Practice German Conversations: 100 Everyday Dialogues with Audio | Conversations

Practise speaking German with 100 short everyday conversations across 10 topics: introductions, food and drink, shopping, travel, directions, work, health and more. Pick a role, hear your partner and say your lines out loud with instant feedback.

Introductions

1. Meeting someone new (Jemanden kennenlernen) · A1

Introduce yourself and get to know someone.

2. How are you today (Wie geht's dir heute) · A1

Greet someone and ask how they are.

3. Talking about family (Über die Familie sprechen) · A1

Talk about the people in your family.

4. Meeting a friend's friend (Die Freundin einer Freundin) · A1

Introduce a friend to someone new.

5. First day in class (Der erste Tag im Kurs) · A2

Meet a classmate on the first day of a course.

6. Talking about hobbies (Über Hobbys sprechen) · A2

Share what you like to do in your free time.

7. A new neighbour (Eine neue Nachbarin) · A2

Say hello to someone who has just moved in next door.

8. Talking about languages (Über Sprachen sprechen) · A2

Talk about the languages you speak and learn.

9. Meeting an old friend (Ein alter Freund) · B1

Catch up with a friend you haven't seen for years.

10. Introducing yourself at work (Sich bei der Arbeit vorstellen) · B1

Introduce yourself to a new colleague and explain your role.

Food & Drink

1. Ordering a coffee (Einen Kaffee bestellen) · A1

Order a drink and a snack at a cafe.

2. My favourite food (Mein Lieblingsessen) · A1

Talk about the food you like and don't like.

3. Are you hungry (Hast du Hunger) · A1

Decide where to go for lunch.

4. Buying fruit at the market (Obst auf dem Markt kaufen) · A1

Buy fruit and vegetables at a market stall.

5. At a restaurant (Im Restaurant) · A2

Order a meal from a waiter.

6. Cooking dinner together (Zusammen kochen) · A2

Plan and cook a simple meal at home.

7. Making a shopping list (Eine Einkaufsliste schreiben) · A2

Check what you need before going to the supermarket.

8. Food allergies (Lebensmittelallergien) · A2

Explain what you can't eat when someone invites you for dinner.

9. A problem with the order (Ein Problem mit der Bestellung) · B1

Politely explain a mistake with your meal and ask for the bill.

10. A family recipe (Ein Familienrezept) · B1

Describe a special dish and explain how to make it.

Shopping

1. At the fruit market (Auf dem Obstmarkt) · A1

Buy fresh fruit at a market stall.

2. How much is it? (Was kostet das?) · A1

Ask about prices in a small shop.

3. Trying on a jacket (Eine Jacke anprobieren) · A1

Ask for a size and try clothes on.

4. Card or cash? (Mit Karte oder bar?) · A1

Pay at the checkout in a shop.

5. Choosing a gift (Ein Geschenk aussuchen) · A2

Get help to find a present for a friend.

6. Buying new shoes (Neue Schuhe kaufen) · A2

Find comfortable shoes in the right size.

7. At the supermarket (Im Supermarkt) · A2

Ask a member of staff where to find things.

8. Shopping online (Online einkaufen) · A2

Talk about ordering things on the internet.

9. Returning a shirt (Ein Hemd zurückgeben) · B1

Take something back to a shop and get a refund.

10. Bargaining at a market stall (Am Marktstand handeln) · B1

Politely agree on a lower price.

Travel

1. Checking in at a hotel (Im Hotel einchecken) · A1

Give your name and get your room key.

2. Buying a train ticket (Eine Zugfahrkarte kaufen) · A1

Buy a ticket at the station.

3. Taking a taxi (Ein Taxi nehmen) · A1

Tell the driver where you want to go.

4. At the airport check-in (Check-in am Flughafen) · A1

Check in for a flight and drop off a bag.

5. A problem with the room (Ein Problem mit dem Zimmer) · A2

Ask hotel staff to fix a problem.

6. Planning a trip (Eine Reise planen) · A2

Talk with a friend about where to go.

7. Renting a bike (Ein Fahrrad mieten) · A2

Rent a bike for a day in a new city.

8. At the tourist office (In der Touristeninformation) · A2

Ask for information about things to see.

9. Lost luggage (Verlorenes Gepäck) · B1

Report a missing suitcase at the airport.

10. Missing a connection (Einen Anschluss verpassen) · B1

Find another option after a delayed train.

Directions

1. Where is the station? (Wo ist der Bahnhof?) · A1

Ask a stranger for the way to the train station.

2. Is there a supermarket near here? (Gibt es hier einen Supermarkt?) · A1

Find a shop close to where you are.

3. Is it far? (Ist es weit?) · A1

Ask how far a place is and how to get there.

4. Waiting for the bus (Auf den Bus warten) · A1

Ask which bus goes to the city centre.

5. Buying a train ticket (Eine Zugfahrkarte kaufen) · A2

Buy a ticket and find the right platform.

6. I think I'm lost (Ich glaube, ich habe mich verlaufen) · A2

Ask for help when you don't know where you are.

7. How to get to my place (Der Weg zu mir) · A2

Give a friend directions to your home.

8. Finding a room in a building (Einen Raum im Gebäude finden) · A2

Ask for directions inside a large building.

9. I missed my stop (Ich habe meine Haltestelle verpasst) · B1

Get help after going too far on public transport.

10. The road is closed (Die Straße ist gesperrt) · B1

Find another way when your usual route is blocked.

Daily Life

1. Good morning! (Guten Morgen!) · A1

Talk about your morning routine.

2. What's the weather like? (Wie ist das Wetter?) · A1

Talk about today's weather.

3. What time is it? (Wie spät ist es?) · A1

Ask the time and talk about being on time.

4. My new home (Meine neue Wohnung) · A1

Describe where you live.

5. Sharing the housework (Die Hausarbeit teilen) · A2

Decide who does which chores at home.

6. How was your weekend? (Wie war dein Wochenende?) · A2

Talk about what you did at the weekend.

7. Meeting a neighbour (Die Nachbarin kennenlernen) · A2

Talk to someone who lives next door.

8. A family visit (Besuch von der Familie) · A2

Talk about spending time with family.

9. A very busy week (Eine sehr stressige Woche) · B1

Talk about stress and finding time to rest.

10. The heating isn't working (Die Heizung funktioniert nicht) · B1

Report a problem at home and arrange a repair.

Work

1. My first day (Mein erster Tag) · A1

Say hello to a new colleague on your first day.

2. Asking for help (Um Hilfe bitten) · A1

Ask a colleague to help you with a small problem.

3. What time is the meeting? (Wann ist das Meeting?) · A1

Check the time and place of a meeting.

4. Lunch break (Mittagspause) · A1

Chat with a colleague about lunch at work.

5. Leaving a phone message (Eine Nachricht hinterlassen) · A2

Call an office and leave a message for someone.

6. A busy deadline (Eine knappe Frist) · A2

Talk about a deadline and plan the work together.

7. My computer isn't working (Mein Computer funktioniert nicht) · A2

Explain a technical problem to the IT team.

8. Asking for a day off (Um einen freien Tag bitten) · A2

Ask your manager for a day off next week.

9. A job interview (Ein Vorstellungsgespräch) · B1

Answer common questions in a job interview.

10. Feedback on a project (Feedback zu einem Projekt) · B1

Give and receive helpful feedback from a manager.

Health

1. I don't feel well (Mir geht es nicht gut) · A1

Tell a friend that you feel ill.

2. At the pharmacy (In der Apotheke) · A1

Ask for medicine at a pharmacy.

3. Booking an appointment (Einen Termin vereinbaren) · A1

Call the health centre to see a doctor.

4. At the doctor (Beim Arzt) · A1

Describe your symptoms to a doctor.

5. At the dentist (Beim Zahnarzt) · A2

Talk to a dentist about a painful tooth.

6. Going to the gym (Ins Fitnessstudio gehen) · A2

Plan to exercise together with a friend.

7. A sports injury (Eine Sportverletzung) · A2

Talk about an injury and what to do next.

8. Healthy habits (Gesunde Gewohnheiten) · A2

Talk about eating well and sleeping better.

9. An emergency call (Ein Notruf) · B1

Ask for help in an emergency and give clear information.

10. Feeling stressed (Gestresst sein) · B1

Talk honestly about stress and how to deal with it.

Friends & Plans

1. Are you free on Saturday? (Hast du am Samstag Zeit?) · A1

Ask a friend about their plans and meet up.

2. Going to the cinema (Ins Kino gehen) · A1

Choose a film and a time to see it together.

3. A birthday party (Eine Geburtstagsparty) · A1

Invite a friend to your birthday party.

4. Meeting for coffee (Auf einen Kaffee treffen) · A1

Arrange a place and time to meet a friend.

5. Sorry, I can't come (Sorry, ich kann nicht kommen) · A2

Cancel a meeting politely and suggest another day.

6. Weekend plans (Pläne fürs Wochenende) · A2

Talk about what you did and what you will do.

7. A present for Maria (Ein Geschenk für Maria) · A2

Plan a birthday present with a friend.

8. Catching up (Neuigkeiten austauschen) · A2

Meet an old friend and share your news.

9. Running late (Zu spät dran) · B1

Tell a friend you are late and change the plan.

10. Planning a trip together (Zusammen eine Reise planen) · B1

Discuss ideas and agree on a short holiday.

Opinions & Ideas

1. Do you like it? (Gefällt es dir?) · A1

Ask for and give a simple opinion.

2. My favourite season (Meine Lieblingsjahreszeit) · A1

Talk about the season you like best.

3. Cats or dogs? (Katzen oder Hunde?) · A1

Compare two things and say which you prefer.

4. City or countryside? (Stadt oder Land?) · A1

Say where you would like to live and why.

5. Talking about a film (Über einen Film sprechen) · A2

Share your opinion of a film you have seen.

6. A good book (Ein gutes Buch) · A2

Recommend a book and explain why you like it.

7. Choosing a restaurant (Ein Restaurant aussuchen) · A2

Compare options and decide together.

8. Phones and social media (Handys und soziale Medien) · A2

Discuss how much you use technology.

9. Working from home (Arbeiten von zu Hause) · B1

Disagree politely and explain your point of view.

10. Ideas for the neighbourhood (Ideen für unser Viertel) · B1

Make suggestions and discuss them together.

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