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Black Forest Road Trip Eats – HearSay

German A2

Embark on a culinary road trip through the Black Forest. Discover local beers, rich cakes, and savory dishes while driving through picturesque landscapes.

Lessons

  1. Planning the road trip

    Hannah and Lukas map out their driving route and plan their first meal stop.

    Vocabulary

    • das Auto (car)
    • die Landkarte (map)
    • fahren (to drive)
    • das Benzin (petrol)
    • die Pause (break)
    • die Autobahn (highway)

    Objectives

    • Discuss road trip plans
    • Express travel preferences
  2. Stopping for a snack

    The pair pull over for a quick regional snack and grab a Lange Rote on the go.

    Vocabulary

    • der Hunger (hunger)
    • die Wurst (sausage)
    • das Brötchen (bread roll)
    • der Senf (mustard)
    • lecker (delicious)
    • probieren (to try)

    Objectives

    • Order street food
    • Describe how food tastes
  3. A traditional pub evening

    Arriving at a local brewery, they order traditional Black Forest beers.

    Vocabulary

    • das Bier (beer)
    • hell (light/pale)
    • dunkel (dark)
    • das Glas (glass)
    • die Brauerei (brewery)
    • Prost (cheers)

    Objectives

    • Order different types of beer
    • Make a toast with friends
  4. A hearty Swabian dinner

    Lukas and Hannah sit down at a rustic tavern for some comforting Käsespätzle.

    Vocabulary

    • das Abendessen (dinner)
    • die Speisekarte (menu)
    • der Käse (cheese)
    • die Zwiebel (onion)
    • bestellen (to order)
    • satt (full/sated)

    Objectives

    • Read a traditional menu
    • Order a main course
  5. Sharing local appetizers

    The friends share a Vesperplatte and a savory Flammkuchen at a tavern.

    Vocabulary

    • der Schinken (ham)
    • das Brot (bread)
    • teilen (to share)
    • der Wein (wine)
    • die Vorspeise (appetizer)
    • trinken (to drink)

    Objectives

    • Order food to share
    • Discuss wine options
  6. The famous cherry cake

    No trip to the Black Forest is complete without trying its most famous dessert.

    Vocabulary

    • der Kuchen (cake)
    • die Sahne (whipped cream)
    • die Kirsche (cherry)
    • süß (sweet)
    • der Kaffee (coffee)
    • das Café (cafe)

    Objectives

    • Order coffee and cake
    • Describe sweet flavors
  7. Paying the bill

    At the end of their trip, they pay for their meal and talk about their favorite dishes.

    Vocabulary

    • die Rechnung (bill)
    • bezahlen (to pay)
    • das Trinkgeld (tip)
    • zusammen (together)
    • getrennt (separately)
    • der Ausflug (trip)

    Objectives

    • Ask for the bill
    • Pay at a restaurant
    • Share an opinion on a trip