Exchanges
Some people spend their free time going on holiday or taking part in exchanges.
When you meet new people on holiday or on an exchange, social media is a great way to keep in touch.
Hilfsvokabeln– Helpful vocabulary
- der Austausch (m) – exchange
- dort (adv) – there
Question
Lena is trying to contact her exchange partner Maria via Facebook. Read Lena’s message and answer the questions below in English:
- How long has it been since Lena heard from her friend?
- What two questions does she ask her friend?
- How much time does Lena spend on social networks?
- Why does she think it would be great to communicate with Maria online? (two reasons)
- What does Lena think is fun?
- A month
- Are you on Facebook (or Instagram)? What is your name on it?
- All the time
- Easier and they can send pictures and videos quickly
- Chatting online
Did you know?
If you are lucky enough to take part in an exchange – ein Austausch – with a host family from a German-speaking country, you will get to know first-hand how young people spend their free time.
It's a great way to improve your German language skills in a natural setting, for example going to the outdoor pool – ins Freibad gehen, helping out with the cooking and washing up – kochen und abspülen, going shopping – einkaufen gehen or even just playing computer games and watching TV – gamen und fernsehen.
