German Lesson 3
Basic courtesy phrases
I’m Ewa, your German teacher. Today I started with the preparation of a delicious German apple strudel, which inspired me to touch the sweetness of the language we are learning. I hope you are also ready for new challenges and tasty bits of knowledge.
In today’s lesson, we’re going to focus on the basics of courtesy. These phrases are essentially both in everyday interactions and in building bonds with the seniors you care for. Remember that small gestures of attention and kindness can work wonders in your daily work.
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German vocabulary
Here are 10 phrases we will learn today:
- Good morning – Guten Tag
- Goodbye – Auf Wiedersehen
- Thank you – Danke
- Please – Bitte sehr
- Sorry – Entschuldigung
- Yes – Ja
- No – Nein
- How are you? — Wie geht es Ihnen?
- Good night – Gute Nacht
Mastering these phrases is the foundation that facilitates everyday communication. Are you ready? Let’s get started!
Dialogues in German
Basic Courtesy Phrases Between Mr. Martin and Mrs. Eva
Dialogue 1: Morning Greeting
Eva: Guten Morgen, Herr Martin! Wie haben Sie geschlafen?(Good morning, Mr. Martin! How did you sleep?)
Martin: Guten Morgen, Frau Ewa! Ich habe gut geschlafen, danke. Und Sie?(Good morning, Mrs. Eva! I slept well, thank you. And you?)
Eva: Auch gut, danke. Das Wetter ist heute wunderschön, nicht wahr? (Also good, thank you. The weather is beautiful today, isn’t it?)
Martin: Ja, absolut. Ein perfekter Tag für den Garten.(Yes, absolutely. Perfect day for the garden.)
Dialogue 2: During the Meal
Ewa: Herr Martin, das Essen ist fertig. Bitte nehmen Sie Platz.(Mr. Martin, your meal is ready, please take your seat.)
Martin: Danke, Frau Ewa. Das sieht köstlich aus.(Thank you, Eva. This looks delicious.)
Ewa: Ich hoffe, es schmeckt Ihnen. Brauchen Sie noch etwas?(I hope you will enjoy it. Do you need anything else?)
Martin:Nein, danke. Alles ist perfekt.(No, thank you. Everything is perfect.)
Dialogue 3: Preparing for a walk
Ewa: Herr Martin, sind Sie bereit für einen Spaziergang im Garten? (Mr. Martin, are you ready for a walk in the garden?)
Martin: Ja, ich freue mich darauf. Danke, dass Sie mich begleiten. (Yes, I can’t wait. Thank you for joining me.)
Ewa: Gern geschehen, Herr Martin. Brauchen Sie eine Jacke? (My pleasure, Mr. Martin. Do you need a jacket?)
Martin: Ja, bitte. Es könnte ein bisschen kühl sein.(Yes, please. It might be a little chilly.)
Presented dialogues practically use courtesy phrases in the context of care for seniors, perfectly matching the language level of the third lesson. They use a simple but natural exchange, which is crucial for learning German in real-life situations.
Assignments and exercises for students
Task 1
Ewa prepared a series of dialogues containing basic courtesy phrases. Your task is to listen carefully to them, and then repeat them repeatedly after the lecturer. It’s a great way to master pronunciation and intonation.
Task 2
Now it’s time for creative exercise. Adapt the dialogues you listen to situations that may arise during your work. Then save these modified dialogs and repeat them. Additionally, choose 5 words from the lesson, check their translations in the dictionary and write them down. Repeating them regularly will help you remember them better.
Interesting facts about the German language
I have an interesting thing for you about the German language. Did you know that German is considered a language with a very precise structure? This means that every word has its specific place in a sentence, and changing the order of the words can entirely change the meaning of the utterance. This feature of German is extremely helpful in learning because it allows you to better understand grammar and sentence structure.
And now for an everyday curiosity: Recently, while walking around my hometown in Germany, I heard two children talking to each other in fluent German and Polish. It was endearing to me and reminded me of my bilingual upbringing. In this situation, children were able to switch freely from one language to another, which shows how naturally two cultures and languages can be combined.
Today’s lesson is another important step in your German learning, bringing you closer to communicating freely with your students in Germany. Get ready for interesting and practical exercises that will help you master basic polite phrases!
Lesson summary
Today’s lesson was full of practical phrases that will surely be helpful in your job as a caregiver for an elderly person. Ewa, your teacher, hopes this lesson has helped you understand how influential it is to use basic German courtesy phrases. Remember that every new word you learn is a step closer to fluent communication with your student.
We care about the effectiveness and enjoyment of your learning. On the Hrily platform you will find more lessons. Each of them is a new opportunity to develop your language skills. Ewa will prepare you for different communication situations that you may encounter in your work.
We cordially invite you to the next meeting, which will take place soon. In the next lesson, we will focus on developing your ability to express needs and wishes, which is crucial in the daily care of seniors. See you soon!
First German Lesson for Caregivers of the Elderly