German for transport, driving and travel in Germany
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A delayed train, a ticket check or a TÜV appointment gets easier when the key words are already familiar. Practise the German you need while moving around Germany.
What this guide covers
Tickets, public transport, delays and directions.
Driving school, registration, insurance and the TÜV.
Airports, booking flights and travelling home.
Every lesson in this guide
4 chapters, 28 lessons in order. German title first, English explanation underneath. Lessons marked Start are the recommended path if you are new to this topic.
Ankunft
Arrival
Unterwegs
Getting around
- 9.1Das DeutschlandticketStart with the DeutschlandticketStart · 1
- 9.2Bus und BahnBus and train vocabularyStart · 2
- 9.3UmsteigenChanging trains
- 9.4Die VerspätungDelays and cancellationsStart · 3
- 9.5Die KontrolleTicket inspection
- 9.6Mit dem FahrradBy bicycle
- 9.7Zu FußOn foot
- 9.8Nach dem Weg fragenAsking for directionsStart · 4
Führerschein und Auto
Driving licence and car
- 14.1Sechs Monate ZeitYou have six months
- 14.2Bei der FahrschuleAt driving schoolStart · 5
- 14.3Ein Auto kaufenBuying a car
- 14.4Das Auto anmeldenRegistering the car
- 14.5Die Kfz-VersicherungCar insurance
- 14.6Der TÜVGerman TÜV vocabularyStart · 6
- 14.7Tanken und parkenFuel and parking
- 14.8Die UmweltplaketteThe emissions sticker