Getting Directions - German for Tourists Lesson #7

This video tutorial teaches how to ask for directions in German, covering basic phrases for finding facilities like toilets, ATMs, and banks, as well as transportation hubs such as train stations and bus stops. It also addresses what to do if you get lost and how to inquire about distances to various locations.

What is the first step in asking for directions?

• Ask for the nearest facility

• State your destination

• Repeat the question

• Introduce yourself

Which phrase would you use to find the closest restroom?

• Where is the nearest ATM?

• Where is the nearest bus stop?

• Where is the nearest toilet?

• Where is the nearest bank?

How would you ask for the location of the nearest bank?

• Where is the nearest train station?

• Where is the nearest bank?

• Where is the nearest toilet?

• Where is the nearest ATM?

If you are lost, what is a useful phrase to know?

• I found it

• I got lost

• I need help

• I am here

Which question would you ask to reach Oranienburger Straße?

• How do I get to Potsdamer Platz?

• How do I get to the train station?

• How do I get to the airport?

• How do I get to Oranienburger Straße?

What is the correct way to ask for directions to the airport?

• How do I get to the bank?

• How do I get to the bus stop?

• How do I get to the airport?

• How do I get to the train station?

How would you ask about the distance to Berlin?

• How far is it to the train station?

• How far is it to the bus stop?

• How far is it to the airport?

• How far is it to Berlin?