Greetings, Farewells & Some Basics - German for Tourists: Lesson #1

This video tutorial covers essential phrases for travelers visiting Germany. It begins with an introduction to the basic need for communication while traveling. The tutorial then focuses on common greetings and farewells in German, such as 'Hello', 'Good morning', and 'Goodbye'. Finally, it provides basic communication phrases like 'Yes', 'No', 'Speak English?', 'I don't understand', and 'I need help', which are crucial for navigating daily interactions in Germany.

Why is it important to learn basic phrases when traveling to Germany?

• To make friends easily

• To function effectively during your stay

• To impress the locals with your fluency

• To avoid learning the local language

Which of the following is a German greeting for 'Good morning'?

• Guten Abend

• Guten Tag

• Guten Morgen

• Auf Wiedersehen

What is the German word for 'Goodbye'?

• Hallo

• Bitte

• Tschüss

• Guten Tag

How do you ask if someone speaks English in German?

• Sprechen Sie Deutsch?

• Sprechen Sie Englisch?

• Verstehen Sie mich?

• Können Sie helfen?

What phrase would you use if you need assistance in Germany?

• Ich verstehe nicht

• Ich brauche Hilfe

• Ich spreche Englisch

• Ich bin verloren