Shadowing Practice: A1 - Lesson 1 | Begrüßungen | Greetings | Revised | German for beginners | Learn German - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello everyone and welcome to our video series on Learn German for Beginners.
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Our series for A1 or the beginners level consists of 65 lessons
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and there are some additional videos on vocabulary and grammar that you should cover up under the syllabus.
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In this lesson, you will learn a few greetings in German.
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you can visit our page on patreon .com to get free worksheets podcasts transcripts early access to our videos
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and more throughout the videos we will be working on this
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pattern the german word will appear in orange whereas the english translation will follow in white so let's begin lexion eins
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In this video, we are gonna discuss different forms of greetings used in various German speaking countries.
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The greetings will give you a feeling of the German pronunciation
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and to have a good command of the language repeat what you listen a few times so here's the first one hello
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once again hello
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this is the most commonly used form of greeting in germany notice the difference in pronunciation It's Hallo and not Hello.
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These days some people also greet with a simple Hi.
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The next one is Guten Tag.
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Once again Guten Tag.
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Yet another commonly used form of greeting but used mostly in formal situations.
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This can be used any time of the day.
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When you are greeting someone in Germany, it's very important to make an eye contact with the person.
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Also, don't forget to offer a firm handshake.
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And if you are offered one, make sure the handshake is firm.
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Let's now learn some greetings that can be used only during a particular time of the day.
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Guten Morgen.
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Once again Guten Morgen.
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This is to wish a nice morning.
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Guten Abend.
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Once again Guten Abend.
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This is used to wish someone a nice evening.
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Please note that even during late evenings, this greeting can be used.
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Gute Nacht Once again, Gute Nacht.
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This is generally used before going to the bed.
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You must have noticed that in the last four greetings, there is some similarity.
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don't be afraid don't be confused
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and don't get into the details we shall be discussing the
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same in the next videos let's concentrate on only the pronunciation and the usage of these words
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and just learn them now let's learn some regional greetings
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This originates mostly from Austria which is also a German -speaking country and is mostly spoken in Germany in Bayern or Bavaria.
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Bavaria is the biggest state of Germany.
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You do see some new characters here.
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don't be scared the beta sign here is the sound of a double s
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and the u with those two dots we will be discussing later what they are
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but right now just remember the pronunciation of this grus got and are casual greetings.
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Once again, are two different pronouns.
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sie is used in formal situations whereas dich can be used amongst friends and known people
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please note that these two greetings are used in a singular form
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and cannot be used for a group of people in this case s takes the pronunciation sie
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Servus once again servus this greeting originates from Switzerland
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and is mostly used in southern Germany it could mean both hello
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and bye this greeting can be used anytime during the day Tschüss Once again,
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Tschüss This is spoken all over Germany and mostly informally.
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You will also find Tschüss with a different spelling.
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That means with a double S at the end.
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Some people also just say, Ciao The word Ciao comes from the Italian language,
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but it's used in a lot of European countries.
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Auf Wiedersehen Once again, Auf Wiedersehen This is also used all over Germany,
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but mostly in formal situations.
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When talking on the phone, you would say Aufwiederhören.
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Once again Aufwiederhören.
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This is not very different from Aufwiedersehen.
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The only difference is, this is used on the phone, since you cannot see the person.
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Bis bald.
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This is commonly used amongst friends.
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Please remember here that bald has the sound of a like hallo.
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Bis später Once again bis später.
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This is an alternative form of Bisbald.
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You might also hear Bisdan.
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Now we will be summarizing all the greetings and all the forms that we have learned in this video.
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I will be reading out all the greetings we have done.
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Please repeat them after me.
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So, here we go.
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Hallo.
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Guten Tag.
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Guten Morgen.
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Guten Abend.
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Gute Nacht.
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Grüß Gott, grüß Sie, grüß Dich,
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Servus, Tschüss, auf Wiedersehen, auf Wiederhören.
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Bis bald.
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Bis später.
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Hope these 13 greetings have given you a feel of the German language.
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Feel free to watch this again.
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Another video that you could watch is 25 words for absolute beginners.
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The link for this video can be found below in the description.
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To practice what you have learned today, you can download a free worksheet from our page on patreon .com.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A1 speaking lesson is built on the video “A1 - Lesson 1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: greeting, Guten, germany, german, mostly. This video has 89 sentences and 891 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:02. The speaker talks slowly, about 89 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 77% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| greeting noun | /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ | A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence. |
| greet verb | /ɡɹiːt/ | To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| formal adjective | /ˈfɔɹməl/ | In accordance with established forms. |
| commonly adverb | /ˈkɑmənli/ | As a rule; frequently; usually. |
| bald adjective | /bɔːld/ | Having little or no hair, fur, or feathers. |
| beginner noun | /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ | Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| whereas | /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ | In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although. |
| amongst | /əˈmʌŋst/ | Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst. |
| podcast noun | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on… |
| ditch noun | /dɪt͡ʃ/ | A trench; a long, shallow indentation, as for irrigation or drainage. |
| patron noun | /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ | One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate. |
| transcript noun | /ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/ | Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cover up verb | To conceal or disguise. | |
| read out verb | /ˌɹiːd ˈaʊt/ | To read something and say the words to inform other people; to call. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have learned · have done · have given |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are offered · is spoken · can be found |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most commonly · the biggest |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will learn · will be · will appear |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, gonna, haven't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, translation /tɹænzˈleɪʃən/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, handshake /ˈhæn(d)ˌʃeɪk/
- Long words — get the stress right: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, similarity /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/, originate /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪt/
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 greeting, greet, pronunciation.
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.