Lernpaket · Klaro original draft Original phrase pack — 30 entries
Choose five entries, change a detail, then use them in a short exchange.
30 Einträge · 3 Fragen
Social basics
| # | German | Natural English meaning | Use and register |
|---|
| 1 | Guten Morgen. | Good morning. | neutral; morning greeting |
| 2 | Hallo, ich bin Alex. | Hi, I'm Alex. | informal; introduce yourself |
| 3 | Wie heißt du? | What's your name? | informal; new acquaintance |
| 4 | Freut mich, dich kennenzulernen. | Nice to meet you. | informal; greeting a new person |
| 5 | Wie geht's dir? | How are you? | informal; ask one person |
| 6 | Mir geht's gut, danke. | I'm well, thanks. | neutral; answer a greeting |
Clarification and repair
| # | German | Natural English meaning | Use and register |
|---|
| 7 | Entschuldigung, ich habe das nicht verstanden. | Sorry, I didn't understand. | polite; repair a missed message |
| 8 | Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen? | Could you repeat that, please? | polite; request repetition |
| 9 | Könnten Sie bitte langsamer sprechen? | Could you speak more slowly? | polite; request a slower pace |
| 10 | Was bedeutet das? | What does that mean? | neutral; ask about meaning |
| 11 | Wie sagt man das? | How do you say this? | neutral; point to an object |
| 12 | Könnten Sie das aufschreiben? | Could you write it down? | polite; confirm a name or address |
Shopping
| # | German | Natural English meaning | Use and register |
|---|
| 13 | Wie viel kostet das? | How much is this? | neutral; ask a price |
| 14 | Ich schaue mich nur um, danke. | I'm just looking, thanks. | polite; decline help |
| 15 | Haben Sie das eine Nummer kleiner? | Do you have a smaller size? | polite; ask about clothing |
| 16 | Kann ich das anprobieren? | Can I try it on? | neutral; ask before trying clothing |
| 17 | Ich nehme das hier. | I'll take this one. | neutral; point to your choice |
| 18 | Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen? | Can I pay by card? | neutral; check payment method |
Transport and directions
| # | German | Natural English meaning | Use and register |
|---|
| 19 | Wo ist der Bahnhof? | Where is the station? | neutral; ask for a landmark |
| 20 | Eine Fahrkarte ins Zentrum, bitte. | One ticket to the centre, please. | polite; buying a ticket |
| 21 | Von welchem Gleis fährt der Zug ab? | Which platform is it? | neutral; confirm a train platform |
| 22 | Wann fährt es ab? | What time does it leave? | neutral; ask about the departure |
| 23 | Fährt dieser Bus ins Zentrum? | Does this bus go to the centre? | neutral; check the bus destination |
| 24 | Wo muss ich umsteigen? | Where do I need to change? | neutral; ask about a connection |
Food and drink
| # | German | Natural English meaning | Use and register |
|---|
| 25 | Einen Tisch für zwei, bitte. | A table for two, please. | polite; arrive at a restaurant |
| 26 | Könnten wir die Speisekarte haben? | Could we see the menu? | polite; request a menu |
| 27 | Was empfehlen Sie? | What would you recommend? | polite; ask for a recommendation |
| 28 | Ich hätte gern einen Kaffee. | I'd like a coffee, please. | polite; order one drink |
| 29 | Stilles Wasser, bitte. | Still water, please. | polite; distinguish still/sparkling |
| 30 | Ohne Käse, bitte. | Without cheese, please. | polite; request a modification |
Kurztext · Klaro original The first day
Heute ist mein erster Tag hier. Ich kaufe Brot und Wasser. An der Kasse frage ich, ob ich mit Karte bezahlen kann. Dann suche ich die Bushaltestelle. Eine Frau erklärt mir den Weg, aber sie spricht schnell. Ich bitte sie, das zu wiederholen.
Englische Bedeutung
Today is my first day here. I buy bread and water. At the checkout, I ask if I can pay by card. Then I look for the bus stop. A woman gives me directions, but she speaks quickly. I ask her to repeat.
Read once, hide the paragraph and answer. Then check the key. This is a practice activity, not a CEFR assessment.
What does the newcomer buy?
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Bread and water.
What payment method do they ask about?
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Card.
Why do they ask for repetition?
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The directions are spoken quickly.
Transferaufgabe
Rewrite the situation using your own day, place or preference, then say it aloud without looking.
Merkblatt Use Sie / Ihnen / Ihr with an adult stranger or in a formal service/work interaction unless you agree to use du. Du / dir / dein fits friends and informal contexts. Learn the noun with its article. Ich hätte gern… makes a useful polite request. These examples focus on Germany; everyday vocabulary and pronunciation also vary across Austria and Switzerland.
Treat prices and service details in older lessons as dialogue examples. Confirm current information with the person serving you. Keep a written address or booking name available so you can ask for it to be checked.
