100 German Short Stories For Beginners

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INTRODUCTION

• German, like other languages, is best learned by practicing. Reading and listening to short stories is essential for familiarizing oneself with the language, words, and phrases. The book uses storytelling to help learners encounter and define unique situations through daily life short stories.
• The book contains 100 daily life short stories in German on different topics, each taking 1-2 minutes to read. It includes carefully selected words and phrases relevant to each topic. The book aims to improve listening and pronunciation skills through included audio files.
• Ideal for:
  • People with A1 level German knowledge.
  • People willing to improve their beginner level German (A2).
  • Those who would like to easily learn daily phrases and words instead of just memorizing them.
  • People who would like to understand German grammar rules through short stories.
• Generally written in A2 level, with the last 10 stories in B1 level.
• What’s new in the 2th edition:
  • Stories were rearranged and content was improved.
  • Some stories were replaced with more educational stories.
  • Stories were re-vocalized. All audio files were revised.
  • Improvements were made on Questions and Vocabulary sections.
  • 10 Bonus Stories (A2 - B1)
• How to use this book:
  • Listening to each part first, then reading aloud will be effective.
  • Repeating each topic a few times after learning words and answering questions will help memorization.
• Audio Files in MP3 Format - Download
  • The download link can be found at the end of the book.

CONTENTS

List of stories:

• Julia ist krank
• Ich lerne Deutsch
• Ich habe heute viel zu tun
• Mein Tagesablauf in der Woche
• Wir sind etwas unterschiedlich
• Die Busfahrt
• Ein Tag mit meiner kleinen Schwester
• Das neugierige Kind
• Berlin ist eine große Stadt
• Verschlafen
• Die Familie
• Der Supermarkt
• Ein Tag als Babysitterin
• Hobbys in unserer Familie
• Meine Freizeit
• Meine Einzimmerwohnung
• Die alte Dame im Bus
• Der Umzug
• Urlaub am Strand
• Der Aufzug ist defekt
• Die Ferien
• Schlüssel vergessen
• Ich freue mich auf den Urlaub
• Ich rufe den Arzt an
• Ich lerne schwimmen
• Einkauf im Supermarkt
• Einkaufen auf dem Basar
• Die Vorbereitung für meine Geburtstagsfeier
• Meine Geburtstagsparty
• Dialog - In der Bäckerei
• Dialog - Das Reisebüro
• Meine Familie
• Wie komme ich zum …?
• Das Hotel
• Meine Stadt Solingen
• Das hübsche Mädchen aus der Schule
• Ein unterhaltsamer Tag in Köln
• Mein Traum über die Zukunft
• Meine Arbeit
• Mein Tagebucheintrag
• Der anonyme Liebesbrief
• Der unbekannte Anruf
• Ein amüsanter Tag im Zoo
• Die Buchhandlung
• Die vier Jahreszeiten
• Der Besuch bei meinen Schwiegereltern
• Eine gute Freundschaft
• Heute ist Putzen angesagt!
• Die Rechnung
• Ein Konto eröffnen
• Meine Arztpraxis
• Meine Zugfahrt nach Berlin
• Das fehlende Buch
• Der neue Nachbar
• Die Tankstelle
• Der Kinoabend
• Der Autounfall
• Der Führerschein
• Das Auslandssemester in Spanien
• Ich habe meine Kreditkarte verloren
• Mein neuer Computer
• Die Eifersucht
• Surfen im Internet
• Das Antivirenprogramm
• Ein Abend vor dem Fernseher
• Ein langweiliger Tag
• Was kommt heute Abend im Fernsehen?
• Die Hochzeit meiner Freundin
• Welcher Beruf passt zu mir?
• Die Suche nach dem Wunschberuf
• Die Bewerbung
• Die Einladung zum Vorstellungsgespräch
• Das Vorstellungsgespräch beim Anwalt
• Der Heiratsantrag
• Die Hochzeit
• Die Verkehrsregeln
• Fernbeziehung ist nicht einfach
• Die Regeln im Haushalt
• Putzhilfe gesucht
• Das Finalspiel
• Mein erstes Jahr an der Universität
• Das Auslandsstudium
• Geld ausleihen
• Die Handy-Reparatur
• Das Weihnachtsessen
• Soziale Medien
• Die Trennung
• Unsere geliebten Verstorbenen
• Die Schwangerschaft
• Mein altes Auto – Inspektion
• Die Umwelt unterstützen
• Das Rauchen kann tödlich sein
• Bahnstreik
• Studentenvisum
• Pizza bestellen
• Ohne Bücher wäre die Welt langweilig
• Kannst du „Nein“ sagen?
• Eine neue Wohnung mieten
• Ich will mein Leben verändern
• Nicht aufgeben!
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Julia ist krank

• Julia doesn't feel well, has a fever, and is in bed.
• Her mother comes home from work and asks her what's wrong. Julia replies that she doesn't feel well.
• The mother takes Julia to the doctor's office.
• A doctor's assistant greets them and takes Julia's insurance card and patient data. She asks them to take a seat in the waiting room and says she will call Julia when it's her turn.
• After a while, Julia is called, and the assistant accompanies her to the examination room.
• The doctor comes in, greets them with a smile, and examines Julia, touching her forehead, noting she has a fever.
• He asks her to open her mouth and stick out her tongue. After the examination, he tells her she has a cold and prescribes a recipe; she should take the medicine three times a day, in the morning, noon, and evening.
• Julia and her mother thank the doctor and say goodbye. They leave the doctor's office and go to the pharmacy, buy the medicine, and drive back home.
• Julia takes the tablets for three days, after which she is healthy again.
• Questions:
  • What illness does Julia have?
  • Where does the mother take Julia?
  • Where do Julia and her mother go after the doctor's office?
• Vocabulary:
  • sich(A) fühlen: to feel
  • im Bett liegen: to lie in bed
  • Fieber haben: to have fever
  • aus der Arbeit kommen: to come out of work
  • die Arzthelferin -nen: doctor’s assistant (female)
  • begrüßen: to welcome
  • die Versicherungskarte -n: insurance card
  • einen Platz nehmen: to take a sit
  • das Wartezimmer -: waiting room
  • aufrufen: to call, to invoke
  • wenn Sie dran sind: when it’s your turn
  • nach einer Weile: after a while
  • begleiten: to accompany
  • lächelnd: smiling (adj)
  • untersuchen: to examine
  • berühren: to touch
  • die Stirn: forehead
  • der Mund -”er: mouth
  • die Zunge -n: tongue
  • die Zunge rausstrecken: to stick out tongue
  • erkältet sein: to have a cold
  • verschreiben: to prescribe
  • das Rezept-e: recipe
  • verlassen: to leave
  • das Medikament -e: medicine, drug
  • der Tag -e: day
  • am Tag: a day
  • morgens, mittags und abends: morning, noon and evening
  • sich(A) bedanken bei: to thank someone
  • sich(A) verabschieden: to say goodbye
  • fahren: to drive
  • zurück: back
  • die Arztpraxis - die Arztpraxen: policlinic, doctor’s office
  • die Apotheke -n: pharmacy
  • Tabletten einnehmen: to take pills
  • gesund: healthy

Ich lerne Deutsch

• Alessandro, who friends call Alex, is 27 years old.
• He is from Spain and has been in Germany for about three months.
• He goes to a language course to learn German.
• He thinks the German language is beautiful but difficult.
• Initially, he didn't dare to speak German.
• His teacher told him that no one expects perfect German from him, that one can learn through mistakes, and that with time, he will master the language. The teacher advised him to be patient and not be afraid of speaking.
• Now, he can speak confidently.
• His friend Anna also helps him with learning, but she speaks very quickly.
• Sometimes he doesn't understand her. When she speaks fast, he asks her to speak slower so he can understand her better.
• He also listens to simple stories and watches German films to improve his German skills.
• Anna now thinks that his German is better than before.
• Questions:
  • Since when do you speak confidently?
  • What do you do to improve your German skills?
  • What do you say to your friend Anna when she speaks fast?
• Vocabulary:
  • nennen: to call, to name
  • kommen aus: to come from
  • seit: since, for
  • etwa: about
  • seit etwa drei Monaten: for about three months
  • zum Sprachkurs gehen: to go to the language course
  • um Deutsch zu lernen: to learn German
  • schwer: difficult
  • anfangs: initially, at first
  • sich(A) trauen, etw. zu tun: to dare to do sth.
  • erwarten von: to expect (of, from)
  • der Fehler -: mistake
  • durch Fehler lernen: to learn by mistake
  • beherrschen: to dominate , to master
  • eine Sprache beherrschen: to master a language
  • geduldig: patient
  • Angst haben vor: to be afraid/scared of
  • selbstbewusst: confident
  • außerdem: besides, in addition, except
  • schnell: fast
  • langsamer: slower
  • besser: better
  • sich(D) etw. anhören: to listen to sth.
  • die Geschichte -n: story
  • die Deutschkenntnis -se: German knowledge
  • meine Deutschkenntnisse verbessern: to improve my German skills
  • meinen: to mean, to think, to say
  • meinen, dass … : to think that …
  • besser als früher: better than before

Ich habe heute viel zu tun

• Today is Friday, the last working day.
• The speaker had an exhausting week and is looking forward to the weekend.
• He is invited to a friend’s birthday party tomorrow evening, where he will see many other friends.
• The weekend will be very enjoyable, but he still has a lot to do at work today.
• First, he must call a few clients, then have a conversation with the boss, and then make an appointment with the eye doctor.
• After work, he needs to go to the post office to send a letter, then drive to the supermarket to buy some fruit and vegetables.
• Finally, he has to go home and prepare dinner because he has invited his girlfriend, and his apartment is a bit messy, so he needs to tidy up before she arrives.
• He wonders if he will manage to do everything on time.
• Questions:
  • What day is today?
  • Where will you drive after work?
  • What do you have to do at the end?
• Vocabulary:
  • Ich habe viel zu tun. : I have a lot to do.
  • heute: today
  • der Freitag: friday
  • letzte: last
  • mein letzter Arbeitstag: my last working day
  • anstrengend: exhausting
  • sich(A) freuen auf: to look forward to
  • die Geburtstagsfeier -n: birthday party
  • einladen: to invite
  • amüsant: enjoyable, amusing
  • zuerst: first
  • ein paar Kunden: a few customers
  • anrufen: to call
  • der Chef -s: boss, manager
  • ein Gespräch führen: to make/have a conversation
  • werden: will
  • einen Termin vereinbaren: to make an appointment
  • der Augenarzt -”e: eye doctor, ophthalmologist
  • nach der Arbeit: after work
  • zur Post gehen: to go to the post office
  • einen Brief versenden: to send a letter
  • anschließend: afterwards, after that
  • das Obst: fruit
  • das Gemüse: vegetable
  • zum Schluss: at the end
  • vorbereiten: to prepare
  • außerdem: besides, in addition to, except
  • durcheinander: messy
  • aufräumen: to tidy
  • schaffen: to manage; to create; to make, to do

Mein Tagesablauf in der Woche

• The speaker wakes up at 6:00 AM and goes to the bathroom. First, washes face and brushes teeth.
• Then, gets dressed and prepares breakfast, which usually consists of toast with cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a cup of tea or coffee.
• While having breakfast, the speaker enjoys reading the newspaper or a magazine. Leaves the house at 7:00 AM and walks for fifteen minutes to the bus stop.
• Takes the bus for half an hour. School starts at 7:45 AM.
• The speaker's favorite subjects are mathematics and history. After school, goes home and has lunch, followed by doing homework.
• Later, goes for a walk with the dog and meets some friends. Towards the evening, goes back home.
• Before going to sleep, watches some TV, mostly soccer. Goes to bed no later than 9:30 PM.
• Questions:
  • When do you get up in the morning?
  • What do you like to eat for breakfast?
  • What do you do after you have finished your homework?
• Vocabulary:
  • der Tagesablauf -”e: daily routine
  • aufstehen: to get up, to stand up
  • ins Badezimmer gehen: to go to the bathroom
  • das Gesicht -er: face
  • sich(A) waschen: to wash oneself
  • sich(D) das Gesicht waschen: to wash one’s face
  • der Zahn -”e: tooth
  • sich(D) Zähne putzen: to brush one’s teeth
  • sich(A) umziehen: to change clothes
  • Frühstück vorbereiten: to prepare breakfast
  • das Toastbrot -e: bread for toasting
  • der Käse -: cheese
  • die Tomate -n: tomato
  • die Gurke -n: cucumber
  • das Glas -”er: glass
  • der Tee: tea
  • die Tasse -n: cup
  • der Kaffee: coffee
  • während ich frühstücke: while I have breakfast
  • die Zeitung -en: newspaper
  • das Magazin -e: magazine
  • verlassen: to leave
  • Zeit haben, etw. zu tun: to have the time to do sth.
  • die Bushaltestelle -n: bus stop
  • halb: half
  • eine halbe Stunde: half an hour
  • der Unterricht: lesson
  • beginnen: to begin
  • das Lieblingsfach -”er: favorite subject
  • die Geschichte: history
  • zu Mittag/Abend essen: to have lunch/dinner
  • die Hausaufgabe -n: homework
  • meine Hausaufgaben machen: to do my homework
  • später: later
  • spazieren gehen: to go for a walk
  • treffen: to meet
  • ein paar: some
  • bevor ich schlafen gehe: before I go to sleep
  • gegen Morgen/Mittag/Abend: towards morning/afternoon/evening
  • Fernsehen schauen: to watch TV
  • meistens: mostly
  • spätestens: at the latest
  • ins Bett gehen: to go to bed
  • nachdem: after
  • erledigen: to do, to finish, to carry out

Wir sind etwas unterschiedlich

• Lara has been with Paul for five years. He is three years older than her, good-looking, nice, helpful, romantic, and very sporty.
• Paul gets up early and goes to the gym three to four times a week. He pays a lot of attention to his diet and avoids greasy food.
• Lara also likes doing sport, such as jogging in the park, but she is not as interested in sport as Paul.
• Lara likes to stay awake longer at night and sleep in in the morning. Paul mostly drinks tea, while Lara prefers coffee. He likes classical music, but she prefers hip-hop. He reads crime novels, and she reads romance novels and poems.
• They sometimes disagree on weekends. She usually wants to relax at home, but he prefers to do something. He is somewhat conservative, and they sometimes discuss politics, but he is always loving towards her.
• Even though they have different opinions, they love each other very much.
• Questions:
  • Since when are you in a relationship with Paul?
  • What does he pay a lot of attention to?
  • Are there things you can't agree on?
• Vocabulary:
  • unterschiedlich: different
  • seit 5 Jahren: for 5 years
  • drei Jahre älter als ich: three years older than me
  • ein gutaussehender Mann: a good looking man
  • nett: nice, kind
  • hilfsbereit: helpful
  • früh aufstehen: to get up early
  • wöchentlich: weekly
  • die Ernährung: nutrition
  • achten auf: to pay attention
  • verzichten auf: to go without sth., to abstain from sth., to forgo sth., to give up
  • fettige Speisen: greasy food
  • Sport treiben: to do sport
  • joggen: to jog
  • an der frischen Luft: in the fresh air
  • sich(A) interessieren für: to be interested in
  • wach: awake
  • sich(A) ausschlafen: to have a good sleep
  • klassische Musik: classical music
  • lieber: rather
  • das Gedicht -e: poem
  • sich(A) einigen: to agree on something
  • meistens: mostly
  • sich(A) erholen: to relax, to get better, to recover
  • unternehmen: to do something
  • manchmal: sometimes
  • diskutieren über: to discuss about
  • immer: always
  • wenn: if
  • auch wenn: even if
  • die Meinung - en: opinion
  • sich(A) lieben: to love each other
  • die Sache -n: matter, thing, affair

Die Busfahrt

• This morning, the speaker's car broke down. They had to take the bus to work.
• They were very excited because they haven't taken the bus in five years. Got on the bus and there was no ticket machine, so they had to get a ticket from the bus driver.
• The speaker gave the bus driver 5 euros, and the bus driver gave them 2.50 euros back. Then they took a seat at the window.
• In a few minutes, the bus left. During the ride, the speaker looked out the window and remembered their time as a student, when they always took the bus.
• After several stops, they got off the bus. Luckily, they arrived at work on time!
• Questions:
  • Why were you so excited?
  • How much did a ticket cost?
  • What did you remember during the ride?
• Vocabulary:
  • der Bus -se: bus
  • die Fahrt -en: drive, ride, journey, trip, tour
  • die Panne -n: breakdown
  • mit dem Bus zur Arbeit fahren: to go to work by bus
  • aufgeregt: excited; nervous
  • in den Bus einsteigen: to get on the bus
  • der Fahrkartenautomat -en: ticket machine
  • die Fahrkarte -n: ticket
  • der Busfahrer -: bus driver
  • sich(D) etw. besorgen: to get sth.
  • einen Platz am Fenster nehmen: to take a seat at the window
  • abfahren: to leave, to depart
  • während der Fahrt: while driving
  • aus dem Fenster schauen: to look out of the window
  • sich(A) an jdn./etw. erinnern: to remember sb./sth.
  • als Student: as a student
  • damals: at that time
  • nach mehreren Haltestellen: after several stops
  • die Haltestelle -n: stop
  • aus dem Bus aussteigen: to get off the bus
  • pünktlich: on time
  • bei der Arbeit ankommen: to arrive at work

Ein Tag mit meiner kleinen Schwester

• The speaker's parents had to work late today, so their mother asked if they could look after their little sister. The speaker replied that they had time and would be happy to look after their sister because they enjoy spending time with her.
• Then the parents went to work, and the speaker was left alone at home with their sister. The sister started to cry, and the speaker didn't know what to do. They tried to be funny to make her stop crying. Sometimes she was quiet, sometimes she laughed. Then they played together with the toys. She loves to play with the toys. After a while, the speaker gave her some mush, which she ate all up and then got tired. The speaker put her to bed, and she fell asleep immediately.
• Towards the evening, the parents came home. Finally, the end of the working day!
• Questions:
  • What did your mother ask of you?
  • What did you do when your sister cried?
  • When did your parents come back?
• Vocabulary:
  • die Eltern: parents
  • müssen: must, have to
  • lange arbeiten: to work long
  • auf deine kleine Schwester aufpassen: to look after your little sister
  • zur Arbeit gehen: to go to work
  • mit meiner Schwester bleiben: to stay with my sister
  • anfangen: to start, to begin
  • weinen: to cry
  • Ich wusste nicht, was ich tun soll. : I didn‘t know what I should do.
  • versuchen: to try
  • lustig: funny
  • sein: to be
  • aufhören: to stop, to end
  • still: quiet, silent
  • lachen: to laugh
  • das Spielzeug -e: toy
  • es lieben, etw. zu tun: to love to do sth.
  • nach einer Weile: after a while
  • der Brei: mash
  • aufessen: to eat up
  • müde: tired
  • ins Bett bringen: to put into bed, to bring to bed
  • sofort: immediately
  • einschlafen: to fall a sleep
  • gegen Abend: towards evening
  • endlich: finally
  • der Feierabend: end of working day

Das neugierige Kind

• This morning, the speaker went jogging. While jogging, they passed by a playground. They sat down on a bench because they were very tired.
• A little girl approached and asked why the speaker was sweaty. The speaker explained that they were tired from jogging and that's why they were sweaty.
• The girl asked the speaker many questions. She wanted to know where the speaker came from, where they lived, how old they were, and where they worked.
• The speaker told her that they lived in Munich, were 23 years old, and worked as a teacher in a school.
• Then the girl wanted to know if the speaker had children and if they were married. The speaker also answered her last questions.
• Finally, the girl smiled at the speaker and left.
• Questions:
  • Where did you go this morning?
  • What did the little girl ask first?
  • Where do you live, and how old are you?
• Vocabulary:
  • neugierig: curious
  • der Spielplatz -”e: playground
  • vorbeilaufen an(D): to pass by
  • sich(A) setzen: to sit
  • sich(A) jdm./etw(D) nähern: to approach, to come near
  • verschwitzt: sweaty
  • jdm. erklären, dass … : to explain to sb. that …
  • müde von: tired of
  • schwitzen: to sweat
  • viele Fragen stellen: to ask a lot of questions
  • ob ich Kinder habe: if I have children
  • verheiratet: married
  • auf eine Frage antworten: to answer a question
  • zum Schluss: finally, at the end
  • jdn. anlächeln: to smile at sb.

Berlin ist eine große Stadt

• Tobi was born and raised in Berlin. Berlin is the capital of Germany and is located in the east. 3.5 million inhabitants live here. There are many foreigners, e.g., from Turkey, Poland, Italy, Spain, etc.
• People live here peacefully together. You never get bored in Berlin. There are many possibilities to spend nice time. The city offers many leisure activities.
• You can go to the theater, cinema, or zoo. Besides, you can go shopping in the city.
• You can also visit dance courses or language courses. On weekends, there are many parties where you can dance, have fun, and meet new people. Berlin is just great.
• Questions:
  • Where was Tobi born?
  • How many inhabitants live in Berlin?
  • What can you do in Berlin on weekends?
• Vocabulary:
  • groß: big
  • geboren: born
  • aufwachsen: to grow up
  • die Stadt -”e: city
  • die Hauptstadt -”e: capital city
  • von: of, from
  • liegen: to lie, to be located
  • im Osten: in the east
  • der Einwohner -: inhabitant
  • es gibt: there are/is
  • viele Ausländer: many foreigners
  • z.B.=zum Beispiel: for example
  • usw.=und so weiter: etc.
  • friedlich: peaceful
  • zusammenleben: to live together
  • Langeweile haben: being bored
  • die Möglichkeit -en: possibility
  • Zeit verbringen: to spend time
  • die Freizeit - en: free time
  • die Aktivität -en: activity
  • anbieten: to offer
  • können: can
  • ins Theater, ins Kino oder in den Zoo gehen: to go to the theater, the cinema or the zoo
  • außerdem: besides, in addition to, except
  • zum Einkaufen gehen: to go shopping
  • der Kurs -e: course
  • besuchen: to visit
  • an Wochenenden: on weekends
  • Spaß haben: to have fun
  • neue Leute kennenlernen: to meet new people
  • einfach: easy, simply, just
  • einfach toll: just great

Verschlafen

• Normally, the speaker gets up at 7:00 AM because they have to start work at 8:00 AM.
• Today, they overslept and woke up at 8:00 AM. Their alarm clock didn't ring this time.
• They had to hurry and got dressed immediately. Then they drove to work with their car.
• On the way to work, there was a traffic jam. They were afraid that their boss would be annoyed about their lateness.
• At 10:00 AM, they arrived at work. The boss called them to their office. They apologized for coming to work too late. The boss said, “Please be punctual next time.”
• Questions:
  • When did you wake up today?
  • When do you start with work?
  • When did you arrive at work?
• Vocabulary:
  • verschlafen: to oversleep
  • normalerweise: normally, usually
  • aufstehen: to get up, to wake up; to stand up
  • weil: because
  • mit der Arbeit anfangen: to begin with work
  • aufwachen: to wake up
  • der Wecker -: alarm clock
  • diesmal: this time
  • klingeln: to ring
  • sich(A) beeilen: to hurry up, to be quick
  • sofort: immediately
  • sich(A) anziehen: to get dressed
  • dann: then
  • auf dem Weg zur Arbeit: on the way to work
  • der Stau: traffic jam
  • Angst haben: to be afraid
  • der Chef -s: boss
  • die Verspätung -en: delay
  • sich(A) ärgern über: to be/get annoyed/angry about/with
  • ankommen: to arrive
  • sich(A) entschuldigen für: to apologize for
  • zu spät kommen: to come too late
  • er sagte: he said
  • beim nächsten Mal: next time
  • pünktlich: punctually

Die Familie

• Erika is 13 years old and going to school. She has a wonderful family.
• Her father is a doctor, and her mother is a teacher. She has two siblings: an older sister, Anna, who is 18 years old, and a younger brother, Dennis, who is 11 years old.
• They do a lot together on weekends. Sometimes they visit museums or go to the cinema. Last weekend, they went swimming. The weather was very nice. They had a lot of fun together.
• This weekend, they plan to play tennis. Erika isn't good at it yet, but her father says she will learn it in a short time. They also play question-and-answer games on some evenings, which is a lot of fun, and she learns a lot.
• Erika loves spending time with her parents and siblings.
• Questions:
  • How old is Erika?
  • What is her father's profession?
  • How many siblings does she have?
• Vocabulary:
  • die Familie -n: family
  • zur Schule gehen: to go to school
  • eine wundervolle Familie haben: to have a wonderful family
  • der Vater -”: father
  • der Arzt -”e: doctor
  • die Mutter -”: mother
  • die Lehrerin -nen: teacher
  • zwei Geschwister haben: to have two siblings
  • alt, älter, älteste: old, older, oldest
  • jung, jünger, jüngste: young, younger, youngest
  • unternehmen: to do, to make, to perform
  • gemeinsam: together
  • besuchen: to visit
  • das Museum - die Museen (pl): museum
  • ins Kino gehen: to go to the movies
  • letztes Wochenende: last week
  • zum Schwimmen gehen: to go swimming
  • das Wetter: weather
  • Spaß haben: to have fun
  • vorhaben, etw. zu tun: to intend/plan to do sth.
  • Noch bin ich nicht gut darin. : I’m not good at it yet.
  • in kurzer Zeit: in a short time
  • würden: would
  • manche: some
  • es lieben, etw zu tun: to love to do sth.
  • die Eltern: parents
  • Zeit verbringen: to spend time

Der Supermarkt

• It's the speaker's child's birthday on the weekend, and they will host a birthday party.
• The child has invited their friends, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
• The speaker created a shopping list for the party today and drove to the supermarket.
• First, they needed a shopping cart, so they put the 1-euro coin into the shopping cart. Then they finished their shopping and stood in line at the checkout.
• There was a long line in front of them. An old lady behind them only had two items to pay for, so the speaker let her go ahead. She smiled at the speaker and thanked them.
• After paying, the speaker drove home.
• Questions:
  • Who has your child invited to his birthday party?
  • How many parts did the old lady have to pay for?
  • What did the old lady thank you for?
• Vocabulary:
  • der Supermarkt -”e: supermarket
  • am Wochenende: on the weekend
  • der Geburtstag -e: birthday
  • die Feier -n: party
  • eine Geburtstagsfeier veranstalten: to organize a birthday party
  • der Freund-e: friend
  • die Großeltern: grandparents
  • der Onkel -: uncle
  • die Tante -n: aunt
  • einladen: to invite
  • die Einkaufsliste -n: shopping list
  • erstellen: to create
  • brauchen: to need
  • der Einkaufswagen -: shopping cart
  • die Münze -n: coin
  • stecken: to put
  • der Einkauf -”e: shopping
  • erledigen: to do, to finish, to carry out
  • sich(A) in die Reihe stellen: to stand in the line
  • die Reihe -n: line
  • eine alte Dame hinter mir: an old woman behind me
  • der/das Teil -e: part, item, piece
  • vorlassen: to let in, to allow one to enter; to let go
  • sich(A) bedanken bei jdm.: to thank sb.

Ein Tag als Babysitterin

• The speaker's neighbors asked them to look after their children tonight.
• They wanted to spend