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German integration and daily life – HearSay German B1
Prepare for life in Germany with practical listening and speaking practice on the go. Master the essential vocabulary needed for integration, work, and civic orientation.
Lessons Navigating the citizens' office Learn how to handle paperwork and communicate clearly at local administrative offices.
Vocabulary die Behörde (the authority/agency) das Formular (the form) der Aufenthaltstitel (the residence permit) beantragen (to apply for) die Meldebescheinigung (the registration certificate) der Beamte (the civil servant) gültig (valid) Objectives Fill out official forms Request a residence permit Ask for clarification Signing a lease agreement Understand the terminology in German rental contracts and discuss housing rules.
Vocabulary der Mietvertrag (the lease agreement) die Kaution (the deposit) die Nebenkosten (the utilities/additional costs) der Vermieter (the landlord) unterschreiben (to sign) einziehen (to move in) die Hausordnung (the house rules) Objectives Discuss utility costs Understand lease terms Ask about house rules Using the healthcare system Navigate medical appointments, referrals, and health insurance processes.
Vocabulary die Krankenkasse (the health insurance fund) die Versichertenkarte (the insurance card) der Facharzt (the specialist doctor) die Überweisung (the referral) das Rezept (the prescription) die Sprechstunde (the consultation hour) behandeln (to treat) Objectives Make a doctor's appointment Get a referral to a specialist Explain medical needs Applying for a job Prepare for the German job market by mastering interview and application vocabulary.
Vocabulary die Bewerbung (the application) der Lebenslauf (the CV/resume) das Vorstellungsgespräch (the job interview) die Erfahrung (the experience) die Vollzeit (the full-time work) der Arbeitgeber (the employer) einstellen (to hire) Objectives Describe your work experience Participate in a job interview Discuss employment terms Understanding the school system Learn about daycare options and the compulsory education system in Germany.
Vocabulary die Kita (the daycare) die Erzieherin (the kindergarten teacher) die Schulpflicht (the compulsory education) das Zeugnis (the report card) der Elternabend (the parents' evening) fördern (to support/promote) die Ausbildung (the vocational training) Objectives Discuss childcare options Attend a parents' meeting Understand report cards Civic duties and society Discover daily civic duties like waste separation and understand societal values.
Vocabulary die Mülltrennung (the waste separation) der Restmüll (the residual waste) die Gesellschaft (the society) teilnehmen (to participate) das Gesetz (the law) die Gleichberechtigung (the equality) die Pflicht (the duty/obligation) Objectives Understand recycling rules Discuss equality and laws Participate in community life The integration course test Prepare for the final orientation test by discussing German history and democracy.
Vocabulary der Zuwanderer (the immigrant) die Integration (the integration) prüfen (to examine/test) das Zertifikat (the certificate) bestehen (to pass) die Demokratie (the democracy) das Grundgesetz (the Basic Law) Objectives Talk about democratic values Describe the integration process Prepare for an exam 