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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn German with Fexingo. I’m Lucas. Luna: And I’m Luna. We are so happy to be here again. Lucas: Today we are stepping away from the gym and the airport. Luna: Oh, that sounds nice. Where are we going? Lucas: We are going to a garden center. It is spring soon. Luna: I love gardening. But I don’t know the German words yet. Lucas: Don’t worry. We will learn four simple phrases today. Luna: Okay. Let’s start with the first one. Lucas: First phrase: Ist das eine Zimmerpflanze? Luna: Ist das eine Zimmerpflanze? Lucas: Perfect. That means: Is this an indoor plant? Luna: Zimmer... room. Pflanze... plant. Got it. Lucas: Exactly. Say it again slowly. Ist das eine Zimmerpflanze? Luna: Ist das eine Zimmerpflanze? Lucas: Very good. Now say it normally. Fast. Ist das eine Zimmerpflanze? Luna: Ist das eine Zimmerpflanze? Lucas: Great. Imagine you are holding a small pot. You ask the clerk. Luna: Is this an indoor plant? Okay, I can do that. Lucas: Yes. This is our first tool. Now for the second phrase. Luna: What is it? How do I ask about care? Lucas: Second phrase: Wie viel Wasser braucht es? Luna: Wie viel Wasser braucht es? Lucas: That means: How much water does it need? Luna: Wasser is water. Braucht... needs. Makes sense. Lucas: Right. Repeat it slowly. Wie viel Wasser braucht es? Luna: Wie viel Wasser braucht es? Lucas: Now fast. Like you are really thirsty for info. Wie viel Wasser braucht es? Luna: Wie viel Wasser braucht es? Lucas: Spot on. So you have the plant. Now you need to water it. Luna: If I forget, I can always ask again. Right? Lucas: Exactly. Now the third phrase. About the light. Luna: Do I put it in the sun or in the shade? Lucas: Third phrase: Braucht es viel Sonne? Luna: Braucht es viel Sonne? Lucas: That means: Does it need a lot of sun? Luna: Sonne is sun. Viel is much. Very logical. Lucas: Say it slowly. Braucht es viel Sonne? Luna: Braucht es viel Sonne? Lucas: Now fast. Braucht es viel Sonne? Luna: Braucht es viel Sonne? Lucas: You are doing great. One more phrase to complete your kit. Luna: I need dirt. Or soil. For the new plant. Lucas: Fourth phrase: Wo kann ich Erde kaufen? Luna: Wo kann ich Erde kaufen? Lucas: That means: Where can I buy soil? Luna: Kaufen is to buy. Erde is earth or soil. Lucas: Correct. Say it slowly. Wo kann ich Erde kaufen? Luna: Wo kann ich Erde kaufen? Lucas: Now fast. Wo kann ich Erde kaufen? Luna: Wo kann ich Erde kaufen? Lucas: Perfect. Let’s review all four phrases together. Luna: Okay. Ist das eine Zimmerpflanze? Lucas: Good. Wie viel Wasser braucht es? Luna: Braucht es viel Sonne? Lucas: And finally: Wo kann ich Erde kaufen? Luna: That was easier than I thought. Lucas: It is. Because the sentences are short and clear. Luna: I feel ready for my balcony garden now. Lucas: Me too. Just remember to practice these every day. Luna: Before we go, a quick note from us. Lucas: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress... Luna: and you want to keep this show ad-free... Lucas: honestly, if today was worth a coffee to you... Luna: that's the link. buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Lucas: Thank you for supporting us. Back to German. Luna: Let’s try one more tiny scene. Lucas: Sure. You see a beautiful fern. What do you ask? Luna: Ist das eine Zimmerpflanze? Lucas: The clerk nods. You want to know about light. Luna: Braucht es viel Sonne? Lucas: She says yes. You worry about watering. Luna: Wie viel Wasser braucht es? Lucas: She points to the aisle. You need dirt. Luna: Wo kann ich Erde kaufen? Lucas: You got everything. The perfect shopping trip. Luna: It feels so natural when you break it down. Lucas: That is the Fexingo way. Small steps, big results. Luna: I’m already imagining my green apartment. Lucas: Just don’t forget to water them! Luna: Oh wait, no h h ha. I mean, I won’t. Lucas: Good. Review these phrases before you sleep. Luna: Ist das eine Zimmerpflanze? Wie viel Wasser braucht es? Lucas: Braucht es viel Sonne? Wo kann ich Erde kaufen? Luna: I’ve got them locked in. Thanks, Lucas. Lucas: Thanks for listening, Luna. And thanks for listening. Luna: See you next time. Practice makes perfect. Lucas: Tschüss for now.