# Working as a German ski instructor

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

> Master seasonal work vocabulary by listening to Tobias and Laura's conversation about becoming a ski instructor in Germany. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** At the base station of a ski resort in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Tobias and Laura are taking a break between leading group ski courses. As fellow seasonal instructors, they regularly swap tips on gear, weather, and managing their students on the slopes.

## Lessons

### 1. Taking a break with a colleague

Tobias and Laura meet up during their short break and offer to share a warm drink.

### 2. Complaining about a difficult student

Tobias vents to Laura about a reckless adult student in his skiing class who keeps falling down.

### 3. Asking about someone's safety

Tobias tells Laura that nobody got hurt, and they talk about the other adults in his skiing group.

### 4. Giving advice on class management

Laura suggests a trick for handling unruly students and tells Tobias about her day teaching children.

### 5. Asking a favor from a coworker

Laura asks Tobias if he is free tomorrow afternoon so he can help her out.

### 6. Asking someone to cover a shift

Laura explains her training schedule and asks Tobias to take over her children's ski group.

### 7. Reassuring someone about a task

Laura tries to convince a hesitant Tobias that teaching children is manageable and explains their skill level.

### 8. Discussing work hours and pay

Tobias asks about the details of the shift, and Laura reminds him that he will earn extra money.

### 9. Asking about the weather forecast

Laura reminds Tobias of his past work shortage, and Tobias checks tomorrow's weather before deciding.

### 10. Offering a treat to someone

Tobias worries about fresh snow, but Laura encourages him and offers to buy him lunch.

### 11. Agreeing to help a friend

Laura adds a drink to her offer, leading Tobias to accept the task and Laura to thank him.

### 12. Sharing important student details

Tobias asks for the children's names, and Laura warns him about a student who often needs the restroom.

### 13. Arranging meeting times and locations

Tobias asks where to meet the group, and Laura clarifies the drop-off and pick-up details for the parents.

### 14. Wrapping up a conversation

Tobias summarizes his plan for the lesson, and both friends head back to their waiting classes.