, Colin Firth was nominated for the first time. It was about time! Ever since the BBC made a &quot;Pride and Prejudice&quot; TV series, he is THE Mr Darcy, and ever since &quot;Love Actually&quot; he is my absolutely favorite actor.

Therefore I of course wish that he will get an Oscar for his role in &quot;A Single Man&quot;. However he will have to prevail against Jeff Bridges, who is generally considered the favorite. And I believe that that will be very difficult, even for a Mr Darcy.

In the event that it won't work out for Colin this year, I can hopefully still be happy for Meryl Streep. That is because she is also nominated for the best main role and her chances are supposedly a little better. If she wins this year, that would be her third Oscar, and she would be drawing close to Katharine Hepburn,  who currently holds the record of the most awards, having four Academy Awards. Ah yes, America, land of statistics. But enough of figures and records. I am just looking forward to some entertaining hours and at least one good-looking Brit! And you?

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		<itunes:author>GermanPod101.com</itunes:author>
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		<title>News #71 - How to Use Siri to Practice and Master a Language</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2011/12/24/news-71-how-to-use-siri-to-practice-and-master-a-language/</link>
		<comments>http://www.germanpod101.com/2011/12/24/news-71-how-to-use-siri-to-practice-and-master-a-language/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GermanPod101.com</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>News</dc:subject>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You&#8217;re not sure how you managed to accomplish anything in your life before you got your iPhone 4S—it&#8217;s with you every minute of the day! It wakes you up, you use it to look up the German words you don&#8217;t know, it entertains you with games when you&#8217;re bored&#8230;you even use [...]]]></description>
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		<itunes:summary>Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You're not sure how you managed to accomplish anything in your life before you got your iPhone 4S—it's with you every minute of the day! It wakes you up, you use it to look up the German words you don't know, it entertains you with games when you're bored...you even use it as a flashlight when it's dark! But just when you thought it couldn't do any more than it already does, GermanPod101.com comes along with a handy new way to learn English using your iPhone 4S!

In this special English lesson, you will learn how to use one of the greatest features of the iPhone 4S, Siri, to help you perfect your language skills. Right now, Siri is only available in language skills, French, and German, but Apple will be bringing more languages to you soon. Make friends with your portable conversation partner! Visit us at GermanPod101.com, where you will find German lesson notes and many more fantastic lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:keywords>News</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>GermanPod101.com</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>2:52</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Video S2 #21 - Did You Know Learning German is Considered a Sport…Sometimes?</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2011/12/22/video-s2-21-did-you-know-learning-german-is-considered-a-sportsometimes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.germanpod101.com/2011/12/22/video-s2-21-did-you-know-learning-german-is-considered-a-sportsometimes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GermanPod101.com</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Throwback Thursday</dc:subject>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn German with GermanPod101.com! Now you have friends in Germany&#8230;so what are you going to do with them? You are anxious to see some of the city before you have to start school at the German university, and definitely before you have to start working! So you call them up on the phone and ask [...]]]></description>
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		<itunes:summary>Learn German with GermanPod101.com! Now you have friends in Germany&amp;hellip;so what are you going to do with them? You are anxious to see some of the city before you have to start school at the German university, and definitely before you have to start working! So you call them up on the phone and ask if they want to spend the day showing you around town. They are excited to do something fun and you all decide to meet at the park around the corner. When you arrive, your friends ask in German, &quot;Do you like to play any sports? We could play around at the park for a while&amp;hellip;or maybe head to the gym.&quot; You played a lot of sports back home, but as much as you have studied German, you didn't learn how to talk about sports. You attempt to imitate a soccer player kicking a ball, but it takes several minutes before your friends catch on and teach you the German word for soccer. But now they know the game you are playing &amp;ndash; charades! The next one you try to act out is a tennis player hitting a ball. And you thought soccer took a long time to guess?! By the time you get through acting out soccer, tennis, golf, and basketball &amp;ndash; and they teach you the German words for these sports, you are so worked out you just want a nap. You had no idea learning German could be so exhausting!! Learning German with GermanPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn German! This German Video Vocabulary lesson is the first part in a two-part series that will help save you some energy for the fun stuff by teaching you how to talk about sports in German. In this German vocabulary video, you will learn German by watching the video, seeing both English and German translations describing the video, and all while listening to the German translations being read aloud by our native German speakers. Visit us at GermanPod101.com where you will find many more great German lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there!</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:keywords>Throwback Thursday</itunes:keywords>
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		<itunes:duration>2:58</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Upper Beginner S2 #25 - Christmas in Germany</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2011/12/19/upper-beginner-s2-25-christmas-in-germany/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GermanPod101.com</dc:creator>
		
	<dc:subject>Upper Beginner Season 2</dc:subject>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn German with GermanPod101.com! Spending Christmas in Germany is special for you because it reminds you of being home&#8230;even if your family is not with you. With friends all around you and Christmas music playing, you&#8217;ll feel as if this is how it always has been!
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----Formal ----

Paul: Frohe Weihnachten! Und schöne Ferien!
Sarah: Frohe Weihnachten! Mann, ich kann kaum glauben, dass heute schon der letzte Tag ist.
Paul: Ja, die Zeit ist so schnell um! Schon ein halbes Jahr in Deutschland... 
Sarah: Wir haben so viel gelernt! Ich hoffe, ich vergesse nicht so viel in den Ferien.
Paul: Ja, das hoffe ich auch.
Chuck: Was macht ihr in den Ferien?
Sarah: Ich besuche meine Familie. Ich möchte mit ihnen gemeinsam Weihnachten feiern.
Paul: Du fährst nach Spanien?
Sarah: Nein, ich fliege. Mit dem Auto dauert es zu lange. Und du? Fliegst du nach Amerika?
Paul: Nein. An Weihnachten sind die Flüge zu teuer. Ich werde meinen Vater im Frühling besuchen.
Sarah: Hast du keine Geschwister?
Paul: Doch, eine Schwester. Sie wohnt und arbeitet in Marseille. An Weihnachten kommt sie nach Berlin. 
Sarah: Das ist gut, dann siehst du zumindest einen Teil deiner Familie. Und was machst du nach Weihnachten?
Paul: Ich mache eine Woche lang Urlaub in den Alpen. Wintersport.
Sarah: Klingt gut. Dann viel Spaß!
Paul: Danke!

----Formal English----

Paul: Merry Christmas! And enjoy your holidays!
Sarah: Merry Christmas! Man, I can hardly believe that today is already the last day.
Paul: Yes, time comes by so fast! Already a half year in Germany...
Sarah: We've learned so much! I hope I don't forget so much over the holidays.
Paul: Yes, I hope so too.
Chuck: What are you doing during the holidays?
Sarah: I visit my family. I would like to celebrate Christmas together.
Paul: You're travelling to Spain?
Sarah: No, I'm flying. It takes too long to go by car. And you? Are you flying to America?
Paul: No. Flights are too expensive around Christmas. I'll visit my father in the spring.
Sarah: Do you not have any siblings?
Paul: Yes, a sister. She lives and works in Marseille. She's coming to Berlini for Christmas.
Sarah: That's good, then you will see at least part of your family. And what are you doing over Christmas?
Paul: I'll take a one week long vacation in the Alps. Winter sports.
Sarah: Sounds good. Then have a lot of fun!
Paul: Thanks!

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		<title>News #69 - These Holiday Deals Are Only Once A Year!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<dc:subject>News</dc:subject>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christmas and New Years are fast approaching! And so is the end of the 10 Day Holiday Countdown! It&#8217;s tough to make a decision when deals are so good. Kind of like being a kid in a candy store again! Make sure you get the language gift you want and start 2012 with a bang! [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beginner Lesson S2 #13 – Making Suggestions in German: Let’s Eat and Then Walk Along the Spree!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<dc:subject>Throwback Thursday</dc:subject><dc:subject>  food</dc:subject><dc:subject>  lass uns</dc:subject><dc:subject>  Making suggestions</dc:subject><dc:subject>  plans</dc:subject><dc:subject>  sollten</dc:subject><dc:subject>cooking</dc:subject><dc:subject>imperative</dc:subject><dc:subject>informal</dc:subject><dc:subject>planning the day</dc:subject>
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-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

M: Hallo, da bin ich wieder!
B: Willkommen zurück! Hast du alles?
M: Ja, kein Problem. Jetzt habe ich wirklich Hunger, und du?
B: Ja, ich auch.
M: Ich mache jetzt die Suppe warm, und die Bratäpfel gibt es später, okay?
B: Okay. 
B: Mhmm, das riecht gut.
M: Danke.
B: Was machst du später?
M: Ich denke ich bleibe einfach hier, warum fragst du?
B: Lass uns doch einen Spaziergang an der Spree machen. Das Wetter ist so schön heute!
M: Ach nee, ich habe keine Lust.

----Formal English----

M: Hallo, I'm back again!
B: Welcome back! Do you have everything?
M: Yes, no problem. Now I'm really hungry, and you?
B: Yes, me too.
M: I'll heat up the soup now, and the baked apples will come later, okay?
B: Okay. 
B: Mhmm, that smells good.
M: Thanks.
B: What are you doing later?
M: I think I'll just stay here, why are you asking?
B: Let's take a walk along the Spree. The weather is so nice today!
M: Bah, I'm not in the mood.

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		<title>Advanced Audio Blog S4 #25 - Extra Pounds After Christmas</title>
		<link>http://www.germanpod101.com/2011/12/13/advanced-audio-blog-s4-25-extra-pounds-after-christmas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<dc:subject>Advanced Audio Blog 4</dc:subject>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You thought maybe in Germany you would be able to avoid gaining weight at Christmas but there are twice as many yummy treats here as there is back home! Now you&#8217;ll probably gain twice as much and have to work twice as hard to get it off!
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-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

Weihnachtspfunde

Der Dezember ist schon ein ganz gemeiner Monat. Jetzt fragt ihr euch sicher, wie denn ein Monat gemein sein kann. Tja, ich finde der Dezember ist gemein, weil man quasi nicht drum herum kommt mindestens 5 Kilo zuzunehmen! Jedenfalls ist das bei mir meistens so.

Da wäre ja schon mal der Adventskalender. Hat man einen Schokoladenkalender heisst das ja, dass man mindestens einmal am Tag etwas Süßes isst. Und jetzt mal ehrlich, als wenn es dann bei dem einen Stück bleiben würde!

Neben dem Adventskalender gibt es ja noch die Adventssonntage, an denen immer irgendjemand aus der Familie oder dem Freundeskreis zu Kaffee und Kuchen einlädt. Und da kann man doch nicht &quot;Nein&quot; sagen!

Und dann wären da noch die vielen Süssigkeiten, die es nur in der Weihnachtszeit zu kaufen gibt und von denen man so viel wie möglich essen muss, weil man sie ja erst ein Jahr später wieder zu Gesicht bekommt! Da wären Lebkuchen und Spekulatius, Stollen und Zimtsterne, Schoko-Weihnachtsmänner und Dominosteine mit Marzipan und und und...

Und dann, ja dann, sind da ja auch noch die Plätzchen! Ich muss zugeben, Plätzchen sind der Staatsfeind Nr. 1 für mich. Ich liebe Kekse und es gibt eigentlich kaum eine Sorte, die ich nicht stundenlang vor mich her futtern könnte. Ob Florentiner, Kokosmakronen, Marzipantaler, Zimtkekse oder Vanillekipferl - eigentlich mag ich sie alle. 

Und die Krönung des Monats sind natürlich die Festtage. An Heiligabend gibt es bei uns Zuhause immer Knödel mit Rotkohl und Rinderroulade. Natürlich gibt es vorher eine Suppe als Vorspeise und nach dem Essen einen Pudding als Nachspeise. Und an den folgenden Weihnachtstagen gibt es natürlich auch immer mehrere Gänge und die Süssigkeiten liegen ja eh überall im Haus verteilt, sodass man kaum einen Schritt machen kann, ohne dass einem wie zufällig ein Vanillekipferl in den Mund hüpft! 

Also wenn das nicht gemein ist!

----Formal English----

Extra Pounds After Christmas

December is actually quite a mean month. Now you're certainly asking yourself how a month can be mean... Well, I find December mean because there's no getting around gaining at least 5 kilograms during the month! At least, that's the way it is with me most of the time...

First there's the Advent calendar... If you have a chocolate calendar, then it means that you're eating something sweet at least once per day. And now honestly, as if it would stop at only one piece.

Besides the Advent calendar there's also the Advent Sundays, on which someone in the family or your circle of friends is always inviting you for coffee and cakes. And you can't say no to that!

And then there's the many sweets that can only be bought during Christmas time, which you have to eat as many as possible of because you won't get to see them again for another whole year! There's gingerbread cake, 'spekulatius' biscuits, marzipan-filled cake, cinnamon stars, chocolate santa clauses, and dominoes with marzipan, and and and ...

And then, yes then, there are still the cookies! I have to admit, cookies are public enemy number 1 for me. I love cookies, and there's barely any type that I couldn't scarf down for hours. Florentines, coconut macaroons, marzipan coins, cinnamon cookies, or vanilla crescents - I just love them all.

And the crowning moment of the month is of course the feast days. On Christmas Eve at our house there's always KnÃƒÂ¶del dumplings with red cabbage and stuffed beef slices. Of course there's a soup appetizer before that, and after the meal there's a pudding for dessert. And on the following Christmas days there are of course always several courses, an [...]</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Upper Beginner S2 #24 - Being Sick in Germany</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<dc:subject>Upper Beginner Season 2</dc:subject>
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-------Lesson Dialog-------

----Formal ----

Paul: Ich habe Kopfschmerzen, aber meine Arme und Beine tun auch weh.
Ärztin: Seit wann ist das so?
Paul: Erst seit heute Morgen, ganz plötzlich. Gestern Abend war noch alles okay, und heute geht es mir gar nicht gut.
Ärztin: Haben Sie heute Morgen etwas gegessen?
Paul: Nein, ich hatte keinen Hunger.  
Ärztin: Ich weiß, was Sie haben. Eine Grippe.
Paul: Eine Grippe? Das kann nicht sein. Ich hatte schon oft Grippe, und es war nie so furchtbar. Sonst wäre ich auch nicht hier.
Ärztin: Sie hatten wahrscheinlich keine Grippe, sondern eine Erkältung. Viele Menschen nennen eine Erkältung auch 'Grippe'.
Paul: Und was mache ich jetzt?
Ärztin: Ich werde Ihnen Antibiotika verschreiben. Diese nehmen Sie so lange ein, bis es Ihnen wieder besser geht. Außerdem dürfen Sie eine Woche lang nicht aus dem Haus gehen, damit Sie niemanden anstecken.
Paul: Aber... ich habe eine Klassenarbeit am vierten!
Ärztin: Ich schreibe Sie krank, kein Problem. Dann müssen Sie nicht zur Schule und müssen die Klassenarbeit auch nicht schreiben.
Paul: Darf ich denn zuhause Videospiele spielen? 
Ärztin: Natürlich. 
Paul: Dann werde ich versuchen, diese Woche als Urlaub zu sehen.

----Formal English----

Paul: I have a headache, but my arms and legs also hurt.
Doctor: Since when is that?
Paul: Only since this morning, very suddenly. Yesterday night everything was okay still, and today I'm not feeling well at all.
Doctor: Have you eaten anything this morning?
Paul: No, I wasn't hungry.
Doctor: I know what you're suffering from. A flu.
Paul: A flu? That's not possible. I already had the flu often and it was never this horrible. Otherwise I wouldn't be here.
Doctor: You probably didn't have the flu, but a cold. Many people call a cold also a 'flu'. 
Paul: And what do I do now?
Doctor: I will prescribe antibiotics. You will take these until you feel better again. Besides you must not leave the house for a week, so that you don't infect anyone.
Paul: But... I have an exam on the fourth!
Doctor: I'll write you a note, no problem. Then you don't have to go to school and you also don't have to write the exam.
Paul: May I play video games at home?
Doctor: Of course.
Paul: Then I'll try to see this week as a vacation.

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