# Menschen A2.1, Unit 10: Dinner at a Swabian inn

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

> Master eating out by listening to Sandra and Matthias's conversation at a Swabian inn in Ulm, which pairs with the themes of Unit 10 of Menschen A2.1. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** A traditional inn in Ulm on a Friday evening, with Maultaschen and Käsespätzle on the menu. Sandra has booked a table for herself and a friend, who is running late. Matthias has waited tables here for twenty years. They use Sie with each other throughout.

## Lessons

### 1. Arriving with a booking

Matthias greets Sandra, finds her booking and tells her where her table is.

### 2. Ordering with a change

Sandra orders Maultaschen with potato salad for herself and Käsespätzle for her friend.

### 3. Asking for something missing

Sandra asks for a jug of water, and points out there is no cutlery.

### 4. Sending something back

The wrong plate arrives, and Sandra politely sends it back.

### 5. Turning down dessert

Matthias suggests the apple strudel, and Sandra is too full.

### 6. Paying separately

Sandra asks for the bill, and they pay separately.

### 7. Leaving a tip

Sandra rounds up as a tip, and Matthias hopes she enjoyed the meal despite the mix-up.