How do I get to the train station? 🚉 | Learn how to give and understand directions in German (A1–A2)

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AI GeneratedThis video is a German language lesson taught by Janika, focusing on how to ask for and understand directions. It covers polite phrasing for inquiries, essential directional vocabulary, and practical application through dialogues and exercises to help learners navigate a city.
I can't find the pharmacy.
Where is the pharmacy?
Hello!
Help! Help!
Don't say that!
That is inappropriate!
I'll show you how to ask for directions
and how you understand a set of directions.
Watch this video.
Hi! Good to have you back.
For everyone who does not yet know me,
My name is Janika.
And from today onwards, I am your German teacher.
Before we start the lesson,
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so as not to miss any more classes.
You are in a new city.
or you are a tourist
And you cannot find the way.
You have no sense of direction.
Today we learn orientation,
also the directions in German.
Watch this video until the end.
so that you can find the way easily.
Throughout the entire class
You don't need to make any notes for yourself,
because I've compiled everything for you in a single PDF file.
You can download these absolutely free.
You can find the link below this video.
Of course, I'll give you homework again.
And we'll do a test at the end of the video.
I'm giving you the homework assignment right now.
Complete this sentence.
How do I get to?
Write your answer in the comments after class.
This is very specific to an emergency situation.
First, I will show you
how to politely ask for directions.
The first question.
Excuse me, where is it?
Here we need the nominative.
Excuse me, where is it?
The, the, the.
Excuse me, where is the train station?
the supermarket, the café,
the museum, the pharmacy,
the foreigner's office, the language school.
The second question.
Excuse me, where can I find?
Where do I find the accusative case with "plus"?
Where can I find the articles der, die, das.
Sorry, where can I find the train station?
to the supermarket.
That and the remains the same.
The third question.
Sorry, how do I get there?
To always plus dative
Masculine and neuter have one form.
Sorry, how do I get there?
To the station, to the supermarket, to the café, to the museum.
Feminine?
To the pharmacy, to the foreigner's office, to the language school.
Very good!
Now you know how to ask politely.
But how do I understand the answer?
I'll show you vocabulary for orientation.
Straight ahead.
Go straight ahead.
Right.
Turn right.
Links
Turns left.
Cross the street.
To walk past something.
Walk along the street.
Very good, you've made it this far.
Can you also do this mini quiz?
What is this called in German?
Yes, exactly, answer A is correct.
The traffic light.
We will together create a set of directions.
We are reading and listening to a dialogue.
Lies according to the text.
Excuse me, how do I get to the train station?
To the station?
That's very simple.
Go straight for 20 meters and then turn left.
I go 20 meters straight ahead and turn left.
Yes, exactly.
You just need to cross the street, and then you'll see the train station right away.
Also, I cross the street and then I'm there.
Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
What was the first dialogue?
Easy or difficult?
If I speak quickly, pause the video and repeat after me.
Excuse me, where is the nearest pharmacy?
The next pharmacy is nearby, but it is closed today.
Oh no, I have severe headaches and need medicine.
There is a second pharmacy.
It takes about 15 minutes to get there.
That's no problem.
Just walk along Friedrichstraße.
I am walking along Friedrichstraße.
Go past the museum and then turn right.
I pass by the museum and turn right.
Yes, exactly.
Then you're almost there.
Keep going a little further straight ahead.
Then you will find the pharmacy.
I keep going straight ahead, and then I'll reach the pharmacy.
Many, many thanks.
Certainly.
And did you pay good attention?
Now we'll take the test to store the newly learned knowledge.
And how did the test go?
I think you did a good job.
Please don't forget your homework and complete this sentence.
How do I get to?
Now write your answer in the comments.
Of course, I will read your response and correct it if necessary.
Many thanks for watching.
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See you next time. Bye!
