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- Lucas: Hey everyone. Welcome back to Learn German with Fexingo. Luna: Hi! I am so ready for some water today. Lucas: It is hot outside, right? We are going to the swimming pool. Luna: Yes! But first, let's support the show if you can. If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language, please consider supporting us on buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo — that's F. E. X. I. N. G. O. Lucas: Thanks for listening. It really helps keep the episodes coming. Luna: Okay, back to the pool. I feel nervous. What if I get lost? Lucas: Don't worry. We will learn exactly what to say. Luna: First thing I need: where do I change clothes? Lucas: Right. Let's start with that phrase. Lucas: Wo sind die Umkleiden? Luna: Wo sind die Umkleiden? Lucas: Good. It means 'Where are the changing rooms?' Try it again. Luna: Wo sind die Umkleiden? Lucas: Perfect. Now imagine you walk into the pool area. Luna: I see the water. It looks very deep. I am scared. Lucas: It is okay to ask. You want to know the depth. Lucas: Wie tief ist das Wasser? Luna: Wie tief ist das Wasser? Lucas: Very good. 'How deep is the water?' Repeat it slowly. Luna: Wie tief ist das Wasser? Lucas: Excellent. The staff might point to the shallow end. Luna: Oh, thank goodness. I need to store my things too. Lucas: Yes. You cannot bring your bag into the water. Lucas: Ich möchte ein Schließfach mieten. Luna: Ich möchte ein Schließfach mieten? Lucas: Almost. Drop the question tone. Statement voice. Luna: Ich möchte ein Schließfach mieten. Lucas: Yes! 'I would like to rent a locker.' One more time. Luna: Ich möchte ein Schließfach mieten. Lucas: Nailed it. Now, you have changed and locked your bag. Luna: But I am cold. I forgot my towel. Lucas: No problem. You can borrow one here. Lucas: Kann ich mir ein Handtuch leihen? Luna: Kann ich mir ein Handtuch leihen? Lucas: Great. 'Can I borrow a towel?' Say it naturally. Luna: Kann ich mir ein Handtuch leihen? Lucas: That sounds very polite. Let's put them together. Luna: Okay. Wo sind die Umkleiden? Lucas: Correct. And then? Luna: Wie tief ist das Wasser? Lucas: Exactly. And for your bag? Luna: Ich möchte ein Schließfach mieten. Lucas: And for warmth? Luna: Kann ich mir ein Handtuch leihen? Lucas: You did it. Four useful phrases for any pool visit. Luna: I feel much safer now. Thanks, Lucas. Lucas: Anytime. Practice these until we chat again.