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German Culture — Customs, History & Traditions

Language and culture are inseparable. These lessons help you discuss traditions, understand customs, and engage with the rich cultural heritage of German-speaking countries.

36 lessons · 1353 flashcards

Foul language: Common swear words and phrases — German lesson

Common swear words and phrases

Foul language

Culture
4.7 (200 ratings)
17 phrases
Top 50 phrases to get by Germany: Essential communication — German lesson

Essential communication

Top 50 phrases to get by Germany

CultureEducation & WorkTravel
4.8 (100 ratings)
16 phrases
Top 50 phrases to get by Germany: Getting around and shopping — German lesson

Getting around and shopping

Top 50 phrases to get by Germany

CultureEducation & WorkTravel
4.8 (100 ratings)
27 phrases
Top 50 phrases to get by Germany: Dining out — German lesson

Dining out

Top 50 phrases to get by Germany

CultureEducation & WorkTravel
4.8 (100 ratings)
14 phrases
Flirting at the bar: Offer a genuine compliments about their style. — German lesson

Offer a genuine compliments about their style.

Flirting at the bar

CultureEtiquetteLeisure & Community
4.3 (100 ratings)
66 phrases
Flirting at the bar: Buy them a drink after asking for their permission. — German lesson

Buy them a drink after asking for their permission.

Flirting at the bar

CultureEtiquetteLeisure & Community
4.3 (100 ratings)
47 phrases
Flirting at the bar: Use light teasing or playful jokes to build chemistry. — German lesson

Use light teasing or playful jokes to build chemistry.

Flirting at the bar

CultureEtiquetteLeisure & Community
4.3 (100 ratings)
67 phrases
Tuerkisch fuer Anfaenger (TV show): Family dinner part1 S02E01 — German lesson

Family dinner part1 S02E01

Tuerkisch fuer Anfaenger (TV show)

Culture
4.3 (60 ratings)
74 phrases
Tuerkisch fuer Anfaenger (TV show): Family dinner part2 S02E01 — German lesson

Family dinner part2 S02E01

Tuerkisch fuer Anfaenger (TV show)

Culture
4.3 (60 ratings)
64 phrases
World Cup 2026: Who are you supporting? — German lesson

Who are you supporting?

World Cup 2026

CultureLeisure & CommunityTransportation
5.0 (50 ratings)
39 phrases
World Cup 2026: Reacting to a goal! — German lesson

Reacting to a goal!

World Cup 2026

CultureLeisure & CommunityTransportation
5.0 (50 ratings)
28 phrases
World Cup 2026: Reacting to a close call — German lesson

Reacting to a close call

World Cup 2026

CultureLeisure & CommunityTransportation
5.0 (50 ratings)
44 phrases
99 Luftballons by Nena: Verse 1 — German lesson

Verse 1

99 Luftballons by Nena

Culture
3.8 (40 ratings)
16 phrases
99 Luftballons by Nena: Verse 2 — German lesson

Verse 2

99 Luftballons by Nena

Culture
3.8 (40 ratings)
22 phrases
99 Luftballons by Nena: Verse 3 — German lesson

Verse 3

99 Luftballons by Nena

Culture
3.8 (40 ratings)
7 phrases
Dispute with taxi driver: Fare disputes — German lesson

Fare disputes

Dispute with taxi driver

TransportationLegal
5.0 (20 ratings)
59 phrases
Dispute with taxi driver: Route choice — German lesson

Route choice

Dispute with taxi driver

TransportationLegal
5.0 (20 ratings)
26 phrases
Dispute with taxi driver: Payment methods — German lesson

Payment methods

Dispute with taxi driver

TransportationLegal
5.0 (20 ratings)
57 phrases
Popular foods: Popular German food — German lesson

Popular German food

Popular foods

CultureDining & Food
4.0 (10 ratings)
16 phrases
Visiting the Ausländerbehörde: Stating your business — German lesson

Stating your business

Visiting the Ausländerbehörde

ServicesLegal
0.0 (0 ratings)
45 phrases
Visiting the Ausländerbehörde: Handing over and explaining your documents — German lesson

Handing over and explaining your documents

Visiting the Ausländerbehörde

ServicesLegal
0.0 (0 ratings)
50 phrases
Visiting the Ausländerbehörde: Answering the official's questions — German lesson

Answering the official's questions

Visiting the Ausländerbehörde

ServicesLegal
0.0 (0 ratings)
33 phrases
Small talk: What I did today — German lesson

What I did today

Small talk

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
45 phrases
Small talk: How I'm feeling right now — German lesson

How I'm feeling right now

Small talk

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
44 phrases
Small talk: Talking about the weather — German lesson

Talking about the weather

Small talk

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
47 phrases
Meeting the in laws again: Presenting simple gifts — German lesson

Presenting simple gifts

Meeting the in laws again

EtiquetteCultureLeisure & Community
0.0 (0 ratings)
41 phrases
Meeting the in laws again: Health and well-being — German lesson

Health and well-being

Meeting the in laws again

EtiquetteCultureLeisure & Community
0.0 (0 ratings)
50 phrases
Meeting the in laws again: Family updates and events — German lesson

Family updates and events

Meeting the in laws again

EtiquetteCultureLeisure & Community
0.0 (0 ratings)
59 phrases
99 Luftballons by Nena Part 2: Verse 4 — German lesson

Verse 4

99 Luftballons by Nena Part 2

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
24 phrases
99 Luftballons by Nena Part 2: Outro — German lesson

Outro

99 Luftballons by Nena Part 2

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
25 phrases
Tongue twisters: Fun and difficult — German lesson

Fun and difficult

Tongue twisters

For YouCultureLeisure & Community
0.0 (0 ratings)
24 phrases
Casual street slang: Common slang — German lesson

Common slang

Casual street slang

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
20 phrases
Popular Destination Names: German destinations — German lesson

German destinations

Popular Destination Names

Leisure & CommunityCultureTravel
0.0 (0 ratings)
17 phrases
Cheesy pick up lines: Short funny lines — German lesson

Short funny lines

Cheesy pick up lines

DatingLeisure & CommunityCulture
0.0 (0 ratings)
28 phrases
Dispute with taxi driver Part 2: Pick-up or drop-off locations — German lesson

Pick-up or drop-off locations

Dispute with taxi driver Part 2

TransportationLegal
0.0 (0 ratings)
68 phrases
Flirting at the bar Part 2: Suggest moving to a quieter spot in the bar to continue talking. — German lesson

Suggest moving to a quieter spot in the bar to continue talking.

Flirting at the bar Part 2

CultureEtiquetteLeisure & Community
0.0 (0 ratings)
27 phrases

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