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In Lesson 12.6 the word for Heel is der Hacken but, in the test for Lesson 12.7 is die Hcken. I answered as der Hacken and it shows as wrong. Which is correct? Thank you
3 replies - Last post by Paul-Weber - December 14, 2013
In lesson 19.4 Matthias hails his waitress with a problem regarding his order with " Hallo, Bedienung!". It was translated as "Excuse me. Waitress!" Is "hallo" a little less than polite in this situation? Would it have been better if he had said Ensch...
2 replies - Last post by Byron-K21 - October 3, 2013
Typo on Tourist Info Center PDF, 2.1
t seems there is a typo vs speaker saying the phrase in lesson 2.1 Tourist Info Center, Know It, as follows:Printing out the PDF, practice sheet states: Genießen Sie Opero? It seems to me the speaker is saying Genießen Sie Oper? vs Opero.
2 replies - Last post by ed-usn-retired - July 19, 2013
Does anyone know if it's acceptable to ask for a doggie bag at a German restaurant? Sometime I just can't make it through a big meal at one sitting.
4 replies - Last post by Courtney-F - July 9, 2013
Popularity of English in Gemany
Do people normally communicate in English in Germany ? How popular is it ?
3 replies - Last post by Byron-K21 - July 7, 2013
Hi, If I were to travel to Germany not knowing a hell of a lot of German, is it easy to find people who speak English like the police or people in hotels, restaurants, bus stations and the sort? Cheers Tonny
17 replies - Last post by Byron-K21 - June 26, 2013
Planning to buy a house and eventually move to Schleswig-Holstein
Hello I am still Leaning Deutsch ;) I am planning to invest buying a home either Schleswig or Hamburg areas! This is a plan for the future but I'm so sure of it! I just love Germany, I was there a year ago but more south around Munich, The reason why I ...
5 replies - Last post by Byron-K21 - May 2, 2013
Hi Paul, In lesson 18.2 'German Punctuality' Mathias says, "Hmm, schon halb sieben und Alex ist noch immer nicht hier". Halb sieben is translated as 6:30. In lesson 21.3 'Ab in die Schule' Sabine says, "Andreas, jetzt komm schon! Es ist schon halb si...
1 reply - Last post by Paul-Weber - February 2, 2013
Hallo Alle, I'm new here and I want to know what Test of German could I sit when I finish the first level of Rocket German. I'm going to Germany on August to travel as an trainee. I think would be good if I had a grade in some proficiency test. Thx and...
1 reply - Last post by Byron-K21 - February 1, 2013
We have returned from 2 weeks in Germany. What a wonderful experience! I found many occasions where what I learned in Rocket German helped me in the daily activities. And, of course, many where I needed assistance! For my first meal there, I had R...
15 replies - Last post by Renan-S - January 30, 2013
Hi Paul. I guess this is loosely "culture": In the Platinum bonus lesson on humour, there is a joke about a married couple who go hiking in the mountains and fall into a gully. Is it possible to get a written transcript of this one (written out in Germ...
2 replies - Last post by Shannon-S - January 22, 2013
Where can I find people that want o exchange houses
1 reply - Last post by Gee-Yem - November 2, 2012
Hi! I'll be leaving in a few weeks for Wien - 7 days stay. I'm very excited and I hope that a week is enough to see all the major sights- the royal buildings, churches, the Opera, the zoo etc. etc. Should I include a 13 hour bus trip to Salzburg (8 hour...
1 reply - Last post by Paul-Weber - April 12, 2012
any german people that want to help me to speak in german language .... new one here
Hallo, Ich komme aus Indonesien. Ich spreche Deutsch aber nur ein bißchen, und Ich verstehe nur ein wenig Deutsch. Ich verstehe besser Englisch als Deutsch Deshalb brauche ich Hilfe von euch allen für die Führung mich, Deutsch zu lernen mit der richtige...
1 reply - Last post by Paul-Weber - March 22, 2012
Use of the Language and Culture Lessons
Now, I cringe to ask this question, as on the surface it sounds like a high-school student not wanting to do "any more work than necessary". Its just my time is fairly limited (I work 12 hours a day, plus 6hrs/day on the weekend) and I am going to German...
2 replies - Last post by Rocket-Languages - March 22, 2012
Is there any American chocolate candy that isn't available in Germany?
My friend in Germany sent me some German chocolate (yummy!!), so now I want to send her some chocolate from America. Is there anything that I can buy here that isn't available over there? I read that they don't have Reese's Peanutbutter Cups over there. D...
4 replies - Last post by Brandon-Z - December 19, 2011
German Language Schools in Bremen
Guten Tag! I'm being transferred to Bremen from April and I'd like to know if someone could recommend a decent language school there. I've already bookmarked a few that I've googled but would appreciate any recommendations. Danke, John
7 replies - Last post by peter--3 - October 11, 2011
Hi Everyone! Meine name ist Ken. I just wanted to share the first time i used German as it was a proud moment for me. I had previously booked a hotel room on a website for 2 nights, i really wanted three nights. When the third night became available ...
7 replies - Last post by Brad-- - July 15, 2011
Hallo! I am traveling to Germany in December of this year & have questions about cost and availability of train travel. I am landing in Frankfurt & will be immediately leaving for Hamburg. 2 days later I will leave for Nurnberg. 2 days later, Amt...
9 replies - Last post by Gregory-B - May 31, 2011
Is there a German saying about being a sea?
Meine lieblings deutsche Band, Silbermond, hat ein Lied das heißt, "Meer Sein." Es gibt zwei Zeilen: "Wir könnten viel mehr sein Lasst uns ein Meer sein " Kommt "Lasst uns ein Meer sein" aus eine deutsche Redensart? Wisst jemand hier was das bedeutet? "...
2 replies - Last post by PA-deutsch-lover - May 7, 2011
not travelling to Germany for a while
Guten morgen (sp?) I purchased my Rocket German course a few months ago and haven't started it yet since we probably aren't going to Germany until 2010 (why'd I buy it so early , you ask? I dunno.) I was concerned that my links, downloads, etc that I hav...
7 replies - Last post by Kenneth-M2 - March 15, 2011
Quest Toad for Oracle Xpert 8.0
I wonder why Luxembourg is becaming a place for the spamers :evil:
3 replies - Last post by Ilgar-A - March 2, 2011
Halo! Grüß Gott! I have purchased Rocket German, as I plan to move to Innsbruck with my partner in January 2010. I have so many questions I don't know where to begin- but I would be very grateful for ANY help or advice! I am American, but my partner is ...
6 replies - Last post by katherineh - January 26, 2010
Hello All, I've been listening to my Rocket German and More Rocket German for a few months now. Although I am far from fluent, I'd still like to travel to Germany to try it out and learn more. If anyone out there wants a travel buddy, let me know. Som...
1 reply - Last post by Stephanie - October 1, 2009
I am from Australia and going to Duesseldorf in December to see a sweetheart. I also have a job interview in Weissenhorn at the same time with a company called Peri. Can anyone tell me how far from Duesseldorf to Weissenhorn? FrankF
4 replies - Last post by frankf - July 18, 2008
Hello, does anyone know where I could buy on the web a bus and tram map for Berlin? (The U- and S-bahn will only take me partway to where I need to go.) I would like to get the bus/tram map before I go there, as I have limited time and must visit two cem...
2 replies - Last post by xocwjjb - April 21, 2008
:D Hi! Ich fahre nach Berlin im September mit meine Mutter. Ich mache reisen fuer die (oder das/der) Berlin Marathon! We're traveling from NYC to Berlin, then from Berlin to Munich via plane. Then from Munich to Prague via train. I'm up to lesson 2.4 a...
1 reply - Last post by dkfreeman - July 30, 2007
In May, we will be going to Germany, staying in Mechernich, which is, according to my maps, near both the Eifel Park and at least part of the Rheinsteig trail (the Bonn end). My biggest problem is being able to find books about hiking there in English....
5 replies - Last post by Judywan - April 19, 2007
Best time to travel (inexpensive)
My husband just found his mother in Germany. He was adopted by Americans in the 1950's. They tried to speak on the phone, but she speaks only a few words of English, and he speaks very little German. After 10 minutes they gave up. I plan to order this cou...
4 replies - Last post by (deleted) - September 20, 2006
Hallo Alle !! I´m planning to visit West Austria (Innsbruck and arround) in a few days, I'm kind scared to put in practice what I´ve learned so far (just lessons 1.1 to 1.4) I wonder if the accent in those places is quite different from what we hear in...
5 replies - Last post by Karl - October 19, 2006