German course
Learn German by speaking
Short real-life conversations with native audio. You listen, say it out loud, and Lexemica tells you how it sounds.
- scenarios
- 84
- words
- 482
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The path, scenario by scenario
Each scenario is a conversation from a real situation. You start with what’s most useful and work your way up.
Beginner 64
Greet a neighborSay hello, ask how they are, and say goodbye. Introduce yourselfShare your name, say where you're from, and greet someone new. Order a coffeeOrder your drink at the counter and say how you want it. Pay at the caféPay with your card and say goodbye politely. Say where you liveTell someone which city or country you live in. Ask for the restroomAsk an employee where the nearest bathroom is. Ask for a priceAsk the shopkeeper how much an item costs. Buy bottled waterChoose a bottle of water and pay at the kiosk. Say you don't understandPolitely let someone know that you do not understand them. Ask someone to repeatAsk someone to slow down or repeat what they said. Order lunchChoose a sandwich and a side dish at the counter. Ask for the checkGet the server's attention and ask to pay for your meal. Ask for the timeAsk a stranger on the street what time it is. Ask when a store closesAsk a shop clerk what time they close today. Ask where the station isAsk a local for directions to the nearest train station. Understand basic directionsListen to directions to go straight and turn left. Buy a train ticketGet a one-way ticket to another city at the station counter. Find your train platformAsk station staff which platform your train leaves from. Greet a colleagueSay good morning to your coworker and ask how they are. Talk about your jobTell someone what you do for a living. Introduce a friendIntroduce the person with you to someone you just met. Apologize in a crowdSay excuse me and apologize for bumping into someone. Buy fresh fruitChoose and buy some apples from a market stall. Ask for a different sizeAsk the store clerk for a shirt in a larger size. Decline a receiptTell the cashier you don't need a paper receipt. Ask for the Wi-Fi passwordAsk the barista for the network code to get online. Say you are hungryTell your companion that you want to grab food soon. Suggest getting foodInvite someone to grab lunch at a nearby restaurant. Book a table in personWalk inside and ask the host for a table for two. Order a beerAsk the bartender for a glass of beer. Say you feel sickLet someone know you are not feeling well today. Buy painkillersAsk the pharmacist for headache medicine. Ask for a doctorAsk someone where to find a nearby medical clinic. Check in at a hotelGive your name to the receptionist to claim your reservation. Ask for your room keyGo to the front desk and ask for your key. Report a broken showerTell the front desk that your bathroom has no running water. Ask about the weatherFind out if it is going to rain today. Describe the weatherTell someone that it is cold and windy outside. Hail a taxiFlag down a taxi and ask if they are available. Tell the driver your destinationGive the driver your street address or hotel name. Pay the taxi driverPay your fare and ask the driver to keep the change. Talk about your familyTell a friend how many siblings you have. Ask if someone has childrenPolitely ask an acquaintance if they have any kids. Talk about your hobbiesShare a simple activity you enjoy, like reading or walking. Ask about weekend plansFind out what your colleague is doing this Saturday. Accept an invitationSay yes to an invitation for coffee or a movie. Rent a bicycleAsk about the cost to rent a bicycle for the day. Buy a museum ticketPurchase an adult ticket at the museum counter. Ask someone to take a photoAsk a stranger to take a picture of you. Ask where to sitCheck if the seat next to a passenger is free. Complain about noiseAsk your neighbor to turn down their loud music. Find the supermarketAsk a local for directions to the nearest grocery store. Ask for a bagAsk the supermarket cashier for a paper or plastic bag. Say you are lostTell a local that you do not know where you are. Ask to use a phoneAsk a stranger to borrow their phone for a quick call. Order a pizzaCall a local restaurant and order a pizza for takeout. Ask about ingredientsAsk your server if a dish has meat in it. Cancel an appointmentExplain that you cannot make it to your planned meeting. Reschedule a meetingSuggest a different day for your upcoming work meeting. Wish someone a good weekendSay goodbye to your coworker and wish them a great weekend. Ask how someone sleptGreet your host in the morning and ask how they slept. Offer a drinkAsk your guest if they would like tea or coffee. Accept a drinkSay yes to a cup of tea and ask for sugar. Thank your hostThank your host for dinner as you leave.
Elementary 20
Catch up with a friendShare recent updates and ask your friend how they have been. Describe a typical weekendTalk about what you usually do during your days off. Invite a friend for coffeeInvite a friend out and suggest a place to meet. Decline an invitation politelyTurn down an invitation gracefully and give a brief reason. Set a meeting timeCoordinate your schedules and choose a day and time to meet. Change plans due to weatherPick an indoor activity when rain changes your plans. Describe a friend's appearanceGive a physical description to help someone find your friend. Share family newsTell a friend what your siblings or parents are doing right now. Ask for a different sizeAsk the store clerk for a bigger or smaller size. Return a faulty itemExplain that your purchase is broken and ask for a refund. Ask for a different colorAsk a store clerk if an item comes in another color. Describe cold symptomsTell the pharmacist about your cough and ask for medicine. Book a hair appointmentCall a salon to schedule your next haircut. Send a packageAsk how much it costs to mail a box to another city. Drop off shoes for repairExplain what needs fixing and ask when they will be ready. Ask about ingredientsAsk your server if a dish contains meat or dairy. Report a problem with foodTell your waiter the soup is cold and ask to heat it. Buy movie ticketsChoose your movie, pick your seats, and buy two tickets. Check into a hotelGive your name at the reception desk to claim your room. Ask for extra towelsCall the front desk to request more towels for your room.
Course vocabulary
All 482 words in the course, in the order they appear in the path.
- hallohello
- wiehow
- gehtgoes
- esit
- Ihnenyou
- gutgood
- dankethanks
- undand
- aufuntil
- Wiedersehenseeing again
- kommencome
- Sieyou
- vonfrom
- hierhere
- ichI
- binam
- nichtnot
- freutpleases
- michme
- auchtoo
- waswhat
- möchtenwould like
- möchtewould like
- einena
- Kaffeecoffee
- bitteplease
- Milchmilk
- jayes
- mitwith
- zahlenpay
- dasthat
- machtcomes to
- dreithree
- Euroeuros
- kanncan
- Kartecard
- Gerne!gladly
- wowhere
- wohnenlive
- wohnelive
- inin
- BerlinBerlin
- istis
- diethe
- Toiletterestroom
- dathere
- hintenback
- rechtson the right
- genauright
- gutengood
- Tagday
- vielmuch
- kostetcost
- fünffive
- einea
- Flaschebottle
- Wasserwater
- oderor
- ohnewithout
- Kohlensäurecarbonation
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- zweitwo
- helfenhelp
- EntschuldigungExcuse me
- versteheunderstand
- sprechenspeak
- DeutschGerman
- lerneam learning
- langsamslowly
- keinno
- Problemproblem
- könnencan
- wiederholenrepeat
- natürlichof course
- nocheven
- etwasa little
- langsamerslower
- eina
- Sandwichsandwich
- Pommesfries
- Salatsalad
- siebenseven
- Rechnungcheck
- sehrvery
- barcash
- zusammenaltogether
- zehnten
- schönennice
- Uhrtime
- jetztnow
- halbhalf
- vierfour
- vielenmany
- Dankthanks
- wannwhen
- schließenclose
- heutetoday
- wirwe
- umat
- achteight
- derthe
- Bahnhoftrain station
- vorneahead
- weitfar
- neinno
- gehengo
- geradeausstraight ahead
- dannthen
- nachto
- linksleft
- Fahrkarteticket
- MünchenMunich
- einfachone-way
- hinthere
- zurückback
- zwanzigtwenty
- welchemwhich
- Gleistrack
- fährtleaves
- Zugtrain
- Morgenmorning
- habenhave
- Arbeitwork
- machenare taking
- Pausebreak
- gutegood
- Ideeidea
- beruflichfor a living
- Programmiererprogrammer
- arbeitework
- amon the
- Computercomputer
- interessantinteresting
- arbeitenwork
- Lehrerteacher
- meinmy
- Freundfriend
- erhe
- lerntis learning
- schönnice
- tutdoes
- mirme
- leidsorry
- alleseverything
- Ordnungorder
- diesethose
- Äpfelapples
- vielemany
- sindare
- frischfresh
- diesesthis
- Hemdshirt
- größerlarger
- welchewhat
- Größesize
- Mmedium
- brauchenneed
- denthe
- Belegreceipt
- braucheneed
- klarclear
- WLANWi-Fi
- kostenlosfree
- Passwortpassword
- stehtis
- demthe
- habehave
- Hungerhunger
- baldsoon
- esseneat
- Suppesoup
- Restaurantrestaurant
- Mittagspauselunch break
- dortthere
- draußenoutside
- sitzensit
- Tischtable
- fürfor
- Personenpeople
- drinneninside
- Bierbeer
- großeslarge
- kleinessmall
- kranksick
- Kopfhead
- wehhurt
- Hilfehelp
- geheam going
- Hausehome
- Besserungrecovery
- Schmerztablettenpainkillers
- Tablettenpills
- nehmetake
- nehmentake
- Tablettetablet
- sechssix
- schnellquickly
- Arztdoctor
- Nähevicinity
- gibtis
- Klinikclinic
- offenopen
- Ihreyour
- Reservierungreservation
- Ihrenyour
- Passpassport
- Ihryour
- Schlüsselkey
- Zimmerroom
- meinenmy
- bekommenhave
- Zimmernummerroom number
- zwölftwelve
- Momentmoment
- Duscheshower
- funktioniertis working
- ganzcompletely
- kaltcold
- reparierenwill fix
- sofortright away
- Wetterweather
- bewölktcloudy
- ziemlichquite
- windigwindy
- regnetis raining
- Nachmittagafternoon
- aberbut
- Windwind
- wirklichreally
- starkstrong
- bleibenstaying
- warmewarm
- Jackejacket
- freifree
- wohinwhere to
- zumto the
- zuto
- diesemthis
- Hotelhotel
- Adresseaddress
- Handyphone
- soalright
- siebzehnseventeen
- StimmtThat's true
- Quittungreceipt
- großebig
- Familiefamily
- Geschwistersiblings
- Bruderbrother
- Schwestersister
- Kinderchildren
- keineno
- Sohnson
- Tochterdaughter
- altold
- Jahreyears
- leseread
- Bücherbooks
- spazierenfor a walk
- oftoften
- lesenread
- SamstagSaturday
- treffeam meeting
- Freundefriends
- Pläneplans
- Wochenendeweekend
- bleibeam staying
- schönesnice
- insto the
- Kinomovies
- Filmmovie
- beginntstarts
- SuperGreat
- bisuntil
- späterlater
- Fahrradbicycle
- mietenrent
- fünfzehnfifteen
- Eintrittskarteadmission ticket
- Museummuseum
- Erwachsenenadult
- Kindchild
- Fotophoto
- Kameracamera
- drückenpress
- fertigready
- dieserthis
- Platzseat
- sich(reflexive)
- setzensit down
- müdetired
- nettkind
- Abendevening
- Musikmusic
- lautloud
- ohoh
- leiserquieter
- macheturn
- nächstenearest
- Supermarktsupermarket
- nuronly
- Minutenminutes
- Fußfoot
- Tütebag
- Papiertütepaper bag
- Plastiktüteplastic bag
- fünfzigfifty
- Centcents
- verlaufengot lost
- suchenare looking for
- sucheam looking for
- weißknow
- kurzbriefly
- Zeittime
- Akkubattery
- leerdead
- telefonierenmake a call
- Pizzapizza
- Mitnehmentake out
- Käsecheese
- Tomatentomatoes
- kleinesmall
- langelong
- dauerttakes
- etwaabout
- Gerichtdish
- Fleischmeat
- vegetarischvegetarian
- Fischfish
- esseeat
- bestellento order
- Glasglass
- musshave to
- Terminappointment
- absagencancel
- leiderunfortunately
- verschiebenreschedule
- Wocheweek
- welcherwhich
- passtworks
- vielleichtperhaps
- MontagMonday
- perfektperfectly
- FreitagFriday
- Feierabendquitting time
- wünschewish
- geschlafenslept
- wunderbarwonderful
- Bettbed
- bequemcomfortable
- Frühstückbreakfast
- schonalready
- trinkento drink
- Teetea
- Tassecup
- Zuckersugar
- Vorsichtcareful
- heißhot
- bisschenlittle
- Löffelspoon
- Einladunginvitation
- hatdid
- geschmeckttasted good
- warwas
- leckerdelicious
- Nachtnight
- gesehenseen
- diryou
- neuesnew
- duyou
- hasthave
- meistensusually
- immeralways
- SonntagSunday
- manchmalsometimes
- kochencook
- Lustdesire
- kennstknow
- neuenew
- Cafécafe
- Kuchencake
- treffenmeet
- uns(reflexive)
- klapptworks
- schadetoo bad
- vor(separable prefix)
- verabredethaving plans
- beimat the
- nächstennext
- Maltime
- wiederagain
- MittwochWednesday
- DonnerstagThursday
- besserbetter
- alsthan
- klingtsounds
- abgemachtagreed
- schaulook
- Wolkenclouds
- dunkeldark
- gleichsoon
- schlechtbad
- lieberrather
- helfehelp
- siehtlooks
- auslike
- großtall
- dunkledark
- Haarehair
- trägtis wearing
- Brilleglasses
- schwarzeblack
- deineryour
- meinemy
- Elternparents
- geraderight now
- Urlaubvacation
- deinyour
- arbeitetworks
- deineyour
- studiertis studying
- wohntlives
- kleinsmall
- Nummersize
- LL
- anprobierentry on
- Kabinenfitting rooms
- gesternyesterday
- gekauftbought
- kaputtbroken
- Geldmoney
- diesenthis
- Pulloversweater
- einera
- anderendifferent
- Farbecolor
- Blaublue
- Halsthroat
- Hustena cough
- Fieberfever
- gegenfor
- Hustensaftcough syrup
- hilftworks
- Haareschneidenhaircut
- waschenwash
- schneidencut
- föhnenblow-dry
- Vormittagmorning
- Paketpackage
- schickensend
- stellenput
- hierhinover here
- Tagedays
- Schuheshoes
- Sohlesole
- Absatzheel
- abholenpick up
- Fragequestion
- wissenknow
- enthältcontains
- Milchproduktedairy products
- komplettcompletely
- veganvegan
- fragenask
- bestelltordered
- aufwärmenwarm up
- bringetake
- Küchekitchen
- Kartentickets
- Mittemiddle
- Reiherow
- Plätzeseats
- Namename
- imin the
- Nächtenights
- beiwith
- richtigright
- Preisprice
- inklusiveincluded
- RezeptionFront desk
- Handtüchertowels
- sonstelse
- bringenwill bring
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