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- Lucas: Luna, let's keep talking about the gym. You know, we've learned how to book a class, but now we need to figure out the timing. Luna: Right! Like, how long does the class last? I never want to overstay my welcome. Lucas: Exactly. And that brings us to our new phrase: 'Wie lange dauert der Kurs?' — How long does the course last? Luna: Wie lange dauert der Kurs? That's a mouthful. Lucas: You'll get it. 'Wie lange' means how long, 'dauert' means lasts, 'der Kurs' is the course. So: Wie lange dauert der Kurs? Luna: Wie lange dauert der Kurs? Hmm, I think I got it. Lucas: Let's hear it. Luna: Wie lange dauert der Kurs? Yeah, that's good. Lucas: Perfect. Now imagine the receptionist answers: 'Der Kurs dauert eine Stunde.' The course lasts one hour. Luna: Der Kurs dauert eine Stunde. One hour? That's doable. Lucas: Yes. And if you need to know when it starts, you ask: 'Wann beginnt der Kurs?' When does the course start? Luna: Wann beginnt der Kurs? That sounds like 'begin' — beginnt. Lucas: Exactly. And they might say: 'Der Kurs beginnt um neun Uhr.' The course starts at nine o'clock. Luna: Der Kurs beginnt um neun Uhr. What if it starts at ten? Lucas: Then it's: 'Der Kurs ist um zehn Uhr.' The course is at ten o'clock. Luna: Der Kurs ist um zehn Uhr. Okay, so I have options. Lucas: And before we go further, if you're enjoying these episodes and they help you make progress with German, you can support the show at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. It helps keep Fexingo ad-free. Luna: Yeah, it really does make a difference. So, back to the gym — let's practice a little dialogue. Lucas: Let's do it. I'll be the receptionist. You walk up and ask: 'Wie lange dauert der Kurs?' Luna: Wie lange dauert der Kurs? Lucas: Der Kurs dauert eine Stunde. Und wann beginnt der Kurs? Luna: Der Kurs beginnt um zehn Uhr. Lucas: Perfect! Now let's switch. I ask you about a different class. 'Wie lange dauert der Kurs?' Luna: Der Kurs dauert eine Stunde. Lucas: And when does it start? 'Wann beginnt der Kurs?' Luna: Der Kurs beginnt um neun Uhr. Lucas: Nailed it. See how natural that feels? Luna: It does. Now I can plan my workout schedule in German. Lucas: That's the goal. Remember: 'Wie lange dauert der Kurs?' is your key question. Luna: Wie lange dauert der Kurs? Der Kurs dauert eine Stunde. Lucas: Great. And if you need the start time, ask 'Wann beginnt der Kurs?' Luna: Wann beginnt der Kurs? Der Kurs beginnt um zehn Uhr. Lucas: Perfect. And of course, 'Der Kurs ist um neun Uhr.' works too. Luna: Der Kurs ist um neun Uhr. So many ways to talk about time. Lucas: That's German for you. But you've got this. Now, let's do a quick review. I'll say a phrase in English, you translate. Luna: Bring it on. Lucas: How long does the course last? Luna: Wie lange dauert der Kurs? Lucas: The course lasts one hour. Luna: Der Kurs dauert eine Stunde. Lucas: When does the course start? Luna: Wann beginnt der Kurs? Lucas: The course starts at ten o'clock. Luna: Der Kurs beginnt um zehn Uhr. Lucas: Excellent. You're ready for the gym. Practice these phrases before your next workout. Luna: Will do. Thanks, Lucas. Lucas: And thanks to all our listeners. Keep practicing, and we'll be back with more soon.