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Lesson 1: People – Personen
Ich, du, er, sie, es – these are the German personal pronouns. Expand your vocabu-
lary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronun-
ciation.
I – Ich
I and you – ich und du
both of us – wir beide
he – er
he and she – er und sie
they both – sie beide
the man – der Mann

the woman – die Frau
the child – das Kind
a family – eine Familie

my family – meine Familie
My family is here. – Meine Familie ist hier.
I am here. – Ich bin hier.

You are here. – Du bist hier.
He is here and she is here. – Er ist hier und sie ist hier.
We are here. – Wir sind hier.

You are here. – Ihr seid hier.
They are all here. – Sie sind alle hier.
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Lesson 2: Family Members – Familie
Father, mother and siblings – you can’t pick your own family. Expand your vocabu-
ciation.
the grandfather – der Großvater

the grandmother – die Großmutter
the father – der Vater

the mother – die Mutter
the son – der Sohn

the daughter – die Tochter
the brother – der Bruder

the sister – die Schwester
the uncle – der Onkel

the aunt – die Tante
We are a family. – Wir sind eine Familie.

The family is not small. – Die Familie ist nicht klein.
The family is big. – Die Familie ist groß.

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Lesson 3: Getting to know others – Kennen lernen
If you learn a foreign language you can have a conversation with people from other
countries. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new
words and improve your pronunciation.
Hi! – Hallo!
Hello! – Guten Tag!
How are you? – Wie geht's?
Do you come from Europe? – Kommen Sie aus Europa?

Do you come from America? – Kommen Sie aus Amerika?
Do you come from Asia? – Kommen Sie aus Asien?
In which hotel are you staying? – In welchem Hotel wohnen Sie?

How long have you been here for? – Wie lange sind Sie schon hier?
How long will you be staying? – Wie lange bleiben Sie?
Do you like it here? – Gefällt es Ihnen hier?

Are you here on vacation? – Machen Sie hier Urlaub?
Please do visit me sometime! – Besuchen Sie mich mal!
Here is my address. – Hier ist meine Adresse.

Shall we see each other tomorrow? – Sehen wir uns morgen?
I am sorry, but I already have plans. – Tut mir Leid, ich habe schon etwas vor.
Bye! – Tschüs!
Good bye! – Auf Wiedersehen!
See you soon! – Bis bald!

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Lesson 4: At school – In der Schule
Lots of people learn a foreign language at school. Expand your vocabulary with the
Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronunciation.
Where are we? – Wo sind wir?

We are at school. – Wir sind in der Schule.
We are having class/a lesson. – Wir haben Unterricht.
Those are the school children. – Das sind die Schüler.

That is the teacher. – Das ist die Lehrerin.
That is the class. – Das ist die Klasse.
What are we doing? – Was machen wir?

We are learning. – Wir lernen.
We are learning a language. – Wir lernen eine Sprache.
I learn English. – Ich lerne Englisch.

You learn Spanish. – Du lernst Spanisch.
He learns German. – Er lernt Deutsch.
We learn French. – Wir lernen Französisch.

You all learn Italian. – Ihr lernt Italienisch.
They learn Russian. – Sie lernen Russisch.
Learning languages is interesting. – Sprachen lernen ist interessant.

We want to understand people. – Wir wollen Menschen verstehen.
We want to speak with people. – Wir wollen mit Menschen sprechen.

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Lesson 5: Countries and Languages – Länder und Sprachen
You can meet new people by spending time in a foreign country. Expand your
vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve
your pronunciation.
John is from London. – John ist aus London.

London is in Great Britain. – London liegt in Großbritannien.
He speaks English. – Er spricht Englisch.
Maria is from Madrid. – Maria ist aus Madrid.

Madrid is in Spain. – Madrid liegt in Spanien.
She speaks Spanish. – Sie spricht Spanisch.
Peter and Martha are from Berlin. – Peter und Martha sind aus Berlin.
Berlin is in Germany. – Berlin liegt in Deutschland.
Do both of you speak German? – Sprecht ihr beide Deutsch?
London is a capital city. – London ist eine Hauptstadt.

Madrid and Berlin are also capital cities. – Madrid und Berlin sind auch Hauptstädte.
Capital cities are big and noisy. – Die Hauptstädte sind groß und laut.
France is in Europe. – Frankreich liegt in Europa.

Egypt is in Africa. – Ägypten liegt in Afrika.
Japan is in Asia. – Japan liegt in Asien.
Canada is in North America. – Kanada liegt in Nordamerika.

Panama is in Central America. – Panama liegt in Mittelamerika.
Brazil is in South America. – Brasilien liegt in Südamerika.

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Lesson 6: Reading and writing – Lesen und schreiben
You might want to learn how to read and write in a foreign language. Expand your
vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your
pronunciation.
I read. – Ich lese.

I read a letter. – Ich lese einen Buchstaben.
I read a word. – Ich lese ein Wort.
I read a sentence. – Ich lese einen Satz.

I read a letter. – Ich lese einen Brief.
I read a book. – Ich lese ein Buch.
I read. – Ich lese.

You read. – Du liest.
He reads. – Er liest.
I write. – Ich schreibe.

I write a letter. – Ich schreibe einen Buchstaben.
I write a word. – Ich schreibe ein Wort.
I write a sentence. – Ich schreibe einen Satz.

I write a letter. – Ich schreibe einen Brief.
I write a book. – Ich schreibe ein Buch.
I write. – Ich schreibe.

You write. – Du schreibst.
He writes. – Er schreibt.

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Lesson 7: Numbers – Zahlen
Learn the numbers from 1 to 9 and their respective ordinal numbers. Expand your
pronunciation.
I count: – Ich zähle:

one, two, three – eins, zwei, drei
I count to three. – Ich zähle bis drei.
I count further: – Ich zähle weiter:

four, five, six, – vier, fünf, sechs,
seven, eight, nine – sieben, acht, neun
I count. – Ich zähle.

You count. – Du zählst.
He counts. – Er zählt.
One. The first. – Eins. Der Erste.

Two. The second. – Zwei. Der Zweite.
Three. The third. – Drei. Der Dritte.
Four. The fourth. – Vier. Der Vierte.

Five. The fifth. – Fünf. Der Fünfte.
Six. The sixth. – Sechs. Der Sechste.
Seven. The seventh. – Sieben. Der Siebte.

Eight. The eighth. – Acht. Der Achte.
Nine. The ninth. – Neun. Der Neunte.

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Lesson 8: The time – Uhrzeiten
How do ask "What time is it?" and how do you respond? Expand your vocabulary
with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronunciati-
on.
Excuse me! – Entschuldigen Sie!

What time is it, please? – Wie viel Uhr ist es, bitte?
Thank you very much. – Danke vielmals.
It is one o'clock. – Es ist ein Uhr.

It is two o'clock. – Es ist zwei Uhr.
It is three o'clock. – Es ist drei Uhr.
It is four o'clock. – Es ist vier Uhr.

It is five o'clock. – Es ist fünf Uhr.
It is six o'clock. – Es ist sechs Uhr.
It is seven o'clock. – Es ist sieben Uhr.

It is eight o'clock. – Es ist acht Uhr.
It is nine o'clock. – Es ist neun Uhr.
It is ten o'clock. – Es ist zehn Uhr.

It is eleven o'clock. – Es ist elf Uhr.
It is twelve o'clock. – Es ist zwölf Uhr.
A minute has sixty seconds. – Eine Minute hat sechzig Sekunden.

An hour has sixty minutes. – Eine Stunde hat sechzig Minuten.
A day has twenty-four hours. – Ein Tag hat vierundzwanzig Stunden.

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Lesson 9: Days of the week – Wochentage
A week has seven days. Learn the weekdays. Expand your vocabulary with
the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronuncia-
tion.
Monday – der Montag

Tuesday – der Dienstag
Wednesday – der Mittwoch
Thursday – der Donnerstag

Friday – der Freitag
Saturday – der Samstag
Sunday – der Sonntag

the week – die Woche
from Monday to Sunday – von Montag bis Sonntag
The first day is Monday. – Der erste Tag ist Montag.

The second day is Tuesday. – Der zweite Tag ist Dienstag.
The third day is Wednesday. – Der dritte Tag ist Mittwoch.
The fourth day is Thursday. – Der vierte Tag ist Donnerstag.

The fifth day is Friday. – Der fünfte Tag ist Freitag.
The sixth day is Saturday. – Der sechste Tag ist Samstag.
The seventh day is Sunday. – Der siebte Tag ist Sonntag.

The week has seven days. – Die Woche hat sieben Tage.
We only work for five days. – Wir arbeiten nur fünf Tage.

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Lesson 10: Yesterday - today - tomorrow – Gestern - heute - morgen
Look forward, don’t live in the past. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio
Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronunciation.
Yesterday was Saturday. – Gestern war Samstag.

I was at the cinema yesterday. – Gestern war ich im Kino.
The film was interesting. – Der Film war interessant.
Today is Sunday. – Heute ist Sonntag.

I'm not working today. – Heute arbeite ich nicht.
I'm staying at home. – Ich bleibe zu Hause.
Tomorrow is Monday. – Morgen ist Montag.

Tomorrow I will work again. – Morgen arbeite ich wieder.
I work at an office. – Ich arbeite im Büro.
Who is that? – Wer ist das?

That is Peter. – Das ist Peter.
Peter is a student. – Peter ist Student.
Who is that? – Wer ist das?

That is Martha. – Das ist Martha.
Martha is a secretary. – Martha ist Sekretärin.
Peter and Martha are friends. – Peter und Martha sind Freunde.
Peter is Martha's friend. – Peter ist der Freund von Martha.
Martha is Peter's friend. – Martha ist die Freundin von Peter.

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Lesson 11: Months – Monate
A year has twelve months. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you
can learn new words and improve your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
January – der Januar

February – der Februar
March – der März
April – _____________________
May – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
These are six months. – _____________________

January, February, March, – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
July – _____________________
August – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
October – _____________________
November – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
These are also six months. – _____________________

July, August, September, – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 12: Beverages – Getränke
Mineral water, coffee or champagne – different drinks for every situation. Expand
your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve
your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
I drink tea. – Ich trinke Tee.

I drink coffee. – Ich trinke Kaffee.
I drink mineral water. – Ich trinke Mineralwasser.
Do you drink tea with lemon? – _____________________

Do you drink coffee with sugar? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
There is a party here. – _____________________

People are drinking champagne. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you drink alcohol? – _____________________

Do you drink whisky/whiskey (am.)? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I do not like champagne. – _____________________

I do not like wine. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The baby likes milk. – _____________________

The child likes cocoa and apple juice. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 13: Activities – Tätigkeiten
Foreign languages can be an advantage in many activities – at work or leisure. Ex-

pand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and im-
prove your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
What does Martha do? – Was macht Martha?

She works at an office. – Sie arbeitet im Büro.
She works on the computer. – Sie arbeitet am Computer.
Where is Martha? – _____________________

At the cinema. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What does Peter do? – _____________________

He studies at the university. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where is Peter? – _____________________

At the café. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where do they like to go? – _____________________

To a concert. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where do they not like to go? – _____________________

To the disco. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 14: Colors – Farben
Our world is full of colors. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you
Fill in the gaps.
Snow is white. – Der Schnee ist weiß.

The sun is yellow. – Die Sonne ist gelb.
The orange is orange. – Die Orange ist orange.
The cherry is red. – _____________________

The sky is blue. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The earth is brown. – _____________________

The cloud is grey / gray (am.). – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What colour / color (am.) is the snow? White. – _____________________

What colour / color (am.) is the sun? Yellow. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What colour / color (am.) is the cherry? Red. – _____________________

What colour / color (am.) is the sky? Blue. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What colour / color (am.) is the earth? Brown. – _____________________

What colour / color (am.) is the cloud? Grey / Gray (am.). – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 15: Fruits and food – Früchte und Lebensmittel
Love don’t pay the bills! Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you
Fill in the gaps.
I have a strawberry. – Ich habe eine Erdbeere.

I have a kiwi and a melon. – Ich habe eine Kiwi und eine Melone.
I have an orange and a grapefruit. – Ich habe eine Orange und eine Grapefruit.
I have an apple and a mango. – _____________________

I have a banana and a pineapple. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I am eating toast. – _____________________

I am eating toast with butter. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I am eating a sandwich. – _____________________

I am eating a sandwich with margarine. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
We need bread and rice. – _____________________

We need fish and steaks. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What else do we need? – _____________________

We need carrots and tomatoes for the soup. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 16: Seasons and Weather – Jahreszeiten und Wetter
The weather is really important for travellers. Expand your vocabulary with the Au-
dio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
These are the seasons: – Das sind die Jahreszeiten:

Spring, summer, – Der Frühling, der Sommer,
autumn / fall (am.) and winter. – der Herbst und der Winter.
The summer is warm. – _____________________

The sun shines in summer. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The winter is cold. – _____________________

It snows or rains in winter. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
It is cold. – _____________________
It is raining. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
It is warm. – _____________________
It is sunny. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What is the weather like today? – _____________________

It is cold today. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 17: Around the house – Im Haus
A big house with a gardern or do you prefer a small apartment? Expand your vo-
cabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Our house is here. – Hier ist unser Haus.

The roof is on top. – Oben ist das Dach.
The basement is below. – Unten ist der Keller.
There is a garden behind the house. – _____________________

There is no street in front of the house. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
My apartment is here. – _____________________

The kitchen and bathroom are here. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The front door is closed. – _____________________

But the windows are open. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
We are going to the living room. – _____________________

There is a sofa and an armchair there. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
My computer is there. – _____________________

My stereo is there. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 18: House cleaning – Hausputz
Many hands make light work – the same goes for housework. Expand your vocabu-
ciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Today is Saturday. – Heute ist Samstag.

We have time today. – Heute haben wir Zeit.
We are cleaning the apartment today. – Heute putzen wir die Wohnung.
I am cleaning the bathroom. – _____________________

My husband is washing the car. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Grandma is watering the flowers. – _____________________

The children are cleaning up the children's room. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I am putting the laundry in the washing machine. – _____________________

I am hanging up the laundry. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The windows are dirty. – _____________________

The floor is dirty. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Who washes the windows? – _____________________

Who does the vacuuming? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 19: In the kitchen – In der Küche
Cooking together is more fun. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here
you can learn new words and improve your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Do you have a new kitchen? – Hast du eine neue Küche?

What do you want to cook today? – Was willst du heute kochen?
Do you cook on an electric or a gas stove? – Kochst du elektrisch oder mit Gas?
Shall I cut the onions? – _____________________

Shall I peel the potatoes? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where are the glasses? – _____________________

Where are the dishes? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you have a can opener? – _____________________

Do you have a bottle opener? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Are you cooking the soup in this pot? – _____________________

Are you frying the fish in this pan? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I am setting the table. – _____________________

Here are the knives, the forks and the spoons. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 20: Small Talk 1 – Small Talk 1
Small talk is part of everyday conversation. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio
Fill in the gaps.
Make yourself comfortable! – Machen Sie es sich bequem!

Please, feel right at home! – Fühlen Sie sich wie zu Hause!
What would you like to drink? – Was möchten Sie trinken?
Do you like music? – _____________________

I like classical music. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you play a musical instrument? – _____________________

This is my guitar. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you have children? – _____________________

Do you have a dog? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
These are my books. – _____________________

I am currently reading this book. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you like to go to concerts? – _____________________

Do you like to go to the theatre / theater (am.)? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Using small talk you can quickly meet new people. Expand your vocabulary with the
Fill in the gaps.
Where do you come from? – Woher kommen Sie?

From Basel. – Aus Basel.
Basel is in Switzerland. – Basel liegt in der Schweiz.
May I introduce Mr. Miller? – _____________________

He is a foreigner. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Are you here for the first time? – _____________________

No, I was here once last year. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
How do you like it here? – _____________________

A lot. The people are nice. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What is your profession? – _____________________

I am a translator. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Are you alone here? – _____________________

No, my wife / my husband is also here. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Being polite can help in many situations. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio
Fill in the gaps.
Do you smoke? – Rauchen Sie?

I used to. – Früher ja.
But I don't smoke anymore. – Aber jetzt rauche ich nicht mehr.
Does it disturb you if I smoke? – _____________________

No, absolutely not. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Will you drink something? – _____________________

A brandy? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you travel a lot? – _____________________

Yes, mostly on business trips. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
It's so hot! – _____________________

Yes, today it's really hot. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
There's a party here tomorrow. – _____________________

Are you also coming? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 23: Learning foreign languages – Fremdsprachen lernen
Knowing a foreign language can open a lot of doors. Expand your vocabulary with
the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Where did you learn Spanish? – Wo haben Sie Spanisch gelernt?

Can you also speak Portuguese? – Können Sie auch Portugiesisch?
Yes, and I also speak some Italian. – Ja, und ich kann auch etwas Italienisch.
I think you speak very well. – _____________________

The languages are quite similar. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
But speaking and writing is difficult. – _____________________

I still make many mistakes. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Your pronunciation is very good. – _____________________

You only have a slight accent. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What is your mother tongue / native – _____________________

language (am.)?
Are you taking a language course? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I don't remember the name right now. – _____________________

The title is not coming to me. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 24: Appointment – Verabredung
It’s fun to meet with friends. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you
Fill in the gaps.

Did you miss the bus? – Hast du den Bus verpasst?
I waited for you for half an hour. – Ich habe eine halbe Stunde auf dich
gewartet.
Don't you have a mobile / cell phone (am.) – Hast du kein Handy bei dir?
with you?
Be punctual next time! – _____________________

Take a taxi next time! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I have the day off tomorrow. – _____________________

Shall we meet tomorrow? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you already have plans for this weekend? – _____________________

Or do you already have an appointment? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Shall we have a picnic? – _____________________

Shall we go to the beach? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I will pick you up at the office. – _____________________

I will pick you up at home. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 25: In the city – In der Stadt
There are many places in a city that are important for tourists. Expand your vocabu-
ciation.
Fill in the gaps.
I would like to go to the station. – Ich möchte zum Bahnhof.

I would like to go to the airport. – Ich möchte zum Flughafen.
I would like to go to the city centre / center (am.). – Ich möchte ins Stadtzentrum.
How do I get to the station? – _____________________

How do I get to the airport? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I need a taxi. – _____________________

I need a city map. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I would like to rent a car. – _____________________

Here is my credit card. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What is there to see in the city? – _____________________

Go to the old city. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Go to the harbour / harbor (am.). – _____________________

Go on a harbour / harbor (am.) tour. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 26: In nature – In der Natur
Nature has many facets but it can also be boring. Expand your vocabulary with the
Fill in the gaps.
Do you see the tower there? – Siehst du dort den Turm?

Do you see the mountain there? – Siehst du dort den Berg?
Do you see the village there? – Siehst du dort das Dorf?
Do you see the river there? – _____________________

Do you see the bridge there? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I like that bird. – _____________________

I like that tree. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I like that park. – _____________________

I like that garden. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I find that pretty. – _____________________

I find that interesting. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I find that ugly. – _____________________

I find that boring. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 27: In the hotel - Arrival – Im Hotel - Ankunft
Single or double room – questions and requests at the hotel reception. Expand your
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Do you have a vacant room? – Haben Sie ein Zimmer frei?

I have booked a room. – Ich habe ein Zimmer reserviert.
My name is Miller. – Mein Name ist Müller.
I need a single room. – _____________________

I need a double room. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I would like a room with a bathroom. – _____________________

I would like a room with a shower. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Is there a garage here? – _____________________

Is there a safe here? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Fine, I'll take the room. – _____________________

Here are the keys. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What time do you serve breakfast? – _____________________

What time do you serve lunch? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 28: In the hotel - Complaints – Im Hotel - Beschwerden
The shower doesn’t work and hotel room is also too expensive. Expand your vo-
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
The shower isn't working. – Die Dusche funktioniert nicht.

There is no warm water. – Es kommt kein warmes Wasser.
Can you get it repaired? – Können Sie das reparieren las-
sen?
There is no telephone in the room. – _____________________

There is no TV in the room. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The room is too noisy. – _____________________

The room is too small. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The heater isn't working. – _____________________

The air-conditioning isn't working. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I don't like that. – _____________________

That's too expensive. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Is there a youth hostel nearby? – _____________________

Is there a boarding house / a bed and breakfast – _____________________
nearby?
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 29: At the restaurant 1 – Im Restaurant 1
Learn the most important expressions for visiting a restaurant. Expand your vo-
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Is this table taken? – Ist der Tisch frei?

I would like the menu, please. – Ich möchte bitte die Speisekarte.
What would you recommend? – Was können Sie empfehlen?
I'd like a beer. – _____________________

I'd like a mineral water. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'd like a coffee. – _____________________

I'd like a coffee with milk. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'd like a tea. – _____________________

I'd like a tea with lemon. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you have cigarettes? – _____________________

Do you have an ashtray? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'm missing a fork. – _____________________

I'm missing a knife. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Fish and glass of red win – this is how to order food and drink. Expand your vo-
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
An apple juice, please. – Einen Apfelsaft, bitte.

A lemonade, please. – Eine Limonade, bitte.
A tomato juice, please. – Einen Tomatensaft, bitte.
I'd like a glass of red wine. – _____________________

I'd like a glass of white wine. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you like fish? – _____________________

Do you like beef? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'd like something without meat. – _____________________

I'd like some mixed vegetables. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Would you like that with rice? – _____________________

Would you like that with pasta? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
That doesn't taste good. – _____________________

The food is cold. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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We learn here how to order a meal in a restaurant. Expand your vocabulary with the
Fill in the gaps.
I would like a starter. – Ich möchte eine Vorspeise.

I would like a salad. – Ich möchte einen Salat.
I would like a soup. – Ich möchte eine Suppe.
I would like a dessert. – _____________________

I would like an ice cream with whipped cream. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
We would like to have breakfast. – _____________________

We would like to have lunch. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What would you like for breakfast? – _____________________

Rolls with jam and honey? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
A boiled egg? – _____________________

A fried egg? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Another yoghurt, please. – _____________________

Some salt and pepper also, please. – _____________________
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Everyone’s tastes are different – the same goes for food. Expand your vocabulary
with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronuncia-
tion.
Fill in the gaps.
I'd like chips / French fries (am.) with ketchup. – Einmal Pommes frites mit Ketchup.
And two with mayonnaise. – Und zweimal mit Mayonnaise.
And three sausages with mustard. – Und dreimal Bratwurst mit Senf.
What vegetables do you have? – _____________________

Do you have beans? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I like to eat (sweet) corn. – _____________________

I like to eat cucumber. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you also like to eat leek? – _____________________

Do you also like to eat sauerkraut? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you also like to eat carrots? – _____________________

Do you also like to eat broccoli? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I don't like onions. – _____________________

I don't like olives. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 33: At the train station – Im Bahnhof
Berlin, Paris and London are always worth a visit. Expand your vocabulary with the
Fill in the gaps.
When is the next train to Berlin? – Wann fährt der nächste Zug nach Berlin?
When is the next train to Paris? – Wann fährt der nächste Zug nach Paris?
When is the next train to London? – Wann fährt der nächste Zug nach London?
When does the train for Warsaw leave? – _____________________

When does the train for Stockholm leave? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'd like a ticket to Madrid. – _____________________

I'd like a ticket to Prague. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
When does the train arrive in Vienna? – _____________________

When does the train arrive in Moscow? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do I have to change trains? – _____________________

From which platform does the train leave? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'd like a one-way ticket to Brussels. – _____________________

I'd like a return ticket to Copenhagen. – _____________________
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Lesson 34: On the train – Im Zug
Useful expressions for your train journey. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio
Fill in the gaps.
Is that the train to Berlin? – Ist das der Zug nach Berlin?
When does the train leave? – Wann fährt der Zug ab?
When does the train arrive in Berlin? – Wann kommt der Zug in Berlin an?
Excuse me, may I pass? – _____________________

I think this is my seat. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where is the sleeper? – _____________________

The sleeper is at the end of the train. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Can I sleep below? – _____________________

Can I sleep in the middle? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
When will we get to the border? – _____________________

How long does the journey to Berlin take? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you have something to read? – _____________________

Can one get something to eat and to drink here? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 35: At the airport – Am Flughafen
Fly to far-off lands and explore the globe. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio
Fill in the gaps.
I'd like to book a flight to Athens. – Ich möchte einen Flug nach Athen buchen.
Is it a direct flight? – Ist das ein Direktflug?
A window seat, non-smoking, please. – Bitte einen Fensterplatz, Nichtraucher.
I would like to confirm my reservation. – _____________________

I would like to cancel my reservation. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
When is the next flight to Rome? – _____________________

Are there two seats available? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
When do we land? – _____________________

When will we be there? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Is that your suitcase? – _____________________

Is that your bag? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
How much luggage can I take? – _____________________

Twenty kilos. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 36: Public transportation – Öffentlicher Nahverkehr
In the city you can reach everything quicker with the bus or street car. Expand your
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Where is the bus stop? – Wo ist die Bushaltestelle?

Which bus goes to the city centre / center (am.)? – Welcher Bus fährt ins Zent-
rum?
Which bus do I have to take? – Welche Linie muss ich neh-
men?
Do I have to change? – _____________________

Where do I have to change? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
How many stops are there before downtown / the city – _____________________
centre?
You have to get off here. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The next train is in 5 minutes. – _____________________

The next tram is in 10 minutes. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
When is the last train? – _____________________

When is the last tram? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Do you have a ticket? – _____________________

A ticket? - No, I don't have one. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 37: En route – Unterwegs
There are many different ways to travel. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tu-
tor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
He drives a motorbike. – Er fährt mit dem Motorrad.

He rides a bicycle. – Er fährt mit dem Fahrrad.
He walks. – Er geht zu Fuß.
He goes by ship. – _____________________

He goes by boat. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Is it dangerous here? – _____________________

Is it dangerous to hitchhike alone? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
We got lost. – _____________________

We're on the wrong road. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where can one park here? – _____________________

Is there a parking lot here? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you ski? – _____________________

Do you take the ski lift to the top? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 38: In the taxi – Im Taxi
You can reach your destination faster with a taxi. Expand your vocabulary with the
Fill in the gaps.
Please call a taxi. – Rufen Sie bitte ein Taxi.

What does it cost to go to the station? – Was kostet es bis zum Bahnhof?
What does it cost to go to the airport? – Was kostet es bis zum Flughafen?
Please go straight ahead. – _____________________

Please turn right here. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'm in a hurry. – _____________________

I have time. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Please stop here. – _____________________

Please wait a moment. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Please give me a receipt. – _____________________

I have no change. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Drive me to this address. – _____________________

Drive me to my hotel. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 39: Car breakdown – Autopanne
This is how to get assistance quickly if your car breaks down. Expand your vocabu-
ciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Where is the next gas station? – Wo ist die nächste Tankstelle?

I have a flat tyre / tire (am.). – Ich habe einen Platten.
Can you change the tyre / tire (am.)? – Können Sie das Rad wechseln?
I need a few litres /liters (am.) of diesel. – _____________________

I have no more petrol / gas (am.). – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where can I make a call? – _____________________

I need a towing service. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
An accident has occurred. – _____________________

Where is the nearest telephone? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
We need help. – _____________________

Call a doctor! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Your papers, please. – _____________________

Your licence / license (am.), please. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 40: Asking for directions – Nach dem Weg fragen
Learn how to ask the way in a foreign city. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio
Fill in the gaps.
Excuse me! – Entschuldigen Sie!

Can you help me? – Können Sie mir helfen?
Is there a good restaurant around here? – Wo gibt es hier ein gutes Restaurant?
Take a left at the corner. – _____________________

Then go straight for a while. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
You can also take the bus. – _____________________

You can also take the tram. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
How do I get to the football / soccer (am.) stadium? – _____________________

Cross the bridge! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Drive until you reach the third traffic light. – _____________________

Then turn into the first street on your right. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Excuse me, how do I get to the airport? – _____________________

It is best if you take the underground / subway (am.). – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 41: Where is …? – Orientierung
Where is the market? Where is the post office. Explore a new city with a street map.
Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and
improve your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Where is the tourist information office? – Wo ist das Fremdenverkehrsamt?

Do you have a city map for me? – Haben Sie einen Stadtplan für mich?
Can one reserve a room here? – Kann man hier ein Hotelzimmer reservieren?
Where is the old city? – _____________________

Where is the cathedral? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where can one buy stamps? – _____________________

Where can one buy flowers? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where is the harbour / harbor (am.)? – _____________________

Where is the market? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
When does the tour begin? – _____________________

When does the tour end? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I would like a guide who speaks Ger- – _____________________

man.
I would like a guide who speaks Italian. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 42: City tour – Stadtbesichtigung
Every city has interesting tourist attractions which can you can visit. Expand your
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Is the market open on Sundays? – Ist der Markt sonntags geöffnet?

Is the fair open on Mondays? – Ist die Messe montags geöffnet?
Is the exhibition open on Tuesdays? – Ist die Ausstellung dienstags geöffnet?
Is the zoo open on Wednesdays? – _____________________

Is the museum open on Thursdays? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Can one take photographs? – _____________________

Does one have to pay an entrance fee? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Is there a discount for groups? – _____________________

Is there a discount for children? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What building is that? – _____________________

How old is the building? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'm interested in architecture. – _____________________

I'm interested in art. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 43: At the zoo – Im Zoo
Elephants, apes or crocodiles … A visit to the zoo is always fun. Expand your vo-
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
The zoo is there. – Dort ist der Zoo.

The giraffes are there. – Dort sind die Giraffen.
Where are the bears? – Wo sind die Bären?
Where are the elephants? – _____________________

Where are the snakes? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I have a camera. – _____________________

I also have a video camera. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where are the penguins? – _____________________

Where are the kangaroos? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where is the toilet / restroom (am.)? – _____________________

There is a café over there. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where are the camels? – _____________________

Where are the gorillas and the zebras? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 44: Going out in the evening – Abends ausgehen
Theater, disco or bar … Night life offers a lot of possibilities. Expand your vocabu-
ciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Is there a disco here? – Gibt es hier eine Diskothek?

Is there a nightclub here? – Gibt es hier einen Nacht-
club?
Is there a pub here? – Gibt es hier eine Kneipe?
What's playing at the theatre / theater (am.) this eve- – _____________________

ning?
What's playing at the cinema / movies (am.) this eve- – _____________________
ning?
_____________________ – _____________________
Are tickets for the theatre / theater (am.) still available? – _____________________
Are tickets for the cinema / movies (am.) still available? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I want to sit in the back. – _____________________

I want to sit somewhere in the middle. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Could you recommend something? – _____________________

When does the show begin? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Is there a golf course nearby? – _____________________

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Is there a tennis court nearby? – _____________________

_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 45: At the cinema – Im Kino
Here are important expressions for a visit to the cinema. Expand your vocabulary
tion.
Fill in the gaps.
We want to go to the cinema. – Wir wollen ins Kino.

A good film is playing today. – Heute läuft ein guter Film.
The film is brand new. – Der Film ist ganz neu.
Where is the cash register? – _____________________

Are seats still available? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
When does the show begin? – _____________________

How long is the film? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I want to sit at the back. – _____________________

I want to sit at the front. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The film was exciting. – _____________________

The film was not boring. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
How was the music? – _____________________

How were the actors? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 46: In the discotheque – In der Diskothek
In the disco you can dance to music and meet nice people. Expand your vocabulary
tion.
Fill in the gaps.
Is this seat taken? – Ist der Platz hier frei?

May I sit with you? – Darf ich mich zu Ihnen setzen?
Sure. – Gern.
How do you like the music? – _____________________

A little too loud. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you come here often? – _____________________

No, this is the first time. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Would you like to dance? – _____________________

Maybe later. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
It's very easy. – _____________________

I'll show you. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Are you waiting for someone? – _____________________

Yes, for my boyfriend. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 47: Preparing a trip – Reisevorbereitungen
The suitcases are packed. Tomorrow we’re off! Expand your vocabulary with the
Fill in the gaps.
You have to pack our suitcase! – Du musst unseren Koffer packen!

Don't forget anything! – Du darfst nichts vergessen!
You need a big suitcase! – Du brauchst einen großen Koffer!
Don't forget your passport! – _____________________

Don't forget your ticket! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Take some suntan lotion with you. – _____________________

Take the sun-glasses with you. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you want to take a road map? – _____________________

Do you want to take a travel guide? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Remember to take pants, shirts and socks. – _____________________

Remember to take ties, belts and sports jackets. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
You need shoes, sandals and boots. – _____________________

You need handkerchiefs, soap and a nail clipper. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 48: Vacation activities – Urlaubsaktivitäten
On holiday you can relax from the stress of everyday life. Expand your vocabulary
on.
Fill in the gaps.
Is the beach clean? – Ist der Strand sauber?

Can one swim there? – Kann man dort baden?
Isn't it dangerous to swim there? – Ist es nicht gefährlich, dort zu baden?
Can one rent a sun umbrella / parasol here? – _____________________

Can one rent a deck chair here? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I would like to surf. – _____________________

I would like to dive. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Can one rent a surfboard? – _____________________

Can one rent diving equipment? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'm only a beginner. – _____________________

I'm moderately good. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where is the ski lift? – _____________________

Do you have skis? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 49: Sports – Sport
Play soccer or swim. Sport and physical activity keeps you fit and is fun too. Ex-
Fill in the gaps.
Do you exercise? – Treibst du Sport?

Yes, I need some exercise. – Ja, ich muss mich bewegen.
I am a member of a sports club. – Ich gehe in einen Sportverein.
We play football / soccer (am.). – _____________________

We swim sometimes. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
There is a football / soccer (am.) stadium in our city. – _____________________

There is also a swimming pool with a sauna. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What is on TV? – _____________________

There is a football / soccer (am.) match on now. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Who is winning? – _____________________

I have no idea. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The referee is from Belgium. – _____________________

Now there is a penalty. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 50: In the swimming pool – Im Schwimmbad
During a hot summer a swimming pool can be invigorating. Expand your vocabulary
tion.
Fill in the gaps.
It is hot today. – Heute ist es heiß.

Shall we go to the swimming pool? – Gehen wir ins Schwimmbad?
Do you feel like swimming? – Hast du Lust, schwimmen zu gehen?
Do you have a towel? – _____________________

Do you have swimming trunks? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Can you swim? – _____________________

Can you dive? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where is the shower? – _____________________

Where is the changing room? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Is the water deep? – _____________________

Is the water clean? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I am freezing. – _____________________
The water is too cold. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 51: Running errands – Besorgungen machen
In everyday life you often have to run errands. Expand your vocabulary with the Au-
dio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
I want to go to the library. – Ich will in die Bibliothek.

I want to go to the bookstore. – Ich will in die Buchhandlung.
I want to go to the newspaper stand. – Ich will zum Kiosk.
I want to borrow a book. – _____________________

I want to buy a book. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I want to go to the library to borrow a book. – _____________________

I want to go to the bookstore to buy a book. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I want to go to the optician. – _____________________

I want to go to the supermarket. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I want to buy some glasses. – _____________________

I want to buy fruit and vegetables. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I want to go to the optician to buy glasses. – _____________________

I want to go to the supermarket to buy fruit and vegetables. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 52: In the department store – Im Kaufhaus
Clothing, toys or furniture. The range of products in the department store is very
diverse. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new
Fill in the gaps.
Shall we go to the department store? – Gehen wir in ein Kaufhaus?

I have to go shopping. – Ich muss Einkäufe machen.
I want to do a lot of shopping. – Ich will viel einkaufen.
Where are the office supplies? – _____________________

I need envelopes and stationery. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where is the furniture? – _____________________

I need a cupboard and a chest of drawers. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where are the toys? – _____________________

I need a doll and a teddy bear. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where are the tools? – _____________________

I need a hammer and a pair of pliers. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where is the jewellery / jewelry (am.) department? – _____________________

I need a chain and a bracelet. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 53: Shops – Geschäfte
Sports goods, medicine or food. There’s a right shop for everything. Expand your
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
We're looking for a sports shop. – Wir suchen ein Sportgeschäft.

We're looking for a butcher shop. – Wir suchen eine Fleischerei.
We're looking for a pharmacy / drugstore (am.). – Wir suchen eine Apotheke.
We want to buy a football. – _____________________

We want to buy salami. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
We're looking for a sports shop to buy a football. – _____________________

We're looking for a butcher shop to buy salami. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'm looking for a jeweller / jeweler (am.). – _____________________

I'm looking for a photo equipment store. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I actually plan to buy a ring. – _____________________

I actually plan to buy a roll of film. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'm looking for a jeweler to buy a ring. – _____________________

I'm looking for a photo shop to buy a roll of film. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 54: Shopping – Einkaufen
Shopping is not always that easy. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor.
Here you can learn new words and improve your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
I want to buy a present. – Ich möchte ein Geschenk kaufen.

But nothing too expensive. – Aber nichts allzu Teueres.
Maybe a handbag? – Vielleicht eine Handtasche?
Which color would you like? – _____________________

Black, brown or white? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
May I see this one, please? – _____________________

Is it made of leather? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Of leather, of course – _____________________

This is very good quality. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I like it. – _____________________

I'll take it. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Of course. – _____________________
We'll gift wrap it. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 55: Working – Arbeiten
How to talk about your profession. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor.
Here you can learn new words and improve your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
What do you do for a living? – Was machen Sie beruflich?

My husband is a doctor. – Mein Mann ist Arzt von Beruf.
I work as a nurse part-time. – Ich arbeite halbtags als Krankenschwester.
We will soon receive our pension. – _____________________

But taxes are high. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What would you like to become some day? – _____________________

I would like to become an engineer. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I am an intern. – _____________________
I do not earn much. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
That is my boss. – _____________________

I have nice colleagues. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I am looking for a job. – _____________________

I have already been unemployed for a year. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 56: Feelings – Gefühle
Even in a foreign language you want to be able to express your feelings. Expand
your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
to feel like / want to – Lust haben

We feel like / want to. – Wir haben Lust.
We don't feel like / want to. – Wir haben keine Lust.
to be afraid – _____________________
I'm afraid. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to have time – _____________________

He has time. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to be bored – _____________________
She is bored. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to be hungry – _____________________
Are you hungry? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to be thirsty – _____________________
They are thirsty. – _____________________
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Lesson 57: At the docter – Beim Arzt
You should be able to tell the doctor exactly how you are feeling. Expand your vo-
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
I have a doctor's appointment. – Ich habe einen Termin beim Arzt.

I have the appointment at ten o'clock. – Ich habe den Termin um zehn Uhr.
What is your name? – Wie ist Ihr Name?
Please take a seat in the waiting room. – _____________________

The doctor is on his way. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What can I do for you? – _____________________

Do you have any pain? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I always have back pain. – _____________________

I often have headaches. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Remove your top! – _____________________

Lie down on the examining table. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I will give you an injection. – _____________________

I will give you some pills. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 58: Parts of the body – Körperteile
Eye, ear, head, foot… Learn the parts of the body. Expand your vocabulary with the
Fill in the gaps.
I am drawing a man. – Ich zeichne einen Mann.

First the head. – Zuerst den Kopf.
The man is wearing a hat. – Der Mann trägt einen Hut.
One cannot see the hair. – _____________________

One cannot see the ears either. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I am drawing the eyes and the mouth. – _____________________

The man is dancing and laughing. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He is carrying a cane in his hands. – _____________________

He is also wearing a scarf around his neck. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The arms are athletic. – _____________________

The legs are also athletic. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He is neither wearing pants nor a coat. – _____________________

But the man is not freezing. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 59: At the post office – Im Postamt
Friends are always happy to get a letter or a postcard from abroad. Expand your vo-
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Where is the nearest post office? – Wo ist das nächste Postamt?

Is the post office far from here? – Ist es weit bis zum nächsten Postamt?
Where is the nearest mail box? – Wo ist der nächste Briefkasten?
I need a couple of stamps. – _____________________

For a card and a letter. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
How heavy is the package? – _____________________

Can I send it by air mail? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where can I make a call? – _____________________

Where is the nearest telephone booth? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you have a telephone directory? – _____________________

Do you know the area code for Austria? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The line is always busy. – _____________________

Which number did you dial? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 60: At the bank – In der Bank
Learn useful expressions for a visit to the bank. Expand your vocabulary with the
Fill in the gaps.
I would like to open an account. – Ich möchte ein Konto eröff-

nen.
Here is my passport. – Hier ist mein Pass.
And here is my address. – Und hier ist meine Adresse.
I want to deposit money in my account. – _____________________

I want to withdraw money from my account. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I want to cash a traveller's cheque / traveler's check – _____________________

(am.).
What are the fees? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'm expecting a transfer from Germany. – _____________________

Here is my account number. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I want to change money. – _____________________

I need US-Dollars. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Is there a cashpoint / an ATM (am.)? – _____________________

How much money can one withdraw? – _____________________

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Lesson 61: Ordinal numbers – Ordinalzahlen
Repeat the ordinal numbers and names of the month. Expand your vocabulary with
Fill in the gaps.
The first month is January. – Der erste Monat ist der Januar.
The second month is February. – Der zweite Monat ist der Februar.
The third month is March. – Der dritte Monat ist der März.
The fourth month is April. – _____________________

The fifth month is May. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Six months make half a year. – _____________________

January, February, March, – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The seventh month is July. – _____________________

The eighth month is August. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The tenth month is October. – _____________________

The eleventh month is November. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Twelve months make a year. – _____________________

July, August, September, – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 62: Asking questions 1 – Fragen stellen 1
If you don’t understand something in class you should ask. Expand your vocabulary
tion.
Fill in the gaps.
to learn – lernen
Do the students learn a lot? – Lernen die Schüler viel?
No, they learn a little. – Nein, sie lernen wenig.
to ask – _____________________
Do you often ask the teacher questions? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to reply – _____________________
Please reply. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to work – _____________________
Is he working right now? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to come – _____________________
Are you coming? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to live – _____________________
Do you live in Berlin? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 63: Asking questions 2 – Fragen stellen 2
How do you ask about hobbies and interests so you can get to know someone bet-
ter? Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words
and improve your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
I have a hobby. – Ich habe ein Hobby.

I play tennis. – Ich spiele Tennis.
Where is the tennis court? – Wo ist ein Tennisplatz?
Do you have a hobby? – _____________________

I play football / soccer (am.). – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
My arm hurts. – _____________________

My foot and hand also hurt. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I have a car/automobile. – _____________________

I also have a motorcycle. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I have a sweater. – _____________________

I also have a jacket and a pair of jeans. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I have a plate. – _____________________

I have a knife, a fork and a spoon. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 64: Negation 1 – Verneinung 1
Learn how to apply negation in sentences. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio
Fill in the gaps.
I don't understand the word. – Ich verstehe das Wort nicht.

I don't understand the sentence. – Ich verstehe den Satz nicht.
I don't understand the meaning. – Ich verstehe die Bedeutung nicht.
the teacher – _____________________

Do you understand the teacher? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
the teacher – _____________________

Do you understand the teacher? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
the people – _____________________

Do you understand the people? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
the girlfriend – _____________________

Do you have a girlfriend? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
the daughter – _____________________

Do you have a daughter? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 65: Negation 2 – Verneinung 2
This is how you give a negative answer to a question. Expand your vocabulary with
Fill in the gaps.
Is the ring expensive? – Ist der Ring teuer?

No, it costs only one hundred Euros. – Nein, er kostet nur hundert Euro.
But I have only fifty. – Aber ich habe nur fünfzig.
Are you finished? – _____________________

No, not yet. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you want some more soup? – _____________________

No, I don't want anymore. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Have you lived here long? – _____________________

No, only for a month. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Are you driving home tomorrow? – _____________________

No, only on the weekend. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Is your daughter an adult? – _____________________

No, she is only seventeen. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 66: Possessive pronouns 1 – Possessivpronomen 1
My house, you bag, his dog… Learn possessive pronouns here. Expand your voca-
bulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pro-
nunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
I - my – ich - mein
I can't find my key. – Ich finde meinen Schlüssel nicht.
I can't find my ticket. – Ich finde meine Fahrkarte nicht.
you - your – _____________________

Have you found your key? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
he - his – _____________________
Do you know where his key is? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
she - her – _____________________

Her money is gone. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
we - our – _____________________
Our grandfather is ill. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
you - your – _____________________

Children, where is your father? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 67: Possessive pronouns 2 – Possessivpronomen 2
Learn how to use possessive pronouns in sentences. Expand your vocabulary with
Fill in the gaps.
the glasses – die Brille

He has forgotten his glasses. – Er hat seine Brille vergessen.
Where has he left his glasses? – Wo hat er denn seine Brille?
the clock – _____________________

His clock isn't working. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
the passport – _____________________

He has lost his passport. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
they - their – _____________________

The children cannot find their parents. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
you - your – _____________________

How was your trip, Mr. Miller? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
you - your – _____________________

How was your trip, Mrs. Smith? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 68: big - small – groß - klein
Big and small, old and young…Learn different examples of opposite pairs. Expand
your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
big and small – groß und klein

The elephant is big. – Der Elefant ist groß.
The mouse is small. – Die Maus ist klein.
dark and bright – _____________________

The night is dark. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
old and young – _____________________

Our grandfather is very old. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
beautiful and ugly – _____________________

The butterfly is beautiful. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
fat and thin – _____________________

A woman who weighs a hundred kilos is fat. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
expensive and cheap – _____________________

The car is expensive. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 69: to need - to want to – brauchen - wollen
How do you explain to somebody that you need something? Expand your vocabu-
ciation.
Fill in the gaps.
I need a bed. – Ich brauche ein Bett.

I want to sleep. – Ich will schlafen.
Is there a bed here? – Gibt es hier ein Bett?
I need a lamp. – _____________________

I want to read. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I need a telephone. – _____________________

I want to make a call. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I need a camera. – _____________________

I want to take photographs. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I need a computer. – _____________________

I want to send an email. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I need a pen. – _____________________

I want to write something. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 70: to like something – etwas mögen
Learn here to say what you would like. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tu-
tor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Would you like to smoke? – Möchten Sie rauchen?

Would you like to dance? – Möchten Sie tanzen?
Would you like to go for a walk? – Möchten Sie spazieren gehen?
I would like to smoke. – _____________________

Would you like a cigarette? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I want to drink something. – _____________________

I want to eat something. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I want to ask you something. – _____________________

I want to ask you for something. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What would you like? – _____________________

Would you like a coffee? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
We want to drive home. – _____________________

Do you want a taxi? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 71: to want something – etwas wollen
How to construct sentences using the modal verb "wollen"? Expand your vocabu-
ciation.
Fill in the gaps.
What do you want to do? – Was wollt ihr?

Do you want to play football / soccer (am.)? – Wollt ihr Fußball spielen?
Do you want to visit friends? – Wollt ihr Freunde besuchen?
to want – _____________________
I don't want to arrive late. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I want to go home. – _____________________

I want to stay at home. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you want to stay here? – _____________________

Do you want to eat here? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you want to leave tomorrow? – _____________________

Do you want to stay till tomorrow? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you want to go to the disco? – _____________________

Do you want to go to the cinema? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 72: to have to do something / must – etwas müssen
Sometimes you to have to do things which you don’t want to do. Expand your vo-
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
must – müssen
I must post the letter. – Ich muss den Brief verschicken.
I must pay the hotel. – Ich muss das Hotel bezahlen.
You must get up early. – _____________________

You must work a lot. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He must fuel / get petrol / get gas (am.). – _____________________

He must repair the car. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
She must shop. – _____________________

She must clean the apartment. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
We must go to school at once. – _____________________

We must go to work at once. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
You must wait for the bus. – _____________________

You must wait for the train. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 73: to be allowed to – etwas dürfen
Learn how to ask whether you are allowed to do something. Expand your vocabu-
ciation.
Fill in the gaps.

Are you already allowed to drive? – Darfst du schon Auto fahren?
Are you already allowed to drink alcohol? – Darfst du schon Alkohol trinken?
Are you already allowed to travel abroad – Darfst du schon allein ins Ausland fahren?
alone?
may / to be allowed – _____________________

May we smoke here? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
May one pay by credit card? – _____________________

May one pay by cheque / check (am.)? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
May I just make a call? – _____________________

May I just ask something? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He is not allowed to sleep in the park. – _____________________

He is not allowed to sleep in the car. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
May we take a seat? – _____________________

May we have the menu? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 74: Asking for something – um etwas bitten
If you want something it is more elegant to ask for it politely. Expand your vocabu-
ciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Can you cut my hair? – Können Sie mir die Haare schneiden?
Not too short, please. – Nicht zu kurz, bitte.
A bit shorter, please. – Etwas kürzer, bitte.
Can you develop the pictures? – _____________________

The pictures are on the CD. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Can you fix the clock? – _____________________

The glass is broken. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Can you iron the shirt? – _____________________

Can you clean the pants? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you have a light? – _____________________

Do you have a match or a lighter? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Do you smoke cigars? – _____________________

Do you smoke cigarettes? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 75: Giving reasons 1 – etwas begründen 1
If you can’t make it to an appointment you should be able to give a reason. Expand
your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Why aren't you coming? – Warum kommen Sie nicht?

The weather is so bad. – Das Wetter ist so schlecht.
I am not coming because the weather is – Ich komme nicht, weil das Wetter so
so bad. schlecht ist.
Why isn't he coming? – _____________________

He isn't invited. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why aren't you coming? – _____________________

I have no time. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why don't you stay? – _____________________

I still have to work. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why are you going already? – _____________________

I am tired. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why are you going already? – _____________________

It is already late. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Reasons make it easier for the other person to understand why you can’t come. Ex-
Fill in the gaps.
Why didn't you come? – Warum bist du nicht gekommen?

I was ill. – Ich war krank.
I didn't come because I was ill. – Ich bin nicht gekommen, weil ich krank war.
Why didn't she come? – _____________________

She was tired. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why didn't he come? – _____________________

He wasn't interested. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why didn't you come? – _____________________

Our car is damaged. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why didn't the people come? – _____________________

They missed the train. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why didn't you come? – _____________________

I was not allowed to. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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There are many reasons why you might not want to do something. Expand your vo-
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Why aren't you eating the cake? – Warum essen Sie die Torte nicht?
I must lose weight. – Ich muss abnehmen.
I'm not eating it because I must lose – Ich esse sie nicht, weil ich abnehmen
weight. muss.
Why aren't you drinking the beer? – _____________________

I have to drive. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why aren't you drinking the coffee? – _____________________

It is cold. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why aren't you drinking the tea? – _____________________

I have no sugar. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why aren't you eating the soup? – _____________________

I didn't order it. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why don't you eat the meat? – _____________________

I am a vegetarian. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 78: Adjectives 1 – Adjektive 1
Old, new, polite… Learn some useful adjectives here. Expand your vocabulary with
Fill in the gaps.
an old lady – eine alte Frau

a fat lady – eine dicke Frau
a curious lady – eine neugierige Frau
a new car – _____________________

a fast car – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
a blue dress – _____________________

a red dress – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
a black bag – _____________________

a brown bag – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
nice people – _____________________

polite people – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
loving children – _____________________

cheeky children – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Learn how to use adjectives in sentences. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio
Fill in the gaps.
I am wearing a blue dress. – Ich habe ein blaues Kleid an.

I am wearing a red dress. – Ich habe ein rotes Kleid an.
I am wearing a green dress. – Ich habe ein grünes Kleid an.
I'm buying a black bag. – _____________________

I'm buying a brown bag. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I need a new car. – _____________________

I need a fast car. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
An old lady lives at the top. – _____________________

A fat lady lives at the top. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Our guests were nice people. – _____________________

Our guests were polite people. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I have lovely children. – _____________________

But the neighbours have naughty children. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Repeat here how to use adjectives in sentences. Expand your vocabulary with the
Fill in the gaps.
She has a dog. – Sie hat einen Hund.

The dog is big. – Der Hund ist groß.
She has a big dog. – Sie hat einen großen Hund.
She has a house. – _____________________

The house is small. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He is staying in a hotel. – _____________________

The hotel is cheap. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He has a car. – _____________________

The car is expensive. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He reads a novel. – _____________________

The novel is boring. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
She is watching a movie. – _____________________

The movie is exciting. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 81: Past tense 1 – Vergangenheit 1
Learn here some important past tense of verbs. Expand your vocabulary with the
Fill in the gaps.
to write – schreiben
He wrote a letter. – Er schrieb einen Brief.
And she wrote a card. – Und sie schrieb eine Karte.
to read – _____________________
He read a magazine. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to take – _____________________
He took a cigarette. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He was disloyal, but she was loyal. – _____________________

He was lazy, but she was hard-working. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He had no money, only debts. – _____________________

He had no luck, only bad luck. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He was not satisfied, but dissatisfied. – _____________________

He was not happy, but sad. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Learn the past tense form of the modal verbs "müssen" and "können". Expand your
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Did you have to call an ambulance? – Musstest du einen Krankenwagen rufen?

Did you have to call the doctor? – Musstest du den Arzt rufen?
Did you have to call the police? – Musstest du die Polizei rufen?
Do you have the telephone number? I had it – _____________________

just now.
Do you have the address? I had it just now. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Did he come on time? He could not come on – _____________________

time.
Did he find the way? He could not find the way. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why could you not come on time? – _____________________

Why could you not find the way? – _____________________
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I could not come on time because there were – _____________________

no buses.
I could not find the way because I had no city – _____________________
map.
_____________________ – _____________________
I had to take a taxi. – _____________________

I had to buy a city map. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Learn the perfect tense of some verbs here. Expand your vocabulary with the Audio
Fill in the gaps.
to make a call – telefonieren

I made a call. – Ich habe telefoniert.
I was talking on the phone all the time. – Ich habe die ganze Zeit telefoniert.
to ask – _____________________
I asked. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to narrate – _____________________
I narrated. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to study – _____________________
I studied. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to work – _____________________
I worked. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to eat – _____________________
I ate. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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What happened yesterday? The perfect tense is used often in spoken language.
Fill in the gaps.
to read – lesen
I read. – Ich habe gelesen.
I read the whole novel. – Ich habe den ganzen Roman gelesen.
to understand – _____________________
I understood. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
to answer – _____________________
I answered. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I know that - I knew that. – _____________________

I write that - I wrote that. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'll get it - I got it. – _____________________

I'll bring that - I brought that. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I expect that - I expected that. – _____________________

I'll explain that - I explained that. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 85: Questions - Past tense 1 – Fragen - Vergangenheit 1
What did you do yesterday? Did you sleep well? Expand your vocabulary with the
Fill in the gaps.
How much did you drink? – Wie viel haben Sie getrunken?
How much did you work? – Wie viel haben Sie gearbeitet?
How much did you write? – Wie viel haben Sie geschrieben?
How did you sleep? – _____________________

How did you pass the exam? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Who did you speak to? – _____________________

With whom did you make an appointment? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where were you? – _____________________

Where did you live? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What did you suggest? – _____________________

What did you eat? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
How fast did you drive? – _____________________

How long did you fly? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 86: Questions - Past tense 2 – Fragen - Vergangenheit 2
When did you get out of bed? Who did you see? Expand your vocabulary with the
Fill in the gaps.
Which tie did you wear? – Welche Krawatte hast du getragen?

Which car did you buy? – Welches Auto hast du gekauft?
Which newspaper did you subscribe to? – Welche Zeitung hast du abonniert?
Who did you see? – _____________________

Who did you meet? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
When did you get up? – _____________________

When did you start? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Why did you wake up? – _____________________

Why did you become a teacher? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Where did you come from? – _____________________

Where did you go? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Who did you help? – _____________________

Who did you write to? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 87: Past tense of modal verbs 1 – Vergangenheit der Modalverben 1
Learn the past tense of the modal verbs "müssen" and "wollen". Expand your voca-
nunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
We had to water the flowers. – Wir mussten die Blumen gießen.

We had to clean the apartment. – Wir mussten die Wohnung aufräumen.
We had to wash the dishes. – Wir mussten das Geschirr spülen.
Did you have to pay the bill? – _____________________

Did you have to pay an entrance fee? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Who had to say goodbye? – _____________________

Who had to go home early? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
We did not want to stay long. – _____________________

We did not want to drink anything. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I just wanted to make a call. – _____________________

I just wanted to call a taxi. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I thought you wanted to call your wife. – _____________________

I thought you wanted to call information. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 88: Past tense of modal verbs 2 – Vergangenheit der Modalverben 2
Learn the past tense of the modal verbs "wollen" and "dürfen". Expand your voca-
nunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
My son did not want to play with the doll. – Mein Sohn wollte nicht mit der Puppe
spielen.
My daughter did not want to play football / soccer – Meine Tochter wollte nicht Fußball
(am.). spielen.
My wife did not want to play chess with me. – Meine Frau wollte nicht mit mir Schach
spielen.
My children did not want to go for a walk. – _____________________

They did not want to tidy the room. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He was not allowed to eat ice cream. – _____________________

He was not allowed to eat chocolate. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I was allowed to make a wish. – _____________________

I was allowed to buy myself a dress. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Were you allowed to smoke in the airplane? – _____________________

Were you allowed to drink beer in the hospital? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
During the holidays the children were allowed to – _____________________

remain outside late.
They were allowed to play in the yard for a long – _____________________
time.
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 89: Imperative 1 – Imperativ 1
Learn how to construct the imperative form of some verbs. Expand your vocabulary
on.
Fill in the gaps.
You are so lazy - don't be so lazy! – Du bist so faul - sei doch nicht so faul!
You sleep for so long - don't sleep so late! – Du schläfst so lang - schlaf doch nicht
so lang!
You come home so late - don't come home – Du kommst so spät - komm doch nicht
so late! so spät!
You laugh so loudly - don't laugh so loudly! – _____________________

You speak so softly - don't speak so softly! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
You smoke too much - don't smoke so – _____________________

much!
You work too much - don't work so much! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Get up, Mr. Miller! – _____________________

Sit down, Mr. Miller! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Be patient! – _____________________
Take your time! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Be careful! – _____________________
Be punctual! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 90: Imperative 2 – Imperativ 2
Whether an order or a polite request this is how to construct imperative sentences.

Fill in the gaps.
Shave! – Rasier dich!

Wash yourself! – Wasch dich!
Comb your hair! – Kämm dich!
Call! – _____________________
Begin! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Leave it! – _____________________

Say it! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Never be dishonest! – _____________________

Never be naughty! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Always be honest! – _____________________

Always be nice! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Hope you arrive home safely! – _____________________

Take care of yourself! – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 91: Subordinate clauses: that 1 – Nebensätze mit dass 1
Learn how to form subordinate clauses with "dass". Expand your vocabulary with
Fill in the gaps.
Perhaps the weather will get better tomorrow. – Das Wetter wird vielleicht morgen besser.
How do you know that? – Woher wissen Sie das?
I hope that it gets better. – Ich hoffe, dass es besser wird.
He will definitely come. – _____________________

Are you sure? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He'll definitely call. – _____________________

Really? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The wine is definitely old. – _____________________

Do you know that for sure? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Our boss is good-looking. – _____________________

Do you think so? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The boss definitely has a girlfriend. – _____________________

Do you really think so? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 92: Subordinate clauses: that 2 – Nebensätze mit dass 2
Ich glaube, dass … Es freut mich, dass …Learn how to use subordinate clauses
using "dass". Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new
Fill in the gaps.
I'm angry that you snore. – Es ärgert mich, dass du schnarchst.

I'm angry that you drink so much beer. – Es ärgert mich, dass du so viel Bier trinkst.
I'm angry that you come so late. – Es ärgert mich, dass du so spät kommst.
I think he needs a doctor. – _____________________

I think he is ill. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
We hope that he marries our daughter. – _____________________

We hope that he has a lot of money. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I heard that your wife had an accident. – _____________________

I heard that she is in the hospital. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'm happy that you came. – _____________________

I'm happy that you are interested. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I'm afraid the last bus has already gone. – _____________________

I'm afraid we will have to take a taxi. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 93: Subordinate clauses: if – Nebensätze mit ob
Ich weiß nicht, ob … Ich frage mich, ob … Learn how to use subordinate clauses
using "ob". Expand your vocabulary with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new
Fill in the gaps.
I don't know if he loves me. – Ich weiß nicht, ob er mich liebt.

I don't know if he'll come back. – Ich weiß nicht, ob er zurückkommt.
I don't know if he'll call me. – Ich weiß nicht, ob er mich anruft.
Maybe he doesn't love me? – _____________________

Maybe he won't come back? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I wonder if he thinks about me. – _____________________

I wonder if he has someone else. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Maybe he thinks of me? – _____________________

Maybe he has someone else? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I doubt whether he really likes me. – _____________________

I doubt whether he'll write to me. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Does he really like me? – _____________________

Will he write to me? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 94: Conjunctions 1 – Konjunktionen 1
Learn how to use conjunctions "bis", "bevor" and "nachdem". Expand your vocabu-
ciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Wait until the rain stops. – Warte, bis der Regen aufhört.
Wait until I'm finished. – Warte, bis ich fertig bin.
Wait until he comes back. – Warte, bis er zurückkommt.
I'll wait until my hair is dry. – _____________________

I'll wait until the film is over. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
When do you go on holiday? – _____________________

Before the summer holidays? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Repair the roof before the winter begins. – _____________________

Wash your hands before you sit at the table. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
When will you come home? – _____________________

After class? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
After he had an accident, he could not work anymore. – _____________________

After he had lost his job, he went to America. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Learn how to use conjunctions "seit", "während" and "wenn". Expand your vocabu-
ciation.
Fill in the gaps.
Since when is she no longer working? – Seit wann arbeitet sie nicht mehr?
Since her marriage? – Seit ihrer Heirat?
Yes, she is no longer working since she – Ja, sie arbeitet nicht mehr, seitdem sie
got married. geheiratet hat.
Since she got married, she's no longer – _____________________

working.
Since they have met each other, they are – _____________________
happy.
_____________________ – _____________________
When does she call? – _____________________

When driving? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
She calls while she drives. – _____________________

She watches TV while she irons. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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I can't see anything when I don't have – _____________________

glasses.
I can't understand anything when the – _____________________
music is so loud.
_____________________ – _____________________
We'll take a taxi if it rains. – _____________________

We'll travel around the world if we win the – _____________________
lottery.
_____________________ – _____________________

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Practice sentences here using "sobald", "solange" and "soweit". Expand your vo-
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
I get up as soon as the alarm rings. – Ich stehe auf, sobald der Wecker klingelt.
I become tired as soon as I have to study. – Ich werde müde, sobald ich lernen soll.
I will stop working as soon as I am 60. – Ich höre auf zu arbeiten, sobald ich 60 bin.
When will you call? – _____________________

As soon as I have a moment. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
How long will you work? – _____________________

I'll work as long as I can. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He lies in bed instead of working. – _____________________

She reads the newspaper instead of cooking. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
As far as I know, he lives here. – _____________________

As far as I know, his wife is ill. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
I overslept; otherwise I'd have been on time. – _____________________

I missed the bus; otherwise I'd have been on – _____________________
time.
_____________________ – _____________________

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Learn how to use "obwohl" and "trotzdem" in sentences. Expand your vocabulary
on.
Fill in the gaps.
He fell asleep although the TV was on. – Er ist eingeschlafen, obwohl der Fernse-
her an war.
He stayed a while although it was late. – Er ist noch geblieben, obwohl es schon
spät war.
He didn't come although we had made an – Er ist nicht gekommen, obwohl wir uns
appointment. verabredet hatten.
The TV was on. Nevertheless, he fell – _____________________

asleep.
It was already late. Nevertheless, he – _____________________
stayed a while.
_____________________ – _____________________
Although he has no license, he drives the – _____________________

car.
Although the road is slippery, he drives so – _____________________
fast.
_____________________ – _____________________
Despite having no licence / license (am.), – _____________________

he drives the car.
Despite the road being slippery, he drives – _____________________
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_____________________ – _____________________
Although she went to college, she can't – _____________________

find a job.
Although she is in pain, she doesn't go to – _____________________
the doctor.
_____________________ – _____________________
She went to college. Nevertheless, she – _____________________

can't find a job.
She is in pain. Nevertheless, she doesn't – _____________________
go to the doctor.
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 98: Double connectors – Doppelte Konjunktionen
Learn conjections like "nicht nur … sondern auch" and "entweder … oder". Expand
your pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
The journey was beautiful, but too tiring. – Die Reise war zwar schön, aber zu an-
strengend.
The train was on time, but too full. – Der Zug war zwar pünktlich, aber zu voll.
The hotel was comfortable, but too expen- – Das Hotel war zwar gemütlich, aber zu
sive. teuer.
He'll take either the bus or the train. – _____________________

He'll come either this evening or tomorrow – _____________________
morning.
_____________________ – _____________________
She speaks Spanish as well as English. – _____________________

She has lived in Madrid as well as in London. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
He is not only stupid, but also lazy. – _____________________

She is not only pretty, but also intelligent. – _____________________
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I can neither play the piano nor the guitar. – _____________________

I can neither waltz nor do the samba. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The faster you work, the earlier you will be – _____________________

finished.
The earlier you come, the earlier you can go. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 99: Genitive – Genitiv
My father’s dog, the title of the book … Practice the genitive. Expand your vocabula-
ry with the Audio Tutor. Here you can learn new words and improve your pronuncia-
tion.
Fill in the gaps.
my girlfriend's cat – die Katze meiner Freundin

my boyfriend's dog – der Hund meines Freundes
my children's toys – die Spielsachen meiner Kinder
This is my colleague's overcoat. – _____________________

That is my colleague's car. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
The button from the shirt is gone. – _____________________

The garage key is gone. – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
Who are the girl's parents? – _____________________

How do I get to her parents' house? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
What is the name of the capital city of Switzerland? – _____________________

What is the title of the book? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
When are the children's holidays? – _____________________

What are the doctor's consultation times? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Lesson 100: Adverbs – Adverbien
Learn how to use "schon", "noch" and "nicht mehr" in sentences. Expand your vo-
pronunciation.
Fill in the gaps.
already - not yet – schon einmal - noch nie

Have you already been to Berlin? – Sind Sie schon einmal in Berlin gewesen?
No, not yet. – Nein, noch nie.
someone - no one – _____________________

Do you know someone here? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
a little longer - not much longer – _____________________

Will you stay here a little longer? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
something else - nothing else – _____________________

Would you like to drink something else? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
something already - nothing yet – _____________________

Have you already eaten something? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________
someone else - no one else – _____________________

Does anyone else want a coffee? – _____________________
_____________________ – _____________________

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Deutsch lernen und unterrichten – Arbeitsmaterialien

Lesson 1: People – Personen

the man – der Mann

a family – eine Familie

I am here. – Ich bin hier.

We are here. – Wir sind hier.

Ihr Deutsch ist unser Auftrag!

Lesson 2: Family Members – Familie

the grandfather – der Großvater

the father – der Vater

the son – der Sohn

the brother – der Bruder

the uncle – der Onkel

We are a family. – Wir sind eine Familie.

Ihr Deutsch ist unser Auftrag!

Lesson 3: Getting to know others – Kennen lernen

Do you come from Europe? – Kommen Sie aus Europa?

In which hotel are you staying? – In welchem Hotel wohnen Sie?

Do you like it here? – Gefällt es Ihnen hier?

Here is my address. – Hier ist meine Adresse.

Ihr Deutsch ist unser Auftrag!

Lesson 4: At school – In der Schule

Where are we? – Wo sind wir?

Those are the school children. – Das sind die Schüler.

What are we doing? – Was machen wir?

I learn English. – Ich lerne Englisch.

We learn French. – Wir lernen Französisch.

Learning languages is interesting. – Sprachen lernen ist interessant.

Ihr Deutsch ist unser Auftrag!

Lesson 5: Countries and Languages – Länder und Sprachen

John is from London. – John ist aus London.

Maria is from Madrid. – Maria ist aus Madrid.

London is a capital city. – London ist eine Hauptstadt.

France is in Europe. – Frankreich liegt in Europa.

Canada is in North America. – Kanada liegt in Nordamerika.

Ihr Deutsch ist unser Auftrag!

Lesson 6: Reading and writing – Lesen und schreiben

I read. – Ich lese.

I read a sentence. – Ich lese einen Satz.

I read. – Ich lese.

I write. – Ich schreibe.

I write a sentence. – Ich schreibe einen Satz.

I write. – Ich schreibe.

Ihr Deutsch ist unser Auftrag!

Lesson 7: Numbers – Zahlen

I count: – Ich zähle:

I count further: – Ich zähle weiter:

I count. – Ich zähle.

One. The first. – Eins. Der Erste.

Four. The fourth. – Vier. Der Vierte.

Seven. The seventh. – Sieben. Der Siebte.

Ihr Deutsch ist unser Auftrag!

Lesson 8: The time – Uhrzeiten

Excuse me! – Entschuldigen Sie!

It is one o'clock. – Es ist ein Uhr.

It is four o'clock. – Es ist vier Uhr.

It is seven o'clock. – Es ist sieben Uhr.

It is ten o'clock. – Es ist zehn Uhr.

A minute has sixty seconds. – Eine Minute hat sechzig Sekunden.

Ihr Deutsch ist unser Auftrag!

Lesson 9: Days of the week – Wochentage

Monday – der Montag

Thursday – der Donnerstag

Sunday – der Sonntag