03 Introducing oneself

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03 Introducing oneself

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May 24, 2011

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In this lesson, Herr Meier bumps into Frau Schmidt, his new neighbour, for the first time. Their brief conversation contains some basic - but very important - expressions.

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May 24, 2011

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08 'Is Mr Smith here?': In this lesson's dialogue, Herr Meier calls into an office looking for Herr Schmidt. Herr Schmidt is away, however. Herr Meier must arrange to come back again later. by Learn German by Podcast
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