German A1 · Lesson 17/30 · FreePublic transportation
In this lesson you will learn to buy tickets and use train, bus, and subway.
Lektion 17
01 · First, listenDialogue in context
Listen to the complete conversation and follow the translation.

AnnaEine Fahrkarte nach Berlin, bitte.A ticket to Berlin, please.
02 · Essential phrasesListen and repeat
Learn each expression as a complete block.
01Eine Fahrkarte nach Berlin, bitte.
A ticket to Berlin, please.
02Einfach oder hin und zurück?
One-way or round trip?
03Hin und zurück, bitte.
Round trip, please.
04Der Zug fährt um zehn Uhr ab.
The train departs at ten.
05Von welchem Gleis?
From which platform?
06Von Gleis vier.
From platform four.
07Eine Fahrkarte nach Berlin, bitte
Eine Fahrkarte nach Berlin, bitte asks for a ticket. Fahrkarte comes from fahren, to travel, plus Karte, ticket.
08nach: nach Berlin, nach Deutschland.
Eine Fahrkarte nach Berlin, bitte asks for a ticket. Fahrkarte comes from fahren, to travel, plus Karte, ticket.
03 · Understand the logicExplanation
Keep the German visible while you listen to the explanation.
Explanation 1Dein Beispiel
Now try to buy tickets and use train, bus, and subway, replacing information with something true about you.
Explanation 2Eine Fahrkarte nach Berlin, bitte.
Let's break down the key phrases of the conversation.
Explanation 3Karte
Eine Fahrkarte nach Berlin, bitte asks for a ticket. Fahrkarte comes from fahren, to travel, plus Karte, ticket.
Explanation 4Sprechen Sie nach
Time to practice. Repeat each sentence at your own pace.
04 · ReviewTest what you learned
Choose the correct translation and check your answer instantly.