Phrases and step-by-step guides that help you answer questions, talk about yourself and pass the speaking part of your exam.
In Teil 2 of the telc B1 speaking exam you present a short text, say what the person in it thinks and talk about the topic with your partner. Learn a simple plan for your turn, how to report an opinion with dass, and the key German phrases for giving your opinion, sharing experiences and asking questions.
Prepare for telc B1 Speaking Part 1 (Sprechen Teil 1: Einander kennenlernen) with this complete guide. Learn the seven topics, common speaking questions, useful vocabulary, sample answers, exam phrases and a full sample dialogue to help you communicate confidently in the oral exam.
Want to surprise someone special with a Valentine’s Day card in German? In this guide you’ll learn romantic German phrases, useful love vocabulary and how to structure message in your card – from sweet and simple to deeply meaningful. You’ll also discover famous German love quotes for inspiration.
Get ready to speak spooky German! From creepy costumes 🧛 to haunted houses 👻, this all-in-one guide teaches over 100 Halloween words and phrases like "der Kürbis" (pumpkin) or "das Gespenst" (ghost). Explore quick cheat sheets, themed vocabulary tables, fun dialogues, grammar tips and cultural notes.
If you plan a trip to Germany, knowing how to book a hotel in German will make your stay much easier and more enjoyable. This guide provides useful phrases to help you book a hotel room confidently, communicate at the reception during check-in and checkout and ask for information politely and clearly.
Finding your way in Germany becomes much easier when you know the right words and phrases. This guide covers essential German vocabulary for landmarks, roads and directions, such as "die Ampel" (traffic light), "geradeaus" (straight ahead) plus polite ways to ask for help and real-life example dialogues.
Travel and transport (Reisen und Verkehr) are key topics for anyone learning German. Learn common German transport types like das Auto (car), der Zug (train) and die U-Bahn (subway), essential verbs such as einsteigen (to board) and umsteigen (to transfer) and phrases like "Wo ist der Bahnhof"?
Clothing is a key part of daily life, and knowing the right German words helps you describe what you wear, shop for clothes and discuss fashion. This article covers essential Kleidung vocabulary, including nouns, adjectives like neu, schön, bequem and useful verbs like tragen, anziehen, passen.
Mastering how to ask and tell time in German is essential for daily life — whether you’re meeting friends, catching a train or following a timetable. This step-by-step guide covers everything from casual "Wie spät ist es?" conversations to precise 24-hour clock expressions with "vor", "nach", "halb".
Want to talk about your daily life in German? Then learn essential Tagesablauf vocabulary, grammar tips and real-life example sentences to describe everything from waking up and going to work to hobbies, chores, shopping and relaxing.
Learn how to confidently talk about months, seasons, and times of the year in German! This essential guide covers the 12 German months, the four seasons, useful time expressions, and how to use prepositions like "im", "am" and "seit".
This article introduces each weekday in German with pronunciation, explains grammar rules like article usage (der Montag) and covers key prepositions such as am Montag (on Monday) and von Montag bis Freitag (from Monday to Friday).
Want to talk about your home in German? This beginner-friendly guide teaches you how to describe your house or apartment step by step. Learn essential vocabulary like Wohnung and Zimmer and get tips for daily practice.
This article helps you learn essential German phrases for talking about professions, including formal and informal questions, typical answers and a comprehensive list of common professions. Whether you’re meeting new people or having dialogs at work, our tips will help you speak confidently.
Find out how to speak about your hobbies and interests in German. This A1-level guide covers vocabulary like lesen (to read), Gitarre spielen (to play guitar) and Tischtennis spielen (to play table tennis). Learn key phrases like "Ich spiele gern…" and read a sample dialogue about hobbies.
Learn how to talk about your family members such as parents, siblings and grandparents in German using helpful vocabulary, common questions and a sample story of Jonas describing his family.
Master simple personal conversations in German! This article covers essential questions and answers about someone's name, age, country, marital status, work or stuspoken languages, hobbies, and current place of residence.
Meeting someone in a German-speaking country? Knowing how to ask “What’s your name?” The right way can make a big difference. This article explains when to use formal vs. informal phrases like Wie heißen Sie? or Wie heißt du?, provides sample answers, key grammar rules and a quiz.
German greetings by time of day explained: discover when to use Guten Morgen, Guten Tag and Guten Abend, plus list of useful time of day vocabulary with terms like Vormittag and Nachmittag. Includes time ranges, translations and examples. Perfect for travelers, learners, and anyone wanting to speak German more naturally.
The German language places a strong emphasis on formality and context. In this guide, you'll discover how to greet and say goodbye in both formal and informal situations with examples like "Guten Tag" and "Tschüss". From professional conversations to casual chats, learn how to navigate German social etiquette through clear examples, real-life dialogues and an interactive quiz.
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