Shadowing Practice: 10 Short German Conversations for Beginners | German dialogues (A1-A2) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Encounter on the street Hello!
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Excuse me, are you from around here?
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Hello! Yes, I live here.
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Are you looking for something?
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Yes, I'm looking for Oranienstraße.
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Do you know it?
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Yes, of course.
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Two streets further, then left.
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Ah, great! Thank you, I arrived today.
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Welcome to Berlin!
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First time here?
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Yes, exactly.
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It's very nice here.
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Thank you, where are you from?
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From Warsaw, Poland.
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Ah, interesting.
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Your German is good.
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Thank you, I've been learning for six months.
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Great, how long are you staying?
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Three days.
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I'd like to see the Brandenburg Gate.
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And eat a currywurst.
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Good idea. Very typical for Berlin.
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Do you have a tip for a good currywurst?
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Yes, Konopkes Imbiss.
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Very tasty.
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Thank you, I'll go there tomorrow.
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With pleasure.
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Are you here alone?
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Yes, I would like to speak German and do a lot of walking.
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Good idea. Berlin is nice to walk to.
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Do you live in this neighborhood?
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Yes, for two years.
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Nice. And lots of cafés here?
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Yes, my favorite café is Bonanza.
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The coffee is good.
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Great, thank you.
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Do you work here?
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Yes, I'm a graphic designer.
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I'm a student.
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Do you like Berlin?
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Yes, a lot.
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Only the traffic is loud.
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Haha, that's true.
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Lots of bicycles.
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Yes, almost had an accident today.
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Oh dear, welcome to Berlin.
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Thanks for your help.
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You're welcome.
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Have fun in Berlin.
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Thank you, have a nice day.
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You too. Bye.
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Buy water. Good day.
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Good day. Can I help you?
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Yes, I'm looking for a bottle of water, please.
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Still or sparkling?
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Still, please.
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Here, a liter bottle.
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Is that okay?
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Yes, perfect.
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It's very hot today.
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Oh yes, 35 degrees.
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You have to drink a lot.
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That's right.
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Do you have cold water?
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Yes, in the fridge.
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Right there.
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Great, thank you.
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This bottle is nice and cold.
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Would you like anything else?
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No, just the water.
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How much is it?
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Twenty euros, please.
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Here, I'll pay in cash.
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Thank you, here's your change.
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Thank you. Can I throw the empty bottle away here?
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Yes, next to the door.
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Perfect. And do you have restrooms here?
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No, unfortunately not.
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But there is a café across the street.
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All right, thank you. You're welcome.
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Are you here as a tourist?
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Yes, I'm on vacation and walking around the city.
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Great. Berlin is a great city, isn't it?
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Yes, very nice.
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And the people are friendly.
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Thank you, that's nice.
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Are you staying long?
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Only two days, then I'm going to Leipzig.
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Also very nice.
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Have a nice trip.
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Thanks for your help.
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No problem.
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Have fun. Thank you, have a nice day.
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You too. Goodbye.
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Order a coffee.
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Good day, can I help you?
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Good day. Yes, I'd like a coffee, please.
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An espresso, a long one, or a cappuccino?
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Um, a coffee, please.
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With sugar?
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Yes, a packet of sugar, please.
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And milk? No, thank you.
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Black. Would you like to drink the coffee here or take it with you?
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Here, thank you.
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I'm on vacation and have time.
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Great. Are you visiting Berlin?
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Yes, today is my first day here.
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Welcome. Are you staying nearby?
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Yes, at the hotel on Alexanderplatz.
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Ah, convenient, right next to the S-Bahn.
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Exactly. And your coffee is very good.
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Thank you, it's a family coffee shop.
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You can tell.
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It smells so good here.
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Yes, we have apple pie today.
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Would you like a slice?
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Oh, yes, why not?
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Very good. Hot or cold?
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Warm, please.
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And with a little cream.
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No problem.
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Here's your coffee and cake.
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Thank you, that looks delicious.
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Are you traveling alone?
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Yes, I'm traveling to practice German.
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Really? You already speak well.
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Thank you, I'm learning with apps.
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And in cafes.
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Good idea. Have you been to the Brandenburg Gate?
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Not yet, I'll do that later.
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Go in the evening.
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It's very beautiful at sunset.
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Thanks for the tip.
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And how much does it cost?
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3 euros for the coffee, 4.50 with cake.
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Here, 5 euros.
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That's right.
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Oh, thank you very much.
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You're welcome.
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Everything was perfect.
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Please come again. You 're welcome.
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Have a nice day.
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You too. Goodbye.
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Check-in at the hotel: Good day, welcome to the Hotel am Garten.
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Good day. I have a reservation for two nights.
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Very good. In what name, please?
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Kowalski. Thank you.
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Yes, I see it.
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Single room with breakfast, right?
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Yes, exactly.
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May I see your ID, please?
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Of course, here's my passport.
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Thank you, is everything OK.
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What time is breakfast?
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From 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the ground floor.
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All right. And the Wi-Fi, is it free?
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Yes, of course.
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Thank you very much.
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Is the room ready yet?
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Yes, you can go right up.
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Room 203 on the second floor.
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Is there an elevator?
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Yes, to the left after the lobby.
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Great! Are there towels in the room?
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Yes, and soap too.
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Very good. And if I need anything?
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You can always call reception.
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Thank you. Um, is there parking?
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Yes, but it's small.
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Do you have a car?
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No, I came by train.
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Very convenient, the station is very close.
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Yes, a 10-minute walk.
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Is this your first time in Strasbourg?
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Yes, I'd like to see the cathedral and eat tarte flambée.
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Very good idea.
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The cathedral is only 15 minutes from here.
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Do you have a city map?
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Yes, of course.
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You're welcome.
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Thank you very much.
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And one last question.
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Is it quiet at night?
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Yes, the hotel is on a quiet street.
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Perfect. I'm a little tired.
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Rest. Here's your key card.
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Thank you for the warm welcome.
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You're welcome.
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Have a nice stay in Strasbourg.
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Thank you. Have a nice day.
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You too, Mr. Kowalski.
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Buy a souvenir.
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Good day. Good day.
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Welcome. Are you looking for something specific?
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Yes, I'd like to buy a small souvenir from Berlin.
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Very nice. For yourself or as a gift?
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For my sister.
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She really likes Berlin.
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All right. What do you like?
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Magnets? Keychains?
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Maybe a keychain or a small Brandenburg Gate.
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Look here. We have lots of models.
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Oh yes, the gold one is nice.
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Yes, that's very popular and inexpensive.
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Two euros. Do you also have postcards?
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Yes, right here next to the cash register.
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Perfect. I'll take a card too.
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Would you like an envelope with that?
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Yes, that would be good.
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You're welcome.
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Write the card here?
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No, thank you.
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I'll do it at the hotel.
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No problem.
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Would you like anything else?
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This little Meend Berlin bag is cute.
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How much does it cost?
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Five euros.
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It's made of cotton and very sturdy.
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I'll take that one too.
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My sister will be happy.
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She's lucky to have a brother like that.
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Thank you, that's nice.
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Are you paying with cash or card?
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Cash, please.
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Here are ten euros.
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Thank you, here's your change.
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Do you have a bag for that?
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Of course, here you go.
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Thank you for your help. You 're welcome.
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Are you staying in Berlin long?
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Two more days.
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Have fun. Thank you, goodbye.
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Goodbye and have a nice stay in Berlin.
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A conversation.
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Good day , good day, can I help you?
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Yes, I have a small problem.
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I have a sore throat.
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I see, since when?
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Since yesterday evening.
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I'm coughing a bit too.
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Do you have a fever?
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No, I don't think so.
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Just a sore throat and a bit of a runny nose.
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All right. Would you like syrup or lozenges?
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Lozenges, that's more practical for me.
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Here, with honey and lemon.
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Very good for the throat.
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Perfect. How many a day?
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Four to five, no more.
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And not on an empty stomach.
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Okay. Do you also have something for a stuffy nose?
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Yes, a nasal spray.
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Very mild. Over the counter.
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Is it easy to use?
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Yes, very easy.
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Two sprays per nostril, morning and evening.
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Does it sting?
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A little, but only briefly.
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Okay, I'll take that too.
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Very nice. Anything else?
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Yes, I forgot my toothbrush in the hotel.
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No problem, here are travel toothbrushes.
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Great! And the toothpaste, is it with menthol?
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Yes, with menthol and no sugar.
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Great, I'll take the small tube.
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So, lozenges, nasal spray, toothbrush and toothpaste.
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Yes, that's all.
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I'm paying by card.
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You're welcome.
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There you go.
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Would you like a bag?
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Yes, please.
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Here is the bag and your receipt.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're very welcome.
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Drink plenty of water and get some rest.
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Yes, I will.
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Thank you. Get well soon and have a nice day.
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Thank you, too.
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Goodbye. Goodbye.
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Ask for the toilet.
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Good day. Good day.
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Would you like to order something?
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Yes, a small question.
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A bit urgent.
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Yes, please.
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Can I use the toilet?
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The restrooms are actually for guests only.
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I understand.
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I'll have a coffee then.
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Very good. An espresso?
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Yes, please.
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An espresso.
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Coming right away.
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The restrooms are at the back on the right after the stairs.
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Thank you very much.
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Can I go right away?
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Yes, of course.
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I'm making the coffee.
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Thank you very much.
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That's nice of you.
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No problem.
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A few minutes later.
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Here's your espresso.
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Thank you. Do you have any sugar?
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Yes, up front on the counter, next to the napkins.
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Great, thank you.
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The restroom was clean.
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Thank you, we take care of it.
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Nice neighborhood here.
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And the coffee tastes very good.
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Thank you, we make it fresh.
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Are you open every day?
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No, we're closed on Sundays.
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A little break.
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Very understandable.
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How much does the coffee cost?
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One euro fifty, please.
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Here you go.
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And thank you again. You 're welcome.
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Have a nice day.
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Thank you too.
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Goodbye. Goodbye.
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Buy a ticket Good day.
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Good day. I would like a ticket to Munich, please.
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For today? Yes, for this afternoon.
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There's a train at 2:10 p.m.
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and one at 4:45 p.m.
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The 2:10 p.m. train is perfect.
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Second class?
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Yes, second class, please.
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Do you have a Bahncard?
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No, I'm a tourist.
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All right. It costs 29 euros.
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One-way? Yes, one-way only.
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I'll come back tomorrow, maybe.
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Okay, window seat or aisle?
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Window, please.
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Here's the ticket.
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The train departs from platform 7.
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Thank you. Do I need to validate the ticket?
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No, it's an online ticket.
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Just show it on the train.
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Perfect. How long does the journey take?
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About two and a half hours.
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Great, I like taking the train.
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Munich is a beautiful city.
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Is this your first time there?
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Yes, I'd like to see the center and try beer.
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Good idea. Marienplatz is very nice.
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Thanks for the tip.
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Are there lockers here?
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Yes, just to the right after the kiosk.
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Thank you. And can you buy water here?
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Yes, in the little shop by the entrance.
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Very good. Can I pay by card?
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Yes, of course.
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Here's my card.
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Thank you. Here's your ticket.
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Thank you very much.
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Have a nice trip and enjoy Munich.
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Thank you. Have a nice day.
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You too. Goodbye.
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Goodbye. Roommates in a shared apartment.
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Hello, are you my new roommate?
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Yes, hello.
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My name is Adam.
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And you? I'm Julien.
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Welcome to Berlin.
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Thanks. I just arrived from Poland.
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Have you been to Germany before?
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No, this is the first time.
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Everything is new to me.
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You'll like it.
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The neighborhood is really nice.
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Yes, I've already seen a park, a bakery, and a small market.
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Exactly. And the tram is only two minutes from here.
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Very convenient.
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Tell me, do we share the bathroom?
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Yes, we share everything except the rooms.
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No problem.
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And the kitchen?
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Shared too.
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Can you cook?
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A little. I like making pasta.
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Perfect, I like to eat.
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Haha, then we'll definitely get along well.
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Do you work or study?
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I'm studying German at university.
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And you? Me too, but economics.
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Cool! We can help each other with German.
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Good idea. You already speak pretty well.
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Thanks. I'm learning with films and songs.
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You'll improve quickly here.
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Do you have rules in the shared apartment?
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Just respect.
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Cleaning and not being too loud.
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No problem.
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I'm quiet. Great.
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And shall we do the shopping together?
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Yes, why not?
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Cheaper and easier.
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Agreed. And tonight?
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Shall we eat together?
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With pleasure.
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I'll have rice and vegetables.
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Then I'll make a salad.
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Great. I'm happy to be here.
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Me too. Welcome home.
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Thanks, Julian.
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See you later in the kitchen.
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See you later, Adam.
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At the bus stop.
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Good afternoon, excuse me.
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Good afternoon, yes please?
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Where is the nearest bus stop, do you know?
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Yes, of course.
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Where would you like to go?
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To the city center.
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Ah, then take bus number 12.
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Does the bus run frequently?
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Yes, about every 10 minutes.
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Perfect. Is the stop far?
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No, not at all.
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Go straight ahead and then left after the bakery.
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The Schmidt bakery?
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Yes, exactly.
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The stop is right behind it.
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Great, thank you.
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Is it easy to see?
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Yes, there's a blue sign and a bench.
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I think I can see it.
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Do you have a ticket?
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No, I have to buy one.
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You can buy one on the bus, but it's a bit more expensive.
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Oh, I see. Where can I buy a ticket in advance?
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At the kiosk on the right.
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Thanks, I'll go right away.
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But be careful!
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The kiosk closes for lunch at 12.
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Oh, I'll hurry then.
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Do you have change?
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Yes, I have coins.
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Very good. And on the bus, please validate it.
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In the little yellow machine.
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Like on the subway?
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Yes, exactly.
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Thanks, I'm still a bit lost here.
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No problem.
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The city is beautiful.
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You just need a bit of time.
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Do you live here?
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Yes, for ten years.
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You're in luck.
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I really like the city.
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Thank you, I'm glad.
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Are you staying long?
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Just two days.
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Have fun then.
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Thank you for all the information.
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You 're welcome.
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Good luck with the bus.
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Have a nice day.
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You too. Goodbye.
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Goodbye. If you liked this video, subscribe to the channel and write in the comments which situations you would like to see.
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Goodbye!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “10 Short German Conversations for Beginners”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: welcome, Berlin, goodbye, coffee, perfect. This video has 468 sentences and 2366 words to shadow. The speech runs for 22:22. The speaker talks slowly, about 106 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 119 of its 468 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| euro noun | /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ | The currency unit of the European Monetary Union. Symbol: € |
| throat noun | /ˈθɹoʊt/ | The front part of the neck. |
| spray noun | /spɹeɪ/ | A fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid. |
| convenient adjective | /kənˈviː.niənt/ | Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient. |
| bakery noun | /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ | A place in which bread (and often other baked goods such as cakes) is baked and/or sold. |
| vacation noun | /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| toilet verb | /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ | To assist another (a child, etc.) in using a toilet. |
| cathedral noun | /kəˈθiːdɹəl/ | The principal church serving as the office (and some as place of residence) of an archdiocese's/a diocese's archbishop/bishop which is symbolized by an… |
| sore adjective | /soɹ/ | Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive. |
| practical adjective | /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/ | Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis. |
| designer noun | /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ | A person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession. |
| economics noun | /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ | The study of resource and wealth allocation, consumption, and distribution, of capital and investment, and of management of the factors of production. |
| stomach noun | /ˈstʌmək/ | An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
| get along verb | To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble. |
| walk around verb | To walk with no planned destination; to meander. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Excuse me, are you from around here?
- Are you looking for something?
- Thank you, where are you from?
- Great, how long are you staying?
- Do you have a tip for a good currywurst?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll go · I'll pay · I'll do |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm looking · I'm traveling · I'm learning |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to drink · need to validate · have to buy |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 57 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: throat /ˈθɹoʊt/, cathedral /kəˈθiːdɹəl/, toothbrush /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/, menthol /ˈmɛnθɒl/, toothpaste /ˈtuθpeɪst/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, toothbrush /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: economics /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/, elevator /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, inexpensive /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/, cappuccino /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like goodbye, euro, throat.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.