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 Upper Beginner #13 - German Festivals, Times and Places | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:41

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Kassiererin: Guten Tag. Joe: Hallo, ich möchte gerne auf den Olympiaturm gehen. Kassiererin: Hoch gehen können Sie nicht. Sie können nur mit dem Aufzug zur Plattform fahren. Joe: Ach so. Dann fahre ich natürlich mit dem Aufzug. Wie viel kostet der Eintritt? Kassiererin: Für einen Erwachsenen kostet der Eintritt 4,50 Euro. Joe: Okay. Sagen Sie, wie hoch ist der Turm eigentlich? Kassiererin: Der Turm ist fast 292 Meter hoch. Aber die Plattform ist nur 190 Meter hoch. Joe: Oh, wow. Das ist ganz schön hoch. Kassiererin: Ja….Und Sie haben Glück. Sie müssen heute nicht lange in der Schlange warten. Joe: Oh, super. Kassiererin: Und Sie können auf dem Turm auch ohne Fernglas sehr weit gucken. Joe: Hmm, ist das sonst nicht so? Kassiererin: Na ja, manchmal hat man oben wegen den Wolken nicht so eine gute Aussicht. Joe: Oh gut, dass ich heute hier bin! Kassiererin: Ja, das stimmt. Aber kommen Sie doch morgen wieder hier her. Joe: Äh, wieso das? Kassiererin: Morgen ist draußen den ganzen Tag lang ein Fest. Joe: Oh, klasse. Dann komme ich natürlich morgen noch mal hier her! ----Formal English---- Cashier: Good day. Joe: Hello, I would like to do up the Olympic Tower. Cashier: You can't go up there. You can only take the elevator to the platform. Joe: Ah, I see. Then I'll take the elevator of course. How much is the entrance fee? Cashier: For an adult, entrance costs 4 Euros and 50 cents. Joe: Okay. How tall is the tower, actually? Cashier: The tower is almost 292 meters tall. But the platform is only 190 meters tall. Joe: Oh, wow. That's really quite tall. Cashier: Yes, and you're in luck. Today you don't have to wait long in the line-up. Joe: Oh, super. Cashier: And you can also see quite far in the tower without using binoculars. Joe: Hmm, is that not the case on other days? Cashier: Yes, sometimes you don't have such a good view, because of cloud cover. Joe: Oh, good thing I'm here today! Cashier: Yes, that's right. But come here tomorrow again. Joe: Oh? Why's that? Cashier: Tomorrow there's a festival outside for the whole day. Joe: Oh, great! Then of course I'll come here again tomorrow! --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

 Top 25 German Questions You Need to Know #15 - Do you have a cell phone? in German | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:37

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Q: Hast du ein Handy? A: Ja, ich habe ein iPhone. A: Ja, ich habe ein Blackberry. A: Ja, ich habe ein Nokia. A: Ja, ich habe ein Samsung. ----Formal English---- Q: Do you have a cell phone? A: Yes, I have an iPhone. A: Yes, I have a Blackberry. A: Yes, I have a Nokia. A: Yes, I have a Samsung. --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

 Intermediate Lesson S3 #15 - German Tour Mistakes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:40

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Jones: Entschuldigen Sie… Reiseführerin: Ja, bitte? Jones: Sind sie von BerlinBerlin und leiten die Besichtigung der Regierungsgebäude? Reiseführerin: Ja, genau. Nehmen Sie auch an der Besichtigung um 13 Uhr teil? Jones: Ja. Ich bin Herr Jones. Reiseführerin: Ah, gut. Wir warten noch auf zwei andere Teilnehmer, aber dann starten wir die Besichtigung. Jones: Wir schauen doch das Reichstagsgebäude und das Kanzleramt an, oder? RF: Ja, genau. … Ah, da sind ja die anderen Teilnehmer. Dann geht es los. ... RF: Also, vor Ihnen sehen Sie das Reichstagsgebäude. Es ist der Sitz der Abgeordneten. Der Architekt Paul Wallot hat es zwischen 1884 und 1894 gebaut. Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg war das Gebäude stark beschädigt und erst 1961 beschloss man, das Gebäude wieder aufzubauen. Jones: Sieht das Gebäude jetzt so aus wie vor dem Krieg? RF: Nein. Es ist nicht mehr so hoch wie vorher. Jones: Oh, ach so. RF: 1991 hat die Regierung dann den Umzug der Ministerien von Bonn nach Berlin beschlossen. Jones: War das Gebäude nicht auch einmal verhüllt? RF: Ja, 1994 hat Christus das gesamte Gebäude verhüllt. Jones: Haha, Christus? RF: Haha, nein, ich meine natürlich den Künstler Christo. ----Formal English---- Jones: Excuse me... Tour guide: Yes, please? Jones: Are you with the company BerlinBerlin and do you direct the tour of the government buildings? Tour guide: Yes, exactly. Are you also participating in the tour at 1pm? Jones: Yes. I'm Mr Jones. Tour guide: Ah, good. We are waiting for two more participants, but then we'll start the tour. Jones: We will be looking at the Reichstag building and the chancellor office, won't we? Tour guide: Yes, exactly. ... Ah, the other participants are there. Then let's go. ... Tour guide: So, in front of you you see the Reichstag building. It is the seat of members of parliament. The architect Paul Wallot built it between 1884 and 1894. After the second world war the building was heavily damaged and they only decided in 1961 to rebuild the building. Jones: Does the building look like before the war now? Tour guide: No. It's not as tall as before. Jones: Oh, okay. Tour guide: In 1991 the government then decided the relocation of the government departments from Bonn to Berlin. Jones: Wasn't the building enshrouded once as well? Tour guide: Yes, Christ enshrouded the entire building in 1994. Jones: Haha, Christ? Tour guide: Haha, no, of course I mean the artist Christo. --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

 Top 25 German Questions You Need to Know #14 - How tall are you in German? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:09

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Q: Wie groß bist du? A: Ich bin 1,80 m groß. A: Ich bin 1,60 m groß. A: Ich bin 1,73 m groß. A: Ich bin 1,81 m groß. ----Formal English---- Q: How tall are you? A: I'm 180 cm tall. A: I'm 160 cm tall. A: I'm 173 cm tall. A: I'm 181 cm tall. --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

 News #102 - Faster, Lighter, Better: Brand New Lesson Notes With Every Lesson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:53

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

 Learn German in Three Minutes #20 - Taking a Trip with Friends | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 3:41

Learn common German verbs with our German in Three Minutes series! In Germany, manners are important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking German. A native German teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use the verb "to come" in German. Visit us at GermanPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic German lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

 Absolute Beginner #8 - What Will it Take for You to Get Through German Passport Control?? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:55

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- P: Ihren Pass bitte. A: Hier. P: Sie sprechen Deutsch? A: Ja. P: Das ist gut. Also, kommen Sie aus Kanada? A: Ja, ich komme aus Kanada, aber ich wohne in Washington, in den USA. P: So so. Wie lange werden Sie in Deutschland bleiben? A: Ich werde nur zwei Wochen bleiben. Ich komme als Tourist, nicht beruflich. P: Werden Sie nur Berlin besuchen? A: Hmm. Berlin ist groß und interessant, aber vielleicht werde ich auch nach Köln oder München reisen. Mal sehen. P: Werden Sie auch arbeiten, während Sie in Deutschland sind? A: Nein. P: Sind Sie sicher? A: Ja. Ich mache Ferien in Deutschland, ich arbeite nicht. P: Gut. Hier ist Ihr Pass. ----Formal English---- P: Your passport please. A: Here. P: You speak German? A: Yes. P: That's good. So, do you come from Canada? A: Yes, I come from Canada, but I live in Washington, in the USA. P: Uhuh. How long will you stay in Germany? A: I will only stay for two weeks. I come as a tourist, not for business. P: Will you visit just Berlin? A: Hmm. Berlin is big and interesting, but maybe I will also travel to Cologne or Munich. We'll see. P: Will you work as well while you're in Germany? A: No. P: Are you sure? A: Yes. I'm on holidays in German, I don't work. P: Good. Here's your passport. --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

 Top 25 German Questions You Need to Know #13 - Do you have any brothers or sisters in German? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:44

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Q: Hast du Geschwister? A: Ich habe eine Schwester. A: Ich habe einen Bruder. A: Ich habe einen Bruder und eine Schwester. A: Ich habe keine Geschwister. ----Formal English---- Q: Do you have any brothers or sisters? A: I have a sister. A: I have a brother. A: I have a brother and a sister. A: I have no siblings. --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

 Absolute Beginner S2 #20 - One Too Many German Beers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:01

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Paul: Ahh, da kommt die Kellnerin wieder. Kellnerin: Zwei Berliner Pilsener. Paul: Danke. … Prost! Sarah: Prost! Paul: Mhmm, lecker! Ich lieb' deutsches Bier. Sarah: Ja, ich mag's auch sehr gern. Paul: 'Tschuldigung! Noch 'n Bier bitte! Kellnerin: Kommt sofort. Sarah: Für mich lieber kein Bier mehr. Ich nehm' 'ne Cola. Paul: Warum? Sarah: Ich fühl' mich nich' so gut. Paul: Oh. Sarah: Und morgen früh hab' ich Unterricht. Paul: Ich ja auch. Von zwei Bier werd' ich nich' blau. Sarah: Egal. ----Formal English---- Paul: Ahh, there comes the waitress again. Waitress: Two Berliner Pilsener. Paul: Thanks. ... Cheers! Sarah: Cheers! Paul: Mhmm, tasty! I love German beer. Sarah: Yes, I like it a lot too. Paul: 'scuse me! 'nother beer please! Waitress: Coming right up. Sarah: I'd rather not have any more beer. I'll take a cola. Paul: Why? Sarah: I don't feel so good. Paul: Oh Sarah: And tomorrow morning I have class. Paul: Me too. I'm not going to get drunk from two beers. Sarah: Whatever. --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

 Top 25 German Questions You Need to Know #12 - When is your birthday in German? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:17

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Q: Wann hast du Geburtstag? A: Am 22. August. A: Am 13. Januar. A: Am 26. Februar. A: Am 1. Mai. ----Formal English---- Q: When is your birthday? A: It's August 22. A: It's January 13. A: It's February 26. A: It's May 1. --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

 Learn German in Three Minutes #19 - Do You Like German Cheese? | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 3:19

Learn common German verbs with our German in Three Minutes series! In Germany, manners are important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking German. A native German teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use the verb "to like/love" in German. Visit us at GermanPod101.com, where you will find many more fantastic German lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

 Intermediate S4 #25 - Writing a German Letter to a Friend | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:55

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Joe: Hey Anke, ich habe gerade einen Brief über meinen Aufenthalt in Deutschland an meinen Freund Michael in München geschrieben. Möchtest du lesen? Anke: Ja, gerne. Anke: Lieber Michael, ich hoffe, es geht dir gut. Ich bin jetzt seit mehreren Tagen in Berlin und ich genieße meine Zeit hier. Anke: Das Wetter ist sehr gut – die Sonne scheint jeden Tag und es ist nicht windig. Heute haben wir auch einen wolkenlosen Himmel; gestern war es noch bewölkt. Anke: Die Konferenz ist schön. Ich habe schon viel dazu gelernt, ich habe selbst einen Vortrag gehalten, und interessante Leute getroffen. Anke: Nur vorgestern ist etwas doofes geschehen. Jemand hat mein iPhone gestohlen. Ich war auf dem Weg von der Anmeldung zum ersten Vortrag und irgendjemand muss es aus meiner Jackentasche genommen haben. Ich war schon bei der Polizei. Anke: Na ja, ich werde abwarten, was jetzt passiert. Auf jeden Fall möchte ich versuchen, den Rest meiner Zeit in Berlin zu genießen. Anke: Es tut mir leid, dass ich dieses Mal nicht nach München reisen kann; ich habe nicht genug Zeit. Aber auf der Konferenz hat mir eine Frau geraten, mich bei ihrer Übersetzungsagentur zu bewerben. Anke: Vielleicht arbeite ich also demnächst in Deutschland, und dann komme ich dich bestimmt besuchen. Liebe Grüße, dein Joe ----Formal English---- Joe: Hey Anke, I just wrote a letter about my stay in Germany to my friend Michael in Munich. Would you like to read it? Anke: Yes, gladly. Anke: Dear Michael, I hope you're doing well. I've been in Berlin for several days and I'm enjoying my time here. Anke: The weather is really good - the sun shines every day and it's not windy. Today we have a clear sky; yesterday it was still cloudy. Anke: The conference is nice. I've already learned a lot there, I gave a talk myself and met interesting people. Anke: But the day before yesterday something dumb happened. Someone stole my iPhone. I was on the way from the registration to the first lecture and someone must have taken it out of my jacket pocket. I was already at the police. Anke: Well, I'll just wait and see what happens. In any case, I'd like to try to enjoy the rest of my time in Berlin. Anke: I'm sorry that I can't go to Munich this time; I don't have enough time. But at the conference a woman advised me to apply at her translation agency. Anke: So maybe I'll be working in Germany soon, and then I'll certainly come visit you. Best wishes, Joe --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

 Top 25 German Questions You Need to Know #11 - How old are you in German? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:00

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Q: Wie alt bist du? A: Ich bin 18 Jahre alt. A: Ich bin 20 Jahre alt. A: Ich bin 39 Jahre alt. A: Ich bin 7 Jahre alt. ----Formal English---- Q: How old are you? A: I'm 18 years old. A: I'm 20 years old. A: I'm 39 years old. A: I'm 7 years old. --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

 News #101 - You’ve Heard The German Lessons. Now Get More With 24 OFF 24! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:08

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

 Basic Bootcamp #5 - Counting from One Hundred to Ten Thousand in German | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:27

Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Auktionär: And here we have a beautiful new motorcycle! Look stylish as you ride around town! We'll start the bidding at 100 euro. Michael: Einhundert! Paul: Zweihundert! Michael: Fünfhundert! Paul: Eintausend! Michael: Dreizehnhundert! Paul: Sechzehnhundert! Michael: Zweitausend! Paul: Dreitausend! Michael: Achttausend!!! Paul: …. Auctioneer: Sold! To this person right here for eight thousand euro! Michael: Wahnsinn! ----Formal English---- Auctioneer: And here we have a beautiful new motorcycle! Look stylish as you ride around town! We'll start the bidding at 100 euro. Michael: One hundred! Paul: Two hundred! Michael: Five hundred! Paul: One thousand! Michael: Thirteen hundred! Paul: Sixteen hundred! Michael: Two thousand! Paul: Three thousand! Michael: Eight thousand!!! Paul: …. Auctioneer: Sold! To this person right here for eight thousand euro! Michael: Insanity! --------------------------- Learn German with GermanPod101! Don't forget to stop by GermanPod101.com for more great German Language Learning Resources!

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