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Field Drills
German
Germany
Eight everyday scenes — read, listen, then play them out.
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Talk to a Local
Pronunciation Duels
Culture Quiz
Menu & Sign Decoder
Street Missions
Scenario packs
Germany culture quiz
Street missions
Phrasebook
Airport arrival · A1
Landing in Berlin
Passport control at BER, then the train into the city. Have your visa and address ready.
Practise →
Renting a flat · A2
Flat viewing (Wohnungsbesichtigung)
Know the difference between Kaltmiete (base rent) and Warmmiete (with heating & costs). Ask about the deposit (Kaution).
Practise →
Opening a bank account · A2
Opening a Girokonto
Banks usually need your passport and Meldebescheinigung (proof of registered address). Ask about monthly fees (Kontoführungsgebühren).
Practise →
Registering your residence · A2
Anmeldung at the Bürgeramt
After moving in, you register your address (Anmeldung) at the Bürgeramt, with your landlord's Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. You get a Meldebescheinigung, and your tax ID arrives by post. Check your city's site for deadlines and booking.
Practise →
At the doctor · A2
At the GP (Hausarzt)
Bring your health insurance card (Versichertenkarte). Many practices need an appointment.
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At the pharmacy · A1
At the pharmacy (Apotheke)
Most medicines are sold only in pharmacies. At night and on Sundays, look for the Notdienst pharmacy.
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Ordering food · A1
Café & Imbiss
In many places you say what you want and pay at the table. “Zusammen oder getrennt?” means together or separately.
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Small talk with neighbours · A1
Meeting the neighbours (Nachbarn)
Germans often keep it brief but friendly. Use Sie until you're offered du. Quiet hours (Ruhezeiten) matter.
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