When describing where you live, it's useful to be able to explain where you live and how long you've lived there, how to describe your home and how to say whether you'd like to live there in future.
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Watch the video called Der Wecker, and test your understanding of the clip by answering the questions below.
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If you need extra help, remember that you can download a transcript of the script in German, along with a translation of the content.
Viel Glück – good luck.
How does Wolfgang describe his home town, Wolfsheim?
He describes it as a small town in the north – “eine kleine Stadt im Norden.”
Timecode: 00.21
How do you say ‘what do you like best about where you live’ in German?
Anja asks Wolfgang: “Was gefällt dir am besten wo du wohnst?”
Timecode: 00.27
What does Wolfgang do at the weekend?
He goes to the sports centre to keep fit – “am Wochenende gehe ins Sportzentrum um fit zu bleiben.”
Timecode: 00.33
Why does Wolfgang think the night life in his town is great?
He thinks it’s great – toll – because it’s so dark and exciting: “das Nachtleben ist toll - so dunkel, so spannend.”
Timecode: 00.54
Why is Wolfgang shocked when Anja suggests going to a restaurant for some delicious garlic bread?
He is a vampire – “er ist ein Vampir.”
Timecode: 01.05
