# Menschen A2.2, Unit 18: The grape harvest

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

> Join Annette and Samuel for a morning of grape picking on the Mosel, one short conversation at a time, pairing with the themes of Unit 18 of Menschen A2.2. Each lesson trains your ear until you can follow every word and answer back.

**Setting:** A steep vineyard above the Mosel near Bernkastel-Kues on an early October morning, in harvest week. Annette runs the small family winery. Samuel, a student who wants to become a winemaker, is helping with the harvest for a week. They use du with each other, as everyone at the harvest does.

## Lessons

### 1. Talking about the morning's weather

Annette greets Samuel on a cold morning in the vineyard and tells him the sun will come later.

### 2. Saying what you're waiting for

Samuel asks why they didn't start yesterday, and Annette tells him what they're waiting for now.

### 3. Talking about the climate

Samuel asks if Annette notices climate change, and she tells him how the harvest has moved.

### 4. Saying what you're interested in

Annette asks Samuel if he's interested in wine, and he tells her he wants to become a winemaker.

### 5. Asking about the forecast

Samuel asks about tomorrow's weather, and Annette is worried about the rain.

### 6. Saying what you're looking forward to

Annette asks Samuel what he's looking forward to most, and they agree on the harvest party.

### 7. Getting to work

Annette gives Samuel his shears and warns him about the steep rows.