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Dining out in Germany – HearSay Deutsch A1
Learn the essential German for navigating a busy Brauhaus, from ordering a beer to splitting the bill. Practice speaking and listening on the go to master ordering, toasting, and tipping like a local.
Lektionen Finding a table Lukas and Emma arrive at a busy Brauhaus and look for seats.
Wortschatz das Brauhaus (brewery) der Tisch (table) der Platz (seat) frei (free) besetzt (occupied) Lernziele Ask if a seat is free Understand when a table is occupied Basic drinks in Germany They check out what everyone is drinking around them.
Wortschatz das Bier (beer) das Weizenbier (wheat beer) das Wasser (water) der Saft (juice) trinken (to drink) Lernziele Identify common German drinks Use verbs for drinking Ordering a beer Emma gets the waiter's attention and orders a wheat beer.
Wortschatz die Kellnerin (waitress) der Kellner (waiter) bestellen (to order) das Glas (glass) bitte (please) danke (thank you) Lernziele Get a waiter's attention politely Order a drink using bitte German toasting etiquette Lukas teaches Emma the golden rule of German toasting.
Wortschatz Prost (cheers) das Auge (eye) anstoßen (to toast) der Abend (evening) gemütlich (cozy) Lernziele Say cheers in German Learn the eye contact rule Reading the menu They look through the menu to decide what to eat.
Wortschatz die Speisekarte (menu) essen (to eat) das Essen (food) der Hunger (hunger) vegetarisch (vegetarian) Lernziele Ask for the menu Recognize basic menu sections Traditional meat dishes Lukas explains the various meat options typical for a Brauhaus.
Wortschatz das Fleisch (meat) die Wurst (sausage) das Hähnchen (chicken) das Schwein (pork) lecker (delicious) Lernziele Identify traditional German meats Express that food is delicious Pretzels and side dishes Emma decides she wants a pretzel and some warm soup.
Wortschatz die Brezel (pretzel) die Kartoffel (potato) der Salat (salad) die Suppe (soup) warm (warm) Lernziele Order common side dishes Recognize words for warm and cold Ordering your food The waiter returns to take their food orders.
Wortschatz gern (gladly) nehmen (to take) bringen (to bring) empfehlen (to recommend) der Teller (plate) Lernziele Ask for a recommendation State what you want to take Checking in on the meal The waiter asks if everything tastes good.
Wortschatz schmecken (to taste) gut (good) fantastisch (fantastic) noch (more) satt (full) Lernziele Confirm the food tastes good State that you are full Asking for the bill It's time to go, so Lukas flags down the waiter to pay.
Wortschatz die Rechnung (bill) zahlen (to pay) bezahlen (to pay) der Euro (euro) der Cent (cent) Lernziele Ask for the bill politely Use words for currency Paying together or separately The waiter asks how they would like to settle the check.
Wortschatz zusammen (together) getrennt (separate) oder (or) die Karte (card) bar (cash) Lernziele Understand the question about splitting Choose a payment method Numbers for paying They listen to the total amounts in German.
Wortschatz zwanzig (twenty) dreißig (thirty) vierzig (forty) fünfzig (fifty) teuer (expensive) Lernziele Recognize tens from twenty to fifty Describe something as expensive Giving a tip Emma pays and tells the waiter to keep the change.
Wortschatz das Trinkgeld (tip) stimmen (to be correct) so (so) der Rest (change) geben (to give) Lernziele Understand German tipping etiquette Tell the waiter to keep the change Saying goodbye at the Brauhaus Lukas and Emma leave the Brauhaus after a great evening.
Wortschatz tschüss (bye) auf Wiedersehen (goodbye) gehen (to go) perfekt (perfect) bald (soon) Lernziele Say goodbye formally and informally Thank the staff 
