# Ordering Nuremberg gingerbread

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

> Listen in as Sebastian and Hannah talk about the secrets of ordering authentic Nuremberg Elisenlebkuchen in real, everyday German. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** Sebastian and Hannah meet at a cozy café near the Nuremberg Hauptmarkt to coordinate a large joint order of authentic gingerbread for their upcoming club events. They compare local bakeries, shipping rates, and ingredients to find the perfect festive treats for their members.

## Lessons

### 1. Starting a business meeting

Sebastian and Hannah meet at a busy cafe, greet each other warmly, and prepare to discuss their upcoming order.

### 2. Proposing a joint purchase

Hannah and Sebastian discuss ordering gingerbread for their respective clubs and consider placing a joint order to save money.

### 3. Specifying quality and delivery requirements

Sebastian and Hannah discuss their expectations for the gingerbread, emphasizing the need for high quality and timely delivery.

### 4. Discussing quantities and discounts

Sebastian and Hannah calculate the total number of gingerbread packages they need and consider potential discounts.

### 5. Inquiring about food ingredients

Hannah shares details about a bakery's discount and ingredients, while Sebastian emphasizes the importance of high-quality food for his players.

### 6. Explaining dietary restrictions

Hannah explains the need for gluten-free gingerbread due to her members' dietary restrictions, and she discusses the extra cost with Sebastian.

### 7. Switching to informal pronouns

Sebastian suggests switching to the informal "du" to make their conversation easier, and Hannah happily agrees before they start calculating their order.

### 8. Calculating the total cost

Sebastian and Hannah break down their specific order quantities and calculate the total price for the standard gingerbread packages.

### 9. Applying discounts to a price

Sebastian and Hannah calculate the cost of the gluten-free gingerbread and apply a ten percent discount to their total order.

### 10. Discussing delivery and shipping costs

Sebastian and Hannah celebrate their final discounted price and discuss how to handle the shipping costs, only to find out delivery is free.

### 11. Coordinating a delivery location

Hannah and Sebastian decide where to ship their large order and plan how to transport Sebastian's share to his home city.

### 12. Arranging a convenient handoff

Sebastian and Hannah finalize the plans for her husband to drop off the gingerbread boxes directly at Sebastian's sports club.

### 13. Offering to treat someone

Sebastian and Hannah express their gratitude for their meeting and decide to grab a coffee, with Sebastian offering to pay for Hannah's drink.

### 14. Proposing a toast

Hannah and Sebastian agree on how to handle the invoice and bank transfer for their online order before raising a toast to their upcoming events.