Who is this course designed for?
A2 learners who already know basic German (A1) and want to manage everyday tasks in Germany—city life, travel, work basics and routine interactions.
GermanEveryday German in Germany: A2 Course for City Life and Travel
29 lessons
A2Everyday German in Germany: A2 Course for City Life and Travel
29 A2 lessons to build practical German: shopping, transport, renting and Anmeldung, doctor visits, banking, small talk, plus listening and speaking practice.
Practice practical A2 German across 29 lessons: navigate shops, transit, housing, Anmeldung, doctor visits and banking while improving listening, vocabulary and speaking skills.
German city life listening practice
Practice everyday German for city life and travel
This A2 course gives you everyday German for the situations city life in Germany actually throws at you: buying tickets, asking for directions, ordering food, renting a flat, and small talk with neighbours. Listen to native German speaker conversations first, then use the synced transcript to turn each situation into vocabulary you can reuse on your next trip.
✓Hear everyday German for city life and travel in natural, podcast-style conversations instead of scripted textbook audio.
✓Follow synced transcripts so fast native German speaker phrases about transport, shopping, and directions become easy to catch.
✓Save travel and city vocabulary as flashcards and review it with spaced repetition before you need it in Germany.
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Sonntagsruhe, Mülltrennung and Punctuality in Germany
B114:00
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Daily life in Germany: Bus, Pfand, shopping, Feierabend
B115:00
03
Registering with a Krankenkasse: GKV vs PKV in Germany
B214:33
04
Daily life in Germany: Sonntags, Pfand, Bürgeramt, Feierabend
B118:23
05
Ask for Gleis, Verspätung and Anschluss at stations in Germany
A216:37
06
How to register at the Bürgeramt - documents to bring
B214:33
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Questions to ask at an apartment viewing in Germany
A29:59
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Rent a bike in Germany: where to go, costs, cycling tips
A29:02
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Moving to a New House: Inspect, Document, Notify Utilities
A29:08
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Picking Up Medicine at a Pharmacy in Germany — Julia & Tim
A212:37
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Cancel a subscription in Germany and Austria: Kündigen tips
A29:31
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Explain a payment problem to a cashier: Julia & Tim
A26:23
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How to request a different size in a clothing store
A29:37
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Requesting Repairs, Negotiating Rent, and Giving Notice
A211:21
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Cancel a subscription in Germany — steps, notices, SEPA
A212:14
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How to Politely Complain About Bad Service in Restaurants
A210:34
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Cancel a doctor appointment in Germany: what to say
A29:24
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How to book and visit the huisarts in the Netherlands
A212:19
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Phone, Chat and Complaints: Customer Service Phrases
A28:52
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Ask about your Aufenthaltstitel at the Ausländerbehörde
A211:25
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Questions to Ask About Utilities When Moving to Germany
A210:04
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How to buy and validate tickets on trains in Germany
A214:50
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Questions to Ask About Health Insurance in Germany
A211:18
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Describing Symptoms at a Doctor's Visit in Germany
A210:58
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Phrases to Open, Clarify, and Close Talks with Your Boss
A29:37
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Call the dentist: book or reschedule with Julia & Tim
A212:04
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How to Use the OV-chipkaart: Check-in, Check-out Rules
A210:08
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Ask if a checkout is free, use the divider, handle queues
A211:39
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Questions for gelber Sack, blaue Tonne and Sperrmüll pickup
A214:02
FAQ
What concrete skills will I gain by the end?
You will handle shopping, public transport, renting and Anmeldung, doctor visits, basic banking, and small talk; plus stronger listening, vocabulary and speaking confidence.
How are the 29 lessons organized?
Lessons progress from simple to complex real-world situations. Each episode focuses on a context (e.g., supermarket, BVG/tram, Mietvertrag, Arzt) with dialogues, vocab and practice prompts.
What practice materials do I need?
No special books required. Use the course transcripts, vocabulary lists and role-play prompts; 20–40 minutes per lesson is a practical daily routine.
How can I practice speaking and listening effectively?
Follow episode dialogues, shadow native-speed clips, repeat key phrases, complete role-play prompts with a partner or recorder, and review targeted vocabulary lists.
How can I practice everyday German for city life?
Use short listening lessons built around real city situations such as public transport, shops, cafés, and housing. Listen for the main idea first, then follow the transcript line by line, replay the phrases you missed, and save them so they come back in review.
Is this German course useful for travel in Germany?
Yes. The lessons cover the German you hear while travelling and living in a German city: buying tickets, asking for directions, ordering, appointments, and everyday small talk. Each conversation is A2 level, so you can follow it without a large vocabulary.
What level of German do I need for this course?
The course is written for A2 learners. You need basic German grammar and a small everyday vocabulary; the synced transcripts, translations, and vocabulary review carry the rest, so you can practice listening at a comfortable pace.