Words for Travelling in Germany or Austria

Better German Podcast

Summary
In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blumel covers essential German words for travelers in German-speaking countries, some of them particularly valid for Austria and Vienna. She discusses words related to accommodation, supermarkets, transportation, shopping, emergency services, and leisure activities. Susi emphasizes the importance of understanding differences in travel culture, such as hotel pricing and opening hours of shops. She also offers insights into the local food experience at Gasthaus, and she briefly mentions the availability of English movies in Viennese cinemas. Additionally, Susie previews her upcoming German for Traveling course, offering listeners a sneak peek at the content in this future course.
Key Topics and Bullet Points
Primary Topic: Introduction
- Host introduces the episode on traveling to German-speaking countries
- Emphasizes the importance of learning specific words for traveling to Austria or Vienna
Primary Topic: Accommodation
- Defines "Zimmer zu vermieten" as "rooms to rent" in rural areas of Austria
- Explains the meaning of "hotel" and "Pension"
- Details pricing structure for hotels and Pensionen in Austria and Germany
- Mentions inclusion of breakfast in hotel and Pensionen prices
- Defines "Einzelzimmer" and explains additional costs for single occupancy
- Describes "Doppelzimmer" as a double room in hotels
Primary Topic: Supermarkets and Shopping
- Explains the presence of supermarkets in Austria and provides names of some supermarkets
- Clarifies the different opening times for supermarkets and shops in Austria
- Discusses the names of supermarkets and drug stores in Austria
- Defines "Apotheke" as "pharmacy," describing their opening times and emergency options
Primary Topic: Public Transport
- Highlights the quality and affordability of public transport in Austria, with a focus on Vienna
- Provides vocabulary for different modes of public transport including "Straßenbahn," "Zug," and "Bahnhof"
- Introduces the words "Lift" for elevator and "Rolltreppe" for escalator
Primary Topic: Leisure and Entertainment
- Mentions the availability of English movies in Vienna's cinemas
- Describes the amusement park "Prater" in Vienna
- Provides vocabulary related to driving such as "Flughafen" for airport, "Parkplatz" for parking place, and "Mietwagen" for rental car
- Covers vocabulary for outdoor swimming areas and opening times in Vienna
Primary Topic: Food and Dining
- Details the meaning of "Gasthaus" as a guest house where local food is served, emphasizing the availability of 2-course meals
- Introduces "Speisekarte" as the menu and "Mittagsmenü" as the lunch special
- Includes vocabulary related to food delivery such as "Lieferservice"
Primary Topic: Conclusion and Invitation
- Host highlights the importance of addressing specific words for traveling
- Encourages the audience to provide feedback and expresses willingness to cover more topics in the future
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