Learn German with Stories: Paul needs to buy a subway ticket but the ticket seller takes too long. Will he catch the train? Topics include numbers 13-22, polite expressions, ticket prices, verb conjugations, and a summary of the story.
Paul faces a time crunch while buying a subway ticket, causing anxiety.
The podcast compares verb conjugation in English and German, highlighting repetitions in German forms for ease of use.
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Paul rushes to buy a subway ticket
In this episode, Paul, in a hurry to get to work, tries to buy a subway ticket. However, the ticket seller takes a lot of time, causing Paul to worry as the subway train is approaching.
Verb conjugation in German
The episode also introduces verb conjugation in German. It highlights that in German, like in English, verbs must be conjugated based on the personal pronoun. Specifically, it compares the conjugation of the English verb 'to be' with the German verb 'to come' and explains that some forms in German are repetitions of another form, making it easier to remember and use.
Numbers 13-22, buy a ticket for public transport, ask politely & verb conjugations singular: (ich) komme, wohne, arbeite.
Paul is in a hurry to get to work on time. He needs to buy a ticket for the subway. But the ticket seller takes a lot of time ... The subway train is already coming. Will Paul still get it?
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