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Kapitel Eins: Wer bist du? Who are you?

When summer vacation is over and school begins, students look forward to see old friends and meeting new ones. What is the first day of school like for you? What do you look forward to?

In this chapter you will learn

  • to say hello and goodbye
  • to ask someone's name and give yours
  • to ask how someone gets to school
  • to ask someone's age and give yours
  • to talk about where people are from

    And you will

  • listen to some students introduce themselves telling their names, ages, and where they are from
  • read a letter from a pen pal
  • write a short letter introducing yourself to a pen pal
  • learn where German states and their capitals are located

    Erste Stufe

     Saying hello and goodbye  Asking and Giving Names Asking Who Someone Is Other Words
    Guten Morgen! -- Good morning! heißen -- to be called Wer ist das? – Who’s that? Und – and
    Morgen! -- Morning! Wie heißt du? -- What's your name? Das ist ... -- That is... Also – ok, well
    Guten Tag! -- Hello! Ich heiße... -- My name is... Herr... -- Mr... Ach ja! – oh yeah!
    Tag! -- Hi! Wie heißt sie -- What's her name? Frau... -- Mrs... Ja, klar – of course, sure
    Hallo -- Hi! Sie heißt... -- Her name is... der Lehrer – teacher (male) Prima! -- great
    Grüß dich! -- Hi! Heißt sie ...? -- Is her name ...? die Lehrerin -- teacher (f.)  
      Auf Wiedersehen! -- Goodbye!   ja --yes   der Junge -- boy -  
    Wiedersehen! -- Bye! nein -- no das Mädchen -- girl  
    Tschüs! -- Bye! Wie heisst er? – What’s his name? Deutsch -- German  
    Tschau -- Bye! Er heisst…--His name is… Englisch, Mathe, Sport, etc.  
    Bis dann! -- See you later! Heisst er …- Is his name …? Geschichte - history  

    Zweite Stufe

    Asking someone's age and giving yours Other Words Numbers
    sein -- to be   Das Bundesland,-¨e er -- federal state Eins, zwei, drei, vier, fünf
    Wie alt bist du? -- How old are you?   Die Hauptstadt,-¨e -- capital   Sechs, sieben, acht, neun, zehn
    Ich bin 13 Jahre . -- I am 13 years old.   jetzt - now   elf, zwölf,
    Er / sie ist... -- He is...   auch – also, too   dreizehn, vierzehn, fünzehn
    Sie sind... -- They are... schon - already sechzehn, siebzehn
    Du bist -- You (singular) are.. Was ist – what is achtzehn, neunzehn
    Bist du …? --Are you…? von -- of zwanzig

    Dritte Stufe

    Talking about where people are from Talking about how someone gets to school   Asking Questions
    Woher bist (kommst) du? --
    Where are you from?     		Wie kommst du zur Schule --
    How do you get to school?     		Wer? -- Who?
    kommen -- to come Ich komme... -- I come... Wie? -- How?
    Ich bin (komme) aus -- I'm from... mit dem Bus -- by bus Wo? -- Where?
    Sie ist (kommt) aus... -- She's from... mit dem Rad -- by bike Woher? -- From where?
    Er ist (kommt) aus.. -- He's from... mit dem -- by car .
    Sie sind (kommen) aus.. -- They're from mit der U-Bahn -- by subway .
    . zu Fuß -- on foot (I walk) .

    Kapitel Zwei: Spiel und Spass – Fun and Games

    Teenagers in German-speaking countries enjoy their spare time in many ways. They play sports and games, pursue various interests and hobbies, listen to music, and get together with friends. Does this sound like what you and your friends do in your free time? How are the leisure time activities you like to do similar to the ones mentioned above? How are they different?

    In this chapter you will learn

  • to talk about interests
  • to express likes and dislikes
  • to say when you do various activites
  • to ask for an opinion and express yours
  • to agree and disagree

    And you will

  • listen to German students talk about sports and other activities
  • read excerpts from German newspapers and magazines
  • write a brief introduction for a visiting student from Germany
  • find out what people in German-speaking countries do in their free time

    Erste Stufe

    Talking About Interests . Other Words
    Was spielst du? – What do you play? Karten - cards .
    Machst du Sport -- Do you play sports? Basketball -- Basketball .
    machen -- to do Volleyball -- Volleyball .
    spielen -- to play Tennis -- Tennis .
    Ich spiele Fußball. -- I play soccer. Schach -- chess .
    Ich spiele Klavier -- I play the piano. Gitarre -- guitar .
    Was machst du in deiner Freizeit? --
    What do you do in your free time?     		Spielst du ein Instrument?
    Do you play an instrument?     		Hast du andere Interessen?
    Do you have other interests?

    Zweite Stufe

    Likes and Dislikes Activities Pronouns Other words
    gern (machen) -- to like (to do) Briefmarken sammeln -- to collect stamps ich -- I so -- so
    nicht gern (machen) -- to not like to do Comics sammeln -- to collect comics du -- you sehr -- very
    nicht so gern -- not to like very much Freunde besuchen -- to visit friends wir -- we Sag mal – tell me, say
    sehr gern – like a lot Fernsehen schauen -- to watch TV ihr -- you (pl) Tja – Hm, well, ok
    . Musik hören -- to listen to music er -- he schreiben -- to write
    . basteln -- to do crafts sie - she Ich gehe schwimmen
    . schwimmen -- to swim sie -- they .
    . tanzen -- to dance Sie -- you (Formal) Herr -- Mr.
    Spielen Sie Tennis, Herr Mayer? wandern -- to hike . Frau -- Mrs., Ms.
    Do you play Tennis, Mr. Mayer? zeichnen -- to draw . .

    Dritte Stufe

    When you do various activities Expressing Opinions Agreeing & Disagreeing
    Hausaufgaben machen -- to do homework Wie findest du X? -- What do you think of X? Ich auch. -- Me too.
    Wann? -- When? Ich finde X... -- I think that X is... Ich nicht. -- I don't / Not me!
    nach der Schule -- after school Spitze! -- Super! (Das) stimmt -- That's right
    am Nachmittag -- in the afternoon Super! -- super! (Das) stimmt nicht! – Not True!
    am Abend -- in the evening Klasse! -- Great! Das finde ich auch. -- I think so too.
    am Wochenende -- on the weekend Toll! -- Great! Das finde ich nicht. -- I disagree.
    im Frühling -- in the spring interessant -- interesting Richtig -- right, correct
    im Sommer -- in the summer langweilig -- boring Falsch -- wrong, false
    im Herbst -- in the fall blöd -- dumb Du hast recht -- you’re right
    im Winter -- in the winter X macht Spaß. -- X is fun. .
    . X macht keinen Spaß. -- X is no fun. .

    Kapitel Drei: Komm mit nach Hause

    Students in German-speaking countries often go straight home after school-to eat, to do their homework, or to be with their families. What do you and your friends usually do after school? Let's find out more about teenagers in German-speaking countries-their after-school activities, their rooms, and their families.

    In this chapter you will learn

  • to talk about where you and others live
  • to offer something to eat and drink and to respond to an offer
  • to say please, thank you, and you're welcome
  • to describe a room
  • to talk about family members and to describe people

    And you will

  • listen to a description of someone's room
  • read personal profiles of students in German-speaking countries
  • write a description of a real or imaginary family based on a family tree that you will make
  • find out about the homes and families of German-speaking students.

    Erste Stufe

    Talking About Where You Live Things to Eat and Drink Saying Please & Thank You
    nach Hause gehen -- to go home möchten -- would like Bitte -- Please! You’re welcome!
    wohnen -- to live essen -- to eat Danke! -- Thank you!
    Wo wohnst du? -- Where do you live? Was möchtest du essen? -- What would you like to eat? Danke schön! -- Thank You!
    in der Stadt -- in the city ein Stück Kuchen -- a piece of cake Danke sehr! -- Thank you very much!
    auf dem Land -- in the country Obst -- fruit Bitte schön! -- Thank you very much!
    ein Vorort von -- a suburb of ein paar Kekse -- a few cookies Bitte sehr! -- You're very welcome!
    weit von hier -- far from here trinken -- to drink .
    in der Nähe -- nearby Was möchtest du trinken? -- What would you like to drink? .
    in der X Straße -- on X Street ein Glas (Apfel / Orangen) Saft -- a glass of X juice .
    . eine Cola -- cola .
    Wo wohnt J.? – Where does J. live? ein Glas Wasser -- a glass of water .
    Ich denke – I think Nichts, danke! -- Nothing, thank you! .
    . Im Moment gar nichts. -- Nothing at the moment . .

    Zweite Stufe

    Furniture Describing things . Pronouns
    das Zimmer,- -- room die Möbel (pl) -- furniture vs. neu – old vs. new er -- he, it
    der Schrank, -¨e -- cabinet der Schreibtisch, -e -- desk kaputt -- broken sie -- she, it
    die Stereoanlage,-n -- stereo die Couch, -en -- couch schön vs. häßlich – pretty vs. ugly es -- it
    das Bett, -en -- bed . gross vs. klein – big vs. small sie (pl) -- they
    das Regal,-e -bookcase . (un)bequem – (un)comforle .
    der Stuhl, -¨e -- chair . billig vs. teuer – cheap vs. expensive .

    Dritte Stufe

    Talking About the Family . Describing People Possessives
    die Familie,-n -- family Das ist... --- That is... Wie sieht er aus? -- What does he look like? dein(e) -- your
    die Mutter, -¨ -- mother der Vater,-¨ -- father Wie sehen sie aus? -- What do they look like? mein(e) -- my
    die Schwester,-n -- sister der Bruder,-¨ -- brother lange Haare -- long hair sein(e) -- his
    die Großmutter, -¨ -- grandma die Großvater,- ¨ -- grandpa rote Haare -- red hair ihr(e) -- her, their
    die Tante,-n -- aunt der Onkel,- -- uncle blaue Augen -- blue eyes .
    die Kusine,-n -- cousin (male) der Cousin,-s -- cousin (female) blonde -- blond .
    das Haustier,-e -- pet der Hund,-e -- dog schwarze -- black Other words
    die Katze,-n -- cat der Mann, -¨er -- man graue -- gray ganz – really, quite
    die Frau,-en -- women Das sind... --- They are... braune – brown aber – but, however
    die Eltern (pl) -- parents die Geschwister (pl) -- siblings eine Brille -- a pair of glasses .
    die Großeltern (pl) -- grandparents . eine Glatze haben .

    Kapitel Vier: Alles für die Schule – Everything for School

    When a new school year begins, students are often curious about their friends : When do they meet? Which ones are their favorites? What school supplies do they need? There are some similarities and some differences in what students in German-speaking countries and in the U.S. experience in school. Let's find out what they are.

    In this chapter you will learn

  • to talk about schedules
  • to use a schedule to talk about time and sequence events
  • to express likes, dislikes, and favorites
  • to respond to good news and bad news
  • to talk about prices
  • to point things out

    And you will

  • listen to German-speaking students talk about their schedules
  • read ads for school supplies and become familiar with German money
  • write a report card for yourself in German
  • find out what German students have to say about school

    Erste Stufe

    Talking About Schedules Using A Schedule To Talk About Time Sequencing Events
    die Schule,-n -- school Wann? -- When? zuerst -- first
    haben -- to have um Uhr -- at o'clock dann -- then
    er / sie hat – he / she has von Uhr bis Uhr -- from to danach -- after that
    die Klasse,-n -- grade level vs. die Note – grade, score nach der Pause -- after the break zuletzt -- last
    der Stundenplan,-e – schedule am Montag -- on Monday .
    die Zeit – time Dienstag -- Tuesday .
    das Fach, die Fächer -- subject(s) Mittwoch -- Wednesday .
    Welche Fächer hast du? -- What school subjects do you have? Donnerstag -- Thursday .
    Ich habe Deutsch -- I have German Freitag -- Friday .
    Bio (Biologie) -- Biology Samstag -- Saturday .
    Englisch -- English Sonntag -- Sunday .
    Erdkunde -- geography Wir haben frei. -- We are off. .
    Geschichte -- history die Pause -- break .
    Kunst -- art . .
    Latein -- Latin . .
    Mathe (Mathematik) -- Math . .
    Sport -- physical education . .
    Religion -- Religion . .

    Zweite Stufe

    Expressing Likes & Dislikes Grades Responding to News Other words
    gern haben -- to like die Note,-n -- grade gut -- good Ganz klar – of course, for sure
    nicht gern haben - to dislike eine Eins -- a one (grade) schlecht -- bad bloß – only, merely
    Lieblings- -- Favorite eine Zwei -- a two (grade) schlecht -- bad das Zeugnis – report card
    Ich mag – I like eine Drei -- a three (grade) So ein Pech! -- Bad luck! .
    Magst du? Do you like? eine Vier -- a four (grade) So ein Mist! -- That stinks! .
    . eine Fünf -- a five (grade) So ein Glück! -- What luck .

    Dritte Stufe

    School Supplies Talking About Prices Pointing Things Out
    Das ist/Das sind -- That is/Those are kosten -- to cost Schauen Sie! -- Look
    die Schulsachen -- school supplies Was kostet ...? -- How much does ... cost? Schau! -- Look
    das Buch, -¨er -- book Das ist preiswert. -- That's a good buy. dort -- there
    der Kuli, -s -- ballpoint pen billig -- cheap dort drüben -- over there
    das Wörterbuch,-¨er --Dictionary teuer -- expensive da vorn -- up there in the front
    die Schultasche,-n -- schoolbag das Geld -- money da hinten -- there in the back
    der Taschenrechner,- calculator die Mark,- -- mark Wo? -- where
    der Radiergummi,-s -- eraser der Cent -- cent .
    der Bleistift,-e -- pencil der Euro – the Euro Other Words
    das Heft,-e -- notebook . ziemlich – rather, very
    die Kassette,-n -- cassette . nur – only, just

    Kapitel Fünf: Klamotten kaufen – Buying Clothes

    Teenagers in German-speaking countries usually dress casually, often wearing jeans and T-shirts. They enjoy shopping and talking about clothes and like to follow trends. What kinds of clothes do you and your friends wear? Do you think that clothing s in the German speaking countries are similar to those in the United States? Let's find out what teenagers in those countries like to buy

    In this chapter you will learn

  • to express wishes when shopping
  • to comment on and describe clothes
  • to give compliments and respond to them
  • to talk about trying on clothes

    And you will

  • listen to people talk about clothes
  • read ads for clothing stores
  • write a clothing ad for a newspaper
  • find out what teenagers in German-speaking countries like to wear to parties.

    Erste Stufe

    Colors Expressing Wishes When Shopping Clothing
    Bitte? -- Yes? May I help you? Was bekommen Sie? -- What will you have? Haben Sie einen Wunsch? – May I help you?
    Ich möchte -- I would like... Ich brauche... -- I need... die Shorts,- -- shorts
    die Farbe,-n -- color in Rot -- in red in Blau, -- in blue
    in Gelb -- in yellow in Braun -- in brown in Grau -- in gray
    in Schwarz -- in black in Weiß -- in white in Dunkelblau -- in dark blue
    in Hellblau -- in light blue in Grün -- in gray die Klamotten (pl) -- clothes
    der Rock,-¨e -- skirt das Kleid,-er -- dress das Hemd,-en -- shirt
    die Jeans,- -- jeans der Gürtel,- -- belt die Hose,-n -- pants
    die Jacke,- -- jacket die Bluse,-n -- blouse der Pulli,-s -- sweater
    der Jogging-Anzug,- ¨e -- jog suit das T-Shirt,s -- T-Shirt der Turnschuh,-e -- sneakers
    der Stiefel,- -- boot die Socke,-n -- sock Ich suche... -- I'm looking for, I seek
    Den Pulli in Grau – the gray sweater Einen Pulli in Grau – a gray sweater Den Pulli – ihn -- it

    Zweite Stufe

    Commenting & Describing Clothes . Giving & Responding to Compliments
    Es gefällt mir. -- I like it (It pleases me) Sie gefallen mir. -- I like them. Meinst du? -- Do you think so
    Der Rock sieht...aus. --The skirt looks... hübsch -- pretty ehrlich -- honestly
    lässig -- casual schick -- smart wirklich -- really
    schick/fesch -- stylish scheußlich -- hideous überhaupt nicht -- not at all
    furchtbar -- terrible X paßt prima - X fits great bestimmt -- definitely
    echt stark! -- really awesome! Ich bin nicht sicher. -- I'm not sure. Nicht zu lang? -- Not to long?
    Ich weiß nicht. -- I don't know. die Größe,-n -- the size .
    zu - too viel zu -- much too .
    ein bißchen -- a little weit -- wide .
    eng -- tight kurz -- short .
    lang -- long Ich finde -- I think it's / I find it .

    Dritte Stufe

    Appearance Talking About Trying On Clothes .
    aussehen (sep) -- to look like, appear anprobieren (sep) -- to try on anziehen (sep) -- to put on
    er/sie sieht aus -- he/she looks nehmen (er nimmt) -- to take kaufen -- to buy

    Kapitel Sechs: Pläne machen – Making Plans

    After school and on the weekend, when you have finished your homework, there are a lot of things you can do. You can go to a movie o just hang out with your friends at your favorite cafe. If you were in Wedel and wanted to make plans, there are a number of things that you would need to be able to say in German.

    In this chapter you will learn to

  • to start a conversation
  • to tell time and talk about when you do things
  • to order food and beverages
  • to talk about how something tastes
  • to pay the check

    And you will

  • listen to students making plans and ordering food and beverages
  • read a story, a letter, a menu, and authentic German advertisements
  • write about what you and your friends do and write an invitation
  • find out how German students spend their free time

    Erste Stufe

    Starting A Conversation Telling Time
    Wie geht's (denn)? -- How are you? Wie spät ist es? -- What time is it?
    Sehr gut! -- Very good! Wieviel Uhr ist es? -- What time is it?
    Prima! -- Great! Viertel nach -- a quarter after
    Es geht. -- Okay. halb (eins, zwei, usw.) -- half past (12,1, etc.)
    So so -- So-so. Viertel vor... -- a quarter to...
    (Nicht) Schlecht. – (not ) bad (zehn) vor... -- (ten) till...
    Miserabel. -- Miserable. um (ein) Uhr... -- at (one) o'clock
    Danke, gut – fine, thanks Zweiundzwanzig Uhr fünfzehn -- 10 p.m.

    Zweite Stufe

    . Making Plans .
    Wohin? -- Where (to)? wollen -- to want Ich/er will … I want to, he wants to
    . ins Schwimmbad gehen -- to go to the pool baden gehen -- to go swimming
    einen Film sehen -- to see a movie in die Stadt gehen -- to go downtown in die/eine Disko gehen -- to go to a disco
    tanzen gehen -- go to dancing ins Konzert gehen -- to go to a concert Musik hören -- to en to music
    Ins Cafe -- to a cafe ins Kino gehen -- to go to the movies ein Eis essen – to eat ice cream 10.

    Dritte Stufe

    Ordering Food & Beverages . Talking About How Food Tastes
    Was bekommen Sie-What will you have? Apfelkuchen -- apple cake Wie schmeckt's? -- How does it taste?
    Ich bekomme... -- I'll have... ein Eis -- ice cream Schmeckt's? -- Does it taste good?
    eine Tasse Kaffe -- a cup of coffee essen -- to eat Das schmeckt (gut)! – That tastes good!
    ein Glas Tee -- a cup of tea er/sie ißt -- he/she eats Lecker! -- Delicious!
    mit Zitrone -- with lemon nehmen -- to take Nicht besonders. -- Not really.
    eine Limo(nade) -- a lemon soda er/sie nimmt -- he/she takes .
    eine Nudelsuppe -- noodle soup einen Eisbrecher -- dish of ice cream Paying the Check
    mit Brot -- with bread ein Wurstbrot -- sandwich w/ cold cuts Hallo! Ich will zahlen! -Check please!
    ein Käsebrot -- cheese sandwich eine Pizza -- pizza Das macht…That comes to...
    Pommes Frites – French fries . Zusammen – all together
    Ein paar Bratwurst – a pair of bratwurst . Stimmt (schon)! -- Keep the change

    Kapitel Sieben: Zu Hause helfen – Helping at home

    What is a typical Saturday like for teens in German-speaking countries? They get together with friends, make plans according to the weather, and help around the house. What do you do on Saturday? Do you see your friends? Do you also help with chores? If so, what do you do? What do you think German teens might do to help at your home?

    In this chapter you will learn to

  • to extend and respond to an invitation
  • to express obligations
  • to talk about how you have to do things
  • to ask for and offer to help and tell someone what to do
  • to talk about the weather

    And you will

  • listen to German weather reports
  • read weather forecasts from a German newspaper
  • make a of the chores you have to do
  • find out how teenagers in the German-speaking countries help around the house

    Erste Stufe

    Extending and Respondingto Invitations Expressing Obligation
    mitkommen (sep) -- to come along müssen -- to have to
    Helfen (i) -- to help Komm doch mit! -- Come along!
    Ich/er muß... -- I have to, he must... Ich habe keine Zeit. – I have no time
    Darf ich mitkommen? -- May I come along? Staub saugen -- to vacuum, (suck dust)
    Kannst du mitkommen? -- Can you come along? zu Hause helfen -- to help at home
    tun -- to do Ich kann leider nicht. – Unfortunately I can't
    mein Zimmer aufräumen -- to clean room den Müll sortieren -- sort the trash
    Das geht nicht. -- That won't work. den Rasen mähen -- mow the lawn
    den Hund füttern -- to feed the cat or dog Das ist unmöglich - impossible
    den Tisch decken -- set the table den Tisch abräumen -- clear the table
    Other words das Geschirr spülen -- wash the dishes
    die Blumen giessen -- water the flowers Pass(t) auf! – pay attention
    das Bett machen -- make the bed die Fenster putzen -- to clean the windows
    Nun - now Hausaufgaben machen – do homework
    meine Klamotten aufräumen – pick up my clothes .

    Zweite Stufe

    Saying How Often You Do Things Asking For and Offering Help
    Wie oft? -- How often? können -- to can
    nie -- never Was kann ich für dich tun? -- What can I do for you?
    manchmal -- sometimes Kann ich etwas für dich tun? -- Can I do something for you?
    oft -- often Du kannst... -- You can...
    immer -- always Gut! Mach' ich! -- Okay!
    einmal, zweimal, dreimal -- once, twice, thrice für -- for
    in der Woche -- a week Für wen? -- For whom?
    im Monat -- a month mich -- me
    jeden Tag -- every day dich -- you
    ungefähr – approximately, about uns -- us
    fast - almost euch -- you (pl)

    Dritte Stufe

    . Talking About the Weather Months
    Was sagt der Wetterbericht? --
    What does the weather report say?     		Wie ist das Wetter?
    How's the weather?     		Wie viel Grad haben wir? --
    What's the temperature?
    Es ist... -- It is... warm -- warm kühl -- cool
    heiß / kalt – hot / cold trocken -- dry nass -- wet
    sonnig -- sunny wolkig -- cloudy der Schnee -- snow
    Es schneit. -- It's snowing der Regen -- rain Es regnet. -- It's raining
    das Eis -- ice das Gewitter Die Sonne scheint. -- The sun is shining.
    Wir haben Schnee – we have snow morgen -- tomorrow heute Abend -- this evening
    windig - windy der Grad -- degree(s) zwei Grad -- two degrees
    der Monat,-e -- month der Januar -- January im Januar -- in January
    Februar -- February März -- March April -- April
    Mai -- May Juni -- June Juli -- July
    August -- August September -- September Oktober -- October
    November -- November Dezember -- December F C= x 2 + 30 (approximately)

    Kapitel Acht: Einkaufen gehen – Going Shopping

    One way that teenagers in German-speaking countries help out is by shopping for groceries. Do you sometimes go grocery shopping for your family? If you are in a German-speaking country and want to go shopping for groceries, there a number of expressions that you need to know.

    In this chapter you will learn

  • to ask what you should do
  • to tell someone what to do
  • to talk about quantities
  • to say that you want something else
  • to give reasons
  • to say where you were and what you bought

    And you will

  • listen to customers ordering groceries in different stores
  • read food ads and recipes
  • write a shopping list
  • find out how people in German-speaking countries do their shopping

    Erste Stufe

    Asking & Telling Someone What To Do . .
    sollen – should, supposed to die Metzgerei,-en – butcher shop die Tomate,-n – tomato
    einkaufen gehen – to go shopping Beim Metzger – at the butcher’s der Salat,-e – lettuce
    einkaufen (sep) -- to shop das Fleisch – meat der Supermarkt -¨e -- supermarket
    holen – to get, fetch das Hackfleisch – ground meat im Supermarkt – at the market
    der Laden, -- store, shop die Wurst, -¨e -- sausage die Milch – milk
    die Lebensmittel (pl.) – groceries das Hähnchen,- -- chicken die Butter – butter
    die Bäckerei -- bakery die Kartoffel,-n – potato der Käse – cheese
    beim Bäcker -- at the baker’s Im Laden – at the store das Ei,-er – egg
    das Brot –e – bread die Traube,-n – grape, raisin der Kaffee – coffee
    die Semmel, -e – roll (Southern German) der Apfel,¨ -- apple der Zucker – sugar
    das Brötchen,- -- roll (Standard German) Obst und Gemüse – fruit and vegetables das Mehl – flour
    die Brezel,-n – pretzel das Obst – fruit der Fisch,-e -- fish
    die Torte,-n – layer cake, pie das Gemüse – vegetables besser – better
    der Kuchen, - cake Sorten – types, varieties frisch -- fresh

    Zweite Stufe

    Talking About Quantities Saying You Want Something Else
    Wie viel? -- How much? Sonst noch etwas? -- Anything else?
    wiegen -- to weigh Haben Sie noch einen Wunsch? --Would you like anything else?
    das Pfund -- pound Ich brauche noch... -- I also need...
    das Gramm -- gram Das ist alles. -- That's all.
    das Kilo -- kilogram .
    der Liter -- liter .
    ein bisschen mehr -- a little more .

    Dritte Stufe

    Giving Reasons Where & What You Bought Time Expressions
    denn -- for, because war -- was heute Morgen -- this morning
    weil -- because Wo warst du? -- Where were you? heute Nachmittag -- this afternoon
    . Ich war beim Bäcker. -- I was at the baker's. gestern -- yesterday
    . Was hast du gekauft? -- What did you buy? gestern Abend -- yesterday evening
    . Ich habe Brot gekauft. -- I bought bread. vorgestern -- day before yesterday
    . . letztes Wochenende -- last weekend .
    . . letzte Woche -- last week .

    Kapitel Neun: Amerikaner in München – Americans in Munich

    It's not always easy to find your way around in a new city, and you might have to ask for directions. In this chapter you will meet some American students who are visiting in Munich. How do they find their way around? What do they think of Munich? What would you like to do if you were visiting Munich.

    In this chapter you will learn

  • to talk about where something is located
  • to ask for and give directions
  • to talk about what there is to eat and drink
  • to say you do or don't want more
  • to express opinions

    And you will

  • listen to people ask for and give directions
  • read about Munich and locate places on a map of Munich
  • write a postcard giving directions
  • find out about famous places in Munich.

    Erste Stufe

    In der Innenstadt
    die Stadt,-¨e --city das Rathaus,¨er -- city hall der Marktplatz,-¨e -- market square
    die Post -- post office der Bahnhof,-¨e -- train station die Bank,-en -- bank
    die Kirche,-n -- church das Hotel,-s -- hotel der Garten,¨ -- garden
    das Theater,- --theater die U-Bahn -- the subway die U-Bahnstation,-en -- subway station
    Locations
    in der Innenstadt -- downtown die Strasse,-n -- street am X-Platz -- on X Square/Place
    wissen (weiss) -- know facts, info kennen - know people, places Keine Ahnung! -- (I have) no idea!
    Entschuldigung -- excuse me Verzeihung -- pardon me (Es) tut mir leid -- I'm sorry

    Zweite Stufe

    Asking for and Giving Directions
    Wie komme ich zum/zur... -- How do I get to...? geradeaus -- straight ahead
    nach links -- to the left nach rechts -- to the right
    bis zur Ampel - until you reach the traffic light bis zur X Strasse -- until X street
    bis zum X Platz -- until X square/place die nächste Strasse -- the next street
    die erste Strasse - the first street zweite, dritte, vierte, fünfte -- 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc.
    wieder -- again fahren (er fährt) -- to drive, go
    Vielen Dank! -- many thanks Gern geschehen -- my pleasure, gladly

    Dritte Stufe

    What's there to eat and drink?
    die Imbissstube,-n -- snack bar Was gibt's zu essen? -- What's there to eat?
    Es gibt -- there is / are der Leberkäs -- ask your teacher
    die Weisswurst - veal sausage die Vollkornsemmel,-n -- whole grain roll
    das GyrosDöner Kebab - spiced meat
    Saying you do (not) want more
    Möchtest du noch etwas -- anything else? Ich möchte noch ein(e)(n) -- I'd like another
    kein(e)(n) mehr -- no more, nothing else genug - enough
    Nichts mehr, danke Ich bin satt -- I'm full
    Ich habe (keinen) Hunger -- I'm (not) hungry Ich habe keinen Durst mehr -- I'm no longer thirsty
    Expressing Opinions
    dass -- that (conjunction) Ich finde dass,... -- I think that...
    Ich finde es gut, dass... - I think it's good that... Ich finde es schlecht, dass ... -- I think it's bad that...
    die Leute (pl.) -- peopleman -- one, you, anyone
    probieren - try, taste, samplemal (einmal) -- once

    Kapitel Zehn: Kino und Konzerte – Movies and Concerts

    Teenagers in German-speaking countries like to do things together. Sometimes they go to movies and concerts. Groups of students often go to someone's house and watch a video or just sit around and talk. Does ths sound like you and your friends? Do you go out together--or stay at home and watch videos, en to music, and talk? When you get together with your friends, there are a lot of things you'll want to be able to talk about.

    In this unit you will learn

  • to express likes and dislikes
  • to express familiarity
  • to express preferences and favorites
  • to talk about what you did in your free time

    And you will

  • listen to a popular German song
  • read reviews of films, music, and books
  • write about your favorite music group, singer, or movie star
  • find out what kind of movies, music, and books students in German-speaking countries enjoy

    Erste Stufe

    Using the Telephone in Germany
    telefonieren mit -- to talk on the phone with anrufen (sep) -- to call on the phone
    der Apparat,-e -- the telephone das Telefon,-e -- telephone
    der Hörer,- -- receiver die Telefonzelle,-n -- phone booth
    die Telefonnummer,-n -- phone number Münzen einstecken -- to insert coins
    abheben (sep) -- to pick up the phone auflegen (sep) -- to hang up
    die Nummer wählen - to dial (choose) the number die Vorwahl -- area code
    besetzt -- busy (occupied) Einen Moment, bitte -- one moment, please
    Hier (ist) -- this is Hier bei X -- this is the X residence
    Kann ich bitte X sprechen -- can I speak to X? (Auf) Wiederhören - bye (used on the phone)

    Zweite Stufe

    Inviting Someone to a Party
    einladen (sep) -- to invite er/sie lädt X ein -- he invites X
     
    Accepting or Declining
    Natürlich -- of course, definitely Selbstverständlich - definitely, without a doubt
    Ja, gern! -- yes, gladly! Sure! Aber sicher -- but certainly, for sure!
     
    Birthdays, Holidays and Offering Best Wishes
    der Geburtstag,-e - birthday die Party,-s / die Feier / die Fete -- party, celebration
    Wann hast du Geburtstag? -- When's your b-day? Ich habe am X Geburtstag -- I have on the Xth b-day
    Ich habe im Mai Geburtstag -- My b-day's in May. das Geburtstagskind -- the b-day boy or girl
    am ersten Mai -- on the 1st of May feiern - to celebrate
    (bis) bald -- (until) soon nächste Woche -- next week
    Alles Gute -- all the best Herzlichen Glückwünsch -- best wishes, congratulations
    zum Geburtstag -- on your birthday zum Muttertag -- on mother's day
    der Feiertag,-e -- holiday Ferien or Pause -- vacation or break
    Fröhliche Weihnachten - Merry Christmas Nikolaustag -- St. Nicholas Day
    Chanukka - Hanukka Frohes Fest -- (I wish you) a happy holiday
    Frohe Ostern -- Happy Easter Ein glückliches Neujahr - Happy New Year

    Dritte Stufe

    Discussing Gift Ideas
    schenken -- to give a gift geben (gibt) -- to give
    das Geschenk,-e -- gift, present die Geschenkidee,-n -- gift idea
    die Schokolade -- chocolate die Praline,-n -- fancy chocolates
    die Armbanduhr,-en - wrist watch der Kalendar,- -- calendar
    der Blumenstrauss -- bouquet das Poster,- -- poster
    die Cd,-s -- CD das Parfüm,-e -- perfume
    der Schmuck -- jewelry etwas -- something
    meinem Vater -- to/for my dad deinem Vater -- to/for your dad
    meiner Mutter -- to/for my mom deiner Mutter -- to/for your mom
    ihm -- to/for him ihr -- to/for her
    wem? -- to/for whom ihnen - to/for them
    dem -- the (masculine pronoun) der -- the (feminine pronoun)
    wahrscheinlich -- probably vielleicht - maybe, perhaps
    wohl - probably, likely verschieden - different, various

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