Basic German vocabulary and sentence patterns for beginners

German is gradually becoming a popular language in Vietnam, especially as more and more young people choose it. vocational training in Germany. Mastering German not only helps students easily integrate into their new life, but also supports access to lectures and mastering specialized knowledge. If you are starting your journey to conquer this language, refer to some sample sentences and vocabulary basic German but SHD Academy summarized in the following article!

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Basic German vocabulary by topic 

To be able to memorize quickly and apply it well in practice, you should learn German vocabulary by level and by topic. Below are some important topics to help you start your German learning journey:

Family theme

List of basic German vocabulary related to the topic of family and relatives:

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Career topics 

Here are some basic German vocabulary about careers that you need to note:

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School theme

Summary of basic German vocabulary on the topic of school for beginners:

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Basic German communication sentences

Besides improving your vocabulary, you also need to learn basic German communication sentences to be more confident when communicating.

Sample greetings and farewells

Below are some common greetings and goodbyes in basic German:

– Hello!

– Guten Morgen (Good morning, used before 12 noon).

– Guten Tag (Have a nice day, used between 12 noon and 6 pm). 

– Good Evening (Good Evening).

– Ciao! (Goodbye!).

– See you again! (See you again!).

– See you soon!

– Good luck! (Good luck!).

– Good night! (Good night!).

Daily conversation samples

To start a conversation, you can apply some daily conversation sentences.

– How are you? (How are you?).

- How are you? (How are you?).

– How is it? (How is it?)

Depending on your mood, you can answer with the following sample sentences:

– Danke, gut (Thank you, I'm fine).

– Es geht (It's okay).

– Not very good.

And don't forget to add the following sentences to show politeness:

– And Ihnen? (What about you?).

– And you? (What about you?)

Sentence patterns showing politeness

When chatting with people you meet for the first time, you can use the following sentences to show your seriousness and politeness. 

When you want to thank someone, use a sentence pattern like:

– Thank you!

– Thank you very much! (Thank you very much!).

– Thank you very much! (Thank you very much!).

When you receive a thank you, you can say “Bitte sehr!” or “Nichts zu danken!”, which means “You're welcome!”.

Besides, you should also learn how to apologize to others with the following phrases:

– Excuse me… (Excuse me…)

– I'm sorry. 

Sample questions and answers

In communication, asking questions is the fastest way to help you answer questions. Below are the most common question patterns in the process of learning basic German:

– Was? (What?).  

– Wo? (Where?).

– Wann? (When?).

– Warum? (Why?).

Who?

– How? (How/By what means?).

How much?

Once you have mastered simple questions, you can easily learn longer sentences like:

– Wie viel Uhr ist es? (What time is it?).   

– Where is the bathroom? 

– What is this? (What is this?)

– Can you help me? (Can you help me?).

– Do you speak English? (Do you speak English?).

Here are the most common answers in German:

– Ja (Yes).

– Nein (No).

– I don't know (I don't know).

– Ich verstehe nicht (I don't understand).

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Tips to help learn basic German effectively 

Learning German can be difficult at first, but don't be discouraged. With perseverance, diligence, and the right approach, you can master this language. Here are some tips to help you learn German more effectively:

• German vocabulary is very rich, you should Learn vocabulary by pictures and topics to easily remember and use them frequently in daily communication.
• Spend at least 30 minutes a day practicing listening, reading, speaking and writing skills.
• Practice listening to basic German every day through short conversations, podcasts or videos with subtitles.
• Learning German with friends or joining reputable German classes will help you improve your skills quickly. If you are planning to study a vocational course in Germany and want to improve your German language skills, please refer to courses from level A1 to B1 at SHD Education - a German language training center in the SHD ecosystem.

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SHD Education – Prestigious German language training center

Shd Education To be German language center Prestigious, quality in Ho Chi Minh City licensed by the Department of Education and Training. After nearly 7 years of operation, SHD Education is proud to maintain its pioneering role in language training with more than 3,900 students participating in its courses. Below are the outstanding advantages that SHD Education center brings to you:

• Lean and effective roadmap: Students are supported with free entrance tests, helping to determine a suitable learning path. With intensive and semi-intensive courses, students can achieve TELC B1 certificate in just 9 months, saving time while still ensuring quality.
• Netzwerk New international standard curriculum: The Netzwerk New curriculum offers a wide range of topics, from everyday life to professional fields, helping students easily approach and conquer the TELC certificate according to their personal goals.
• Personalized Learning: Focus on exploiting the needs and receptive abilities of each student, ensuring that each person has access to content appropriate to their level.
• Experienced teaching staff: Students interact directly with Vietnamese teachers and native teachers with more than 30 years of teaching experience, ensuring exam preparation and TELC certification according to the goals set by students.

SHD Education is a unit specializing in training German courses from level A1 to B1 with a specialized curriculum, transparent and reasonable costs. help students easily achieve their German language proficiency goals. One of the outstanding strengths of SHD Education is the combination of a team of experienced native teachers and highly qualified Vietnamese teachers to help improve the quality of teaching, ensuring students have an effective learning experience. 

Not only focusing on language training, SHD Education also regularly Organize German cultural experience activities, sports events, SHD got talent, etc. to equip students with necessary soft skills and cultural knowledge to easily and successfully integrate into the living environment in Germany. 

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Hopefully, the sentence patterns and vocabulary basic German above will partly support you in your journey to conquer this interesting but challenging language. If you are looking for a German learning roadmap methodical, specialized and effective, do not hesitate to contact us. Shd Education via hotline 028 6276 0276, our consulting team is always ready to support you. In addition, if you love German culture and people and cherish the dream of studying vocational training in Germany in this beautiful country, please contact us. SHD Academy via hotline 0336 760 276 for quick advice and support!