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Train trip through Bavaria – HearSay German A1
Practice your listening and speaking skills on the go as you travel through southern Germany. Join Jack and Klara as they navigate trains and explore Bavaria!
Lessons Greetings at the Munich station Jack arrives in Munich and meets Klara at the central station. He learns basic regional greetings.
Vocabulary Grüß Gott (Hello (regional)) der Bahnhof (the train station) Hallo (Hello) Danke (Thank you) der Cousin (the cousin) Objectives Greet someone politely Introduce family members Buying a train ticket Jack needs to buy a ticket to travel to Nuremberg. Klara helps him navigate the ticket machine.
Vocabulary das Ticket (the ticket) kaufen (to buy) Bitte (Please) Was kostet das? (How much is that?) der Zug (the train) der Euro (the euro) Objectives Ask for a train ticket Understand basic prices Finding the right platform The station is busy, so Jack has to ask for directions to the correct track. He learns how to excuse himself.
Vocabulary Entschuldigung (Excuse me) Wo ist...? (Where is...?) das Gleis (the platform) links (left) rechts (right) der Fahrplan (the schedule) Objectives Ask for directions Excuse yourself politely Quiet on the train Jack and Klara board the regional train. Jack learns about German public transport etiquette.
Vocabulary Sprechen Sie Englisch? (Do you speak English?) leise (quiet) der Platz (the seat) frei (free/available) eine Stunde (one hour) Objectives Understand public transport etiquette Ask if someone speaks English Ordering a Bavarian snack Arriving in Nuremberg, Jack gets hungry and orders traditional food at a local café using cash.
Vocabulary Ich hätte gerne (I would like) die Brezel (the pretzel) das Wasser (the water) zahlen (to pay) das Bargeld (the cash) lecker (delicious) Objectives Order food at a café Pay for items with cash Exploring the famous castle The cousins visit a famous castle on the Romantic Road. Jack asks a tour guide for some basic information.
Vocabulary das Schloss (the castle) schön (beautiful) Ich verstehe nicht (I don't understand) der Tourist (the tourist) der Eingang (the entrance) Objectives Talk about tourist attractions State that you do not understand Saying goodbye at the airport Jack's trip comes to an end, and he heads to the airport. He thanks Klara for the amazing adventure.
Vocabulary Auf Wiedersehen (Goodbye) Tschüss (Bye) der Flughafen (the airport) die Reise (the trip) gut (good) Objectives Express gratitude Say goodbye to friends 