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Lesson Transcript

Do you know how to describe something in terms of its good and bad qualities in German?
You'll learn how in just a moment.
Hi, my name is Lara, and this is Three Step German by GermanPod101.com.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to describe something in terms of its good and bad qualities using simple adjective phrases in the present tense through a quick conversation.
Let's look at the dialogue.
As you listen, pay attention to how they ask about the topic and how the other person responds.
Mats, dieser Tennisball wirkt hart. Ist er nicht zu fest?
Nein, er ist weich und springt gut.
Klingt gut. Ist er teuer?
Ein bisschen, aber die Qualität ist sehr gut.
Let's hear it with the English translation.
Mats, dieser Tennisball wirkt hart. Ist er nicht zu fest?
"Mats, this tennis ball seems hard. Isn't it too firm?"
Pay attention to the next sentence. It follows the key speaking pattern you'll learn later in this lesson.
Nein, er ist weich und springt gut.
"No, it's soft and bounces well."
Klingt gut. Ist er teuer?
"Sounds good. Is it expensive?"
Ein bisschen, aber die Qualität ist sehr gut.
"A bit, but the quality is very good."

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