For Travellers
master smalltalk
You'd like to improve your German for a visit to a german-speaking country?
We've put together learning materials that will
We've put together learning materials that will
specifically prepare you for holiday.
- Engage in small talk with new acquaintances!
- Get your German ready for ordering in restaurants, visiting markets or going shopping!
- Be prepared for city tours, making reservations or a visit to the doctor!
Learn about some important facts you should know before travelling to Germany, Austria or Switzerland, including tips on travel, accommodation, money and more!
YouTube: Wannateach? - Ich packe meinen Koffer
In this short video series you can listen to presentations of some things to do on holiday in the Alps. The videos are in slowly spoken German, made especially for German learners.-
OpenLearn - Order in Restaurants and More
This course from "The Open University" prepares you to order food in a German-speaking restaurant and familiarizes you with typical German food and drink. -
LingoHut - Vocabulary for Vacation
The lessons on "Directions", "Travel" and "Beach" are particularly useful for your next vacation! The vocabulary will be translated into English and you can even listen to their pronunciations. -
Goethe Verlag - In a Hotel, Restaurant, or Taxi
Divided into topics, this page offers you a good opportunity to learn important phrases and words for your stay in Germany, Switzerland or Austria. Audio and translations are available. -
lingoneo.org - Travel German Course
With this free German course you can learn and practice common conversations on vacation. Each learning unit consists of a dialogue to listen to, as well as a variety of exercises. A course eBook is available for download.
