Learn about plants that are common in Germany
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Gina: Hi everyone, I’m Gina. |
| Katrin: And I’m Katrin! |
| Gina: And welcome to Culture Class: Essential German Vocabulary, Lesson 13! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Geography and Nature. These are five common Plants in Germany. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at GermanPod101.com |
| FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS |
| Gina: Katrin, what’s our first word? |
| Katrin: Efeu |
| Gina: ivy |
| Katrin: (slow) Efeu (regular) Efeu |
| Gina: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Katrin: Efeu |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: The Common Ivy is native to Central Europe. |
| Gina: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Katrin: (normal) Efeu wird oft zum Bedecken von Hauswänden gepflanzt. |
| Gina: Ivy is often planted to cover house walls. |
| Katrin: (slow) Efeu wird oft zum Bedecken von Hauswänden gepflanzt. |
| Gina: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Katrin: Kaktus |
| Gina: cactus |
| Katrin: (slow) Kaktus (regular) Kaktus |
| Gina: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Katrin: Kaktus |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: The cactus is very popular in Germany. Due to the variety of types and its exotic look, the plant can be found in many German households. |
| Gina: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Katrin: (normal) Einen Kaktus anzufassen, kann sehr schmerzhaft sein. |
| Gina: Touching a cactus can be very painful. |
| Katrin: (slow) Einen Kaktus anzufassen, kann sehr schmerzhaft sein. |
| Gina: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Katrin: Schneeglöckchen |
| Gina: snowdrop |
| Katrin: (slow) Schneeglöckchen (regular) Schneeglöckchen |
| Gina: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Katrin: Schneeglöckchen |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: Snowdrops can be found throughout Germany. In early spring, after the snow has melted, they start to flower immediately. |
| Gina: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Katrin: (normal) Schneeglöckchen sind Frühlingsboten. |
| Gina: Snowdrops are the summoners of spring. |
| Katrin: (slow) Schneeglöckchen sind Frühlingsboten. |
| Gina: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Katrin: Krokus |
| Gina: crocus |
| Katrin: (slow) Krokus (regular) Krokus |
| Gina: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Katrin: Krokus |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: Usually in bloom throughout spring, the crocus is a very popular garden plant in Germany because there are many different types and colors. |
| Gina: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Katrin: (normal) Krokusse fallen wegen ihrer wunderschönen Farben auf. |
| Gina: Crocuses catch people's eyes because of their beautiful colors. |
| Katrin: (slow) Krokusse fallen wegen ihrer wunderschönen Farben auf. |
| Gina: Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Katrin: Osterglocke |
| Gina: daffodil |
| Katrin: (slow) Osterglocke (regular) Osterglocke |
| Gina: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Katrin: Osterglocke |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: Literally translated as 'Easter bell', the daffodil is often used for decoration purposes in German households, especially around Easter. |
| Gina: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Katrin: (normal) Osterglocken sind die beliebtesten Osterblumen in Deutschland. |
| Gina: Daffodils are the most popular Easter flowers in Germany. |
| Katrin: (slow) Osterglocken sind die beliebtesten Osterblumen in Deutschland. |
| QUIZ |
| Gina: Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Katrin will give you the German – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? |
| Katrin: Efeu |
| [pause]Gina: ivy |
| Katrin: Kaktus |
| [pause]Gina: cactus |
| Katrin: Schneeglöckchen |
| [pause]Gina: snowdrop |
| Katrin: Krokus |
| [pause]Gina: crocus |
| Katrin: Osterglocke |
| [pause]Gina: daffodil |
Outro |
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| Gina: There you have it – five Plants in Germany! We have more vocab lists available at GermanPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Katrin: Bis bald. |
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