GermanPod101.com http://www.germanpod101.com 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! Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:30:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.11 en-us ©GermanPod101.com 2003-2006 contactus@germanpod101.com (GermanPod101.com) contactus@germanpod101.com Education: German 1 learn, german, language, culture, travel, germanpod101 Learn German with free daily podcasts. GermanPod101.com is an innovative and fun way of learning the German language and culture at your own convenience and pace. Our language training system consists of free daily podcast audio lessons, a premium learning center, and a vibrant user community. Stop by GermanPod101.com today to learn more! GermanPod101.com GermanPod101.com contactus@germanpod101.com No No http://www.germanpod101.com/images/itunes_logo.jpg GermanPod101.com http://www.germanpod101.com 144 144 Intermediate Lesson #5 - Indianer - PUR http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/20/intermediate-lesson-5-indianer-pur/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/20/intermediate-lesson-5-indianer-pur/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:30:40 +0000 GermanPod101.com Intermediate music lessonsanalysing a songcasesKarl MayNative AmericansWesternwhen to use which case http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/20/intermediate-lesson-5-indianer-pur/ PUR is an evergreen German band, and while Indianer (Native Americans) doesn’t sound like a likely title for a German song, that should make today’s German lesson all the more interesting! Learn about a part of the German mindset that probably won’t be treated in any other course or lecture. Today’s vocabulary focus will be on words that you’ll absolutely need to understand Western references, plus in the grammar section we will cover the eternal question of when to use which of the German cases.
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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/20/intermediate-lesson-5-indianer-pur/feed/ PUR is an evergreen German band, and while Indianer (Native Americans) doesn't sound like a likely title for a German song, that should make today's ... PUR is an evergreen German band, and while Indianer (Native Americans) doesn't sound like a likely title for a German song, that should make today's German lesson all the more interesting! Learn about a part of the German mindset that probably won't be treated in any other course or lecture. Today's vocabulary focus will be on words that you'll absolutely need to understand Western references, plus in the grammar section we will cover the eternal question of when to use which of the German cases. Listen to an excerpt of today's song at Amazon.com. Americans can also buy a legal mp3 of the full song right there; international visitors will have to go to 7digital instead.Download AudioDownload Lesson NotesDownload Learning Center Intermediate music lessons GermanPod101.com No No 24:50 Newbie Lesson #19 - Düsseldorf Arc - How to leave? http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/19/newbie-lesson-19-dusseldorf-arc-how-to-leave/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/19/newbie-lesson-19-dusseldorf-arc-how-to-leave/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:30:57 +0000 GermanPod101.com Newbie Lessonseatingeating outhaben: past tensepayingpaying the bill http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/19/newbie-lesson-19-dusseldorf-arc-how-to-leave/ 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.


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/19/newbie-lesson-19-dusseldorf-arc-how-to-leave/feed/ 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 ... 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 <i>haben</i>. Today's culture point features a complete run-down of all useful German phrases you'll need when at a German restaurant, café or bar, e. g. having some delicious German beer. German dialog: Lena: Bleibst du noch? Michael: Nein, ich werde jetzt auch gehen. Lena: Die Rechnung bitte. Kellnerin: Zahlen Sie zusammen oder getrennt? Lena: Getrennt. Kellnerin: Was hatten Sie? Lena: Ich hatte die Apfelschorle. Kellnerin: Das macht zwei Euro fünfzig. Lena: Hier, stimmt so. Michael: Ich hatte einen Cocktail Hawaii. Kellnerin: Macht vier Euro und neun und neunzig Cent. Michael: Macht 6 Euro. Kellnerin: Danke. Einen schönen Tag noch! Lena: Danke. Wir sehen uns dann am Mittwoch beim Picknick. Michael: Okay, bis Mittwoch! Lena: Ciao! Newbie Lessons GermanPod101.com No No 21:56 Survival Phrases #16 - Counting 11 - 100 http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/18/survival-phrases-16-counting-11-100/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/18/survival-phrases-16-counting-11-100/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:30:26 +0000 GermanPod101.com Survival Phrases http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/18/survival-phrases-16-counting-11-100/ Learn German travel phrases with GermanPod101.com! A little German can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling to Germany for business or pleasure, these phrases will help make your trip much more pleasant and meaningful!

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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/18/survival-phrases-16-counting-11-100/feed/ Learn German travel phrases with GermanPod101.com! A little German can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling to Germany for business or pleasure, these ... Learn German with GermanPod101.com! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! ----Vocabulary & Phrases--- Elf ... eleven Zwölf ... twelve Dreizehn ... thirteen Vierzehn ... fourteen Fünfzehn ... fifteen Sechszehn ... sixteen Siebzehn ... seventeen Achtzehn ... eighteen Neunzehn ... nineteen Zwanzig ... twenty Dreizig ... thirty Vierzig ... forty Fünfzig ... fifty Sechzig ... sixty Siebzig ... seventy Achtzig ... eighty Neunzig ... ninety Hundert ... a hundred --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101.com! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! learn, german, language, culture, travel, germanpod101 GermanPod101.com No No 10:34 Advanced Audio Blog #18 - Denglisch (German mixed with English) http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/15/advanced-audio-blog-18-denglisch-german-mixed-with-english/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/15/advanced-audio-blog-18-denglisch-german-mixed-with-english/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:30:43 +0000 GermanPod101.com Advanced Audio BlogsGermanlanguageslinguisticsproviding background information http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/15/advanced-audio-blog-18-denglisch-german-mixed-with-english/ Do you know what a “Handy” is? Every German will tell you that it’s an English word. In reality, it’s an “English” word that a German coined, and it’s by far not the only one. English is so fashionable that people will go out of their way to use English or supposedly-English words in their language, and that’s called Denglisch. Learn all about this new German language with GermanPod101 today!


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/15/advanced-audio-blog-18-denglisch-german-mixed-with-english/feed/ Do you know what a "Handy" is? Every German will tell you that it's an English word. In reality, it's an "English" word that a ... Do you know what a "Handy" is? Every German will tell you that it's an English word. In reality, it's an "English" word that a German coined, and it's by far not the only one. English is so fashionable that people will go out of their way to use English or supposedly-English words in their language, and that's called <i>Denglisch</i>. Learn all about this new German language with GermanPod101 today! German text: Bei einem Besuch in Deutschland wird einem englischsprachigen Menschen sicherlich auffallen, wie viele englische Wörter in Deutschland mittlerweile zum allgemeinen Sprachgebrauch gehören. Begriffe wie „Shop“, „Download“ und „Hotline“ sind schon lange im deutschen Sprachgebrauch integriert. Man bezeichnet englische Wörter und Ausdrücke, die direkt übernommen wurden als „Anglizismen“ oder auch als „Amerikanismen“. Dass Sprachen Wörter aus anderen Sprachen übernehmen, ist nichts Neues. Alle Nationen, die in einem engen Kontakt mit anderen Nationen stehen, tauschen üblicherweise Wörter miteinander aus. So gibt es den „Kindergarden“ in den USA, das „week-end“ in Frankreich und den „Cuisinier“ in Deutschland. Solche Veränderungen sind ein Teil des kulturellen und sozialen Miteinanders unterschiedlicher Nationen und sollten nicht zu negativ gesehen werden. In den letzten Jahren aber (hauptsächlich seitdem das Internet sich ausgebreitet und eine „Sprachglobalisierung“ eingeleitet hat) macht sich ein neuartiger Trend bemerkbar, der von vielen Menschen abwertend als „Denglisch“ bezeichnet wird. Denglisch ist eine Kombination aus den Wörtern Deutsch und Englisch. Denglisch bezeichnet die Vermengung dieser beiden Sprachen. Das soll bedeuten, dass die Menschen zwischen deutschen und englischen Wörtern, Grammatik und Syntax oftmals hin und her wechseln, wie es ihnen beliebt. Englische Wörter werden auf einmal gebeugt wie deutsche Wörter: „Das ist eine stylishe Jacke.“ Oder: „Das ist ein stranger Film.“ Was ebenfalls viele Menschen stört, ist die falsche deutsche Grammatik, die bei wortwörtlichen Übersetzungen von englischen Ausdrücken entsteht. Der immer wieder zitierte Klassiker ist: „Das macht Sinn.“ Englisch: „It makes sense.“ Das macht Sinn ist allerdings streng genommen falsch und müsste heißen „Das hat Sinn.“ („It has sense.“). Besonders kurios wird es aber, wenn englische Begriffe von Deutschen erschaffen werden. Begriffe, die es vorher auf Englisch gar nicht gab. So zum Beispiel die Wörter „Handy“ oder „Oldtimer“. Diese Wörter wurden von Deutschen erfunden. Das wichtigste Kriterium einer Sprache ist eigentlich ihre Verständlichkeit. Solange sich zwei Menschen miteinander verständigen können, ist der Sinn und Zweck von Sprache erfüllt. Und trotzdem ist eine unbedachte Durchmischung von Sprachen nicht besonders schön. Es lohnt sich deswegen auf jeden Fall, wenn man sich ein wenig Mühe macht, um die Sprachen auseinander zu halten. Selbst wenn es nur für einen guten Eindruck bei den Mitmenschen ist. Das ist immer sinnvoll! Advanced Audio Blogs GermanPod101.com No No 4:52 Beginner Lesson # 18 - I want my Dog! http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/14/beginner-lesson-18-i-want-my-dog/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/14/beginner-lesson-18-i-want-my-dog/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:30:33 +0000 GermanPod101.com Beginner Lessonsdemanding whats yours ; refusingformalkönnen ; wollenpets http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/14/beginner-lesson-18-i-want-my-dog/ In today’s lesson, Michaela’s neighbor stops by to pick up his package. And he is about to face a rather unhappy Michaela about it. Will she give the dog to someone who is unreasonable enough to have it send by mail?
We are also going to touch another really vital grammar point: the German words können und wollen. Or in English can and want. You can use them everywhere. You can talk about your abilities and needs. You can use them to talk about surprising changes, too. For example: “I can come home early today.” which would be “Ich kann heute eher nach Hause kommen”.
That is a lot for just one lesson right? Not to forget: we will also talk about German pets.
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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/14/beginner-lesson-18-i-want-my-dog/feed/ In today's lesson, Michaela's neighbor stops by to pick up his package. And he is about to face a rather unhappy Michaela about it. Will ... In today's lesson, Michaela's neighbor stops by to pick up his package. And he is about to face a rather unhappy Michaela about it. Will she give the dog to someone who is unreasonable enough to have it send by mail? We are also going to touch another really vital grammar point: the German words können und wollen. Or in English can and want. You can use them everywhere. You can talk about your abilities and needs. You can use them to talk about surprising changes, too. For example: "I can come home early today." which would be "Ich kann heute eher nach Hause kommen". That is a lot for just one lesson right? Not to forget: we will also talk about German pets. So if some questions stay unanswered: just stop by and leave as a comment at GermanPod101.comDownload AudioDownload DialogDownload Lesson NotesDownload Learning Center Beginner Lessons GermanPod101.com No No 16:01 Intermediate Lesson #4 - Dieser Weg - Xavier Naidoo http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/13/intermediate-lesson-4-dieser-weg-xavier-naidoo/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/13/intermediate-lesson-4-dieser-weg-xavier-naidoo/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:30:31 +0000 GermanPod101.com Intermediate music lessonsfuture tensepast tensepreteritereligion http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/13/intermediate-lesson-4-dieser-weg-xavier-naidoo/ “Dieser Weg” by Xavier Naidoo has been all over German radio, to the point that even Chuck took notice of it. So, learn about a piece of authentic contemporary German music today! This song is quite easy and suitable for lower intermediate students. Listen to an excerpt at Amazon.com. Americans can also buy a legal mp3 of the full song right there; international visitors will have to go to 7digital instead.


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/13/intermediate-lesson-4-dieser-weg-xavier-naidoo/feed/ "Dieser Weg" by Xavier Naidoo has been all over German radio, to the point that even Chuck took notice of it. So, learn about a ... "Dieser Weg" by Xavier Naidoo has been all over German radio, to the point that even Chuck took notice of it. So, learn about a piece of authentic contemporary German music today! This song is quite easy and suitable for lower intermediate students. Listen to an excerpt at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Weg+Naidoo&tag=languag-20&index=digital-music&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Amazon.com</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=languag-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />. Americans can also buy a legal mp3 of the full song right there; international visitors will have to go to <a href='http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=135816&merchantID=2473&programmeID=6574&mediaID=0&tracking=&url='>7digital</a> instead. Lyrics: Also ging ich diese Straße lang und die Straße führte zu mir. Das Lied, das du am letzten Abend sangst, spielte nun in mir. Noch ein paar Schritte und dann war ich da mit dem Schlüssel zu dieser Tür. Refrain: Dieser Weg wird kein leichter sein, dieser Weg wird steinig und schwer. Nicht mit vielen wirst du dir einig sein, doch dieses Leben bietet so viel mehr. Es war nur ein kleiner Augenblick, einen Moment war ich nicht da. Danach ging ich einen kleinen Schritt und dann wurde es mir klar. Refrain Manche treten dich, manche lieben dich, manche geben sich für dich auf. Manche segnen dich, setz dein Segel nicht, wenn der Wind das Meer aufbraust. Manche treten dich, manche lieben dich, manche geben sich für dich auf. Manche segnen dich, setz dein Segel nicht, wenn der Wind das Meer aufbraust. Refrain (2x) Dieser Weg... dieser Weg ist steinig und schwer. Nicht mit vielen wirst du dir einig sein, doch dieses Leben bietet so viel mehr. Dieser Weg. Dieser Weg. Intermediate music lessons GermanPod101.com No No 18:36 Newbie Lesson #18 - Düsseldorf Arc - Thoughts and wishes http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/12/newbie-lesson-18-dusseldorf-arc-thoughts-and-wishes/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/12/newbie-lesson-18-dusseldorf-arc-thoughts-and-wishes/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:30:36 +0000 GermanPod101.com Newbie Lessonsappointmentsexpressing what you think and wish forinformalsentences with subclauses http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/12/newbie-lesson-18-dusseldorf-arc-thoughts-and-wishes/ 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.


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/12/newbie-lesson-18-dusseldorf-arc-thoughts-and-wishes/feed/ 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 ... 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.Download AudioDownload Dialog - InformalDownload Lesson NotesDownload Learning Center Newbie Lessons GermanPod101.com No No 16:20 Survival Phrases #15 - Counting 1 - 10 http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/11/survival-phrases-15-counting-1-10/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/11/survival-phrases-15-counting-1-10/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:30:13 +0000 GermanPod101.com Survival Phrases http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/11/survival-phrases-15-counting-1-10/ Learn German travel phrases with GermanPod101.com! A little German can go such a long way! Whether you’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.

Learning to count to ten will make your holiday in Germany much easier. You will be able to ask German people the time, order multiples of items, and ask which bus route to take. In today’s German lesson, you will be learning to count to ten. To learn more about German phrases and culture, be sure to drop by GermanPod101.com!


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/11/survival-phrases-15-counting-1-10/feed/ Learn German travel phrases with GermanPod101.com! A little German can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, GermanPod101.com has all the ... Learn German with GermanPod101.com! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! ----Vocabulary & Phrases--- eins ... one zwei ... two drei ... three vier ... four fünf ... five sechs ... six sieben ... seven acht ... eight neun ... nine zehn ... ten (10) null ... zero --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101.com! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! learn, german, language, culture, travel, germanpod101 GermanPod101.com No No Advanced Audio Blog #17 - Konstanz - Constance http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/08/advanced-audio-blog-17-konstanz-constance/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/08/advanced-audio-blog-17-konstanz-constance/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:30:04 +0000 GermanPod101.com Advanced Audio Blogspresentation of a cityproviding background information http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/08/advanced-audio-blog-17-konstanz-constance/ It’s time for another episode about Germany’s beautiful South. Today we’ll cover the city of Constance, situated at Lake Constance. This is one of not too many German cities whose oldtown remained mostly intact after the second world war; a great place to enjoy the Fachwerkhäuser and old architecture. Ready to take a trip?


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/08/advanced-audio-blog-17-konstanz-constance/feed/ It's time for another episode about Germany's beautiful South. Today we'll cover the city of Constance, situated at Lake Constance. This is one of not ... It's time for another episode about Germany's beautiful South. Today we'll cover the city of Constance, situated at Lake Constance. This is one of not too many German cities whose oldtown remained mostly intact after the second world war; a great place to enjoy the <i>Fachwerkhäuser</i> and old architecture. Ready to take a trip? Konstanz: An der westlichen Spitze des Bodensees, der von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz umrandet wird, liegt die Stadt Konstanz. Mit ein wenig über 80.000 Einwohnern ist sie die größte Stadt am Bodensee. Sie gehört zum Bundesland Baden-Württemberg. Konstanz ist eine sehr alte und schöne Stadt, da sie im zweiten Weltkrieg fast keinen Angriffen zum Opfer fiel. Sie hatte keine strategische, militärische Bedeutung und blieb daher von den Bombenangriffen der Alliierten verschont. 1945 nahmen französische Truppen die Stadt ein, fast ohne eine einzigen Schuss abzufeuern. Aus diesem Grunde stehen auch heute noch viele deutsche Fachwerkhäuser in der wunderschönen Altstadt im Zentrum von Konstanz. Die Altstadt ist mit ihren vielen schmalen Gassen und Geschäften wirklich sehenswert. Berühmt ist Konstanz auch wegen des Konzils, das von 1414 bis 1418 dort stattfand. Ein Konzil ist eine kirchliche Versammlung, zu der alle Bischöfe und der Papst der katholischen Kirche zusammen kommen. Es gab nur ein einziges Konzil auf deutschem Boden, das ausgerichtet wurde, um einen neuen Papst zu wählen. Dieses Konzil war das Konstanzer Konzil. Das Gebäude in dem die Wahl durchgeführt wurde, steht immer noch in Konstanz und wird immer noch für verschiedene Veranstaltungen genutzt. Im Konstanzer Hafen findet man eine große Skulptur, die Imperia heißt und von dem lokalen Künstler Peter Lenk erschaffen wurde. Die Skulptur symbolisiert eine Kurtisane, die einen Papst und einen König in ihren Händen trägt. Das soll eine Anspielung auf das Konstanzer Konzil sein. Denn zu keiner anderen Zeit in der Geschichte von Konstanz lebten dort mehr Kurtisanen, als zu der Zeit des Konzils. Das Konzil wurde buchstäblich getragen von den Kurtisanen. Die Imperia ist ebenso bekannt wie umstritten. Aber trotzdem eine der beliebtesten Konstanzer Sehenswürdigkeiten, die auf keinen Ansichtskarten fehlen darf. Im Jahre 2003 wurden bei Ausgrabungen vor dem Konstanzer Münster Überreste eines römischen Kastells entdeckt. Diese Ausgrabungen machten die Stadt zu einer der ältesten römischen Städte am Bodensee. Zudem nimmt man an, dass die Stadt ihren Namen vom römischen Kaiser Constantius Chlorus hat. Von den Sehenswürdigkeiten und der langen Stadtgeschichte abgesehen, ist Konstanz aber auch für seine Universität berühmt. Die Universität in Konstanz ist zwar noch sehr jung, denn sie wurde erst 1966 gegründet, dennoch gehört sie zu den besten Universitäten Deutschlands. Sie ist sogar eine offizielle Eliteuniversität. Eine große deutsche Zeitung nannte die Universität sogar schon: „Das Princeton vom Bodensee.“ Mit nur knapp 10.000 Studenten ist sie zudem eine sehr kleine Universität. In jedem Fall blickt die Stadt Konstanz auf eine lange Geschichte zurück. Das macht sie für geschichtsbegeisterte Menschen interessant. Das schönste an Konstanz aber ist und bleibt der Bodensee. Advanced Audio Blogs GermanPod101.com No No 5:17 Beginner Lesson # 17 - Who would send THAT in a package? http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/07/beginner-lesson-17-who-would-send-that-in-a-package/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/07/beginner-lesson-17-who-would-send-that-in-a-package/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:30:43 +0000 GermanPod101.com Beginner Lessonsfiguring out strange occasionsinformalpets ; household accidentsword order http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/07/beginner-lesson-17-who-would-send-that-in-a-package/ Isn’t it exciting? We will finally learn what’s in the package from Beginner Lesson 15! Will you be just as surprised as John and Michaela? And doesn’t the excitement makes you want to listen to the podcast right now?
Also, we will cover a really important grammar topic: word order in sentences! Even if you know all the vocabularies, the tenses and the cases, a wrong word order will still give you away as a foreigner. And even the easiest sentence can have you sound like a pro if you can get it right. So be sure to check out one of the most vital grammar points we covered so far.


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/07/beginner-lesson-17-who-would-send-that-in-a-package/feed/ Isn't it exciting? We will finally learn what's in the package from Beginner Lesson 15! Will you be just as surprised as John and Michaela? ... Isn't it exciting? We will finally learn what's in the package from Beginner Lesson 15! Will you be just as surprised as John and Michaela? And doesn't the excitement makes you want to listen to the podcast right now? Also, we will cover a really important grammar topic: word order in sentences! Even if you know all the vocabularies, the tenses and the cases, a wrong word order will still give you away as a foreigner. And even the easiest sentence can have you sound like a pro if you can get it right. So be sure to check out one of the most vital grammar points we covered so far.Download AudioDownload DialogDownload Lesson NotesDownload Learning Center Beginner Lessons GermanPod101.com No No DETECTING... Intermediate Lesson #3 - 99 Luftballons - Nena http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/06/intermediate-lesson-3-99-luftballons-nena/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/06/intermediate-lesson-3-99-luftballons-nena/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:30:21 +0000 GermanPod101.com Intermediate music lessonshistorymusicpast tensepreteriteretelling a storywar http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/06/intermediate-lesson-3-99-luftballons-nena/ Here’s an oldie but a goodie, a German song that you may actually know, because it was immensely popular. “99 Luftballons” by Nena is a classic anti-war song. Nena sang it in English, too, but the original German version is a lot more expressive.
This lesson features a lot of useful German vocabulary, some of it colloquial, and it introduces the German Präteritum (preterite past tense).

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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/06/intermediate-lesson-3-99-luftballons-nena/feed/ Here's an oldie but a goodie, a German song that you may actually know, because it was immensely popular. "99 Luftballons" by Nena is a ... Here's an oldie but a goodie, a German song that you may actually know, because it was immensely popular. "99 Luftballons" by Nena is a classic anti-war song. Nena sang it in English, too, but the original German version is a lot more expressive. This lesson features a lot of useful German vocabulary, some of it colloquial, and it introduces the German <i>Präteritum</i> (preterite past tense). Song lyrics: Hast du etwas Zeit für mich Dann singe ich ein Lied für dich Von 99 Luftballons Auf ihrem Weg zum Horizont Denkst du vielleicht grad an mich Dann singe ich ein Lied für dich Von 99 Luftballons Und das sowas von sowas kommt 99 Luftballons Auf ihrem Weg zum Horizont Hielt man für UFOs aus dem All Darum schickte ein General 'ne Fliegerstaffel hinterher Alarm zu geben, wenn's so wär Dabei war'n da am Horizont Nur 99 Luftballons 99 Düsenflieger jeder war ein großer Krieger Hielten sich für Captain Kirk Das gab ein großes Feuerwerk Die Nachbarn haben nichts gerafft Und fühlten sich gleich angemacht Dabei schoss man am Horizont Auf 99 Luftballons 99 Kriegsminister Streichholz und Benzinkanister Hielten sich für schlaue Leute Witterten schon fette Beute Riefen „Krieg!“ und wollten Macht Mann, wer hätte das gedacht Dass es einmal soweit kommt Wegen 99 Luftballons 99 Jahre Krieg Ließen keinen Platz für Sieger Kriegsminister gibt's nicht mehr Und auch keine Düsenflieger Heute zieh’ ich meine Runden Seh' die Welt in Trümmern liegen Hab' 'nen Luftballon gefunden Denk' an dich und lass' ihn fliegen Intermediate music lessons GermanPod101.com No No 17:47 Newbie Lesson #17 - Düsseldorf Arc - To meet or not to meet http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/05/newbie-lesson-17-dusseldorf-arc-to-meet-or-not-to-meet/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/05/newbie-lesson-17-dusseldorf-arc-to-meet-or-not-to-meet/#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:30:16 +0000 GermanPod101.com Newbie Lessonsactivitiescomplex sentencesfuture tensegeographyinformalsetting up a date http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/05/newbie-lesson-17-dusseldorf-arc-to-meet-or-not-to-meet/ Lena has to leave soon. Does Michael manage to convince her to meet again?
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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/05/newbie-lesson-17-dusseldorf-arc-to-meet-or-not-to-meet/feed/ 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 ... 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! German text: Michael: Lena, was machst du diese Woche? Lena: Am Samstag werde ich auf einer Geburtstagsparty sein. Montags gehe ich normalerweise joggen... Michael: Hast du am Mittwoch Zeit? Lena: Ich weiß nicht; ich werde diese Woche viel für die Uni lernen müssen... Michael: Meine Freunde und ich werden am Mittwoch ein Picknick am Unterbacher See veranstalten. Hast du Lust darauf? Lena: Ja, klingt sehr gut. Newbie Lessons GermanPod101.com No No 19:06 Survival Phrases #14 - Restaurant 3 http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/04/survival-phrases-14-restaurant-3/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/04/survival-phrases-14-restaurant-3/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:30:29 +0000 GermanPod101.com Survival Phrases http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/04/survival-phrases-14-restaurant-3/ Learn German travel phrases with GermanPod101.com! A little German can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, GermanPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover another high frequency German phrase sure to be of use on your trip, travels or vacation to Germany.

Today, we’ll go over how to ask for the check at a restaurant in Germany. How do you pay the bill and what German phrases should you use? Tune in to find out! To learn more about German customs and phrases, be sure to visit GermanPod101.com. When you do, leave us a post!


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/04/survival-phrases-14-restaurant-3/feed/ Learn German travel phrases with GermanPod101.com! A little German can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, GermanPod101.com has all the ... Welcome to GermanPod101.com! Thank you for listening and your support. German: Verzeihung. Hat es geschmeckt? Es ist sehr lecker. Die Rechnung bitte! Zahlen Sie zusammen oder getrennt? Translation: Excuse me. Did you like it? It is really yummy. Check please. Are you paying together or separate? Stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German language learning resources! Survival Phrases GermanPod101.com No No 6:39 Advanced Audio Blog #16 - Der Bodensee (Lake Constance) http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/01/advanced-audio-blog-16-der-bodensee-lake-constance/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/01/advanced-audio-blog-16-der-bodensee-lake-constance/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:30:12 +0000 GermanPod101.com Advanced Audio BlogsCentral Europedescribing the countrysidegeography http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/01/advanced-audio-blog-16-der-bodensee-lake-constance/ Lake Constance (in German: der Bodensee) is one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in Central Europe. It borders Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Lake Constance is definitely worth a visit, especially also its islands Mainau and Reichenau. Mainau is known as the “flower island” because of its exemplary gardening and Reichenau is home to the Abbey of Reichenau, a World Heritage site. The third island in Lake Constance, Lindau, also features some pretty sights. Join us today to learn about this beautiful German-speaking part of the world and then don’t forget to visit it on your trip to the area!


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/08/01/advanced-audio-blog-16-der-bodensee-lake-constance/feed/ Lake Constance (in German: der Bodensee) is one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in Central Europe. It borders Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Lake ... Lake Constance (in German: <i>der Bodensee</i>) is one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in Central Europe. It borders Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Lake Constance is definitely worth a visit, especially also its islands <i>Mainau</i> and <i>Reichenau</i>. Mainau is known as the "flower island" because of its exemplary gardening and Reichenau is home to the Abbey of Reichenau, a World Heritage site. The third island in Lake Constance, <i>Lindau</i>, also features some pretty sights. Join us today to learn about this beautiful German-speaking part of the world and then don't forget to visit it on your trip to the area! German text: Am unteren Ende Deutschlands, eingebettet zwischen den Nachbarländern Schweiz und Österreich, befindet sich das „Schwäbische Meer“. Das Schwäbische Meer ist allerdings kein richtiges Meer, sondern der drittgrößte Süßwassersee in Mitteleuropa, nämlich der Bodensee. Der Bodensee besteht genauer gesagt aus drei Teilen, dem Obersee, dem Untersee und dem Seerhein. Ganz ähnlich den Großen Seen zwischen den USA und Kanada. Nimmt man alle drei Teile zusammen, hat der See eine Fläche von über 530 km², ist 63 km lang und an der breitesten Stelle liegen die Ufer 14 km auseinander. Er ist so lang, dass sich sogar die Erdkrümmung bemerkbar macht. Wenn man zum Beispiel im Westen am Ufer der Stadt Konstanz steht und auf die andere Seite des Sees in Richtung der Stadt Bregenz blickt, so wird man auch an einem klaren Tag nichts außer Wasser sehen, denn die Erdkrümmung verhindert die Sicht. Auf der österreichischen Seite, ganz in der Nähe von Bregenz, fließt der Fluss Rhein in den Bodensee. Der Rheins, dessen Ursprünge in den schweizerischen Alpen liegen, durchströmt den Bodensee hindurch, tritt auf der anderen Seite wieder aus und nimmt danach seinen Weg über einen weiten Teil als Grenzfluss zwischen Frankreich und Deutschland, bis er dann schlussendlich in den Niederlanden in die Nordsee mündet. Da der Bodensee als Wärmespeicher wirkt, ist die Region um ihn herum ein sehr fruchtbares Gebiet. Viele Obst- und Gemüseplantagen gibt es hier und der hiesige Wein ist für seinen Geschmack berühmt. Es ist also nicht überraschend, wie die beiden Inseln heißen, die im Bodensee liegen. Die Insel „Reichenau“ ist als Gemüseinsel bekannt und die Insel „Mainau“ als Blumeninsel. Die fruchtbare Natur macht die Ernten ertragreich, weshalb der Bodensee seit jeher als Wohnort für Menschen beliebt ist. Die älteste Siedlung am See datiert bis in das Jahr 4000 vor Christus zurück und kann als eine Rekonstruktion eines Museums in Unteruhldingen besichtigt werden. Der Bodensee bietet auch viele Möglichkeiten für Wassersportarten. An schönen Tagen im Sommer segeln gewöhnlich hunderte Segelboote auf dem See. Doch dort zu segeln ist nicht ganz ungefährlich. Die Wetterverhältnisse sind unbeständig und deshalb unberechenbar. Aus diesem Grund muss man einen speziellen Segelschein machen, der nur für den Bodensee gilt. Es kommt immer wieder vor, dass Menschen das Wetter auf dem See unterschätzen und dann in Seenot geraten. Im Winter herrscht um den See herum oft Nebel, was manchmal ganz schön unangenehm für die Anwohner sein kann. Alles ist dann grau in grau. Der Sommer aber macht das alles dann wieder gut. In jedem Fall gehört der Bodensee zu den schönsten Flecken Süddeutschlands. Advanced Audio Blogs GermanPod101.com No No 4:54 Beginner Lesson #16 - When will we see? http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/31/beginner-lesson-16-when-will-we-see/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/31/beginner-lesson-16-when-will-we-see/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:30:02 +0000 GermanPod101.com Beginner Lessonsgrammar wrap upinformalsight seeingtime http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/31/beginner-lesson-16-when-will-we-see/ Today Michaela and John want to see some sights. But who would have thought that sight-seeing could be so problematic? Not the actual sight seeing itself, but rather finding a date that fits both.
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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/31/beginner-lesson-16-when-will-we-see/feed/ Today Michaela and John want to see some sights. But who would have thought that sight-seeing could be so problematic? Not the actual sight seeing ... Today Michaela and John want to see some sights. But who would have thought that sight-seeing could be so problematic? Not the actual sight seeing itself, but rather finding a date that fits both. And then there is the question of what is in the package that arrived in the last lesson? Are you curious? As usual, GermanPod101 presents an interesting German lesson for beginners, teaching useful vocabulary and revising important German grammar points. Don't miss it!Download audioDownload DialogDownload Lesson NotesDownload Learning Center Beginner Lessons GermanPod101.com No No 20:38 Intermediate Lesson #2 - Verschwende deine Zeit - Silbermond http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/30/intermediate-lesson-2-verschwende-deine-zeit-silbermond/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/30/intermediate-lesson-2-verschwende-deine-zeit-silbermond/#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:30:31 +0000 GermanPod101.com Intermediate music lessonsgiving adviceimperativemusic http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/30/intermediate-lesson-2-verschwende-deine-zeit-silbermond/ When you’re feeling depressed, take this advice from the German band Silbermond and waste some time, enjoy your time. Their song “Verschwende deine Zeit” is the topic of the second German music lesson targeting intermediate learners of German. You can listen to a sample of the song at 7digital (just search for the song title) and there you can also acquire a legal CD-quality download of this song.
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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/30/intermediate-lesson-2-verschwende-deine-zeit-silbermond/feed/ When you're feeling depressed, take this advice from the German band Silbermond and waste some time, enjoy your time. Their song "Verschwende deine Zeit" is ... When you're feeling depressed, take this advice from the German band <i>Silbermond</i> and waste some time, enjoy your time. Their song "Verschwende deine Zeit" is the topic of the second German music lesson targeting intermediate learners of German. You can listen to a sample of the song at <a href='http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=135816&merchantID=2473&programmeID=6574&mediaID=0&tracking=&url='>7digital</a> (just search for the song title) and there you can also acquire a legal CD-quality download of this song. Take the time and enjoy some German music with us! German text: Jeden Tag zur selben Zeit Grüßt uns die Alltäglichkeit Und wir sagen immer schön hallo Und jeden Tag kriegt man gesagt Was man tun und lassen darf Doch darauf ham wir heut’ kein Bock Denn wir wissen Dass die Uhr tickt Vieles ist so nichtig Nichts so wirklich wichtig Absolut unwichtig Mach was dir gefällt Refrain: Komm verschwende deine Zeit Mach mal nichts und nimm dir Zeit davon geht die Welt nicht unter Lass dir nicht erzähl’n Mach dich frei von dem was stresst Lass mal los und lebe jetzt Verschwende deine Zeit Und mach was dir gefällt Was du heute kannst besorgen Das besorg dir lieber morgen Oder lass es einfach ganz Leg dich lieber noch mal hin Und gib der Hektik keinen Sinn Genieße einfach den Moment Denn wir wissen Dass die Uhr tickt Vieles ist so nichtig Nichts so wirklich wichtig Absolut unwichtig Mach was dir gefällt Refrain Komm verschwende deine Zeit Du hast dich viel zu lang geweilt Refrain Intermediate music lessons GermanPod101.com No No 19:07 Newbie Lesson #16 - Düsseldorf Arc - I’ve never had such horrible service! http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/29/newbie-lesson-16-dusseldorf-arc-ive-never-had-such-horrible-service/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/29/newbie-lesson-16-dusseldorf-arc-ive-never-had-such-horrible-service/#comments Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:30:02 +0000 GermanPod101.com Newbie Lessonsasking questionscomplainingcultureeatingeating outinformal http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/29/newbie-lesson-16-dusseldorf-arc-ive-never-had-such-horrible-service/ 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.


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/29/newbie-lesson-16-dusseldorf-arc-ive-never-had-such-horrible-service/feed/ 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 ... 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 <i>Servicewüste</i>. 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. German dialog: Lena: Wo bleibt eigentlich meine Apfelschorle? Michael: Mein Cocktail ist auch noch nicht da... Lena: Ist der Service hier immer so schlecht? Michael: Nein, bis jetzt war er immer gut... Lena: Ist die Kellnerin lahm oder was?? Michael: Ähmm, Lena... Kellnerin: So, hier ist die Apfelschorle, und der Cocktail Hawaii war für Sie, oder? Michael: ... Ja. Newbie Lessons GermanPod101.com No No 15:31 Survival Phrases #13 - Restaurant 2 http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/28/survival-phrases-13-restaurant-2/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/28/survival-phrases-13-restaurant-2/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:30:50 +0000 GermanPod101.com Beginner Lessonsformalgetting by at a restaurantrestaurants http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/28/survival-phrases-13-restaurant-2/ Learn German travel phrases with GermanPod101.com! A little German can go such a long way! Whether you’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’ll be learning how to place an order at a restaurant in Germany. What can you do if nothing on the menu takes your fancy? Tune in to find out! To learn more about German customs and phrases, be sure to visit GermanPod101.com. And when you do, be sure to leave us a post!


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/28/survival-phrases-13-restaurant-2/feed/ Learn German travel phrases with GermanPod101.com! A little German can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, GermanPod101.com has all the ... Welcome to GermanPod101.com! Thank you for listening and your support. German: Können wir bestellen? Dieses bitte. Was empfehlen Sie? Translation: Can we order? This please. What do you recommend? Stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German language learning resources! learn, german, language, culture, travel, germanpod101 GermanPod101.com No No Advanced Audio Blog #15 - German Americans http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/25/advanced-audio-blog-15-german-americans/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/25/advanced-audio-blog-15-german-americans/#comments Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:30:16 +0000 GermanPod101.com Advanced Audio BlogsGermanhistoryimmigrationproviding background information http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/25/advanced-audio-blog-15-german-americans/ Trans-Atlantic relations have always been a big topic, not just since Obama’s speech in Berlin. Learn of the many links that exist between Germany and America, and how Germans helped shape America as it is today. GermanPod101’s audio blogs help you improve your German at an advanced level, but also they give you valuable cultural knowledge and background information on topics important in the German-speaking world.


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/25/advanced-audio-blog-15-german-americans/feed/ Trans-Atlantic relations have always been a big topic, not just since Obama's speech in Berlin. Learn of the many links that exist between Germany and ... Trans-Atlantic relations have always been a big topic, not just since Obama's speech in Berlin. Learn of the many links that exist between Germany and America, and how Germans helped shape America as it is today. GermanPod101's audio blogs help you improve your German at an advanced level, but also they give you valuable cultural knowledge and background information on topics important in the German-speaking world. German text: Seit die Europäer im 16 Jh. Nordamerika entdeckten, wanderten viele von ihnen in die Neue Welt aus, um dort ein neues Leben zu beginnen. Unter den vielen europäischen Auswanderern waren natürlich auch viele Deutsche, was dazu führte, dass die amerikanische Kultur heute vielerlei deutsche Einflüsse und Färbungen hat. Nach einer Schätzung haben über 50 Millionen US-Amerikaner deutsche Vorfahren. Die deutschen Wurzeln erkennt man zum Beispiel an Namen verschiedener amerikanischer Speisen: Frankfurter, Hamburger, Brezeln und Strudel sind bekannte deutsche Begriffe. Auch Städtenamen kamen mit den Auswanderern ins Land: Hamburg in New York, New Berlin in Illinois oder Dresden in Ohio sind nur wenige Beispiele. In den Jahren zwischen 1848 und dem ersten Weltkrieg gab es die größte Auswanderungswelle von Deutschen nach Amerika. Während der Zeit des ersten Weltkrieges assimilierten sich viele Deutsche, um nicht als Sympathisanten mit den deutschen Gegnern zu erscheinen. Deutschunterricht wurde verboten und deutsche Speisen und Namen wurden sprachlich amerikanisiert. So wurde Sauerkraut zu Liberty Cabbage. (Ganz ähnlich der temporären Umbenennung von French Fries zu Freedom Fries im Jahr 2003.) Und der Name Schmidt wurde Smith. Während des zweiten Weltkrieges gab es eine erneute Welle deutscher Auswanderer. Dieses Mal aber flohen die Auswanderer vor der Gewalt der Nationalsozialisten und fanden in den Vereinigten Staaten politisches Asyl. Unter diesen Migranten befanden sich unter anderen der Physiker Albert Einstein, die Schauspielerin Marlene Dietrich, der Maler Max Beckmann und, später, der Raketenforscher Wernher von Braun. Von Braun war mit verantwortlich für die Mondlandung der Amerikaner im Jahr 1969. Es ist also gar nicht überraschend, dass zwei US-Präsidenten deutsche Eltern hatten. Präsident Hoover und Präsident Eisenhower. Durch die vielen kulturellen Gemeinsamkeiten erwuchs zwischen den USA und Deutschland ein enges Bündnis, auch wenn es durch die beiden Weltkriege und auch mancher Meinungsverschiedenheit zu Spannungen kam, wie es zum Beispiel im Frühjahr 2003 der Fall war, als der Bundeskanzler Gerhard Schröder den Amerikanern die Unterstützung im Irakkrieg verweigerte. Heute aber befinden sich die bilateralen Beziehungen der beiden Länder in bester Form. Es wäre auch enttäuschend, wenn dies nicht der Fall wäre. So gelten doch immerhin 23 von den 50 Bundesstaaten der USA als mehrheitlich deutschstämmig. Das sollte die Amerikaner und die Deutschen auf jeden Fall miteinander verbinden. Hoffentlich bleibt diese Verbindung der Wurzeln für immer bestehen. Advanced Audio Blogs GermanPod101.com No No 5:22 Beginner Lesson #15 - There’s a package for you http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/24/beginner-lesson-15-theres-a-package-for-you/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/24/beginner-lesson-15-theres-a-package-for-you/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:30:59 +0000 GermanPod101.com Beginner Lessonscasesformalgrammar wrap uppostal service http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/24/beginner-lesson-15-theres-a-package-for-you/ Do you remember the last lesson, where John found some embarrassing things at Michaela’s place?
Well, lucky for her she was saved by the doorbell. The postman wants to deliver a package. Who is it for? Or more important yet: what might be in there?
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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/24/beginner-lesson-15-theres-a-package-for-you/feed/ Do you remember the last lesson, where John found some embarrassing things at Michaela's place? Well, lucky for her she was saved by the doorbell. The ... Do you remember the last lesson, where John found some embarrassing things at Michaela's place? Well, lucky for her she is safed by the doorbell. The postman wants to deliver a package. Whom is it for? Or more important yet: what might be in there? *doorbell* *open door* Michaela: Hallo? Postman: Hallo, ein Paket für Sie. Michaela: Für mich? Ich erwarte gar kein Paket… Postman: Na ja, es ist für Ihren Nachbarn, Herrn Schröder. Michaela: Oh, der neue Nachbar. Postman: Hier ist das Paket, danke. Ich gehe jetzt. Michaela: Wieso macht das Paket komische Geräusche?? Postman: Auf Wiedersehen! * going away * Beginner Lessons GermanPod101.com No No 19:21 Intermediate Lesson #1 - Männer - Herbert Grönemeyer http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/23/intermediate-lesson-1-manner-herbert-gronemeyer/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/23/intermediate-lesson-1-manner-herbert-gronemeyer/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:30:27 +0000 GermanPod101.com Intermediate music lessonsarticlescharacterisinggender rolesindefinite article vs. no articlemusic http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/23/intermediate-lesson-1-manner-herbert-gronemeyer/ Learning German has just become more enjoyable! The topic of this new intermediate series is “Learn German through songs”. In each of these lessons we will present a German song to you and then learn some useful intermediate-level vocabulary and grammar from it. Today we’ll start with the song “Männer” by famous German singer Herbert Grönemeyer. The song is an oldie but a goodie. As the series progresses, we will present all kinds of German music to you, from old to new and from rock to hiphop, so stay tuned!

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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/23/intermediate-lesson-1-manner-herbert-gronemeyer/feed/ Learning German has just become more enjoyable! The topic of this new intermediate series is "Learn German through songs". In each of these lessons we ... Learning German has just become more enjoyable! The topic of this new intermediate series is "Learn German through songs". In each of these lessons we will present a German song to you and then learn some useful intermediate-level vocabulary and grammar from it. Today we'll start with the song "Männer" by famous German singer Herbert Grönemeyer. The song is an oldie but a goodie. As the series progresses, we will present all kinds of German music to you, from old to new and from rock to hiphop, so stay tuned! If you don't yet have today's song, you can hear an excerpt of it at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Gr%C3%B6nemeyer%20M%C3%A4nner&tag=languag-20&index=digital-music&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Amazon.com</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=languag-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />. Americans can also buy a legal mp3 of the full song right there; international visitors will have to go to <a href='http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=135816&merchantID=2473&programmeID=6574&mediaID=0&tracking=&url='>7digital</a> instead. Intermediate music lessons GermanPod101.com No No 16:04 Newbie Lesson #15 - Düsseldorf Arc - Of movies and history http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/22/newbie-lesson-15-dusseldorf-arc-of-movies-and-history/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/22/newbie-lesson-15-dusseldorf-arc-of-movies-and-history/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:30:04 +0000 GermanPod101.com Newbie Lessonsexpressing what you like; comparing tastesinformalmoviesein: past tensetastes http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/22/newbie-lesson-15-dusseldorf-arc-of-movies-and-history/ 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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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/22/newbie-lesson-15-dusseldorf-arc-of-movies-and-history/feed/ 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 ... 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! German dialog: Michael: Gehst du gerne ins Kino? Lena: Normalerweise ja. Michael: Was heisst “normalerweise”? Lena: Wenn es draußen regnet und der Film gut ist. 10,000 BC zum Beispiel war schlecht... Michael: Ja, der Film war langweilig. Ich mag Thriller lieber. Lena: Nicht langweilig, aber die Details stimmen alle nicht... Newbie Lessons GermanPod101.com No No 14:16 Survival Phrases #12 - Restaurant 1 http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/21/survival-phrases-12-restaurant-1/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/21/survival-phrases-12-restaurant-1/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:30:04 +0000 GermanPod101.com Beginner Lessonsformalgetting by at a restaurantrestaurants http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/21/survival-phrases-12-restaurant-1/ Learn German travel phrases with GermanPod101.com! A little German can go such a long way! Whether you’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.

If you’re planning a trip to Germany or another part of the German speaking world, you’ll probably spend a lot of time in restaurants. In today’s lesson, we’ll be learning how to answer the first question you are asked at a restaurant. Be sure to stop by GermanPod101.com and leave us a post!


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/21/survival-phrases-12-restaurant-1/feed/ Learn German travel phrases with GermanPod101.com! A little German can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, GermanPod101.com has all the ... Welcome to GermanPod101.com! Thank you for listening and your support. German: Raucher Nichtraucher Wir sind drei Personen und Nichtraucher. Ich bin Nichtraucher. Translation: smoker non-smoker We are three people and non-smokers. I am a non-smoker. Stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German language learning resources! learn, german, language, culture, travel, germanpod101 GermanPod101.com No No Advanced Audio Blog #14 - Baden-Württemberg http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/18/advanced-audio-blog-14-baden-wurttemberg/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/18/advanced-audio-blog-14-baden-wurttemberg/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:30:53 +0000 GermanPod101.com Advanced Audio BlogsGermanyplacesproviding background information http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/18/advanced-audio-blog-14-baden-wurttemberg/ Baden-Württemberg is one of the most beautiful and most prosperous German states. Learn more about it with today’s advanced audio blog, and improve your knowledge of German at the same time! These audio blogs on a variety of topics are meant for advanced learners and provide extra vocabulary and expressions that you will find useful when talking to Germans. If your German is not yet at an advanced level, join us anyway, as an extra dose of German hasn’t hurt anybody. Use the English translation in the PDF transcript in order to understand difficult parts.


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/18/advanced-audio-blog-14-baden-wurttemberg/feed/ Baden-Württemberg is one of the most beautiful and most prosperous German states. Learn more about it with today's advanced audio blog, and improve your knowledge ... Baden-Württemberg is one of the most beautiful and most prosperous German states. Learn more about it with today's advanced audio blog, and improve your knowledge of German at the same time! These audio blogs on a variety of topics are meant for advanced learners and provide extra vocabulary and expressions that you will find useful when talking to Germans. If your German is not yet at an advanced level, join us anyway, as an extra dose of German hasn't hurt anybody. Use the English translation in the PDF transcript in order to understand difficult parts.Download AudioDownload TranscriptDownload Premium Learning Center Advanced Audio Blogs GermanPod101.com No No 4:54 Beginner Lesson #14 - Embarrassing Possessions http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/17/beginner-lesson-14-embarrassing-possessions/ http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/17/beginner-lesson-14-embarrassing-possessions/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:30:37 +0000 GermanPod101.com Beginner LessonsGenitiveinformalmagazinespossessionssaying who owns something. http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/17/beginner-lesson-14-embarrassing-possessions/ In today’s beginner lesson, John finds some stuff at Michaela’s place, things that she would have preferred remained hidden…
Curious what that could be? Then you have to listen to this lesson.
Also, we will cover the Genitive. This is an important case to know when you want to say that something is yours… or in Michaela’s case, that it isn’t. You wouldn’t want to miss something as handy as that, would you?


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]]> http://www.germanpod101.com/2008/07/17/beginner-lesson-14-embarrassing-possessions/feed/ In today's beginner lesson, John finds some stuff at Michaela's place, things that she would have preferred remained hidden... Curious what that could be? Then you ... In todays lesson John finds some stuff at Michaelas place that seem to embarrass her. But it's good for us, because we will get to know how to say that someone else owns this or that. Or, more importantly, how to say that this is yours. ^^ Dialog: #2: Hey Michaela, liest du die "Bravo"?? #1: Die "Bravo"? ... Das ist Lisas "Bravo". Lisa ist meine Kusine. #2: Und was ist mit den Hello Kitty Sachen? #1: Ähmm... Das sind die Sachen meiner Freundin. #2: Und dieses Foto? Du bist wirklich süß mit Nutella um den Mund... Ist dass das Foto deines Mannes? #1: ... Beginner Lessons GermanPod101.com No No 17:20