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German for Tech Meetups – HearSay

German A2

Master professional German networking by listening to Sebastian and Hannah's conversation about joining a local tech meetup. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

Lessons

Asking about free drinks
Sebastian asks Hannah if the bottles of water are for everyone, and she tells him they are free and shows him where the bottle opener is.
Introducing yourself at an event
Sebastian and Hannah introduce themselves to each other and discuss whether they have attended this meetup before.
Suggesting finding a seat
Sebastian learns that there is another room upstairs, and he suggests that they quickly find two seats downstairs.
Expressing seating preferences
Hannah suggests sitting at the front, but Sebastian prefers the back until Hannah explains why sitting at the front is better.
Asking where someone lives
Hannah and Sebastian sit down, and they talk about where they live and how long they are visiting Hamburg.
Explaining why you travel
Sebastian and Hannah discuss why they travel to attend meetups, and Hannah shares how far she usually travels by train.
Talking about your profession
Hannah reveals that she is a train driver, and Sebastian asks if she really enjoys riding trains even during her free time.
Talking about your career goals
Hannah asks Sebastian about his job, and he explains that he is training to be a baker and wants to build a website for his family's business.
Describing a business website
Sebastian explains that his family's bakery website is outdated, and he shares his plan to let customers order baked goods online.
Giving advice on a project
Hannah warns Sebastian that building an online ordering system is a lot of work and advises him to start with a simple website instead.
Agreeing with someone's advice
Sebastian asks if he should add the ordering feature later, and he realizes that Hannah's advice matches what his father told him.
Asking about someone's hobbies
Sebastian jokingly asks Hannah not to tell his father he was right, and he asks if she builds websites professionally or as a hobby.
Encouraging someone to ask questions
Sebastian is intimidated by Hannah's experience, but she reassures him that today's presentation is for beginners and encourages him to ask questions.
Making plans for a drink
Sebastian invites Hannah to have a quick beer after the presentation, and they make a friendly deal for their next meeting just as the event begins.

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