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Family visits and travel – HearSay German A2
Practice your listening and speaking skills on the go with this engaging audio course. Learn essential vocabulary and cultural norms for traveling and visiting family in Germany.
Lessons Planning the family trip Lukas calls Sabine to plan a vacation to the Baltic Sea for the whole family.
Vocabulary der Urlaub (vacation) planen (to plan) die Familie (family) das Datum (date) zusammen (together) reisen (to travel) Objectives Discuss travel plans Ask about family members' availability Booking tickets and lodging Lukas books train tickets for his family and looks for a suitable holiday apartment.
Vocabulary das Ticket (ticket) buchen (to book) die Ferienwohnung (holiday apartment) der Zug (train) das Meer (sea) sicher (safe) Objectives Book train tickets Describe accommodation needs for a family Packing for the children Lukas packs the suitcases, making sure they have all the essentials for his young son.
Vocabulary der Koffer (suitcase) packen (to pack) das Kind (child) die Kleidung (clothes) das Spielzeug (toy) wichtig (important) Objectives Name clothing and travel items Express concerns about health and safety Punctuality and arrival The family arrives exactly on time at the station in Hamburg, where Sabine is waiting.
Vocabulary ankommen (to arrive) pünktlich (punctual) der Bahnhof (train station) warten (to wait) die Verspätung (delay) Objectives Talk about arrival times Understand the cultural importance of punctuality Greetings and bringing a gift Lukas gives his mother flowers and chocolates upon arriving at her home, and everyone takes off their shoes.
Vocabulary das Geschenk (gift) die Blumen (flowers) die Schokolade (chocolate) die Schuhe (shoes) ausziehen (to take off) Objectives Give gifts to a host Follow house rules like removing shoes Helping out at the house Before leaving for the coast, the family shares a meal and Lukas helps clear the table.
Vocabulary helfen (to help) der Tisch (table) abräumen (to clear) das Essen (food) lecker (delicious) die Küche (kitchen) Objectives Offer help with household chores Talk about meals and food Memories at the Baltic Sea The multigenerational family enjoys their time at the beach, making new memories while reminiscing about the past.
Vocabulary die Ostsee (Baltic Sea) der Strand (beach) die Erinnerung (memory) die Großeltern (grandparents) spielen (to play) schön (beautiful) Objectives Talk about beach activities Express feelings and share memories 