Important phrases
Above video: Kirsten from Deutschhappen teaches greetings. You hear a conversation and then have a chance to see and say the important greetings. Great way to practice. (Kirsten and I agree, don't use "Good Afternoon" in German.
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Ms. Gumbubble teaches greetings,
goodbyes and other basics.
Note: She also teaches "Good Afternoon" or
"Guten Nachmittag". I have not heard this
used much in Southern Germany. It may be
used elsewhere. "Guten Tag!" is
a good greeting for daytime - morning or afternoon.
This YouTube video shows how passersby in the
pedestrian zone of the inner city react when greeted
by interviewers with microphones.
Good input. Basic greeting.
Just listen for the words you know so far.
Katja and Alexander, two students,
meet in Berlin.
Basic introductory questions.
Basic Hellos and goodbyes.
Includes formal greetings:
"Wie geht's Ihnen", for example,
instead of "Wie geht's dir?" You
will also hear "Sie" instead of "du".
(Just like the "Sie" I use with
commands: "Schauen Sie!"
Above video: Kirsten from Deutschhappen teaches greetings. You hear a conversation and then have a chance to see and say the important greetings. Great way to practice. (Kirsten and I agree, don't use "Good Afternoon" in German.
goodbyes and other basics.
Note: She also teaches "Good Afternoon" or
"Guten Nachmittag". I have not heard this
used much in Southern Germany. It may be
used elsewhere. "Guten Tag!" is
a good greeting for daytime - morning or afternoon.
pedestrian zone of the inner city react when greeted
by interviewers with microphones.
Good input. Basic greeting.
Just listen for the words you know so far.
meet in Berlin.
Basic introductory questions.
Includes formal greetings:
"Wie geht's Ihnen", for example,
instead of "Wie geht's dir?" You
will also hear "Sie" instead of "du".
(Just like the "Sie" I use with
commands: "Schauen Sie!"
phrases.
Revisit this one as you learn more!