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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn German with Fexingo. I’m Lucas. Luna: And I’m Luna. Hi everyone. It is so good to be back. Lucas: It really is. We have been moving through some great topics lately. Luna: Yeah. Last time we were talking about the dentist. That was intense. Lucas: It was. But today, we are doing something much more fun. Luna: Oh? What are we doing? Lucas: We are going to the gym. Specifically, we are booking a class. Luna: Oh, I love that. I always feel nervous asking for things there. Lucas: Don't worry. We will take it very slowly. Just like always. Luna: Okay. So, what is the first thing we need to say? Lucas: Well, you want to tell them you want to sign up. Luna: Right. How do we say that simply? Lucas: Here is our first phrase. Listen carefully. Lucas: Ich möchte einen Kurs buchen. Luna: Ich möchte einen Kurs buchen. Lucas: Perfect. Let's break it down slightly. Lucas: Ich möchte means I would like. Luna: Okay. Ich möchte. Lucas: Einen Kurs means a class or course. Luna: Einen Kurs. Lucas: Und buchen means to book or to reserve. Luna: Buchen. Okay. Buchen. Lucas: So together: Ich möchte einen Kurs buchen. Luna: Ich möchte einen Kurs buchen. Lucas: Excellent. That is polite and clear. Luna: I feel confident saying that already. Lucas: Good. Now, imagine you say that to the receptionist. Luna: And what do they ask you? Lucas: They probably want to know if there is space. Luna: How do we ask if there are spots left? Lucas: Here is the second phrase. Lucas: Gibt es noch Plätze? Luna: Gibt es noch Plätze? Lucas: Let's look at the pieces. Lucas: Gibt es means is there or are there. Luna: Gibt es. Lucas: Noch means still or anymore. Luna: Noch. Lucas: Plätze means seats or spots. Luna: Plätze. Lucas: So: Gibt es noch Plätze? Luna: Gibt es noch Plätze? Lucas: Yes. That works perfectly. Luna: I like how short that is. Lucas: It is efficient. Now, let's practice the full interaction. Lucas: You approach the desk. Luna: Okay. Here I go. Luna: Ich möchte einen Kurs buchen. Lucas: Good tone. Very polite. Luna: Gibt es noch Plätze? Lucas: Spot on. The receptionist smiles. Lucas: She says, yes, there is space. Luna: Great. Then she asks me which day. Lucas: Exactly. She might ask Welchen Tag haben Sie? Luna: Welchen Tag haben Sie? Lucas: That means Which day do you have? Luna: Or rather, which day do you want? Lucas: Right. You can answer with the day. Luna: Like Am Mittwoch? Lucas: Yes. Or just Wednesday. But let's stick to our phrases. Luna: Okay. Next comes the price. Lucas: She tells you the cost. Lucas: Das kostet elf Euro. Luna: Das kostet elf Euro. Lucas: Das costs it. Elf is eleven. Luna: Elf. Lucas: Euro stays the same. Luna: Das kostet elf Euro. Lucas: Very clear. Finally, you pay. Luna: Do I use cash? Lucas: Maybe. But often people use cards now. Luna: Okay. How do I hand over my card? Lucas: Say this: Lucas: Hier ist meine Karte. Luna: Hier ist meine Karte. Lucas: Hier ist means here is. Luna: Hier ist. Lucas: Meine Karte means my card. Luna: Meine Karte. Lucas: Put it together: Lucas: Hier ist meine Karte. Luna: Hier ist meine Karte. Lucas: Perfect. Let's run through the whole sequence one more time. Luna: Okay. Ready. Luna: Ich möchte einen Kurs buchen. Lucas: Good. Luna: Gibt es noch Plätze? Lucas: Yes. Luna: Das kostet elf Euro. Lucas: Right. Luna: Hier ist meine Karte. Lucas: Fantastic work, Luna. Luna: Thanks, Lucas. That felt easier than I thought. Lucas: It is because we kept it small. Luna: True. Five phrases. That’s all I need. Lucas: Exactly. Don't overload yourself. Luna: Okay. Before we finish, I have a small request. Lucas: What is it? Luna: If you are enjoying these lessons, consider supporting us. Lucas: Yeah. If this has helped you make progress, buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: It keeps the show ad-free and alive. Thanks for listening. Lucas: Back to the lesson. Repeat those phrases aloud. Luna: Ich möchte einen Kurs buchen. Lucas: Gibt es noch Plätze? Luna: Welchen Tag haben Sie? Lucas: Das kostet elf Euro. Luna: Hier ist meine Karte. Lucas: You are doing great. Luna: See you next time.