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Learn German small talk with this original conversation lesson: open any chat with the weather (Schönes Wetter heute, oder?), ask about the weekend (Wie war dein Wochenende?), talk about work and hobbies (Was machst du beruflich?), and leave every conversation warmly (Es war schön, mit dir zu plaudern).
Open conversations with weather phrases Ask about the weekend like a local Ask about work, studies, and hobbies Small talk at work: Wie läuft die Arbeit? Keep conversations flowing with reactions Leave warmly: Es war schön, mit dir zu plaudern
In this episode, hosts Maya and Leo take you to the doctor: Ich hätte gern einen Termin; the dative pain pattern — Mir tut der Kopf weh (the natural way Germans say it; Mein Kopf tut weh also works); classic complaints — Ich habe Fieber, Husten, Kopfschmerzen; Seit wann haben Sie die Schmerzen?; the doctor's orders; the pharmacy — Ich hätte gern etwas gegen Kopfschmerzen; and emergencies — 112, Rufen Sie einen Krankenwagen!
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