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Heute nehmen wir Sie mit hinter die Kulissen ...
Explain: Figurative expression meaning “to give an inside look”; common in documentaries and reports.
Example: Heute nehmen wir Sie mit hinter die Kulissen eines Krankenhauses.
Meaning: Today we take you behind the scenes of a hospital.
Meaning: Today we take you behind the scenes of a hospital.
Denn wer hier arbeiten will, braucht ...
Explain: “Wer + Verb” introduces a general rule; “braucht” expresses necessity.
Example: Wer hier studieren will, braucht gute Deutschkenntnisse.
Meaning: Anyone who wants to study here needs good German skills.
Meaning: Anyone who wants to study here needs good German skills.
Ich weiß, der erste Tag ist aufregend ...
Explain: Direct speech; comma before subordinate clause “dass”.
Example: Ich weiß, dass es schwierig ist.
Meaning: I know that it is difficult.
Meaning: I know that it is difficult.
Was nach Routine klingt, ist ... Herausforderung.
Explain: “Was ... klingt” = relative clause referring to an entire situation; used to contrast appearance vs. reality.
Example: Was einfach aussieht, ist oft sehr kompliziert.
Meaning: What looks easy is often very complicated.
Meaning: What looks easy is often very complicated.
Bei uns muss jeder Handgriff sitzen
Explain: Idiomatic expression meaning “every move must be perfect”.
Example: In der Notaufnahme muss jeder Handgriff sitzen.
Meaning: In the emergency room, every move must be precise.
Meaning: In the emergency room, every move must be precise.
Besonders in der Hochsaison sei Gelassenheit gefragt
Explain: Reported speech using Konjunktiv I (“sei”) to indicate quoting someone indirectly.
Example: Er sagte, Geduld sei wichtig.
Meaning: He said patience is important.
Meaning: He said patience is important.
Koch sein bedeutet heute nicht nur ...
Explain: Infinitive clause with “bedeuten”; used to define a profession or concept.
Example: Lehrer sein bedeutet Verantwortung tragen.
Meaning: Being a teacher means carrying responsibility.
Meaning: Being a teacher means carrying responsibility.
der Auszubildende (Azubi)
Meaning: trainee, apprentice
Example: Die Azubis beginnen heute ihre Ausbildung.
(The trainees start their training today.)
das Probeessen
Meaning: tasting event, rehearsal dinner
Example: Das Probeessen findet nächste Woche statt.
(The tasting event takes place next week.)
das Buffet
Meaning: buffet-style meal
Example: Das Buffet bietet viele vegetarische Optionen.
(The buffet offers many vegetarian options.)
das Berufsethos
Meaning: professional ethics, work ethic
Example: Pünktlichkeit gehört zu unserem Berufsethos.
(Punctuality is part of our professional ethics.)
das Fingerspitzengefühl
Meaning: tact, sensitivity, intuition in dealing with people
Example: Im Umgang mit Kunden braucht man Fingerspitzengefühl.
(You need tact when dealing with customers.)
das Anrichten
Meaning: plating, arranging food on dishes
Example: Die Azubis helfen beim Anrichten der Speisen.
(The trainees help with plating the dishes.)
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German B1 Listening Dictation - Practice Test 32
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