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Viennese coffee house culture – HearSay

German B1

Improve your German listening comprehension by listening to Florian and Lena's conversation about the traditions of Viennese coffee house culture. It might feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you'll be able to understand everything completely and join in.

Lessons

Discussing daily holiday plans
Florian admires the cafe ceiling while Lena worries that they're already behind schedule.
Negotiating the pace of travel
Florian complains about the cafe marathon and says he wants to just relax after his daily school routine.
Choosing typical coffee specialities
Lena suggests ordering and explains to Florian that in Vienna you order a Melange instead of a regular coffee with milk.
Ordering food in the cafe
Florian asks about the ingredients in a Melange, while Lena decides to spontaneously order an apple strudel.
Calling the waiter over
Florian calls over a nearby waiter and places their order, after which Lena praises the waiter's elegant manner.
Comparing cafe service culture
Florian and Lena talk about the long-serving waiters in Viennese cafes and compare the atmosphere to Dortmund.
Understanding coffee serving traditions
Florian wonders about the glass of water served with his coffee, and Lena explains the meaning of the upside-down spoon.
Discussing café rules and customs
Lena explains more details about refilling water and mentions how much she appreciates the cosy rules of the café.
Discovering available newspapers
Florian praises the Melange and notices the newspapers hanging on wooden holders, which Lena explains to him.
Relaxing in the café
Florian gets a newspaper to read, prompting Lena to joke that he looks like an old Viennese gentleman.
Talking about how long you can stay
Florian explains to Lena that in Viennese cafés you can sit at a table for hours with just one coffee.
Explaining intangible cultural heritage
Florian puts Lena's worries to rest and shares that Viennese coffee house culture is officially part of UNESCO cultural heritage.
Changing daily plans on the fly
Florian and Lena agree to change their sightseeing plans and visit Café Sperl the next morning instead.
Paying the bill and tipping
Florian asks for the bill, calculates the total amount, and follows Lena's advice on how much to tip.

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