08 'Is Mr Smith here?'

It's often the case that we make suggestions to each other - to go to the cinema, to go out for something to eat, to go for a drink. That's the focus of our discussion in this lesson. 

A common topic of conversation is the weather. That will be our focus in this lesson. We'll begin with a conversation between Frau Meier and Herr Mueller who are neighbours but who, nonetheless, address each other formally. 

Situation: Herr Schmidt möchte für den Kauf eines Hauses einen Kredit aufnehmen. Personen: Kundenberater, Herr Schmidt Ort: Bei der Bank Kundenberater: Grüß Gott. Was kann ich für Sie tun? Hr. Schmidt: Guten Tag, mein Name ist Schmidt. Ich brauche einen Kredit. Kundenberater ...