German · BeginnerPicknick im RegenRainy Picnic

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00:00Intro
Hello Mia! Why do you have an umbrella with you today?
Hello Lukas! Yesterday I had an adventure in the city park.
An adventure in the park? Didn't you want to have a picnic?
Yes! I wanted to eat delicious cake with my friends.
And what happened? Did the sun not show up?
No, in the afternoon there was suddenly a lot of rain.
Oh no! That is really too bad for your picnic.
But we still had an incredible amount of fun.
You even have yellow rain boots on!
Yes! My rain boots are super for bad weather.
And you are wearing a yellow rain jacket!
Right! That is my yellow raincoat for the summer.
That sounds really exciting! How did you do that?
Today we are learning six very useful German sentences.
Great! And what is our main sentence for today?
Our main sentence is: The weather changed our plans.
An important sentence! The weather changed our plans.
Exactly. That actually happens very often in summer.
And we have a very interesting topic today.
Right! We are talking about German picnics and culture.
Do people in Germany fear rain?
No! There is a very famous saying about that.
Which saying is that exactly?
I will say that shortly, in the second part of the episode!
I am already very excited about it!
So, yesterday was Saturday. At first it was a warm day.
That is perfect for a picnic!
Yes! I invited four friends to the park.
What food did you bring along?
We made rolls with cheese, fruit, and cake.
What kind of cake did you bake?
A fresh crumble cake, and a delicious apple cake.
That sounds super delicious!
I also packed a big pot of tea.
Herbal tea or black tea?
Delicious herbal tea with mint and lemon.
Very smart! Hot tea always tastes good.
Did you also have a big picnic blanket with you?
Yes! A nice yellow blanket, made of soft fabric.
Did the blanket get a little wet in the rain?
A little, but we dried it quickly.
At four o'clock we sat on the lawn.
And then dark clouds suddenly came in the sky?
Yes! There was loud thunder and very heavy rain.
Oh dear! The weather changed our plans.
Exactly! The weather changed our plans.
What did you do at that moment?
Our blanket and all the food got wet.
Oh dear! The weather changed our plans.
Yes, but we still didn't run home.
Why not? Did you find shelter in the park?
Yes! We saw a small wooden pavilion.
What did this pavilion in the park look like?
It had nice wooden benches, and a big roof.
A wooden roof in the park? That is really practical!
Yes, under the roof, it was dry and clean.
Did you simply continue the picnic there?
Yes! We listened to cheerful music, and ate cake.
Were there other people there as well?
Another family also came under the wooden roof.
Really? Did you share the food with them?
Yes! We gave them apple cake and tea.
So that was a great party in the rain!
Absolutely! The weather changed our plans.
But you still had a great afternoon!
Yes! We had a lot of fun that afternoon.
That reminds me right away of German culture.
Why do you think of German culture?
People here love outings into nature.
That's true! Many families go outdoors on weekends.
And they know a famous German saying.
Which saying do you mean exactly now?
There is no bad weather!
Ah, I know the second part very well!
And how does the second part go?
There is only wrong clothing!
Right! A real German always has a rain jacket with them.
Or a big umbrella in their backpack!
That is why your picnic was a full success.
Yes! With a good mood the atmosphere always stays great.
Now we want to learn our five other sentences!
With pleasure! The second sentence describes the quick search.
Which sentence is that exactly?
We are looking for a dry place.
Ah! In rain we say: We are looking for a dry place.
Exactly! Just like we searched for the pavilion yesterday.
One looks around, and quickly searches for shelter.
And what do you do when the location changes?
Then our third sentence helps out very well!
Exactly! The sentence is: I am calling all friends.
Very practical! I am calling all friends.
That way you quickly notify everyone in the group.
Nobody is left standing alone in the rain.
And how do you show good spirits during rain?
For that we surely use our fourth sentence!
Right! The fourth sentence is: The rain doesn't bother us.
I like that! The rain doesn't bother us.
One simply stays positive and keeps smiling cheerfully.
Even if your shoes get a little wet!
And what do you say to a surprise?
Our fifth sentence surely fits that very well!
Exactly! The sentence is: We make the best of it.
Wonderful! We make the best of it.
That is a great attitude, for all of life!
No matter if in summer or in winter!
And what do you say at the end of the day?
In the end we naturally say our sixth sentence!
Exactly! The sentence is: It turned out fine in the end.
That is beautiful! It turned out fine in the end.
All these sentences are useful for daily life.
Absolutely! Now we talk about our habits.
Are you actually Team Lukas or Team Mia?
I am Team Lukas! In rain I stay at home.
Indoors I drink cocoa, and read a book.
Indoors I also really like to drink hot coffee.
Hot coffee is also very delicious and warms up well.
I am Team Mia! I go out even in rain.
Really? With rain boots and rain jacket?
Of course! The park in the rain, is wonderfully quiet, and beautiful.
Now I have a little riddle for you.
A riddle? I really love riddles!
I read that many people are outdoors.
What percentage have a picnic even in rain?
What do you think? Guess a number!
I guess about thirty percent.
Almost right! It is forty-two percent.
Amazing! Many don't let themselves be stopped.
And I have a second question!
A second question? I am ready!
Many people have rain clothes in the car.
What percentage, have an umbrella in the car?
Guess another number!
Maybe fifty percent?
No, it is actually seventy percent!
That is really amazingly high!
A great result for everyone who is prepared!
Now comes our practical exercise!
Wonderful! I am ready for your questions.
Situation one: A rain shower comes while grilling. What do you say?
Then I answer calmly: The weather changed our plans.
Very good! Situation two: The first drops fall in the park. What do you say?
I shout out loud: We are looking for a dry place.
Perfect! Situation three: The party location changed. How do you inform everyone?
I take my phone: I am calling all friends.
Excellent! Situation four: You get wet, but keep dancing. What do you say?
I laugh cheerfully: The rain doesn't bother us.
Great vibe! Situation five: You eat cake under trees. What do you say?
I smile calmly: We make the best of it.
Very positive! Situation six: After the chaos you had fun. What do you say?
I say with joy: It turned out fine in the end.
Wonderful! Let's do eight more rounds!
With pleasure! I really enjoy it.
Situation seven: A storm comes, and you have to cancel the party. What do you say?
I regret it: The weather changed our plans.
Situation eight: You look with your kids, for shelter from the thunderstorm. What do you say?
I point to a hut: We are looking for a dry place.
Situation nine: Your tent while camping gets wet. How do you react?
I stay calm: We make the best of it.
Situation ten: You look back in the evening, over tea, at the rainy day. What do you say?
I smile contentedly: It turned out fine in the end.
Situation eleven: A picnic at the lake has to move to a café. What do you say?
I reach for the phone: I am calling all friends.
Situation twelve: It is raining at the bus stop. What do you say?
I pull up my hood: The rain doesn't bother us.
Situation thirteen: A trip into the mountains is postponed. What do you say?
Then I say friendly: The weather changed our plans.
Situation fourteen: You look for shelter under a canopy at the supermarket. What do you say?
I call out to the others: We are looking for a dry place.
You did that really super well!
Thanks Mia! Exercises help everyone with learning.
That was a really great episode today!
Yes! We learned a lot about rain and culture.
Let's summarize all six sentences!
Sentence one: The weather changed our plans.
Sentence two: We are looking for a dry place.
Sentence three: I am calling all friends.
Sentence four: The rain doesn't bother us.
Sentence five: We make the best of it.
Sentence six: It turned out fine in the end.
Those were six fantastic sentences!
Here comes your task for tomorrow!
Homework for our dear listeners?
Exactly! A simple step for more practice.
What should our listeners do tomorrow?
Stand in front of the mirror tomorrow morning.
In front of the big mirror in the bathroom?
Yes! Look at yourself, and smile friendly.
And which sentence do we speak out loud?
Speak our main sentence out loud three times!
The weather changed our plans.
Repeat the sentence three times with confidence!
The weather changed our plans.
Very nice! That way you learn the words perfectly.
Learning a little German every day brings a lot!
Exactly! Small steps lead to great success.
And if it rains tomorrow, stay cheerful!
Think of the pavilion, and have a nice day!
Until next time on Deutsch Podcast!
Goodbye and see you soon!

Key phrases

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Das Wetter hat unsere Pläne geändert.Das Wetter hat unsere Pläne geändert.
The weather changed our plans.
Schade, das Wetter hat unsere Pläne geändert.Too bad, the weather changed our plans.
Wir suchen einen trockenen Platz.Wir suchen einen trockenen Platz.
We're looking for a dry place.
Los, wir suchen einen trockenen Platz.Come on, we're looking for a dry spot.
Ich rufe alle Freunde an.Ich rufe alle Freunde an.
I'm calling all my friends.
Warte, ich rufe alle Freunde an.Wait, I'm calling all my friends.
Der Regen stört uns nicht.Der Regen stört uns nicht.
The rain doesn't bother us.
Mit Plan B: Der Regen stört uns nicht.With plan B: The rain doesn't bother us.
Wir machen das Beste daraus.Wir machen das Beste daraus.
We'll make the best of it.
Picknick drinnen – wir machen das Beste daraus.Picnic indoors – we'll make the best of it.
Es ist am Ende gut gelaufen.Es ist am Ende gut gelaufen.
It turned out well in the end.
Nasser Start, aber es ist am Ende gut gelaufen.Wet start, but it turned out well in the end.

Du bist dran

Your turn
laut sagen
Today's small task

Here comes your task for tomorrow!Here comes your task for tomorrow!

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