Herr Antrim 1: Today’s video is a series of skits that will teach you how ask for and give directions in German.
Herr Antrim 2: That’s exactly right. Don’t forget: You can always turn on subtitles in German or in English by clicking CC down below.
Herr Antrim 1: That’s exactly right. Let’s get started.
Wegbeschreibung: How to Give Directions in German
***Scene 1***
A: Excuse me, can you show me the way to the main train station?
B: By foot or by train?
A: How far is it?
B: About 12 kilometers.
A: Then I prefer to go by train.
B: Do you see the restaurant “Grandma’s Kitchen” over there?
A: Yes.
B: Turn left there.
Right around the corner there is a subway station.
Take the U5 train to Alexanderplatz.
After that take a city train to the west.
It doesn’t matter which one.
All city trains in the Alexanderplatz station go to the main train station.
***Scene 2***
A: Excuse me, please. Where is the Lidl?
B: There.
***Scene 3***
A: Excuse me, please. Can you help me?
B: Um. Yes. How can I help you?
A: I am looking for the zoo.
I though it was near here,
but I can’t seem to find it.
Do you know where the zoo is?
B: The zoo is really near here.
You simply have to follow this street.
After the second or third intersection
you will find the zoo on the right side of the street.
A: Thank you. Good-bye.
B: Good-bye.
***Scene 4***
A: Excuse me. May I ask you something quickly?
B: Yes.
A: I am supposed to meet my friends at the World Clock, but I don’t know where it is.
How do I get there, to the World Clock?
B: Take the U5 (subway) to Alexanderplatz.
Behind the train station on the left is the World Clock.
I think that is the east side of the train station
about 200 meters away from the train station.
A: And where do I find the nearest train station?
B: Just go straight until you see the McDonald’s.
Take this street right. There is the train station.
A: Thank you.
B: Gladly.
***Scene 5***
A: Excuse me, do you know this address?
B: Oranienburger Street?
That has to be nearby.
The Oranienburger is the next street.
I think around the corner is the New Synagogue.
That is Oranienburger Street 28.
If you want to find the 38,
you simply have to go straight west.
The Oranienburger Street 38 is on the right side of the street.
A: Thank you very much.
***Scene 6***
A: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?
B: Of course.
Go left at the light.
Then over the bridge and through the park.
From there you will be able to see the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.
Go in the direction of the church until you find Sesame Street.
You can recognize this street easily,
as there is an oversized yellow bird in the middle of the roundabout.
Herr Antrim: Thanks for watching today’s video.
If you’d like a copy of today’s video script, you can find that linked in the description.
Also available there would be a worksheet and answer key to test your knowledge over what you just learned
and an mp3 version of the skits.
That is all for today. Thanks for watching. Until next time. Bye.