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Ingo Depner
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  • This course is designed to teach practical and useful German conversation. It will help you make new friends, find the right words in daily conversation and speak German with confidence in a wide range of real-life situations.

    "Speak German like a Native" is perfect if you want to:

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  • Join 10,000+ successful students who have already taken this course.

  • Instructor is available inside the course to answer questions

  • NEW: Interactive speaking exercises with individual feedback from the instructor

  • This course is designed to teach practical and useful German conversation. It will help you make new friends, find the right words in daily conversation and speak German with confidence in a wide range of real-life situations.

    "Speak German like a Native" is perfect if you want to:

    • be able to express yourself in perfect German

    • say the right thing at the right time

    • improve your listening and comprehension skills

    • perfect your pronunciation

    • boost your conversation skills

    • speak German with confidence

    “I have found myself in many situations where this course would have come in very handy, wish I've studied this earlier. ” – Brenda Penante

    The focus is on conversation and communication

    This course will improve your German knowledge with hundreds of customizable phrases used in spoken German. It does not include grammar explanations, but focuses on conversation (fluency and confidence). It is the perfect complement to self-study, traditional classroom lessons or video courses such as my best-selling course "German Made Simple: A Complete Course for Serious Learners".

    "Ingo has made a great effort to include a variety of different situations where a language learner may stumble if put on the spot - even as far as including what you could say regarding a football match. It's well thought out, clear and includes PDF's for all sections."  - Jacky S

    This is what you can expect:

    • Professional, fun and easy-to-understand lessons

    • Engaging exercises that let you test your comprehension

    • Exceptional support and prompt answers to your questions

    • Downloadable PDF files with all the course content

    • A 30-day full refund guarantee, no questions asked

    • And last but not least… to speak German like a native.

    Are you ready? Then sign up for this course and take your German conversation skills to the next level.

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    What's inside

    Learning objectives

    • You will be able to express yourself accurately
    • You will speak german with confidence
    • You will be more fluent and at ease
    • You will improve your german pronunciation

    Syllabus

    Introduction

    This lecture answers the questions "Who am I?", "What will you get from the course?" and "How is this course set up?"

    This lecture includes information that will help you get the most out of the course.

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    The section "Making Friends" will provide you with useful German phrases and expressions for situations such as meeting friends, small talk, inviting guests or talking about hobbies and interests.

    In this lesson you will learn how to start a conversation in informal and formal German.

    After completing the lecture you will know exactly what to say when you host an event and receive guests.

    Hobbies are a very important part of who we are and what we do. After this lesson you will be able to speak about your hobbies and interests in perfect German.

    This lecture provides you with helpful German expressions, sentences and questions that you can use during small talk.

    This lesson teaches you how to introduce yourself with confidence in German. You can customize the examples in the lecture with your own information.

    Would you like to pick up a parcel, send a letter by registered mail, buy stamps or say that the content of the package is fragile? Then this is the perfect lesson for you.

    Our lives are full of stories and experiences. This lesson will teach you how to talk about something that happened to you.

    More than 170,000 teams are organised in the German football association. After this lesson you will be able to speak about football and participate in discussions with other fans.

    The lessons in this section will prepare you the best way possible for typical everyday situations.

    It's not always easy to find the right words in German when you are in a shop and try on clothes and shoes. This lesson will provide you with the necessary words and expressions to make your shopping more fun.

    In this lesson we are going to a German bank. You will learn how to open a bank account, deposit or withdraw money, make a bank transfer, exchange money, use an ATM and much more.

    After completing this lecture, you will be able to use key German expressions for every stage of restaurant service.

    Speaking on the phone is one of the most challenging tasks for a language learner. The lessons in this section will provide you with the knowledge you need in order to feel at ease when you speak on the phone.

    The cheapest way to use a cell phone while traveling or when you move to Germany is buying a German SIM card. This lesson will teach you how to do that.

    One of the most important tasks when you move to a new city is finding an apartment. In this lesson you will learn German phrases with vocabulary used in looking for and renting an apartment.

    In this lesson you will learn many useful German expressions for phone calls.

    After completing this lesson, you will easily find your way in public transportation systems in German cities. You will be able to buy tickets, ask for information, use taxis and make sure that you get to the right place at the right time.

    Cell phones are an important part of our lives nowadays. In this lesson I will teach you vocabulary and sentences related to cell phones.

    A typical situation for using the phone is when you reserve a table in a restaurant. In this lesson you will learn how to do that in perfect German.

    This lesson is about business phone calls. You will learn many useful expressions that you can use either when you call a company or when you work in a company and answer phone calls.

    After completing this lesson you will be able to order your meal on the phone.

    After completeing this lesson you will know how to arrange an appointment or meeting with someone.

    In this lesson you will learn how to record a voice mail message in German and how to leave a message on sombody else's voice mail.

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    List of the 2000 most common German words. It includes their English translations and example sentences. It great resource for learners who want to expand their vocabulary.
    Comprehensive German grammar written in German. It covers all aspects of German grammar, from basic sentence structure to more advanced topics such as modal verbs and subjunctive mood. It valuable resource for both native German speakers and learners who want to improve their grammar.
    Collection of exercises to help learners improve their German grammar. It covers all the major grammar topics, from basic sentence structure to more advanced topics such as modal verbs and subjunctive mood.
    Collection of 20 short stories written in simple German. It great resource for learners who want to improve their reading comprehension and expand their vocabulary.
    Comprehensive list of 501 German verbs, including their conjugations, meanings, and usage. It valuable resource for students who want to expand their vocabulary and improve their grammar.
    Comprehensive guide to learning German for beginners. It covers all the basics of German grammar and vocabulary. It great resource for learners who want to get started with German.
    Great resource for learners who want to improve their conversational skills. It includes dialogues, exercises, and tips on grammar and pronunciation.
    A comprehensive guide to German pronunciation written in German, providing detailed descriptions of the sounds of the language and exercises to improve pronunciation.
    A comprehensive guide to German pronunciation, discussing the sounds of the language and their variations in different contexts.
    A quick and easy guide to German pronunciation, providing simple exercises and tips for improving pronunciation in a short amount of time.
    A detailed analysis of German pronunciation, providing a phonetic transcription of the language and discussing the variations in pronunciation across different regions.
    This classic guide to writing offers clear and concise advice on how to improve your writing skills. It covers topics such as grammar, punctuation, and style. It valuable resource for students who want to improve their written communication skills.
    Provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of listening and how to improve your listening skills. It covers topics such as the different types of listening, the benefits of listening, and the barriers to listening. It valuable resource for students who want to improve their ability to listen effectively.
    Provides practical advice on how to improve your communication skills in the workplace. It covers topics such as how to write effective emails, how to give presentations, and how to handle difficult conversations. It valuable resource for students who want to develop the communication skills they need to succeed in the workplace.
    Provides a comprehensive overview of intercultural communication, covering topics such as cultural differences, communication styles, and nonverbal communication. It valuable resource for students who want to develop a strong understanding of how to communicate effectively with people from different cultures.
    Provides practical advice on how to improve your public speaking skills. It covers topics such as how to prepare a speech, how to deliver a speech, and how to handle questions from the audience. It valuable resource for students who want to improve their ability to speak in front of an audience.
    Provides a comprehensive overview of nonverbal communication, covering topics such as facial expressions, body language, and gestures. It valuable resource for students who want to develop a strong understanding of how to communicate effectively without words.
    This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of linguistics, covering topics such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. It valuable resource for students who want to develop a strong foundation in the field of communication.

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