German small talk
Start a light conversation, respond to what was said and close the exchange politely.
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Everyday situations
Prepare for real conversations at home, in shops, on the move, at appointments and with neighbours.
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Meeting neighbors in German
Introduce yourself in a shared building and ask one practical question politely.
Read and practiseViewing a flat in German
Ask concrete questions about costs, fixtures, availability and the surroundings of a flat.
Read and practiseReporting a household repair in German
Report an observed problem with its location, starting time and a way to arrange access.
Read and practiseAt the post office in German
Send a parcel by asking about destination, price, tracking and the receipt you need.
Read and practiseGerman phrases for a pharmacy visit
Ask a qualified professional to explain unclear medicine information slowly and in writing.
Read and practiseReporting lost property in German
Identify a missing item with distinctive details, the last known place and contact information.
Read and practiseAsk for clarification at work in German
Check the scope, file and deadline of an assignment before summarizing what you will do.
Read and practiseGerman job interview language
Give a concise account of experience with a concrete example and a relevant question.
Read and practiseTalking to a teacher in German
Clarify an assignment by asking about the expected work, an example and the deadline.
Read and practiseAsk a neighbor to accept your parcel in German
How to ask a neighbor to accept your parcel in German: 4 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseBorrow and return a household tool in German
How to borrow and return a household tool in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseAgree on a shared laundry-room slot in German
How to agree on a shared laundry-room slot in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseArrange access for a meter reading in German
How to arrange access for a meter reading in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseAsk a neighbor to lower the music in German
How to ask a neighbor to lower the music in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseQuery a different checkout price in German
How to query a different checkout price in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseAsk for an itemized receipt in German
How to ask for an itemized receipt in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseAsk to split a restaurant bill in German
How to ask to split a restaurant bill in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseChange a takeaway order in German
How to change a takeaway order in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseDescribe a vending-machine problem in German
How to describe a vending-machine problem in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseFind the bicycle space on a train in German
How to find the bicycle space on a train in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseResolve an occupied reserved seat in German
How to resolve an occupied reserved seat in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseAsk about a ticket-machine screen in German
How to ask about a ticket-machine screen in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
Read and practiseAsk for a station route with a lift in German
How to ask for a station route with a lift in German: 3 ways to say it, a common mistake, six example sentences and three explained exercises.
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