Hallo, looking for German help.

**Motoracer** · 15th May 2007, 00:41

Hey people,

Yes I am still alive. Just been out of the scene. Work, other activities, my car, friends and girlfriend have been the reasons I don't have time for bikes.

Anywho, the point of this thread is that my girlfriend is away till the end of the month (back home in Germany) and in this time I wanted to surprise her by learning German as much as I can. I have already got the German for dummys book out from the library but I need to practice with a German who can maybe teach me a few things.

In return, I can always discuss theories about riding bikes with you if you are interested. Or if not that, then I could always buy you some beers. Which German can resist that?!

Cheers!
Text me (021 636 156)

**bobsmith** · 15th May 2007, 01:27

What? you want to pick up a German to date while your German girlfriend is out of country? Why not try Swedish? I hear they're great.

**MOTOXXX** · 15th May 2007, 07:18

ich bin ein Staubsauger

im a vacuum cleaner

**xwhatsit** · 15th May 2007, 07:38

Nein, das ist mein Radiergummi!

No, that is my eraser!

**Squeak the Rat** · 15th May 2007, 08:34

Hallo mein wenig hampster. Wo setzte ich mein Luftschachtklebeband?

**Joni** · 15th May 2007, 08:37

Bloody hell guys...

I reckon Sudeep was being serious...

Good luck my little friend.

**ManDownUnder** · 15th May 2007, 09:11

Sudeep - spend a few bucks and buy a "learn to speak German" CD for the PC. I got one for French (not this particluar brand) and they work bloody well.

Audio is better than just reading the book I think - you get to hear what the words actually sound like, rather than how you think they sound - reading them off the page.

Awesome attitude to dude... it's the thought that counts - and that's a very cool thought

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Edit - another option, contact a language school, or languages dept of a University if you want to learn a specific phrase off pat.

**Korea** · 15th May 2007, 09:18

I would recommend the Lonely Planet German Phrasebook...

It will get you up and running quicksmart, like.

Your GF will especially appreciate the 'making out' section

But steer clear of the swear word section - shocker!

**Smorg** · 15th May 2007, 09:33

Im half german and speak a little but probably not enough to help you out incredibly, and speaking from experience.....Germans are better than the Swedes.

**Smorg** · 15th May 2007, 09:34

Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat

Nein, das ist mein Radiergummi!

No, that is my eraser!

Ich essen mein hoddens = I eat my balls

**Rosie** · 15th May 2007, 12:08

Originally Posted by Squeak the Rat

Hallo mein wenig hampster. Wo setzte ich mein Luftschachtklebeband?

Luftschachtklebeband = funnel-adhesive-tape?

But seriously, have you tried http://www.rentagerman.de/

**Motoracer** · 15th May 2007, 17:21

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

Sudeep - spend a few bucks and buy a "learn to speak German" CD for the PC. I got one for French (not this particluar brand) and they work bloody well.

Audio is better than just reading the book I think - you get to hear what the words actually sound like, rather than how you think they sound - reading them off the page.

Thanks for the advise man. I was trying to get an interactive DVD/CD but haven't found one. I will look up the one you sujested.

Thanks as well Korea. Will look it up. Although I already learnt a few smooth lines re the "making out" topic, back in high school.

**Motoracer** · 15th May 2007, 17:27

Originally Posted by Smorg

Im half german and speak a little but probably not enough to help you out incredibly, and speaking from experience.....Germans are better than the Swedes.

Thanks for the offer anyway.

Originally Posted by Rosie

Luftschachtklebeband = funnel-adhesive-tape?

But seriously, have you tried http://www.rentagerman.de/

Ha ha ha ha, that's pretty funny. I'll send her the link. Maybe she'll make some extra cash that way. As for myself, I don't wana pay money. I don't have much money. I was just looking for freebie Germans.

**kerfufflez** · 16th May 2007, 23:44

Hi,

the BBC website has a section on learning languages. I've never used it, but it might be helpful.

Hope the link works.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/german/