01B2
Das falsche Wechselgeld
The wrong change
The kiosk shorted your change and swears it's right. Get it back.
Üben02B1
Auf der Straße angesprochen
Stopped on the street
A stranger asks for directions — then just won't stop talking.
Üben03B1
Der besetzte Sitzplatz
Someone's in your seat
Your reserved seat on the ICE is taken — and they're playing dumb.
Üben04B2
Die Fahrkartenkontrolle
Ticket inspection
Inspectors board — and something's off with your ticket. Talk your way through.
Üben05B2
Der laute Nachbar
The noisy neighbour
Midnight, thumping music next door. You knock. They invite you in.
Üben06B1
Auf dem Flohmarkt handeln
Haggling at the flea market
You want the old lamp. Not at that price. Talk them down.
Üben07C1
An der Haustür
The doorstep pitch
A slick salesperson at your door who will not take a hint. Say no — and mean it.
Üben08B2
Der kleine Unfall
The little accident
A bike bump at the crossing. Nobody's hurt — but the other person is furious.
Üben09B2
Die Reklamation
The complaint
Wrong dish, long wait, dismissive waiter. Complain firmly, get it fixed.
Üben10B2
Die Wohnungsbesichtigung
The apartment viewing
View a flat, grill the landlord, sell yourself as the tenant.
Üben11B2
Das Vorstellungsgespräch
The job interview
Field the classic questions, talk up your strengths, ask smart ones back.
Üben12C1
Verspätung reklamieren
Claiming a delay refund
Your ICE was two hours late. You're owed money. The clerk stonewalls.
Üben13B1
Beim Bäcker
At the bakery
Order, ask what's fresh, handle the small talk at the counter.
Üben14B1
Beim Arzt
At the doctor's
Describe symptoms, understand the advice, ask the awkward follow-ups.
Üben15B1
Smalltalk auf der Party
Small talk at the party
Meet a stranger, keep it flowing, find the common ground.
Üben16B2
Das Bürgeramt
The registration office
German bureaucracy, live. Register your address, survive the paperwork.
Üben17C1
Die Diskussion
Defend your opinion
Take a stance, argue it, hold your ground against real pushback.
Üben18A1
Im Café
Ordering at the café
Order a drink and some cake — but your first choice is sold out.
Üben19A1
Der erste Kurstag
First day of class
Meet your new neighbour in German class — names, countries, first sentences.
Üben20A2
Die Suche im Supermarkt
Lost in the supermarket
You can't find what you need — and the shelf that should have it is empty.
Üben21A2
Beim Friseur
At the hairdresser
Explain the haircut you want — before the scissors decide for you.
Üben22C2
Die Gehaltsverhandlung
The salary negotiation
Argue your raise against a boss who has read every negotiation book twice.
Üben23C2
Das heikle Feedback
The delicate feedback
Tell a proud colleague his work has real problems — without losing him.
Üben24A1
Am Fahrkartenschalter
At the ticket counter
Buy a ticket to Köln — but it's cash only and you have to change trains.
Üben25A1
An der Hotelrezeption
Checking in at the hotel
You have a reservation — but the receptionist can't find your name.
Üben26A1
Am Marktstand
At the market stall
Buy tomatoes and apples — but the tomatoes are sold out today.
Üben27A2
Umtausch ohne Kassenbon
A return without a receipt
The sweater's the wrong size — but you've lost the receipt. Talk your way to an exchange.
Üben28A2
Termin in der Arztpraxis
Booking a doctor's appointment
Phone the practice for an appointment — but nothing's free for weeks. Negotiate a slot.
Üben29A2
Ein Paket verschicken
Sending a parcel
Post a parcel — but it's too heavy and the express price shocks you. Pick an option.
Üben30A2
Ein Handyvertrag
Getting a phone plan
You just want a cheap SIM — the salesperson keeps pushing the premium plan.
Üben31B1
Ein Konto eröffnen
Opening a bank account
Open an account as a newcomer — but you're missing a document. Find a way forward.
Üben32B1
Den Vertrag kündigen
Cancelling the contract
You want to cancel your gym contract — the retention agent throws offer after offer at you.
Üben33B1
Das Leihfahrrad
The rental bike
You return the bike — and the owner insists there's a new scratch you have to pay for.
Üben34B1
Das Fundbüro
At the lost and found
Report your lost bag — but you'll have to describe it precisely and prove it's yours.
Üben35B2
Die falsche Rechnung
The wrong bill
Your phone bill is 40 euros too high — and the hotline agent insists everything's correct.
Üben36B2
Der Urlaubsantrag
The time-off request
You need a week off — right in the middle of the busiest month. Your boss says no.
Üben37B2
Das schlechte Zimmer
The bad room
You booked a quiet double — you got a stuffy box over the kitchen. Get it fixed.
Üben38B2
Zurück in der Werkstatt
Back at the garage
The noise you paid to fix is still there — and the mechanic says it's your driving.
Üben39B2
Bei der Ausländerbehörde
At the immigration office
You're here to sort your residence permit — but a document is missing and 'that's another desk'.
Üben40C1
Das Führungsgespräch
The leadership interview
A leadership role is on the line. Now describe a conflict you handled — and a real weakness.
Üben41C1
Die spontane Rede
The impromptu toast
Someone hands you the mic mid-party: 'Say a few words!' No notes. Be warm and funny.
Üben42C1
Das heikle Familiengespräch
The delicate family talk
You need to tell a parent about a big decision they won't like. Brace for the emotional pushback.
Üben43C2
Die Vermittlung
The mediation
Two colleagues are at war. You're in the middle — and the stubborn one won't budge.
Üben44C2
Die schlechte Nachricht
Breaking bad news
The project's slipping and you have to tell your biggest client. Own it — keep their trust.
Üben45C2
Die Vertragsverhandlung
The deal negotiation
A shrewd partner wants your terms softened. Hold your value — and still close the deal.
Üben46C2
Das Interview
The interview
A persistent journalist keeps circling the one thing you won't confirm. Stay on message.
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