German Stories - Learn German with Stories | Deutsch lernen mit Geschichten

1: Ich bin Paul | I am Paul

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Dec 11, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Paul Meets Meili

  • The episode introduces Paul meeting Meili at a German university.
  • Their initial conversation covers greetings, introductions, and origins, using simple German phrases.
ADVICE

Formal Address in German

  • Use "Sie" (formal "you") when addressing strangers, elders, or superiors in German.
  • Starting out, use "Sie" with almost everyone to avoid potential offense.
INSIGHT

Essential German Pronouns

  • The German pronouns "Sie" (formal you), "ich" (I), and "er" (he) are essential.
  • These were demonstrated in the dialogue: "Woher kommen Sie?", "Ich heiße Meili", "Er kommt aus Russland."
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