2.4 Reiseziele

Lektionsüberblick

With your preferred kind of trip in mind (Strandurlaub? Wandertour? Sprachurlaub?), we will turn our attention to being able to talk about geographical and geopolitical locations. As you plan your next trip, you will also think about some basic things you need to pack.  At the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1) identify different kinds of geographical destinations and name your preferred kind, 2) identify world geopolitical destinations, 3) use basic travel vocabulary, and 4) talk about your next destination.

1) Geografische Reiseziele

We know what kind of trip we want to take. Now let’s look at places we can travel to – Wohin fährst du gerne? Wo machst du gerne Urlaub? This will mean learning some geographical features. Which places do you enjoy the most?

 

Let’s check your recall! Read the sentences aloud for extra practice. Add a “nicht” before any place to which you do not plan to travel. (E.g. Ich werde nicht an den See fahren.)

 

Jetzt bist du dran!

Wohin fährst du gerne? Wo machst du gern Urlaub? In you written journal, answer the questions stating which places you like to travel to and/or where you like to vacation. Be sure to use the modeled language above.

Wohin fährst du am liebsten? Wo machst du am liebsten Urlaub? Look at your answers and respond to these questions by stating which are your favorite.

Ready to challenge yourself? Answer one more question! Wohin wirst du fahren? (Remember that you are now talking about future travel!)

When you are done, record your answers in your audio journal.

Malbun in Blickpunkt

Schaukel
Der Schaukelpfad

In Malbun gibt es einen besonderen Wanderweg, den Schaukelpfad. Der Schaukelpfad ist ein familienfreundlicher Wanderweg mit zehn Schaukeln entlang der Strecke. Beim Wandern können Kinder und Erwachsene immer wieder anhalten und schaukeln. Der Weg führt durch die alpine Natur rund um Malbun und bietet schöne Ausblicke auf die Berge. Der Schaukelpfad ist etwa 5,5 Kilometer lang und dauert ungefähr 1,5 bis 2 Stunden. 

In Malbun, there’s a unique hiking trail called the “Swing Trail.” This family-friendly trail features ten swings along the route. Children and adults can stop and enjoy swinging at various points along the way. The trail winds through the alpine landscape surrounding Malbun and offers beautiful mountain views. The Swing Trail is approximately 5.5 kilometers long and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.

2) Geopolitische Reiseziele

Wohin reist du gerne? In welche Länder reist du am liebsten? Now we’ll look at how to talk about traveling to countries, states, and cities. To start, let’s look at some related general vocabulary. Some words you may already know, some you may be able to guess from the cognate.

Now let’s look at how we talk about going to countries and cities. Read and listen to the following sentences. Then practice! Be sure to click through to each slide.

Now that you are feeling a bit more comfortable with the way to say “to” a country or city in German, let’s look at how its cognate “zu” is used in German.

As you are learning, the names of some countries require an article. You can read this article from Deutsch Welle to see a more extensive list of countries with articles in their names.

 

Jetzt bist du dran!

Consider the different countries you read about in the slide show above. What countries call to you? Griechenland, Rumänien …oder irgendwo anders? In your written journal, take a minute to complete the following prompt with 4-5 countries that you would like to visit (z.B. in die Schweiz, nach Spanien, usw.). 

Ich würde gern [nach oder in….depending on the country] reisen. Here is an example:

Ich würde gern in die Schweiz reisen.

3) Reisewortschatz

Eine Reise von tausend Meilen beginnt mit dem ersten Schritt…and perhaps a passport and a good map app! That is to say that you will need to bring a few things with you when you travel. Let’s review or learn the most common items.

Now let’s practice!

Jetzt bist du dran!

Was nimmst du davon immer mit? Was nimmst du davon manchmal mit? Was nimmst du davon nie mit?

Look at the picture and then answer the questions in your written journal, e.g. Ich nehme immer meinen Reisepass mit, wenn ich ins Ausland reise.

Gibt es andere Sachen, die du immer auf die Reise mitnimmst? Challenge yourself and answer this question as well.

4) Wohin wirst du reisen?

Now, let’s plan ahead for real. Take a look at your planner or calendar. What trips will you be taking this year? Are you traveling for spring or summer break? Will you visit friends or family somewhere this year? How would you explain this trip in detail to a friend when they ask? Read and listen to Chloe’s upcoming plans. Then complete the questions that follow.

Hier in Wyoming stehen die Frühlingsferien vor der Tür. Ich habe vor, mit meinen Freundinnen nach Cancun zu reisen. Wir werden im Meer schwimmen und uns am Strand entspannen. Ich freue mich darauf!

 

 

Jetzt kombinieren

In this lesson on travel, you learned how to 1) identify different kinds of geographical destinations and name your preferred kind, 2) identify world geopolitical destinations, 3) use basic travel vocabulary, and 4) talk about your next destination. Now let’s combine everything!

Wohin wirst du dieses Jahr reisen? In welches Land oder in welche Stadt wirst du fahren? Welche geografische Elemente gefallen dir am besten? Was wirst du packen bzw. mitnehmen?

Consider each question and answer in complete sentences in your written journal using Chloe’s answer as a model. Then record yourself in your audio journal.

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