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66 Fluency Boosting German Phrases PDF
66 Fluency Boosting German Phrases PDF
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Introduction
I asked German learners from the Language Learning Foundations course to tell me the most useful
German phrases they have learned in recent months. Not just any old phrases, but phrases that
they found themselves using in conversation over and over, and that have contributed directly to
their fluency.
From all the phrases contributed by members, I chose 66 of the best and classified them into 7
different categories. By learning these phrases and introducing them into your German, you will
notice an immediate improvement your fluency, and in your ability to hold a conversation in
German.
The phrases are suitable for intermediate learners, and ideal for improving your conversation skills.
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When you are at an intermediate level in German, you need to be able to respond to native
speakers quickly, and keep a conversation going.
Learning set phrases is a great way to do this! The phrases you’ll learn here will help you to connect
your ideas, respond naturally and ask engaging questions.
Here is a quick 6-step guide for how to use these phrases in your German practice:
1. Think about what kind of situations you find yourself in most commonly.
2. Look through this guide and select the phrases that are most useful for you.
3. Write them down on a piece of paper, in a notebook or on some flashcards that you will
carry around with you.
4. Listen to the recordings and practice pronouncing the phrases out loud.
5. Try “shadowing” or copying the recording so that you get the intonation right for each
phrase
6. Try to use them in your German conversations as much as possible. Remember, the
more you use them, the easier it will be to remember them!
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#6 Ich erinnere mich nicht. Mir fällt das Wort nicht ein.
I cannot remember …
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#9 Ich habe Schwierigkeiten dich zu verstehen, wenn du so schnell sprichst.
#10 Ich habe den Eindruck, dass mein Deutsch jeden Tag besser wird.
2. Language Exchanges
#11 Kannst du mir erklären, wie man das Wort … in einem Satz benutzt?
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#18 Ich spreche nicht gern über dieses Thema. Können wir über was anderes sprechen?
I don't feel comfortable talking about this topic. Can we discuss something else?
#21 Können wir die Frage/ dieses Gespräch noch einmal üben?
#22 Macht das Sinn? (language purists would say „ergibt das Sinn“, but it sounds kind of formal and weird for
a beginner)
What is it about?
3. Connecting Phrases
Be that as it may.
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It only lasts …
I forgot to …
#31 Letztendlich...
As soon as possible.
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4. Making Conversation
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#43 Das ist alles, was ich zu sagen habe. / Mehr habe ich nicht zu sagen.
I don't care
No way!
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6. Making Arrangements
I'm in a hurry.
#52 Heute kann ich nicht, an einem anderen Tag wäre es besser.
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7. Daily Life
See you!
#63 Wie weit weg ist es? (more formal: wie weit entfernt ist es)
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#65 Die Kosten betragen... (formal)
Der zu zahlende Betrag beläuft sich auf...(extremely formal)
Es kostet... (normal)
I have to apologize.
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ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Olly Richards from the UK. I speak 8 languages, and I give practical guidance for learning foreign
languages on my website: I Will Teach You A Language.
I’m also the creator of Language Learning Foundations, a course for learners of all languages and levels
who want to learn a new language and start speaking fluently.
I have produced a series of short stories in many languages, including German, which are international
bestsellers. These books provide simplified, accessible, and fun reading material in German for students
who enjoy reading. Accompanying audiobooks are also available on Audible.
If you have any questions about learning German, feel free to reach out to me on Twitter: @Olly_IWTYAL
Olly
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