Learn German From The Streets Of Cologne

We're in Cologne today, and Janusz, what do we want to find out from the people? We want to know from the people what they still plan to do today. Here we go! What else do you have planned for today? Oh, I have physio, shopping, and cooking. What are you cooking today? Today there is schnitzel with fries and salad. Oh, delicious! I'm going to the post office right now, then taking a walk, and otherwise working, telecommuting. Do you need to pick up something at the post office, or do you want to send something? I want to send something. I'm still meeting my girlfriend; we want to secure an apartment. What are the flowers for? Just like that, Friday for my girlfriend, she was happy about it. What do I have today? I'm on my way to buy two greeting cards. And what else do I have planned? I will go to my allotment garden later. Oh, that's great! And grilling and drinking beer? No, I'll take care of the vegetables. I was on vacation for just three weeks. That's great! There's a lot to do today. I'm meeting a friend later in the allotment garden. Then I'll watch the soccer game. I am from Canada. Canada is playing today, so I'm watching the game. Why do you speak German so well? I have been living here for 20 years. Me too, since 1945. But I wouldn't recognize your language that you are not a German. Oh, that's your compliment. Many thanks! I am a Polish gentleman. Ah, from Poland, nice! I'm now riding my bike to Königswinter. and then back again. Wow, that's quite a distance, isn't it? I drive there once or twice a week. And how many kilometers is that? 90 So in total then? Yes. Wow, athletic! I wanted to buy a few gifts and something to eat. What kind of gifts? For his mother. Mother's Day in Luxembourg is this Sunday, unlike in Germany. You wanted to bring a few more along. Already have an idea? We'll check here, probably socks. It always goes that way. And so little things, such sweet things. Yes, I don't know yet. I have a free day today and I just wondered what I will still do today. Let's think about it together. What would make you happy? Yes, something else calm. Maybe I'll go for a coffee. Chill a bit. Just a warm drink in this weather here. What do you have planned for today? I'm going to Heidelberg today to visit a friend. Tell me a bit more. She's having a birthday tomorrow, and we're going out to celebrate tonight. All good. And what do you have planned for today? Nothing, I'm just resting. I read a little bit of books and just lie around with my feet up. This is a good time to read a few books. I'm going to work now. Where do you work? At RTL. And how long will you be working today then? Until one o'clock tonight. What are you doing there? We're doing the late news, the Night Journal, at midnight. There I am, stage manager. We hope there are good news today and end the workweek with that. Another long day then. It's going. What else do I have ahead? I am celebrating my birthday today with my daughter. How lovely. How old is she? She turned twelve yesterday. Should I look into the camera? And what are you doing today? We are celebrating with the family. Children's birthday, coffee, cake, coffee chat. Very classic. Everything that goes with it. On other matters. Go to the café. What kind of café? Probably that. Right here. We haven't seen each other in a long time. We want to make a little ketchup. And then what? Bad luck, see how long it lasts. We have a great deal to tell. It may take until the afternoon. What else do you have planned for today? I'm going to Pilates. To Pilates? Do you go there regularly? Regularly. One must stay fit. Do you enjoy that? Yes, otherwise I wouldn't do it. I also like Pilates. I'm doing a relatively large shopping spree. for an event on Saturday. I'm waiting for a friend to pick up the meat. Chicken sausages for grilling. I was just at Kaufland and bought a lot. Are you getting ready for the weekend? Exactly. I have a setup for a small stage for music boxes and that sort of thing. Today, prepare everything a little in advance. What do you have planned for today? Cooking. What are you cooking? Clams. What are Vongole? These are shells. Mussels are in season right now. We cook it with Thai basil. Garlic, chili, ginger, smoked butter. This is the plan for today. You work here and are the cook in the kitchen? No, Cook. I am the cook in the kitchen. Joschi always diligently helps me in the kitchen. Very cool. Are you also cooking today? We'll keep the store open this evening and will receive guests from 6 p.m. onwards and prepare. Janusz, what do you have left to do today? I don't know. I don't know it yet. If you still don't know either, what you should do today Then I have an idea for you. Just keep learning German with us. Because as an Easy German member Do you get exercises for this? and all other videos. 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I enjoyed the rain. Walking the dog for so long. He didn't like that very much, But we have accomplished a lot. We were shopping at the market. What did you buy? Potatoes, tomatoes, farmer's cucumber. It should be a small Sunday menu. It's really beautiful. to hear something from someone who enjoys the rain. Otherwise, it is often the case that that one enjoys the rain. That's correct. I met a friend this morning. Had breakfast with her. I have just been talking to an investor. Now I'm going to the next meeting with the next investor. A very productive day. I didn't tell you about the time before 9 o'clock. I took our cat to the veterinarian. and picked up again. Everything okay? We'll see about that. I did that. Laundry washed. On Friday. What do you do on Fridays when you're on vacation? I have read a lot. I have almost finished reading my book. What book? The Dutcher and the Flame. Okay. I have driven a car a lot. I went to school and then went there. That's all I did today. We produced content all day. I've been in front of the camera almost the entire day today. And tell me about what we do. What do you do for a living? What have you produced? Simple videos? Exactly, videos for social media accounts, etc. Very cool. What have you already done today? I went shopping and meditated a bit. That's it. Today I don't have to work at all. It's my chill day. Very nice. Do you meditate regularly? I'll try it. When I have time, I'll try it. What have you done so far? Today we were drinking matrinks at Starbucks. I honestly slept for a really long time. We've only just set off. How long have you slept? Actually, my alarm went off at 9:30. But after that, I continued sleeping until 11:30 a.m. Very good. Are you well-rested? I would say so already. But the sunglasses hide my dark circles under my eyes. Also goes that way. I was just at Second Dish next door. I've picked out some nice clothes. Did I understand it correctly? At the second hand? It is a second-hand exchange shop. What else have I done? I had a therapy appointment. Started the day completely relaxed. Delicious breakfast. Do you enjoy the therapy, or is it rather a struggle? It's good for me. Do you meditate too? Yes. What have you done so far? I was at the market this morning. Then I supervised a construction site. Then I cooked lunch. I'm feeling a bit refreshed. I've taken care of my construction site again. Now I'm on my way to do something for myself. Not for the construction site. What kind of construction site? There's a leaky drain. This leads to that the floorboards from the terrace must be removed. The roofer must come next week. And renovate the drain. Oh no. So it's being repaired now? Yes, I hope so. Today is Friday. What do you have planned for the weekend? Now we are still superior. The weather isn't all that special, is it? But tomorrow it will be nicer. We're also going for a little walk. Or go out into the greenery a bit. We're going to the musical tonight. Which musical? In Moulin Rouge. I've heard it's quite something. I've heard that too. Tomorrow I can say more. Well then. I'm flying to Munich tomorrow for a retreat. Also among other things with bodywork and energy work. Okay, very exciting. Sounds interesting. It is definitely so. Tomorrow we are invited to friends' place. On Sunday morning I will be singing in the choir. Total. In the afternoon we are invited again To a round birthday. Yes. What are you singing in the choir? So, Kumbaya-style or rather Bach-style? Both. It is both, but it is rather a religious direction. In the gospel we sing. On the weekend. I'm probably out with friends. We wanted to take a little walk through a Belgian district in Cologne. Probably to a bar. That was somewhat our plan. It's something one typically does on weekends in Cologne. I would say that many people first go to a bar. A few people go out celebrating or head home afterward. My oldest grandson is having his First Communion this weekend. On Saturday I must prepare for it. That means you're quite a bit here. First kindergarten festival, then first communion. I have seven grandchildren from three children. Seven? Seven, yes. Then that's just how it is. But it's fun and enjoyable. The children keep building it over and over again. It's already quite impressive. What else are you doing on the weekend? I'm going back to work. Tomorrow is the 24-hour race in Le Mans. There I go, a little through the night. And then maybe free on Sunday. And wanted to possibly watch football with friends in the city garden. That sounds like a wonderful plan. I have two nice neighbors coming over for dinner tomorrow evening. On Sunday I will take care of lunch as usual. And then go to the animal shelter to walk my leash-walking dog Bobby to take a round I do that every Sunday. Full weekend. Yes. He who rests, rusts. Very nice. I am now at the South-South Festival in Mannheim tomorrow. South-southeast, what is that? This is by Oji Kimo. He is a German rapper. He has a festival in Mannheim. Cool. I will cook. Make knobbed celery skewers again tomorrow as well. And in the evenings, then cook. Okay, and now quickly inside. Thank you. Janusz, how was your day in Cologne today? Fantastic, simply fantastic. Cozy, interesting, and vibrant with color. And wonderful. Now we want to know from you. What do you have left to do today? Leave us a comment below. Until next time. Hello.