Reference · German A1-2 · Cheat Sheet #2
Practical Phrases: Lessons 111-124
Lessons 111-124 were mostly practical vocabulary rather than new grammar - this cheat sheet is a phrase bank organized by situation, not a grammar summary. For grammar, see Cheat Sheet #1.
Job application arc (L111-113)
| Berufserfahrung | work experience |
| Ich bewerbe mich um die Stelle als ... | I am applying for the position as ... |
| Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, | Dear Sir or Madam, (unknown contact) |
| Erzählen Sie etwas über sich. | Tell me something about yourself. (interview opener) |
| Was sind Ihre Stärken? | What are your strengths? |
| Haben Sie noch Fragen an uns? | Do you have questions for us? |
Giving advice (L115)
| Du solltest ... | You should ... (soft) |
| An deiner Stelle würde ich ... | If I were you, I'd ... |
| Ich würde vorschlagen, dass ... | I would suggest that ... |
Apartment lifecycle: end of lease + moving (L121-122)
| die Kündigungsfrist | notice period (typically 3 months) |
| Hiermit kündige ich meinen Mietvertrag zum [Datum]. | I hereby give notice on my lease as of [date]. |
| der Umzugskarton | moving box |
| Kannst du mir beim Umzug helfen? | Can you help me with the move? |
Errands and venues (L116, 118, 109)
| Bitte vor dem Schwimmen duschen. | Please shower before swimming. |
| Ich möchte einen Bibliotheksausweis beantragen. | I'd like to apply for a library card. |
| Er frisst nicht. | He's not eating. (animals: fressen, not essen) |
Certainty scale (L124)
| sicher / bestimmt | definitely |
| wahrscheinlich | probably |
| vielleicht | maybe |
| kaum | hardly likely |
Appearance (L119)
| Er ist groß. / Sie ist klein. | He is tall. / She is short. (sein, no ending) |
| Sie hat lange, braune Haare. | She has long, brown hair. (haben + accusative) |
Compiled from Lessons 111-124. See Lesson Index for full lesson content.