# Chatting at Tempelhof Park

**Language:** German  
**CEFR Level:** A2  

> Master casual conversational German by listening to Sophie and Maximilian's conversation about hanging out at Tempelhof park. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** Sophie and Maximilian meet up at Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin during a weekend visit to catch up while strolling along the massive former airport runways. They share snacks, watch skaters and kite-surfers, and relax together as the sun sets over the field.

## Lessons

### 1. Expressing impressions of a place

Sophie shares her surprise at how large the former airport is, and Maximilian asks if she likes being there.

### 2. Catching up with a friend

Maximilian welcomes Sophie to Berlin, and they comment on how long it has been since they last saw each other.

### 3. Declining a physical activity

Sophie suggests walking along the entire runway, but Maximilian explains that he is too tired from his work shift.

### 4. Suggesting packed food for a break

Maximilian proposes eating first before walking, and Sophie offers to share the sandwiches and apples she brought.

### 5. Locating a nearby kiosk

Maximilian offers to buy drinks, and he helps Sophie spot the small kiosk wagon near the benches.

### 6. Offering to pay for drinks

Sophie asks about the price of lemonade and insists on paying for both of them before waiting on a bench.

### 7. Observing people in a park

Maximilian returns with the drinks, and Sophie points out the roller skaters gathered near the entrance.

### 8. Comparing skills and noticing objects

Sophie and Maximilian talk about their inability to skate and notice colorful kites in the distance.

### 9. Asking about outdoor sports safety

Maximilian explains kite landboarding on the windy field, while Sophie asks if the sport is dangerous.

### 10. Talking about family living arrangements

Sophie asks how Maximilian knows the park so well, and he explains that he often stays at his sister's apartment nearby.

### 11. Making plans for a future visit

Sophie gently complains that Maximilian never tells her when he is in town, and they agree to walk together next time.

### 12. Admiring a sunset outdoors

After finishing her sandwich, Sophie is stopped by Maximilian to watch the sun setting over the park.

### 13. Asking about park closing times

Maximilian explains that the park closes at dusk, and reassures Sophie that they still have twenty minutes left.

### 14. Bargaining over a morning routine

Sophie proposes a morning run for the next day, convincing a reluctant Maximilian by promising to bring fresh bread rolls.