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Talking about your favourite books – HearSay

German A2

Join Laura and Paul to talk about favourite books in German, one short conversation at a time. Each lesson trains your ear until you can understand every word and reply.

Lessons

Saying hello and asking what someone is reading
Laura greets Paul at the café and tells him she saved a table, then they talk about the book she's reading.
Comparing two different literary genres
Paul teases Laura about her favourite genre, and she explains the key differences between crime novels and thrillers.
Talking about where and when you read
Laura talks about how she uses short breaks to read and why she prefers paper books to her smartphone.
Explaining why you prefer a genre
Paul admits he loves the smell of paper and explains to Laura why he prefers reading biographies in the evening.
Suggesting writing a short story
Laura suggests that Paul write a book about a colleague who used to be a pilot, but he hesitates.
Asking who someone's favourite author is
Laura asks Paul who his favourite author is, and he mentions Remarque and his famous novel.
Rating books read at school
Laura remembers how much she hated that book in her school days, while Paul advises her to reread it today.
Guessing someone's literary passion
Paul tries to guess Laura's favourite female author, but she reveals her love for Scandinavian crime fiction.
Describing a cosy reading spot
Laura describes the perfect atmosphere for reading and Paul gets curious about her favourite novel.
Summarising the plot of a book
Laura shows Paul her favourite book and summarises the plot without giving away too much.
Explaining your hesitations and fears
Paul confesses to Laura that he's afraid of crime novels at night and explains that his night shifts are enough.
Suggesting a book swap
Laura suggests that Paul read the book in the afternoon and proposes swapping books.
Negotiating the terms of a deal
Laura and Paul discuss how to reach a fair agreement on which books to read.
Planning a meetup and a bet
Laura and Paul set up a new meeting at the cafe to talk about it, adding a bet on a coffee.

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