# Menschen A2.1, Unit 2: Furnishing a new flat

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

> Listen in as Maren and Kostas work out where everything goes in his new flat in real, everyday German, pairing with the themes of Unit 2 of Menschen A2.1. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** Kostas's new flat in Halle (Saale) on a Saturday afternoon, a week after he moved in. There are still boxes everywhere and the sofa stands in the middle of the living room. Maren, an old friend with a good eye for rooms, has come over to help. They use du with each other.

## Lessons

### 1. Saying where things are

Maren arrives and sees the boxes, and Kostas admits he doesn't know where the sofa should go.

### 2. Saying where the sofa should go

Maren suggests a place for the sofa, Kostas points out the heater, and they move it together.

### 3. Saying where to hang things

Kostas asks where to hang a picture and the mirror, and Maren tells him.

### 4. Finding things

Kostas looks for the hammer and the nails, and Maren has seen where they are.

### 5. Giving a tip for the room

Maren tells Kostas not to put the rug in the hall, and where it should go instead.

### 6. Talking about moving house

Maren asks how often Kostas has moved, and they agree that moving is awful.

### 7. Taking a break

Kostas has ordered pizza, and they decide to eat on the balcony.