We have returned from 2 weeks in Germany. What a wonderful experience!
I found many occasions where what I learned in Rocket German helped me in the daily activities. And, of course, many where I needed assistance!
For my first meal there, I had Rindergoulash, of course! My hubby had jagerschnitzel - liked it so much that just about every meal he had it!
We got really comfortable in that fabulous bakeries, although there was a lot of pointing to things.
The announcements on the train or on the platform were totally incomprehensible, so we just ignored them. Fortunately, people nearby realized that we may have missed an important announcement and helped us.
It was amazing, though, how many situations reflected the Rocket German lessons. For example, I was buying bananas, and the cashier told me to put them "bitte auf die Waage".
We bought several Tagesfahrkarten for the train, of course.
And on several occasions, when I was lost, I went up to strangers with the famous line "Entschuldigung, bitte, wie komme ich zur ....". Of course, when they replied, I had the obviously stunned expression, and before long they would ask if I spoke English - obviously, I speak German with an English sort of accent (well, Canadian actually).
Anyway, I had a good time.
And Rocket German really helped. Thanks.
Judy
Trip results
We learned the hard way that when we see Pepperoni Pizza on the menu, we will not get what we expect!
In Germany, a pepperoni is NOT a spicy sausage. Instead, you get a green vegetable, a hot pepper of some form that I have never had before.
In lesson 5.1, Nik only talked about Pizza mit allem - no reference to pepperoni at all (which, of course, would have distracted us from the point of the lesson)!
But it was an interesting experience, and of course, that's why we travel - to get interesting experiences.
In Germany, a pepperoni is NOT a spicy sausage. Instead, you get a green vegetable, a hot pepper of some form that I have never had before.
In lesson 5.1, Nik only talked about Pizza mit allem - no reference to pepperoni at all (which, of course, would have distracted us from the point of the lesson)!
But it was an interesting experience, and of course, that's why we travel - to get interesting experiences.
Hey Judy,
that sounds like a very memorable experience. One that you will still laugh about in the future
A pepperoni is in fact a chilli, either green, red or yellow and spicy, sometimes extremely spicy.
Pepperoni is called Salami. There are many different types of Salami, some are mild and some have garlic added to them.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
that sounds like a very memorable experience. One that you will still laugh about in the future
A pepperoni is in fact a chilli, either green, red or yellow and spicy, sometimes extremely spicy.
Pepperoni is called Salami. There are many different types of Salami, some are mild and some have garlic added to them.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Now that you mention it, last year in Berlin i ordered a pizza and it had big green peppers (which i think were pickled). Some were greeny-yellow. Not bad, but not what i had expected.
There are a lot of differences from American culture. Most of which few will tell you. I live in Germany and can offer you the truth few others can. Pizza here is a joke compared to American huge pizzas we are accustom to. Mostly small here made by Turks.
In general learn German at home from this course and others. The BBC has very funny videos about the German language done by a German comic. VERY FUNNY!! Must see. NEVER LEARN GERMAN IN GERMANY. A complete waste of money and time. Training here is costly and TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In general learn German at home from this course and others. The BBC has very funny videos about the German language done by a German comic. VERY FUNNY!! Must see. NEVER LEARN GERMAN IN GERMANY. A complete waste of money and time. Training here is costly and TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well done
i have watched alot of that comedians videos. he is great
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