Intermediate German:Stop sounding like a textbook: 10 Phrases for Real Life Situations

Stop talking like a tourist and start taking charge! 🇩🇪
In this lesson, we break down a dramatic scenario to show you how German is actually spoken in high-pressure situations. Whether you are in a hospital, a business meeting, or a heated argument, you’ll learn how to: Express Urgency: (e.g., "Bin schon unterwegs!") * Give Commands: How to use the future tense as a direct order.
Set Conditions: Using "Unter der Bedingung, dass..."
Handle Disagreement: How to politely (or rudely) disagree.
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| The Sentence | The General Lesson |
| "Bin schon unterwegs" | The Power of "Schon": How one word turns a statement into a promise. |
| "Sie werden vorbereiten" | Commanding with the Future: Why "You will..." is stronger than "Please do..." |
| "Davon rate ich ab" | Professional Disagreement: How to say "No" without being unprofessional. |
| "Unter der Bedingung" | Setting Boundaries: How to negotiate using complex sentence structures. |
| "Ich treffe die Entscheidungen" | Hierarchy & Power: Using reflexive verbs and "Mein Lieber" to establish dominance.
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