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Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You’ve been waiting in line to rent a car for almost a quarter of an hour, when you overhear a conversation in German behind you. “I hate bad drivers! Sometimes I could just kill them!” says one. The speaker’s companion replies, “Kill? You’re exaggerating, aren’t you?” The first speaker says, “I hate people who can’t drive! It seems to me that if you can’t drive, then you should stay off the street!” You gulp nervously. You’ve heard all about German drivers-apparently they drive really fast on that Autobahn! And now it appears they’re really impatient as well. You continue to listen. “The problem is that these people don’t know they can’t drive,” says the one speaker. “Haha, that’s true,” replies the other. “They think they are really great!”  You exit the line, thinking that maybe you’ll just take the bus.

Learning German with GermanPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn German! This German lesson gives you an overview of important German prepositions, including their use in expressions such as “it seems to me.” And if you do venture onto the Autobahn, we’ll tell you what to expect as far as rest stops, restaurants, and hotels. Visit us at GermanPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic German lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there!

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Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You’ve landed a job in Germany, and now you get to live there! You’ve completed the paperwork, and while you’re waiting for it to be approved, you’ve decided to look for an apartment. “Apartments are pretty cheap here in Berlin,” your German friend informs you. “Great,” you reply in German. “I don’t want to pay more than 800 euros a month. I only need a very small place - one bedroom, with a living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Now, how do I find an apartment?” Your friend suggests looking in the local newspaper, then says in German, “Nowadays there are also websites that list apartments for rent.” You think for a moment, and then reply in German, “Before I start to look, I think I’ll take a break this afternoon. Let’s go visit the zoo!” “Which one?” your friend asks.

Learning German with GermanPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn German! This German lesson teaches you more about German word order, with a focus on main clauses. We’ll also talk about Berlin neighborhoods, the best places to live there, and why the city has two zoos. Visit us at GermanPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic German lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there!


Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You’ve heard about it. And now you’re on it, speeding your way across Germany with a maniac (aka your best friend) behind the wheel. “This is fun!” your friend exclaims as he zooms by yet another car. “I love the Autobahn!” Your fists are clenched so tightly your nails are digging into your palms. “Shouldn’t you go a little slower?” you ask. “I want to get there quickly, but not dead!” Your friend once again presses the gas, and you wonder just how fast this car can go. Even a roller coaster isn’t this scary! “But in the USA I can’t drive really fast!” your friend says. “And will you look at that idiot,” he gripes. “Why is he going so slow, and not even driving straight? He’s a danger to the other drivers. I could kill him!”

Learning German with GermanPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn German! This German lesson teaches you how to talk about location and direction using the dative and accusative cases. We’ll also talk about German traffic laws and what to do if you’re on the Autobahn and a car is creeping up on you-fast! And if you want to know how fast you’re really driving, we’ll tell you how to convert miles to kilometers. Visit us at GermanPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic German lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there!


Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You’ve been in Berlin for several days now, and you’re ready to see more of Germany. You check the prices for train tickets to Munich and are shocked at how expensive they are. “Let’s rent a car,” your friend suggests. Um…”Okay,” you reply. “But are you sure you can drive in Germany? I mean, the signs here are different…” Your friend tells you not to worry. “Of course I can drive,” he says. But you’re still not sure. “We’ll have to take the autobahn,” you remind him. “They drive really fast there!” Your friend slaps you on the back. “Don’t worry!” he says again. “How hard can it be?” Yeah. That’s what he said before he convinced you to go down the “forbidden” slope when you went skiing last year. You can still hear the roar of the avalanche…

Learning German with GermanPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn German! This Beginner German lesson teaches you all about the irregular verb “wollen.” We’ll also give you some German vocabulary to describe the ridiculously fast speeds found on the German autobahn, as well as some useful words to reassure people you know what you’re doing-and make it sound believable. And if you’re too nervous to drive on the autobahn, we give you tips on buying train tickets and how to find your seat once you board. Visit us at GermanPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic German lessons and learning materials. Leave us a message while you are there!


Learn German with GermanPod101.com! You’ve just been offered a job in Germany, meaning you get to stay in the country for longer than you had dared to hope. Now it’s time to fill out all those darn forms (you wonder how many countries would collapse if they didn’t have paperwork for absolutely everything). You have your German friend with you to help out. “Okay, this form asks for my family name…that means my last name, correct?” you ask in German. “Right,” your friend says. “And ‘citizenship’ means nationality, so that will be ‘American.’” You rifle through the forms. “Man, four pages! That is crazy!” you groan in German. “This is so frustrating. It’s going to take forever.” Then you grin. “But at least I got the job! Who knew I would be able to actually live in Germany!” The thought spurs you on, and before you know it, you’ve completed the forms. Now you can’t wait to start work!

Learning German with GermanPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn German! This German lesson teaches you how to form German relative clauses. We’ll also give you some German verbs that almost seem to be masquerading as English words. For example, if you can’t figure out on your own what ignorieren or frustrieren means, you’ll have an “aha!” moment when we tell you. Finally, we’ll talk a bit about immigration in Germany and how the German government feels about the issue. Visit us at GermanPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic German lessons and learning materials. Leave us a message while you are there!

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