Understanding announcements
Announcements (die Durchsage, -n) are part of Goethe Start Deutsch 1 listening practice; station and supermarket announcements are common examples. The classics:
- Der Zug nach München fährt heute von Gleis 7 ab. — abfahren = to depart
- Der Bus fällt heute aus. — ausfallen = to be canceled
- Vorsicht bitte! — watch out
Listen for the city, the Gleis and the time — that’s where the points are.
Tip
Zug nach München = where it's going. Zug aus München = where it's from. One tiny word, one exam point.