Inhalt Contents Finfiibrung (Hinweise zur Benutzung des Begletbuches) Introduction (How to use this handbook)... ... . . Einige Informationen / Useful information 1. Map of German- speaking countries... 2. Thealphabet 0... 3. Numbers 4. Money Lektion 1: Lektion 2: Lektion 3: Lektion 4: Lektion 5: Lektion 6: Lektion 7: Lektion 8: Lektion 9: Lektion 10: Lektion 11: Das ist ein Lied Grammatik / Grammar: the 3rd person singular of the verbsein ee Hotel Europa Gr: the 1st person singular ofsein:ichbin. ..... 2... Wer sind Sie bitte? Gr: 2nd person singular of sein: du bist/Sie sind... . . . Das ist doch unhdflich! Gr- sein + adjective; the particledoch ....... . ‘Was machen Sie? Gr: questions with was? ; the conjugation of verbs: the 2nd person singular form: Sie... 2... Du bist seltsam Gr: the conjugation of verbs: the Ist and 2nd person SINQUIAT ee et ees Woher kommst du? Gr: questions with woher?; the prepositionaus ....... Das weift du doch! Gr: the conjugation of verbs: the 3rd person singular; the personal pronoun er; the preposition in... . . Ist noch ein Zimmer frei? Gr: simple questions without an interrogative pronoun . . . Schon wieder so ein Zimmer! Gr: definite and indefinite articles... . . . Be 10 10 11 13 15 20 23 27 30 34 37 41Lektion 12: Lektion 13: Lektion 14: Lektion 15: Lektion 16: Lektion 17: Lektion 18: Lektion 19: Lektion 20: Lektion 21: Lektion 22: Lektion 23: Lektion 24: Student oder Portier? Gr: the conjugation of verbs: the Ist person plural . Hier bitte — mein Schliissel Gr: possessive articles: the 1st and 2nd person singular. Thr kommt doch nach Aachen? Gr: the conjugation of verbs: the 2nd person plural; the subject; the particlewohl .............. Verkaufst du auch die Kassetten? Gr: nouns: the plural form in (e)n; personal pronouns: the third person plural form: sie; negation with nicht. . . . Probieren Sie mal! Gr: the imperative mood of verbs; personal pronouns: the 3rd person singular form: es; the particlemal.... . . Vier Tassen — das macht vier Mark Gr; the conjugation of verbs: the 3rd person plural: personal, pioneers: the 3rd. person singular form: sie; the direct object . Se Keine Sachen, kein Gepaick Gr: the verb haben; the negative form of nouns: kein/e. . . Ich méchte schlafen Gr: the modal verb mégen/ich méchte; word order in sentences which contain a modal verb or a separable verb. . Sind Sie krank? Gr: possessive articles in the plural: meine... 2.2... - Ich war in Essen Gr: the imperfect tense of sein/haben; the adverb da... . Und seine Frau? Gr bossessie articles: bea. person singular forms: sein/e, ihr, = . Wer spricht da? Gr: the conjugation of irregular verbs: vowel changes; negation with nichts; the particlegar ....... Méchten Sie noch einen Kaffee? Gr: the accusative case of masculine nouns, singular, and the corresponding indefinite article: einen 56 60 64 67 71 75 86 90 93 96Lektion 25: Ich bezahle den Rest Gr: the accusative case of masculine nouns, singular, and the corresponding definite article: den; personal pronouns: the masculine singular accusative:thn. ........... 100 Lektion 26: _ Ich lade Sie ein Gr: separable verbs... 6. ee wee ee. 104 Summary ofgrammar .. 6... 6. ee 107 Key to the exercises... . . : : Se 117 Vocabulary ........... efesesealsotalcltal lad lead Pte teeta 125 Translations of the dialogues ....... eet elt ee tet at 134 5Einfiihrung (Hinweise zur Benutzung des Begleitbuches) Introduction (ow to use this handbook) This is the textbook for Part One of the German by radio course Deutsch — warum nicht? It is designed as a reference book, and is not intended as a teach-yourself book to be used independently of the radio broadcasts. We therefore advise you to listen to the radio broadcasts first. Each lesson in this course contains listening exercises and the answers to these are provided in the corresponding broadcast. When you listen to a lesson for the first time, these exercises will help you to understand what the lesson is about: who is speaking, what is being spoken about, and what kind of language is being used. Try to understand the gist of what is being said, even if you do not understand every single word. To make understanding a new language easier, you can use certain listening techniques. These are explained in the first three chapters, which is why this course does not begin by introducing you to the characters you will meet in the story. If you first listen to the lessons on the radio and try to work out what is being said, you will probably have more fun with the course. And you are also more likely to retain what you have beard! A_ Each lesson is divided into four sections (pages 13-106) 1. Asummary of the grammar This includes the main grammar points and expressions dealt with in each lesson. 2. The dialogues in each lesson, The dialogues are in German, with some explanations in English. So even if you miss one of the broadcasts, you can follow the lesson in the book. w Words and expressions These are listed in English and in German after the dialogues. Words and expressions which have occurred in previous lessons are not listed again. The vocabulary at the end of the book contains all the words which are used in this course. The number in brackets refers to the chapter in which they first appeared. 4, Exercises Most of the exercises deal with grammar points and are intended as written exercises, Solutions are given in the key to the exercises. The remaining sections in the handbook contain: B Summary of grammar (pages 107-116) Grammar points from the individual lessons are presented in tabular form. C Key tothe exercises (pages 117-124) This contains the solutions to the exercises in each chapter.D Alphabetical list of vocabulary (pages 125-133) This includes all the words used in this course in German and in English The number in brackets after each entry denotes the chapter in which the word or expression is first used. E Translations of the dialogues (pages 134-151) Here the dialogues are translated into idiomatic English. You will not therefore find a word-for-word translation of what you have heard. If you wish to know the exact meaning of an individual word or phrase, consult a good German-English dictionary! Finally, as you may already know, this language course will be broadcast throughout the world in a number of languages. This means that special features of your country, culture or language cannot be taken into consideration. As you follow this course, try to get a feel for everyday life in Germany, for the German way of thinking. And allow yourself to be transported to another country. Learning a new language can be fun and so we have introduced a little elf, known as “Ex” into this course. She is an imaginary figure who keeps popping up and causing great confusion. But then, language learning has a lot to do with the imagination, too. We hope you'll enjoy finding out about the strange goings-on at the Hotel Europa and improving your knowledge of German at the same time! Herrad Meese PS. Even if you do not use this handbook regularly, you should at least read the first three chapters because they contain general information about the characters around whom this course is built. In order to understand the imaginary figure “Ex’, it is important to read Lesson Eight.Einige Informationen Useful information El 1. Map of German-speaking countriesThe alphabet 10 A Abend N Namen Note the a aber n nach pronunciation of: B Bad O Orangensaft a Kase b_ bald 0 oder 6 unhéflich Cc Café P_ Portier ai fiir c chic Pp probieren au glauben D_ Diplomat Q (Quittung) au Verkaufer d da q (quer) ai (Mai) E_ Entschuldigung R_ Reportage ei Bein e er r rauchen eu Leute F_ Flasche S Sachen ou Journalistik f fahren s sagen Ch Chef G Geld T Taxi ch chaotisch g genau t teuer ch nicht H Herr U_ Uhr Sch Schachtel h_ heigen u__unhdflich sch schlecht I Idee Vv Vater St Stimme i ich v__ verheiratet st stimmt J Journalistik W > Wohnort & hei®en j ja w wann K Kase X (Xanten) k kommen x Taxi L Lied Y (Yoga) 1 lange y typisch M Mark Z Zimmer m machen z zeigen fiinfzehn 1000 = tausend sechzehn 31 = einunddrei£ig siebzehn 42 = zweiundvierzig achtzehn 53 = dreiundfiinfzig neunzehn 64 = vierundsechzig zwanzig 75 = fiinfundsiebzig dreigig 86 = sechsundachtzig 40 = vierzig 97 = siebenundneunzig 50 = fuinfzig 200 = zweihundert 60 = sechzig 201 = zweihunderteins 1l-= elf 70 = siebzig 210 = zweihundertzehn 12 = zwolf 80 = achtzig 10.000 = zehntausend 13 = dreizehn 90 = neunzig 100.000 = hunderttausend 14 = vierzehn 100 = hundert 1.000.000 = eine MillionEa Money The unit of currency in Germany is the mark (or to be more exact, the Deutsche Mark ). One hundred pfennigs make one mark. There are different units of currency in Austria and in Switzerland, where German is also spoken. The following coins are in circulation in Germany: Ein Pfennig zwei Pfennig finf Pfennig zehn Pfennig _ fiinfzig Pfennig one pfennig two pfennigs five pfennigs ten pfennigs JSifty pfennigs eine Mark zwei Mark | fiinf Mark five marks one mark two marks The following notes are in circulation in Germany: 11The unit of currency in Switzerland is the Swiss franc (Schweizer Franken), 100 Rappen make one franc. The unit of currency in Austria is the schilling (Osterreichischer Schilling ). 100 Groschen make one schilling.ktion eins Lesso Das ist ein Lied This is a song SUMMARY OF GRAMMAR Note the following: In German the verb is the central element in a sentence. The form of the verb changes according to whether it is used in the first, second or third person. ist = the third person singular of the verb sein (to be) sein 2 infinitive form of the verb. This is the form in which verbs are listed in a dictionary. das ist = this is, that is. This expression is used to indicate objects or to introduce people. Infinitive Singular Plural Person Person 7. person 2. person (familiar form) (polite form) 3. person das ist \ The following expressions can be used: to describe something you Das ist ein Lied. can see or hear: Das ist ein Text. Das ist... (+ noun). Das ist ein Lied von Klaus Hoffmann. Das ist ein Text von Goethe. Das ist... (+ noun) mm... (+ proper noun). to say who something is by: In the first lesson, you bear different examples of how German is spoken. This gives you an idea of how the language sounds, even if you do not understand the words. To begin with, you hear two people introducing themselves, then children reciting a counting rhyme. After that you hear part of a news broadcast, a song and finally, an excerpt from a well-known work of literature, Goethe's “Faust” . The last two examples are explained in greater detail. 13WORTER UND WENDUNGEN WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS Guten Tag. Hello/ Good day das ist this is, that is das Lied song Das ist ein Lied. This is a song von der Text text Das ist ein Text. This is a text Auf WiederhGren. Goodbye Names: Goethe Faust Klaus Hoffmann UBUNGEN EXERCISES 0 Separate the words and write out the sentences. 1. DASIISTIEIN|LIED.__Das ist ein Lied. 2. DASISTEINTEXT.. 3. DASISTEINLIEDVONKLAUSHOFEMANN.. 4, DASISTEINTEXTVONGOETHE.Lektion zwei Lesson Hallo Taxi! Hey, taxi! The aim of this lesson is to make you aware of certain techniques that can belp you to understand a foreign language. These are techniques that you use all the time in your own language, although you may not be conscious of doing so. If you apply these techniques during this course, you will be able to guess the meaning of expressions in German even if you do not know the individual words. For example, you can guess the meaning of the word “Tor” (goal) because you can tell from the sound effects that a football match is being played. Or, by listening to the tone and intonation of someone’s voice, you can tell whether that person is happy or sad. You may also be able to guess the meaning of some words in German because they sound similar to words you know in English or perhaps in another foreign language, such as *Yaxi”. And, of course, since certain situations are the same the world over, you can often get the gist of a dialogue, even if you do not understand everything. The following scene takes place in the street. Dr. Thtirmann, a regular guest at the Hotel Europa, bails a taxi. A taxi draws up, Dr. Thiirmann gets in and tells the taxi driver (Taxifahrer ) where he wants to go. Dr. Thiirmann: Hallo, Taxi! Taxifahrer: Guten Tag. Dr. Thiirmann: Guten Tag. Hotel Europa bitte. Taxifahrer: Hotel Europa, okay. WORTER UND WENDUNGEN WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS Hallo! Hey! (when bailing a taxi) das Taxi taxi das Hotel hotel Europa Europe bitte please okay okay Also — bis bald! Bye for now! 15Here are some words you may recognise from English or from another language: die Philosophie philosophy die Medizin medicine die Theologie theology studieren to study UBUNGEN EXERCISES Once you have stored important information in your memory, you never forget it. You can apply this knowledge when you hear or read a new language if you remember the following points. Do not attempt to understand every individual word. Instead, just try to comprebend the main information Try out this technique in the following exercises. Ell Look at the signs below. Write down the numbers of the signs which show: simes oO 2. directions OIdentify the printed information below and write the correct letter in the box. television programme oO instructions Oo 3. advertisement ‘ oO 4 ‘mietung @ 089/a8 52 31 18, Gude S08 ker KeinLook at the job advertisements below. What sort of jobs do they refer to? Put the correct letter in the boxes. 1. secretary @ 2. perfume sales assistant CQ 3. electrician =O 4, hairdresser ©) __ 5. telepbonist oO 6. taxidriver © ° se _ Ihr Wunsch: iereee elndob im Biro: © Coie asin Bese Bestlang Ue wi SRE ey © | ssictsee ENE Eth resonlserie Sou cs TAX! 0 © kere of ‘Stiinta e Cie SUNOS ay goth Borenheusengegueht ‘sea incernational Oer41 30900 What do the following advertisements refer to? Write yoi in English in the space provided. fe Pte KURKLINIK GOLDMOHLEN- fi and PRINZENBAD1 2. 3. 4 5. 6 7. What do you think the encircled word means? Dr. Thiirmann mit dem Taxi ins Hotel. Underline the words you recognise in the following text which belp you to understand the meaning. Am 21, Dezember gegen 22.00 blicb im Anschluf an eine Taxifahrt von der Schubertstrae zur Stiftstra8e 22 eine Fototasche mit einer “Nikon 501”-Kamera plus Zubehér im Taxi. 19