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German Culture — Customs, History & Traditions

Language and culture are inseparable. These lessons help you discuss traditions, understand customs, and engage with the rich cultural heritage of German-speaking countries.

39 lessons · 1461 flashcards

Basic greetings: Common greetings — German lesson

Common greetings

Basic greetings

CultureEtiquetteLeisure & Community
4.7 (1180 ratings)
17 phrases
Basic greetings: Greeting your neighbor — German lesson

Greeting your neighbor

Basic greetings

CultureEtiquetteLeisure & Community
4.7 (1180 ratings)
32 phrases
Top 50 phrases to get by Germany: Essential communication — German lesson

Essential communication

Top 50 phrases to get by Germany

CultureTransportationShopping
4.6 (130 ratings)
16 phrases
Top 50 phrases to get by Germany: Getting around and shopping — German lesson

Getting around and shopping

Top 50 phrases to get by Germany

CultureTransportationShopping
4.6 (130 ratings)
27 phrases
Top 50 phrases to get by Germany: Dining out — German lesson

Dining out

Top 50 phrases to get by Germany

CultureTransportationShopping
4.6 (130 ratings)
14 phrases
Meeting the in laws again: Presenting simple gifts — German lesson

Presenting simple gifts

Meeting the in laws again

CultureEtiquette
4.2 (60 ratings)
41 phrases
Meeting the in laws again: Health and well-being — German lesson

Health and well-being

Meeting the in laws again

CultureEtiquette
4.2 (60 ratings)
50 phrases
Meeting the in laws again: Family updates and events — German lesson

Family updates and events

Meeting the in laws again

CultureEtiquette
4.2 (60 ratings)
59 phrases
Tuerkisch fuer Anfaenger (TV show) (Advanced): Family dinner part1 S02E01 — German lesson

Family dinner part1 S02E01

Tuerkisch fuer Anfaenger (TV show) (Advanced)

CultureDining & FoodLeisure & Community
4.3 (60 ratings)
74 phrases
Tuerkisch fuer Anfaenger (TV show) (Advanced): Family dinner part2 S02E01 — German lesson

Family dinner part2 S02E01

Tuerkisch fuer Anfaenger (TV show) (Advanced)

CultureDining & FoodLeisure & Community
4.3 (60 ratings)
64 phrases
Basic expressions: Expressions — German lesson

Expressions

Basic expressions

CultureEtiquetteBasics
3.4 (50 ratings)
30 phrases
Basic expressions: Greeting someone and apologizing for being late — German lesson

Greeting someone and apologizing for being late

Basic expressions

CultureEtiquetteBasics
3.4 (50 ratings)
31 phrases
Basic phrases for learners: Basic Phrases — German lesson

Basic Phrases

Basic phrases for learners

Education & WorkCultureBasics
4.8 (50 ratings)
13 phrases
99 Luftballons by Nena (Advanced): Verse 1 — German lesson

Verse 1

99 Luftballons by Nena (Advanced)

Culture
3.8 (40 ratings)
16 phrases
99 Luftballons by Nena (Advanced): Verse 2 — German lesson

Verse 2

99 Luftballons by Nena (Advanced)

Culture
3.8 (40 ratings)
22 phrases
99 Luftballons by Nena (Advanced): Verse 3 — German lesson

Verse 3

99 Luftballons by Nena (Advanced)

Culture
3.8 (40 ratings)
7 phrases
Popular foods: Popular German food — German lesson

Popular German food

Popular foods

Dining & FoodCulture
4.0 (10 ratings)
16 phrases
Small talk: What I did today — German lesson

What I did today

Small talk

CultureEtiquette
0.0 (0 ratings)
45 phrases
Small talk: How I'm feeling right now — German lesson

How I'm feeling right now

Small talk

CultureEtiquette
0.0 (0 ratings)
44 phrases
Small talk: Talking about the weather — German lesson

Talking about the weather

Small talk

CultureEtiquette
0.0 (0 ratings)
47 phrases
Basic directions: Directions — German lesson

Directions

Basic directions

TransportationBasics
0.0 (0 ratings)
12 phrases
Basic directions: Asking for directions — German lesson

Asking for directions

Basic directions

TransportationBasics
0.0 (0 ratings)
41 phrases
Basic dates: Dates — German lesson

Dates

Basic dates

CultureEveryday NeedsBasics
0.0 (0 ratings)
45 phrases
Basic dates: Discussing birthdays — German lesson

Discussing birthdays

Basic dates

CultureEveryday NeedsBasics
0.0 (0 ratings)
57 phrases
99 Luftballons by Nena Part 2 (Advanced): Verse 4 — German lesson

Verse 4

99 Luftballons by Nena Part 2 (Advanced)

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
24 phrases
99 Luftballons by Nena Part 2 (Advanced): Outro — German lesson

Outro

99 Luftballons by Nena Part 2 (Advanced)

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
25 phrases
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced): Presenting simple gifts — German lesson

Presenting simple gifts

Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)

CultureEtiquette
0.0 (0 ratings)
40 phrases
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced): Health and well-being — German lesson

Health and well-being

Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)

CultureEtiquette
0.0 (0 ratings)
51 phrases
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced): Family updates and events — German lesson

Family updates and events

Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)

CultureEtiquette
0.0 (0 ratings)
66 phrases
Tongue twisters: Fun and difficult — German lesson

Fun and difficult

Tongue twisters

CultureEducation & WorkLeisure & Community
0.0 (0 ratings)
24 phrases
Top 50 phrases to get by Germany (Advanced): Essential communication — German lesson

Essential communication

Top 50 phrases to get by Germany (Advanced)

CultureTransportationShopping
0.0 (0 ratings)
50 phrases
Top 50 phrases to get by Germany (Advanced): Getting around and shopping — German lesson

Getting around and shopping

Top 50 phrases to get by Germany (Advanced)

CultureTransportationShopping
0.0 (0 ratings)
50 phrases
Top 50 phrases to get by Germany (Advanced): Dining out — German lesson

Dining out

Top 50 phrases to get by Germany (Advanced)

CultureTransportationShopping
0.0 (0 ratings)
50 phrases
Casual street slang: Common slang — German lesson

Common slang

Casual street slang

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
20 phrases
Popular Destination Names: German destinations — German lesson

German destinations

Popular Destination Names

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
17 phrases
Cheesy pick up lines: Short funny lines — German lesson

Short funny lines

Cheesy pick up lines

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
28 phrases
Career event networking (Advanced): Learning About Company Culture — German lesson

Learning About Company Culture

Career event networking (Advanced)

Education & WorkCulture
0.0 (0 ratings)
87 phrases
Career event networking (Advanced): Exploring Career Opportunities — German lesson

Exploring Career Opportunities

Career event networking (Advanced)

Education & WorkCulture
0.0 (0 ratings)
61 phrases
Career event networking (Advanced): Following Up After the Event — German lesson

Following Up After the Event

Career event networking (Advanced)

Education & WorkCulture
0.0 (0 ratings)
48 phrases

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