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Episode 9 - Greeting and Introducing Yourself in German

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Summary
In this episode of the Better German podcast, host Susi Blumel focuses on greetings and introducing oneself in German. She provides listeners with essential phrases and vocabulary to confidently say hello and introduce themselves. Susi also discusses the informal and formal forms of address in German and provides examples of how to use these phrases in both contexts. Listeners are encouraged to download the accompanying PDF for additional materials and practice. Overall, this episode serves as a useful guide for those looking to navigate introductory conversations in German.
Key Topics and Bullet Points
Primary Topic: Greeting and Introducing Yourself in German
- Importance of learning ways to say hello and introducing oneself
- PDF available for download with show notes, transcript, and additional material
Sub-topics:
- Ways of introducing oneself:
- "My name is [name]"
- Using first name vs. full name
- Asking for someone's name:
- "What is your name?"
- Informal vs. formal ways of asking
- Mentioning one's age and where they are from:
- "I am [age] years old"
- "I am from [place]"
- Mentioning Austria and Germany as examples
- Talking about where one lives:
- "I live in [place]"
- Differentiating between living and being from a place
- Different ways to say "nice to meet you":
- "Nice to meet you" (informal)
- "Nice to meet you" (formal)
- Expressing happiness in meeting someone:
- "I am happy to meet you" (informal)
- "I am happy to meet you" (formal)
- Providing a short version of introductions:
- Saying "I am [name]" as a simpler alternative
Note: These topics and sub-topics cover the core content of the episode and the phrases used in German for greeting and introducing oneself.
Links
- Interactive Movie Guide to help you find German movies with subtitles on your level.

Here you can get early access to the upcoming A1.1 (total beginner) German course.
I hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, please subscribe and share the podcast.
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Do let me know, which subjects you would like covered!
And watch out for the next episode - I publish a new one every Thursday.
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Chapters

1. Accessing Learning Materials (00:00:59)

2. Detailed Explanation of German Sentences (00:01:50)

3. Repetition and Practice (00:10:31)

4. Conclusion and Further Learning Opportunities (00:14:44)

36 episodes

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Summary
In this episode of the Better German podcast, host Susi Blumel focuses on greetings and introducing oneself in German. She provides listeners with essential phrases and vocabulary to confidently say hello and introduce themselves. Susi also discusses the informal and formal forms of address in German and provides examples of how to use these phrases in both contexts. Listeners are encouraged to download the accompanying PDF for additional materials and practice. Overall, this episode serves as a useful guide for those looking to navigate introductory conversations in German.
Key Topics and Bullet Points
Primary Topic: Greeting and Introducing Yourself in German
- Importance of learning ways to say hello and introducing oneself
- PDF available for download with show notes, transcript, and additional material
Sub-topics:
- Ways of introducing oneself:
- "My name is [name]"
- Using first name vs. full name
- Asking for someone's name:
- "What is your name?"
- Informal vs. formal ways of asking
- Mentioning one's age and where they are from:
- "I am [age] years old"
- "I am from [place]"
- Mentioning Austria and Germany as examples
- Talking about where one lives:
- "I live in [place]"
- Differentiating between living and being from a place
- Different ways to say "nice to meet you":
- "Nice to meet you" (informal)
- "Nice to meet you" (formal)
- Expressing happiness in meeting someone:
- "I am happy to meet you" (informal)
- "I am happy to meet you" (formal)
- Providing a short version of introductions:
- Saying "I am [name]" as a simpler alternative
Note: These topics and sub-topics cover the core content of the episode and the phrases used in German for greeting and introducing oneself.
Links
- Interactive Movie Guide to help you find German movies with subtitles on your level.

Here you can get early access to the upcoming A1.1 (total beginner) German course.
I hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, please subscribe and share the podcast.
I would love to stay in touch, so for news, new courses and books, subscribe to my newsletter.
Do let me know, which subjects you would like covered!
And watch out for the next episode - I publish a new one every Thursday.
  continue reading

Chapters

1. Accessing Learning Materials (00:00:59)

2. Detailed Explanation of German Sentences (00:01:50)

3. Repetition and Practice (00:10:31)

4. Conclusion and Further Learning Opportunities (00:14:44)

36 episodes

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