German Language Game: Er schläft

German Language Game: "Er schläft" (He sleeps).
A mini-story to practice 14 basic German words and phrases in context.
The setting is the home of Michael's aunt and uncle in Frankfurt.
Michael has just arrived on an overseas flight.

This mini-story is also part of German 1, our course especially for Mid to High Beginners.
In the course, you'll learn and practice 750 basic German words and phrases.
(You can play the full course for FREE by registering HERE.)
Always say the words, phrases and sentences ALOUD as you play.
You'll not only practice pronunciation, but you'll be able to remember the words much better.

Words in German Mini-Story Language Game

• er trinkt - he drinks
• der Orangensaft - the orange juice
• die Küche - the kitchen
• sie zeigt ihm - she shows (to) him
• das Zimmer - the room
• er bringt - he brings, takes
• der Koffer - the suitcase
• das Gästezimmer - the guest room
• müde - tired
• er schläft - he sleeps
• sie weckt ihn - she wakes him
• sie ruft - she calls
• wach auf! - wake up! (familiar)
• Zeit zum Mittagessen - time for lunch
  
  

Grammar Tips: Don't worry about the grammar, just be aware of some of the basic language patterns.
You'll start noticing certain patterns again and again when you read and listen more.
With time you'll automatically recognize such patterns and understand their meaning.
Grammar is best learned in context, gradually and in small doses. That's what works for me.

Regular present tense, 3rd person:

• trinken - er trinkt
• zeigen - sie zeigt
• bringen - er bringt
• wecken - sie weckt
• rufen - sie ruft

Irregular present tense, 3rd person (note the vowel change):

• schlafen - er schläft

Direct object, masculine noun (note the -n ending):

• der Orangensaft - Er trinkt seinen Orangensaft. (masc. noun)
• der Koffer - Er bringt seinen Koffer. (masc. noun)

Masculine Pronouns: ihn vs ihm

• Sie weckt ihn. - She wakes him. (direct pronoun object)
• Sie zeigt ihm .... - She shows (to) him ...  (indirect pronoun object)
   

A good way to memorize new vocabulary is to learn the words in chunks (phrases) and in a context that you can remember.
Write them out by hand on a sheet of paper or in a small booklet helps you to learn the spelling and to remember the meaning.
And of course, say the words and phrases out loud whenever you can.
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More Than a German Language Game

Don't forget: You can practice German online for FREE with our 36-Scene German 1 Story: "Michael in Deutschland" and our 72-Scene German 2 Mystery Story Sequel: "Blüten in Berlin?"
(The literal meaning of "Blüten," is blossoms in German. But the German word Blüten has another meaning that may surprise you.)
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German Language Game: der + adjective + Noun

German Language Game: Practice: "der + adjective + Noun".
You'll use (and guess) 8 common masculine nouns and 8 adjectives in various combinations.
It will help you become familiar with a common German language pattern.
The key is to always say the German OUT LOUD!

Tips for guessing noun gender in German: Masculine

Male people and male animals; days, months, seasons; north, south, west, east.

Examples:

• der Mann - the man
• der Kater - the male cat
• der Montag - the Monday
• der Januar - the January
• der Frühling - the spring
• der Norden- the north
  
  

Nouns ending in: -ant, -ig, -ling, -us
Examples:

• der Praktikant - the intern 
• der König - the king
• der Neuling - the novice
• der Sozialismus - the socialism 

But that leaves a lot of other nouns that you just have to get familiar with. 

Der + adj + masculine Nouns in German Game 

• der junge Mann - the young man
• der nächste Tag - the next day
• der nette Besuch - the nice visit
• der kleine Schlüssel - the small key
• der gute Roman - the good novel
• der große Platz - the big square
• der schöne Garten - the beautiful garden
• der alte Freund - the old friend

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More Than a German Language Game

Don't forget: You can practice German online for FREE with our 36-Scene German 1 Story: "Michael in Deutschland" and our 72-Scene German 2 Mystery Story Sequel: "Blüten in Berlin?".
(If you already know that "Blüten" means blossom in German - you'll learn that Blüten has still another meaning...).
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German Language Story Game 4

German Language Story: In the fourth part of Michael's trip through Germany (Michaels Reise 4), he goes to his friend Karl's place in Heidelberg.
There he meets Karl's girlfriend and is invited to use the informal "du".

Level: Low Intermediate (B1)
Playing Time: 5 minutes

Hear and read German Part 4 of Michael's journey through Germany in this German Language Game. It's about 4 minutes long, and contains 145 words and phrases in context.
Speak every sentence after (or along with) the native speaker to practice the rhythm of naturally spoken German.
After the story, you can go through Flash Cards to recall the 10 key verbs below.

10 Key Verbs in Travel Story: Michaels Reise 4

• erklären - to explain
• suchen - to look for
• folgen - to follow
• öffnen - to open
• begrüßen - to greet (someone)
• sich freuen - to be pleased, glad
• duzen - to say "du", use informal "you"
• treffen - to meet, get together
• denken - to think
• bestellen - to order
  
  

A translation is available on the computer when you roll over a sentence. (German only on a phone or tablet).
Register or log in and go to German 1, Michael in Deutschland if you want to practice and recall the individual words and phrases of this story.

German Language Story Game 3

German Language Story: Michaels Reise 3. Von Frankfurt nach Heidelberg.

Level: Low Intermediate (B1)
Playing Time: 4 Minutes

In the third part of Michael's trip to Germany (Michaels Reise 3), he visits family in Frankfurt.
He walks through the city and goes to a café with his cousin Julia.
After a couple more days of sightseeing, he takes a train to Heidelberg.
There he calls a friend he had met back home in Boston.
Hear and read Part 3 of Michael's journey through Germany in this German Language Game. It contains 140 words and phrases in context.
After the story, you can go through flash cards to recall the 10 key verbs below.

10 Key Verbs in Travel Story: Michaels Reise 3

• zahlen - to pay
• fragen - to ask
• spazieren - to walk, stroll
• nehmen - to take
• fahren - to go (by vehicle)
• gehen - to go, walk
• warten - to wait
• lesen - to read
• hören - to hear
• ankommen - to arrive
  
  

As you follow the story, repeat every sentence after, or along with the native speaker.
You can see the translation on the computer by rolling over a sentence.
(On a phone or tablet you can hear and see only the German story.)
Register or log in and go to German 1, Michael in Deutschland if you want to practice and recall the individual words and phrases of this story.

German Language Story Game 2

German Language Story: In the second part of Michael's trip to Germany, (Michaels Reise 2), he visits his aunt and uncle in Frankfurt.
His cousin Julia shows him around the city.

Level: Elementary (A2)
Playing time: 5 minutes

Hear and read Part 2 of Michael's journey in this German Language Game. It contains 130 words and phrases in context.
Practice your pronunciation by repeating every sentence after, or at the same time as the native speaker.
After the story, you can go through flash cards to recall the 10 key verbs below.

10 Key Verbs in Travel Story: Michaels Reise 2

• essen - to eat
• kommen - to come
• zeigen - to show
• bringen - to bring, take
• schlafen - to sleep
• wecken - to awaken
• rufen - call
• schreiben - to write
• gehen - to go
• heißen - to be called
  
  

On the computer you can see the translation by rolling over a sentence (but not on a phone or tablet).
To practice and recall the individual words and phrases contained in this story, register or log in and go to German 1, Michael in Deutschland.