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- Lucas: Luna, welcome back to Learn German with Fexingo. It's our hundredth episode — can you believe it? Luna: Oh wow, a hundred episodes! That's amazing. I feel like I've learned so much already. Lucas: And you have. Today, let's do something festive. It's almost Christmas, so let's go to a German Christmas market. Luna: Oh, I love Christmas markets! The lights, the smells... I wish I were there right now. Lucas: Well, we can at least learn the language. First thing you'd want is a warm drink. Einen Glühwein, bitte. Luna: Einen Glühwein, bitte. That's mulled wine, right? I've heard of it. Lucas: Exactly. Glühwein is a hot, spiced wine. Try saying it: Einen Glühwein, bitte. Luna: Einen Glühwein, bitte. Einen Glühwein, bitte. Lucas: Perfect. Now, after your first sip, you might say Das schmeckt gut. Luna: Das schmeckt gut. That tastes good? Lucas: Right. Schmecken means 'to taste'. So Das schmeckt gut is a handy phrase. Try it. Luna: Das schmeckt gut. Yeah, I can imagine. Lucas: Then you might want to buy something. Ask: Was kostet das? Luna: Was kostet das? What does that cost? Lucas: Yes. At a market, you'll see handmade ornaments, food... Was kostet das? is essential. Luna: Was kostet das? Got it. And if you eat something tasty, you say Das ist lecker. Lucas: Exactly. Das ist lecker. That's delicious. Let's practice that. Luna: Das ist lecker. Das ist lecker. Lucas: Great. And to wish someone a happy holiday: Fröhliche Weihnachten! Luna: Fröhliche Weihnachten! That's 'Merry Christmas'? Lucas: Exactly. Let's say it together: Fröhliche Weihnachten! Luna: Fröhliche Weihnachten! Now let's put it all together. Imagine I'm at the market. Lucas: Okay, go ahead. Luna: Einen Glühwein, bitte.... Das schmeckt gut.... Was kostet der Lebkuchen?... Das ist lecker. Fröhliche Weihnachten! Lucas: That was fantastic. You even added Lebkuchen — gingerbread. I'm impressed. Luna: Thanks! It's such a cozy scene. I can almost smell the Glühwein. Lucas: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with German, and if today's episode felt worth a coffee to you, you can support us at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Yeah, it's a simple way to keep the show ad-free and going. We appreciate it. Lucas: Now, let's do a quick recap. Repeat after me: Einen Glühwein, bitte. Luna: Einen Glühwein, bitte. Lucas: Das schmeckt gut. Luna: Das schmeckt gut. Lucas: Was kostet das? Luna: Was kostet das? Lucas: Das ist lecker. Luna: Das ist lecker. Lucas: And Fröhliche Weihnachten! Luna: Fröhliche Weihnachten! Thanks, Lucas. This was a lovely hundredth episode. Lucas: Thanks for celebrating with us. Practice these phrases, and you'll be ready for any Weihnachtsmarkt. See you next time.