How To Start Any Conversation | Small Talk in German

How do I actually start a conversation with Germans? What am I even talking about? And how do I manage to as relaxed as possible and perhaps even seem funny? That is precisely one of the biggest problems, those who are our students and also her shares with us. That is why today we show you three topics, with whom you almost every conversation you can start. I will show you possible questions, the ones you can provide Possible answers and how you respond with a counter-question keep the conversation going so that the conversation does not end again after a second. And in the end Let's practice the whole thing together live. Also stay tuned and let's go! The number one topic is the weekend That's the classic. Almost every conversation It starts on Monday morning. Very typical questions are or And if you these questions on Thursday or Friday, you ask, then you're probably asking more along the lines of These questions are great. because you're learning something personal. Perhaps you will find it Even a shared hobby. Imagine this: you ask me, how my weekend was And I say, The weather was so nice. I was in the garden the whole time. Now you have two Possibilities. Either you show interest, because you brought up the topic You like gardens. Then you say, I also really enjoy gardening. Have you this year Have you already planted strawberries? Option number two. The topic is simple Not yours. Then you can still stay on it, by just adding something of your own. Sounds exciting. My weekend was pretty stressful. A little peace in the garden That would have done me good too. And thus Do you give it directly to the other person? the chance to ask for clarification why your weekend was so stressful Also Be well prepared, even something about it yourself. By the way, this applies to All three topics today. Sometimes you just get A short answer. Ah, nothing special. The weekend was very quiet. But no problem for you. Then you turn Just continue the conversation. Sometimes one needs that too. And tell me, do you actually the new season from something looked? With that, you're right on the next topic. Namely, topic number two. Books, movies, and series. That's also great Theme, because why are we always Honestly, everyone's looking but just something specific or reads. It might feel a bit strange, a conversation directly with this question to begin. Also What are you reading right now? Perhaps it's better if you first figure it out yourself something about you and then Exactly as I do what I had done before. Are you actually looking too right now this new series? Perhaps the person says Yes, I love them. Then you can go directly about your favorite episode or your favorite character words. Or else The person says, no, I don't know that at all. What about Is it working there? Then you can Of course, briefly the content of the series Explain. Oh, the The series is so great. It's about a Music student who with the Captain of the ice hockey team The team makes a deal. If you are romantic If you like series, then she will be yours Certainly will please. You know You, which series am I currently describing? Write it in the comments. Or the person says, Yes, I've watched the first episode. looked, but I am not Just come back. Then you can simply ask Once again, after. And What are you looking at right now? Or perhaps the person also says, I hardly look at it actually Series. I prefer reading. Then you can go there Ask again. I need some too Another good book. Have you done anything good lately? Read it? Can you tell me something recommend? Do you realize how it feels Conversation with every answer simply in a new direction further developed? You must also not at all before know. You just have to React to what comes. If you still have doubts about that If you're unsure, practice it Previously for you. Think it over. various possible ones Answers and what you could respond to it or say could. That just gives you Safety, no matter what your colleague, male your colleague, female Actually responds. Topic Number three are Holidays and vacation. Is it a holiday? at the door or perhaps It's vacation time, then that is Also a great hook, A great starter for a conversation. Have you already got something for the holidays? planned? Are you driving across Christmas somewhere? What do you do on holidays? These questions are actually always positively occupied. The individuals tell me about theirs Travel plans or perhaps even from Family traditions and you you also find out incidentally quite Very personal. For example, the person says We are going to drive to to my family in Hamburg. Then you can either Oh, how beautiful! I have never been to Hamburg. What are you guys doing there? Or if you yourself have already been there I was last year In Hamburg. That was correct. Nice. Were you Have you ever been to the Elbphilharmonie? Why is the whole thing Is it really that important now? To truly help you when speaking to feel secure then you must treat these completely ordinary Practicing everyday topics exactly so long until they no longer do how it feels like an exam And exactly that is what we are training We too, in our German campus. With real-life conversation situations completely without pressure Having to do everything correctly. More information about our German campus can be found below in the video description. So, now it's your turn. Now we practice together. I'm now yours Colleague and same Do you see a question here? to the screen. Speak Say this question out loud. Listen to my answer and then think about it even a counterquestion. Your task, therefore, is to our conversation is ongoing to hold. Start With question number 1. It was really nice. I was on Sunday in the Hiking in Bergen. How do you do it? You too? For example, you could Say it, sounds beautiful. Where did you go hiking, then? Write yours then Question in the comments. I read them all through and correct them. Question Number 2. No, I've got it missed. I don't even know, who played yesterday. What do you do next? That was a really good game. It was until the very end Really exciting. Check it out. Do you actually play football, or are you interested? Don't you feel that way too? And Question Number 3. Not yet, but I have Heard a lot of good things. What do you do next? For example, yes, the movie It's really great. He is A bit long, but if if you're into drama, then Stay with it until the very end. Okay, I hope, you feel a bit dizzy now safer when it comes to to start a conversation Feel free to also write your questions in the comments I correct them. And if you liked the video and it who has helped you, then give this to him Please give a thumbs up. 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