Episode study · A1
Folge 20: Andere Länder
After the international party, friends talk languages, residence papers, and finally get an address for Yara.
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Episode summary
Looking back on the party, everyone agrees it was great—and international. Marc comes from France, Sascha from Russia, and Selma from Syria. When Nico struggles for the English word refugee, he learns the German Flüchtling. The friends wonder whether Selma may stay in Germany; nobody is sure yet because she still has no residence permit. They praise how well she speaks German and note that she is taking a German course and learning quickly. The chat shifts to languages: Nico speaks Spanish, a little English, and a little German. Another friend speaks German, English, and Italian—but admits the Italian is weak. Nawin lists an impressive set from Thailand: Thai, Chinese, English, German, French, and Italian. Suddenly someone calls the group over: the photo of aunt Yara has a reply, and with it an address.
Key vocabulary
die Party
Meaning: party
Example: Die Party gestern war wirklich super.
international
Meaning: international
Example: In unserer Klasse sind viele internationale Studierende.
der Flüchtling
Meaning: refugee
Example: Der Flüchtling lernt schnell Deutsch.
die Aufenthaltserlaubnis
Meaning: residence permit
Example: Ohne Aufenthaltserlaubnis ist vieles schwierig.
der Deutschkurs
Meaning: German course
Example: Sie macht jeden Morgen einen Deutschkurs.
die Sprache
Meaning: language
Example: Welche Sprachen sprichst du?
sprechen
Meaning: to speak
Example: Ich spreche ein bisschen Deutsch.
ein bisschen
Meaning: a little
Example: Er spricht ein bisschen Englisch.
die Antwort
Meaning: answer / reply
Example: Es gibt endlich eine Antwort auf das Foto.
die Adresse
Meaning: address
Example: Hast du die Adresse schon notiert?
Grammar & usage focus
Welche Sprachen sprichst du?
To ask about languages, use Welche Sprachen sprichst du? Answers follow Ich spreche … and can stack several languages with und. Soften ability with ein bisschen or aber sehr schlecht if you are still learning. Woher kommst du? pairs naturally with this topic when people compare home countries and language skills.
Examples
- Ich spreche Deutsch, Englisch und ein bisschen Französisch.
- Welche Sprachen sprichst du zu Hause?
Comprehension check
Where do Marc, Sascha, and Selma come from?
Show answer: France, Russia, and Syria.
Does Selma already have a residence permit?
Show answer: No, she does not have one yet.
How is Selma learning German?
Show answer: She is taking a German course and learns quickly.
Which languages does Nawin say he speaks?
Show answer: Thai, Chinese, English, German, French, and Italian.
What news arrives about Yara’s photo?
Show answer: There is a reply and an address.
Tips for shadowing this episode
Practice honest language answers: Ich spreche … ein bisschen … is more useful than pretending to be fluent. Learn Flüchtling and Aufenthaltserlaubnis carefully—they appear in real conversations about life in Germany. When good news interrupts a chat, Kommt mal schnell her! is a natural way to gather friends.
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