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6.13 Essen gehen

Guten Abend!

Zum Aufwärmen machen wir unseren Tagesminiplausch und eine Wiederholung.

Wiederholung

In the previous lesson, you learned what to expect at der Wochenmarkt und die Spezialgeschäfte. Let’s review what you have learned.

Jetzt bist du dran!

Wo kauft man frisches Obst? Wo kauft man Fleisch? Wo kauft man Brot? Think back on the names of the specialty shops you learned in the previous lesson. Then answer the questions in a complete sentence. For example: Man kauft frischen Käse in der Käserei.

Lektionsüberblick

Much like in America, many people enjoy dining out in Germany, so it’s important to know how to navigate the restaurant scene. In the end, you will be able to 1) ask someone where they’d like to eat, 2) read a menu, 3) order your meal, and 4) pay for your meal. 

Was weißt du schon?

Let’s do a quick skills check before moving on to new material. Drag the food items into the type of store where one might shop for them in Germany.

Noch nicht start klar?

Du kannst immer auf die gleiche 1010-Lektion zurückgreifen!

 Not confident about starting this lesson?

You can always review the same Lektion from 1010.

1) Wo wollen wir essen?

In major metropolitan areas in German-speaking countries, there is no shortage of different types of restaurants and international (or more traditional) cuisine. Imagine you are talking with a friend about where to eat tonight. The conversation might go like this…

Du: Wo wollen wir essen?

Freund: Vielleicht beim Italiener?

Du: Ich esse nicht gern Pasta. Vielleicht etwas Asiatisches?

Freund: Okay, wie wär’s mit dem Thai-Restaurant?

Du: Gute Idee! Das Restaurant hat auch vegetarisches Essen.

Freund: Ja, genau. Dann gehen wir da hin.

Du: Super, ich hab’ Hunger!

Let’s practice!

 

Jetzt bist du dran!

Imagine that you are planning to go out to eat with your new German friend in Graz. The sky is the limit! What question do you ask your friend?
Then think about what you would be interested in eating and write that down in your written journal: Ich will [dish or type of cuisine] essen. Now you can use Tripadvisor.de or a similar website and search “Restaurant in Graz.”
Now write out a dialogue between you and your friend based on the modeled language above in your written journal. Then record in your audio journal. As always, you can record with a classmate for a more natural conversation!

 

Österreich im Blickpunkt

Die Kärntner Nudel ist ein dünn ausgewalzter Nudelteig, der zu einer bis zu faustgroßen Tasche geformt und mit verschiedenen Zutaten gefüllt wird. Kärntner Nudeln gibt es mit verschiedensten Füllungen, von herzhaft bis süß, angefangen von der „Kasnudel“ (mit einer Topfen*-Füllung) über die Fleischnudel, die Erdäpfelnudel und die „Herrnpilznudel“ (mit Steinpilz-Füllung) bis zu den süßen Apfelnudeln (Apfel-Zimt-Füllung) und Kletzennudeln (gedörrte Birnen mit Topfen).

*Topfen is called Quark in Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.

 

The Carinthian noodle is a thinly rolled out pasta dough, formed into a fist-sized pocket and filled with various ingredients. Carinthian noodles are available with a variety of fillings, from savory to sweet, ranging from Kasnudel (with a curd cheese filling), to meat noodles, potato noodles, and Herrnpilznudel (with porcini mushroom filling), to sweet apple noodles (apple and cinnamon filling) and Kletzennudeln (dried pears with curd cheese).

2) Die Speisekarte (the menu)

Although many restaurants in German-speaking countries post their menu on a sign outside of the restaurant, you will most likely receive a Speisekarte once you are at your table. You will already recognize many of the words you might find there. Consider the Gerichte (dishes), Beilagen (side dishes), and Getränke (drinks) you have learned. You might also notice Vorspeise. What do you remember about the meaning of this word?

Let’s practice with some Speisekarte comprehension questions. Answer each question below.

Did you notice that the Vorspeisen have two lists – kalte Vorspeisen and warme Vorspeisen? Did you discover the word for Nachtisch? That’s right! Süßspeisen = sweet foods.

You can take a look at this additional resource to review and expand your restaurant vocabulary.

Jetzt bist du dran!

Let’s look at another authentic Speisekarte using this example. Imagine that you are in Germany and this is one of the first times you have visited an authentic German restaurant. You are excited to discover that you recognize many Gerichte! Choose a dish that looks especially lecker. Using the phrase Ich möchte, write down a sentence that expresses what you would like to order. You will learn another way to say what you would like below.

3) Ich hätte gern…

As is most languages there is more than one way to order politely. You already know one way, Ich möchte…  Read and listen to other ways to order. Can you pick out the alternate way to order? Then read and listen to the second panel. Do you understand what is happening?

Now let’s check your comprehension.

Jetzt bist du dran!

Was darf’s sein? Think back to the restaurant you chose (or pick a new one Tripadvisor.de) and think about a dialogue with wait staff at that restaurant. They ask the questions “Was darf’s sein?” and then later “Kann ich Ihnen noch etwas bringen?” In your written journal, answer the questions. Then practice saying your answers, before you record.

4) Zahlen, bitte! (I’d/we’d like to pay.)

Your time at the restaurant is just about over, but first you have to pay. Listen and repeat how to ask for your check and how to ask if you can pay with a credit card.

Zahlen, bitte! Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?

Your waiter might also ask you the following ja oder nein question.
Hat Ihnen alles geschmeckt?

You can answer with….Ja, danke  or leider nein .

 

🎥You can watch as the bill for pizza delivery is paid on Nico’s Weg.

 

Kleiner Hinweis

Tipping is different between the United States and German-speaking countries. When you pay a bill in German-speaking Europe, you only give a small tip (das Trinkgeld) as the service charge is included in the bill. Waitresses and waiters get higher hourly wages than in the North American context. Therefore, people usually tip less; you just round up to the nearest currency unit (9,20€ -> you would give 10€), or if the bill is larger, you round up and add a couple of Euros (37,40€ -> you would give 40€).

Example: How to tip 0,80€ on the 9,20€

  • Hand the server a 10€ bill (or two 5€ bills) and say “Das stimmt so.” The server knows not to give you any change.
  • Hand the server a bill larger than 10€ and say “10 Euro”. The server knows to give you back change from the 10€. (E.g. If you have handed them a 20€ bill, you will get a 10€ bill back.)
  • Hand the server your card and say “10 Euro”. The server knows to charge you 10€ on your card. You typically do not enter a tip on the receipt.

 

Jetzt bist du dran!

Imagine it is time to pay at the traditional German restaurant that you and your friend are eating at. How would you request your check? Record this request in your audio journal. Now you would like to pay with a credit card. What question would you ask to confirm that this was allowed? Record this question in your audio journal too. Now the bill is 23,40€. Remember the general rules for tipping. What amount would you like to pay? Say this number in your audio journal. If you need a recommendation for a reasonable amount, remember you can always ask your instructor.
Listen again to Hat es Ihnen geschmeckt? and practice answering with Ja, danke  or leider nein ..

 

Zum Schluß

In this lesson, you learned to 1) pick a restaurant based on what you want to eat, 2) read a menu, 3) order your meal, and 4) pay for your meal.  If you are feeling unsure about any part of this lesson, go back to that section and review.
Now let’s put it all together. Imagine you have just sat down at a restaurant in Germany. Write a short dialog in which your waiter greets you and asks you what you would like to eat and drink. Using one of the Speisekarten from above, respond with a statement that expresses what you would like to eat and drink. Remember the question your waiter will likely ask you about further wishes. How do you respond? You would like to see the menu again because you plan to order a Nachtisch. How would you indicate this?
Finally, after a very satisfying dessert, you would like to gain your waiter’s attention again in order to pay. What might the waiter say to you at this point in the conversation? How might the conversation end?
Once you have your short dialog written, find a roommate, classmate, or friend who would enjoy reading it aloud with you. Then record the dialog in your audio journal.

*As you conclude this lesson, don’t forget to check Canvas!*

 

Before you go!

You have completed your second semester of German! Herzlichen Glückwünsch! Think about all you have accomplished this semester. If you were traveling to a German-speaking country over break, you would already be able to have a solid conversation with a German-speaker.

Don’t end your language journey here, be sure to sign up for your next class (GERM 2030) and make plans to study abroad.

As you go forward in your language learning (or want to keep up over break), you can always come back to this book (and Deutsch im Alltag I) to review!

 

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