Coffee Break German

CBG 1:07 | Asking for directions

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Mar 15, 2013
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ADVICE

Polite Phrases for Asking Help

  • Use polite phrases to get someone's attention and ask for help, such as "Entschuldigung" and "Können Sie mir helfen?".
  • These phrases are essential for asking directions effectively in German-speaking places.
ADVICE

Learn German Town Places

  • Learn common places in town with their German articles to improve communication.
  • Examples: der Bahnhof (station), der Strand (beach), die Bank (bank), die Apotheke (pharmacy), das Hotel (hotel).
ADVICE

Ask Where Something Is

  • Use the question phrase "Wo ist ...?" to ask where places are, e.g., "Wo ist das Hotel?".
  • Combine this with asking for help politely, like "Können Sie mir helfen?" before the question.
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