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Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You are in Germany with a friend who is quite fluent in the German language. On your way to his doctor’s appointment, you get stuck in a traffic jam. Your friend seems to be in quite a bit of pain with his tooth. He asks you in German, “What time is it?” afraid that he will miss his appointment. You reply in German, “Are you okay? It sounds like you are hurting more.” He replies in German, “No, I’m okay. Why do you ask?” You explain in German, Your voice is dropping, you sound sad….” Struggling to muster a sense of humor, he replies in German, “No, it’s just that in German, your intonation falls at the end of a question.” Feeling a little silly, the traffic begins to move again and you make it to the German dentist in time. Half an hour later, your friend is in much better spirits it seems. He asks you in German, “Are you hungry?” The way he said it makes you think he is in no more pain. “Of course I am! You seem to be too, let’s get something eat,” you stress in German. You head to a favorite German restaurant, finally enjoying the German conversation…it sure works up an appetite!
Learning German with GermanPod101.com is the most fun and exciting way to learn German. In this last German Pronunciation Lesson, we will teach you all about the intonation, stress, and rhythm of the German language. For each of these, we will give you tips so you can be successful in the correct German pronunciation. When you are finished practicing your intonation, come back to GermanPod101.com for more exciting lessons. Leave us a message while you’re there.
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Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You are in Germany touring all of the historical German sites. While at the Reichstag, you have a wonderful experience with the tour guide. He is able to answer all of your questions and is quite funny when he mixes up the German artist’s name that enshrouded the building. When the tour ends, you ask him in German, “Do you direct the tour of the Reichstag every day?” He replies in German, “Yes, I do. Would you like to come back?” You tell him in German that not only would you like to come back, but you have a friend that you think might enjoy the tour as well. You decide that you will bring your friend back in a few days, now that you know the tour guide will be the same person. Maybe you will see if he purposely mixed up the artist’s name for a laugh, or if he made an honest mistake.
Learning German with GermanPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn German! This German lesson will teach you how to form the genitive plural in German. Did you know the genitive plural has no indefinite article? You will after this lesson! Also, we will teach you about the historic Reichstag building and why so many visitors want to tour it. Visit us at GermanPod101 where you will find many more fantastic German lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there!
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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!
Today we are covering a very well-known German hip-hop song: “MfG” by the group Die Fantastischen Vier. We’ll also learn a lot of German acronyms and how German grammar treats acronyms. Finally, knowing the German acronyms featured in this song will enable you to understand a lot of things better - not just German texts and conversations but also culture.
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Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You are in Germany vacationing and visiting friends. In fact, one of your friends is graduating from the German university and they have invited you to come and watch them walk across the stage. The only problem is that your suitcase was lost in transition and you still haven’t gotten it back, so now you have nothing appropriate for the formal ceremony. It’s time to go shopping in Germany! You find a cute German boutique that carries just your style of dress. As you walk into the boutique, a German sales associate approaches you and asks to assist you. You reply in German, “I am just looking.” The German associate walks off, but returns a moment later with two dresses, replying in German, “These would suit you well.” You hesitate because the dresses are not what you are looking for, but maybe the sales associate was just trying to be nice, so you take them. Finally finding a dress, you search for a dressing room, but while you are in there, she hands you two more dresses to try on! You thought salespeople back home were pushy! Wow.
Learning German with GermanPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn German! This German Intermediate lesson will teach you how to use the accusative case by changing the ending on feminine, masculine, and neuter nouns. We will also let you know about shopping and clothing in Germany so you will either be prepared to pack for your German excursion or shop till you drop in Germany! Visit us at GermanPod101 where you will find many more fantastic German lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there!
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