German for doctors, emergencies, family and social life
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Some conversations cannot wait for perfect German. Learn how to describe symptoms, call 112, speak with police and handle the family situations that matter now.
What this guide covers
Symptoms, appointments, treatment and sick notes.
Emergency calls, accidents and conversations with the police.
Family life, Kita, school and meeting new people.
Every lesson in this guide
4 chapters, 35 lessons in order. German title first, English explanation underneath. Lessons marked Start are the recommended path if you are new to this topic.
Beim Arzt
At the doctor
- 19.1Einen Termin bekommenStart with a doctor appointmentStart · 1
- 19.2Im WartezimmerIn the waiting room
- 19.3Wo tut es weh?Explaining where it hurtsStart · 2
- 19.4Der KörperThe body
- 19.5Die SymptomeSymptoms
- 19.6Die UntersuchungAt a medical examinationStart · 3
- 19.7Das RezeptThe prescription
- 19.8Zum FacharztReferral to a specialist
- 19.9Die KrankschreibungA German sick noteStart · 4
Notfall und Polizei
Emergency and police
Leute kennenlernen
Meeting people
- 21.1Duzen oder siezen?Du or Sie?Start · 7
- 21.2Small TalkSmall talk
- 21.3Nachbarn treffenMeeting the neighbours
- 21.4Eine Einladung annehmenAccepting an invitation
- 21.5Zu BesuchVisiting someone
- 21.6Freunde findenMaking friends
- 21.7Wenn es schwer wirdWhen it gets hard
- 21.8Hilfe holenGetting help (mental health)
Schwangerschaft, Kita und Schule
Pregnancy, daycare and school
- 24.1Eine gute NachrichtGood news
- 24.2Bei der FrauenärztinAt the gynaecologist
- 24.3Die HebammeThe midwife
- 24.4Mutterschutz und ElternzeitMaternity and parental leave
- 24.5Das Baby ist daThe baby has arrived
- 24.6Das KindergeldChild benefit
- 24.7Einen Kitaplatz findenFinding a Kita placeStart · 8
- 24.8GeschwisterSiblings
- 24.9Die EinschulungStarting school
- 24.10Der ElternabendThe parents evening
