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  • Conversation Workout B1 - Mir schwĂ€tzen iwwer Reesen

    Conversation Workout B1 - Mir schwätzen iwwer Reesen

    · Luxembourgish with Anne PODCAST

    Ready to take your Luxembourgish to the next Level with a B1 Conversation Workout? Natural speaking and understanding native speakers takes practice! Especially if you would like to have more interesting conversations. So this episode is all about helping you to sharpen first your listening comprehension skills but also your speaking skills so to help you sound more natural.

    Today you will listen to a conversation between Jeannine and Anne. This will give you an idea how to have a conversation about your last trip / vacation and your next travel plans with a friend or even with someone you’ve just met. Talking about vacation can as well be a good way to start a conversation, so it’s useful if you know what to say and have some questions to ask and some answers to possible questions. The level of this conversation is A2-B1

    Moien Jeannine,

    J: Wat hues du déi lescht ZÀit gemaach? What have you been doing lately?

    A: Majo ech war bis gëschter zu London. Ech hunn do 4 Deeg verbruecht. Et war eng GeschÀftsrees. Well I was in Londin til yesterday. I spent 4 days there. It was a business trip.

    J: Ech war nach ni zu London. I’ve never been to London.

    A: Rees du gÀr? Do you like to travel?

    J: Jo ech reesen immens gÀr. Et gëtt esou vill voll Plazen op der Welt ze entdecken. Yes I love traveling. There so many wonderful places in the world to discover.

    A: Wou waars du dann bis elo? Where have you been so far?

    J: Ech war scho a vill schĂ©i LĂ€nner, awer meng LiblingslĂ€nner sinn Asien . Ech war a Japan, SĂŒdkorea, Thailand an Indien. I’ve been to many beautiful countries, but my favourite countries were in Asia, I was in Japan 
.

    Ech léiere gÀr aner Kulturen kennen a sammelen och gÀr Erfarungen. I love getting to know different cultures and to gather experiences.

    A: Dat kléngt jo super. That sounds great. Wat gefÀlt dir dann am beschten an Asien? What is your favourite thing in Asia?

    J. D’Iessen ass einfach wonnerbar. Sushi, Miso Zopp, asiatesch Nuddelen mat Poulet. Alles schmaacht esou lecker. The food is simple excellent. Sushi, Everything tastes so delicious

    A:Ginn et nach aner LÀnner wou s du gÀr reese wëlls? Are there other countries you would like to visit

    J: Natierlech Of course Ech géif gÀr an Sudamerika reesen an zwar a Brasilien, Argentinien, Peru . I would like to travel to South america more precisely to Brazil, Argentinia and Peru.

    Och an Afrika ginn et vill LĂ€nner dĂ©i ech gĂ€r gesi gĂ©if, wĂ©i Ägypten, Marocco, Tunesien. Also in Africa there are many countries I would like to see like Morocco, Egypt.

    A: Ech reesen och immens gÀr fir nei LÀnner ze entdecken. I love to travel too and discover new places.

    Wat war deng Liblingsplaz an Europa? What was your favourite place in Europe?

    J: Meng Liblingsplaz war Roum. D’Stad huet esou vill Geschicht a Kultur ze bidden an d’Iessen war esou lecker. Awer Barcelona war och fantastesch, d’Stad huet eng lieweg AtmosphĂ€r.

    My favourite place was Rome.The city has so much history and culture to offer and the food was so delicious. But Barc was also fantastic. The city has a very lively atmosphere

    A: Dat héiert sech jo fantastesch un. Ech war nach ni zu Roum, awer ech hunn héieren datt et do immens schéi soll sinn.

    That sounds great. I’ve never been to Rome but I have heard that it is supposed to be very beautiful

    Ech war eemol zu Florenz an zu Pisa. D’Konscht ass do formidabel. Et ginn esou vill MuseeĂ«n, Palaisen, a flott Plazen zu Florenz. Dat war esou eng schĂ©i Rees. Wat sinn deng nĂ€chst ReesplĂ€ng?

    I’ve been once in Florence and Pisa. The art there is outstanding. There are so many museums, palaces and nice squares in Florence. That was such a beautiful trip. What are your next travel plans?

    J: Am Moment plangen ech eng Rees an Australien. Ech gĂ©if gĂ€r d’Plagen an d’Nationalparken gesinn an d’Land kennelĂ©ieren. At the moment I’m planning a trip to Australia. I would like to see the beaches and the national parks and to get to know the country.

    A:Wow dat kléngt richteg spannend. Ech hunn och Australien op menger Lëscht , awer ech mengen ech géif léiwer op Sydney a Melbourne reesen an dës Stied visitéieren. Wéi lang wëlls du dann an Australie bleiwen?

    Wow that sounds very exciting.I also have Australia on my list , but I think I would prefer tp go to Sy & Mel and visit these cities. How long do you plan to stay in Aust?

    J: Ech plangen ongeféier ee Mount do ze bleiwen.Dann hunn ech genuch ZÀit déi wichtegst Schéinheeten ze gesin. I plan to stay about one month there. Then I should have enough time to see the most important sights.

    A: Mega. Da wënschen ech dir vill Spass an hoffen datt s du vill flott Erënnerungen sammele wÀerts.Fantastic. Then I wish you lots of fun and hope that you gather a lot of great experiences

    J: Merci dat hoffen ech och. Et huet mech gefreet mat dir ze schwÀtzen. Bis déi nÀchst Kéier.

    Thank you I hope that too. It was nice to talk to you.Until next time.

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  • Practice Luxembourgish Prepositions Quiz - Level A1 & A2

    Practice Luxembourgish Prepositions Quiz - Level A1 & A2

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    How well do you know your Luxembourgish Prepositions? Not sure?

    Don’t worry—this episode is for you! I’ve prepared a quick and fun multiple-choice quiz where you can test your Luxembourgish knowledge about the prepositions.

    Here’s how it works: I’ll say a sentence without the preposition then 3 possible answers, you’ll have 5 seconds to think about the correct response, and then I’ll reveal the correct answer.

    With this quiz you’ll be able to assess your knowledge in real-time and discover which prepositions you might need to focus more study. Whether you’re preparing for the *Sproochentest* or just curious about your Luxembourgish level, this quiz will give you a clear idea about your knowledge of prepositions

    Bass du prett fir de Quiz

    Ech fueren um 7 Auer moies ______ d’Aarbecht. – I drive to work at 7am.

    a) an b) op c) zu

    b) Ech fueren um 7 Auer moies op d’Aarbecht.

    Find the correct preposition:

    1. Mir fueren ________ Zuch op ParĂ€is. – We go (drive) by train to Paris.

    a) mat b) mam c) bei

    Learn all about the tricky preposition mat in my lesson on my BLOG called Learn to use correctly the preposition Mat

    2. De Fliger kĂ«nnt ______ Dublin. – The plane is coming from Dublin.

    a) aus b) zu c) vun

    3. Meng Noperen waren 1 Mount ____ Indien. – My neighbours were for 1 month in India.

    a) an b) op c) zu

    4. Ech si(nn) _______ 3 Deeg zerĂ©ckkomm. – I came back 3 days ago.

    a) no b) an c) virun

    5. De Vol ______ 8 Stonnen war ustrengend. – The 8-hour flight was exhausting.

    a) vun b) an c) um

    6. Stell d’FlĂ€sch WĂ€in ____ de Frigo! – Put the bottle of wine into to fridge.

    a) am b) um c) an

    7. D’Apdikt ass _______ der Gare. – The pharmacy is next to the station.

    a) tëschent b) iwwert c) niewent

    8. D’FlĂ€sch Waasser steet _____ DĂ«sch. – The bottle of water is on the table.

    a) am b) um c) an

    9. Ech klammen ______ dem Bus. – I get out of the bus.

    a) aus b) op c) an

    10. Ech ginn haut _______ Maria an de Kino. – I go to the cinema with Maria today.

    a) mat b) mam c) mat der

    11. Komm mir ginn ________ de Park. Et ass schĂ©int Wieder. – Let’s go through the park. It’s nice weather.

    a) iwwer b) duerch c) laanscht

    12. ______ Cours ginn ech direkt heem. – After the course I’ll go straight home.

    a) no der b) no c) nom

    13. Mir mussen _____ eis Vakanz schwĂ€tzen. – We have to talk about our holidays.

    a) vun b) iwwert c) wÀhrend

    14. ______ gĂ«schter hunn ech CongĂ©. – I’ve been on leave since yesterday.

    a) fir b) virun c) zanter (zënter)

    15. Ech lĂ©iere _____ 6 MĂ©int DĂ€itsch. – I’ve been learning German for 6 months.

    a) zanter/ sÀit b) virun c) fir

    16. Ech huelen de Bus ____ ______ d’Stad. – The train goes to (as far as) Lux city.

    a) bis / an b) — / an c) — / op

    17. Mir fueren ___ de Weekend ___ d’Vakanz. – We’ll drive on vacation at the weekend.

    a) an / an b) an / zu c) — / an

    18. _____ FrĂ©ijoer schaffen ech gĂ€r _____ Gaart. – I like to do some gardening in Spring.

    a) Um / am b) Am / am c) Am / um

    19. ____ MĂ«ttwoch ____ Owend ginn ech ____ de Yogacours. – I’ll go this Wednesday evening to the yogaclass.

    a) — / am / an b) De / en / op c) E / den / an

    20. ___ moies drĂ©nken ech ____ 7h00 ____ 7h20 Kaffi. – I’m having breakfast from 7am until 7h20 every morning (in the mornings)

    a) — / vun / bis b) De / vun / bis c) Am / gĂ©int / bis

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  • The 3 pronouns you need to master: en – se – et

    The 3 pronouns you need to master: en – se – et

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    Do you know what a pronoun is? đŸ€”

    Pronouns are those small but mighty words that replace nouns, referring to a person, thing, or even an animal. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the pronouns you need to master in Luxembourgish when talking about objects and animals: en, se, and et! 💬

    In English, you'd simply say it, but in Luxembourgish, the choice of pronoun depends on the gender of the noun!

    Let’s break it down together and make sure you know exactly when to use en, se, or et!

    The Pronoun referring to feminine things – se

    Let’s imagine that you have a conversation with a colleague and he / she asks you:

    Um wĂ©i vill Auer ass d’Reunioun? – At what time is the meeting?

    Now you can answer by repeating the word d’Reunioun:

    D’Reunioun ass um zwou Auer. – The meeting is at 2pm.

    But in natural spoken Luxembourgish you won’t repeat d’Reunioun, instead you would replace it by using the pronoun se for feminine things →

    Se ass um zwou Auer.

    Anert Beispill – other example

    D’Kaz ass schĂ©in. Se ass schĂ©in. – The cat is beautiful. It / she is beautiful.

    The Pronoun referring to masculine things – en

    Let’s imagine that you intend to buy the mobile phone of a friend and you ask him / her:

    WĂ©i vill verkeefs du den Handy? – How much do you sell the mobile phone?

    Now he / she may answer by repeating the word den Handy:

    Ech verkafen den Handy fir 250€. – I sell the mobile phone for 250€.

    But in natural spoken language you won’t repeat den Handy instead you would replace it by using the pronoun en for masculine things →

    Ech verkafen e* fir 250€. – I sell it for 250€.

    *Don’t forget the n-rule!

    Anert Beispill – other example

    De Schockela ass gutt. En ass gutt. – The chocolate is good. It is good.

    The Pronoun referring to neuter things – et

    Let’s imagine that you have a conversation with a friend about his new flat:

    Wou ass d’ Appartment dann an der Stad? – Where is the flat located in Luxembourg city?

    Now he / she may answer by repeating the word d’Appartement:

    MĂ€in Appartment ass zu Bouneweg. – My flat is in Bonnevoie.

    But normally you won’t repeat d’ Appartment instead you would replace it by using the pronoun et for neuter things →

    Et ass zu Bouneweg. – It is in Bonnevoie.

    Remark:

    Et ass is reduced to ‘t ass in spoken Luxembourgish: →

    ’t ass zu Bouneweg.

    Anert Beispill – other example

    D’Haus ass zimlech nei. ’t ass zimlech nei. – The house is quite new. It’s quite new.

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    Pronoun referring to plural things – se

    Let’s imagine that you ask a waiter for the toilets in a restaurant:

    Wou sinn d’Toiletten wann ech gelift? – Where are the toilets, please?

    Now you may answer by repeating the word d’Toiletten:

    D’Toilette sinn um 1. Stack. – The toilets are on the 1. floor.

    But you can replace d’Toiletten by using the pronoun se for plural things →

    Se sinn um 1. Stack. – They are on the 1. floor.

    Anert Beispill – other example

    D’ Kleeder sinn al. Se sinn al. – The clothes are old. They are old.

    Übung (exercise)

    Find the correct pronoun:

    Wou sinn d’Tasen? ______ sinn am Kicheschaf. (d’Tasen= the cups)Hues du mĂ€i BrĂ«ll gesinn? Nee, ech hunn ______ net gesinn. (mĂ€i BrĂ«ll = my glasses)WĂ©i vill kascht d’Luucht? _______ kascht 99€. (d’Luucht = the lamp)Ass dat e neit Hiem? Jo, ech hunn ______ an der Vakanz kaaft. (en Hiem = a shirt)

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  • Learn how to continue a conversation in Luxembourgish

    Learn how to continue a conversation in Luxembourgish

    · Luxembourgish with Anne PODCAST

    In episode 19 you learned how to start a conversation in Luxembourgish.

    In this episode, you will learn a) the secret to becoming more fluent and improving your Luxembourgish; b) how to keep a conversation going, without running out of things to say!

    Let’s start with the secret to becoming more fluent and improving your Luxembourgish: this is so simple: you might be surprised: ASK MORE QUESTIONS

    And we will at the end of the episode practice with two example conversations – an informal one using the du-form and a formal one using the Dir-form.

    Are you ready to learn this secret and master an everyday conversation?

    Bass du prett? Da lass!

    Most of the topics of small talk conversations include an observation followed by a question. This is the best way to get people talking about themselves.

    Talking about your next holidays

    The holidays are always an interesting topic. Usually people like talking about their next holidays. Here are some useful phrases to start a conversation about that topic. An easy and straightforward question:

    Wouhi gees du dĂ«st Joer an d’Vakanz? – Where are you (informal) going on holidays this year?

    But if you want something more original, try this:

    Endlech! DĂ©i nĂ€chst Woch ass Schoulvakanz. Hutt dir schonn eppes vir? Finally! Next week is school holidays. Do you (plural) have already something planned?Ech fueren, wĂ©i Ă«mmer, am Februar an de Wantersport. An du? Gees du och am Wanter an d’Vakanz? – I go, as always, in February in the winter sports. What about you (informal)? Do you go as well on holidays in winter?

    Here’s an example of how NOT to have an Luxembourgish conversation:

    War dĂ€i Weekend flott? – Did you have a nice weekend?Jo. An dĂ€in? – Yes. And how was yours?Majo, och flott. – Well, nice as well.

    Unfortunately, the conversation stops here because there’s no natural way to continue it. This is OK if you only want to have a quick conversation (for example, if you are quickly passing a co-worker in the hallway). But how can you have a longer conversation in Luxembourgish?

    2 KEYS to continuing a conversation in Luxembourgish

    1 Ask questions that start with the question words Wat, WĂ©ini, Wou, Firwat and WĂ©i. Try to avoid yes/no questions.

    2 In your answers, give one or two details that will help continue the conversation. You don’t need to talk for a long time.

    Example of Luxembourgish Conversations

    Here are two example conversations – an informal one using the du-form and a formal one using the Dir-form.

    Notice how each person adds one or two details, and then there is a follow-up question about the details.

    Moien! An, wéi war dÀi Weekend?

    Zimmlech flott! E Samschdeg ware mir bei Frënn agelueden an e Sonndeg war ech mat menge Kanner an de Kino.

    Flott. Wat sidd dir da kucke gaang?

    Den EMOJI!

    An? WĂ©i war en?

    De Kanner huet de Film natierlech gutt gefall. An du? Wat hues du de Weekend gemaach?

    Net esou vill. E Samschdeg sinn ech doheem bliwwen a sonndes moies ginn ech jo Ă«mmer lafen.

    Ah sou? WĂ©i laang leefs du dann?

    Normalerweis tëscht 45 Minutten an eng Stonn.

    Leefs du eleng?

    Jo, leider. Hues de Loscht eng KĂ©ier matzekommen?”

    Oh nee, dat ass net menges. Ech gi just gÀr schwammen.

    A wouhi gees du da schwammen?

    


    Hello! And, how was your weekend?

    Quite nice! On Saturday we were invited at some friends and on Sunday I went with my kids to the cinema.

    Nice. Which movie have you been watching?

    EMOJI

    And? How was it?

    Of course, the children liked the movie. And how about you? What have you done last Weekend?

    Not sou much. I stayed at home on Saturday and on Sunday mornings I always go running.

    Oh, really? How long do you run?

    Usually between 45 minutes and one hour.

    Do you run alone?

    Yes unfortunately. Would like to come with me once?

    Oh no, that is not my cup of tea. I just like to go swimming.

    And where do you go swimming?

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  • 3 Important Rules about Word Order - Part 2

    3 Important Rules about Word Order - Part 2

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    In the last episode, we covered the 3 key rules for word order in Luxembourgish independent clauses. Now, we dive into dependent or subordinate clauses. But what does that mean? đŸ€”

    Subordinate clauses are those parts of a sentence that can’t stand alone and need another part to complete their meaning. These clauses bring a new set of word order rules in Luxembourgish, and here’s an important tip: 🔑 The conjugated verb is always placed at the end of a subordinate clause.

    Curious to learn more? Tune in to master these more advanced sentence structures!

    Bass du prett?A Subordinate Clause is introduced by

    a subordinating conjunction: datt, ob, well, wann, etc

    or in the case of relative clauses by a relative pronoun deen, déi, dat.

    Here are some examples of subordinate clauses in Luxembourgish and English. Notice that each Luxembourgish subordinate clause (in bold type) is set off by a comma.

    Examples:

    a) Ech weess net, ob hien haut kĂ«nnt. I don’t know if / whether he comes today.

    b) Ech ginn haut net an d’SchwĂ€mm, well ech krank sinn. I don’t go to the swimming pool today because I am sick.

    c) Dat ass de Mann, dee mir gĂ«schter gesinn hunn. That’s the man (that/whom) we saw yesterday.

    d) Wann d’Wieder schĂ©in ass, ginn ech lafen. – If the weather is good, I’ll go running.

    As you can see above, a Luxembourgish subordinate clause always starts with a subordinating conjunction and ends with the conjugated verb.

    The ONE thing you must remember is that when a sentence starts with a subordinate clause, as in example d), the very first word after the comma (before the main clause) MUST be the verb: Wann d’Wieder schĂ©in ass, ginn ech lafen.

    Subordinating & other Conjunctions

    One important aspect of learning to deal with subordinate clauses is to be familiar with the subordinating conjunctions that introduce them.

    All of the subordinating conjunctions require the conjugated verb to go at the end of the clause they introduce.

    Learning Tip:

    Another technique for learning conjunctions is to learn the ones that are NOT subordinating, called coordinating conjunctions, since there are fewer of those. The coordinating conjunctions with normal word order are:

    awer / mee (but), oder (or), entweder/oder (either/or) an (and).

    Examples:

    Meng Eltere waren och am Kino, awer ech hu si net gesinn. – My parents were also at the movies, but I didn’t see them.

    Du kanns mir d’Suen direkt ginn, oder du bezils dono. – You can give me the money straight away or you can pay later.

    Entweder du waarts hei op eis, oder du gees mat. – Either you wait for us here, or you come with us.

    Remark: After an, the subject (if it remains the same) can often be omitted because it is understood, so the verb often follows it immediately:

    Ech iesse moies eng Schmier an drĂ©nken dobĂ€i TĂ©i. – I eat a slice of bread in the morning and to that I drink tea.

    The word wéi is also used in comparisons (méi grouss wéi, bigger than), in which case it is not a subordinating conjunction. As always, you have to look at the context in which a word appears in a sentence.

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    10-Day-Course: Basics of Luxembourgish Sentence Structure

    Übung Dat sinn d’Kanner, dĂ©i hei an der Strooss wunnen.Ech hoffen, datt d’Wieder an der Vkanz gutt gĂ«tt.Et reent, mee ech ginn awer an de Park lafen.

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  • 3 important rules about the word order in Luxembourgish

    3 important rules about the word order in Luxembourgish

    · Luxembourgish with Anne PODCAST

    There are cases in which Luxembourgish and English word order are identical,however the word order in Luxembourgish is more variable and flexible than in English. In particular, sentences need not begin with the subject. BUT there are strict rules determining the position of the VERB and there are a few other rules to bear in mind.

    1. The Verb is Always the Second Element

    No matter which element begins a Luxembourgish declarative sentence (a statement), the verb is always the second element. If you remember nothing else about Luxembourgish word order, remember this. The subject for instance ech, den Hond, Meng Kanner, d’Haus will either come first or immediately after the verb if the subject is not the first element. This is a simple and fast rule. In a statement (not a question) the verb always comes second.

    This rule applies to sentences and phrases that are independent clauses.

    A “normal” word order places the subject first, the verb second, and any other elements third.

    Examples:

    Ech lĂ©ieren haut LĂ«tzebuergesch. – I learn Luxembourgish today.

    Haut lĂ©ieren ech LĂ«tzebuergesch. – Today I learn Luxembourgish. (Lit: Today learn I Luxembourgish)

    Remark:

    “in second position” or “second place,” means the second element, NOT necessarily the second word.

    Only one element can precede the verb, but it may consist of more than one word, for example Haut den Owend.

    In such cases, the verb remains second and the subject must immediately follow the verb:

    ⇒Haut den Owend lĂ©ieren ech LĂ«tzebuergesch. –This evening I learn Luxembourgish.

    ⇒Um wĂ©i vill Auer bass du muer doheem. –At what time are you at home tomorrow

    2. Time, Manner and Place: WĂ©ini, WĂ©i, Wou

    Another area where Luxembourgish syntax may vary from that of English is the position of expressions of time wéini?, manner wéi? and place wou?

    In English we would say, Tom is coming home by train today. English word order in such cases is place, manner, time
 the exact opposite of Luxembourgish. We say: time, manner, place.

    Examples:

    Den Tom kĂ«nnt haut mam Zuch heem. ⇒ haut (time), mam Zuch (manner), heem (place).

    Ech ginn all Dag mam Auto op d’Aarbecht. ⇒ all Dag (time), mam Auto (manner), d’Aarbecht (place). – I go to work by car everyday.

    3. Sentence Bracket

    When you have a separable verb (with a prefix), a modal verb or when a verb is used in combination with a second verb then the conjugated verb still stays in POSITION 2. This creates a sentence bracket that contains all of the other information.

    Examples:

    Meng Mamm fiert normalerweis um 6 Auer heem. – My mom usually goes home at 6pm.

    Here we have a separable verb heemfueren. ⇒ fueren is the stem and heem is the a prefix.

    For such verbs, the prefix is separated from the stem and placed at the end of the sentence in the present tense (as long as the clause is not subordinate or relative).

    Meng Mamm wĂ«ll haut um 6 Auer heemfueren. – My mom wants to go home at 6pm today.

    Here we have the modal verb wëllen (the conjugated verb) and the 2. verb comes at the very end of the sentence. In this case a separable verb is no longer separated.

    Meng Mamm ass haut um 6 Auer heemgefuer. My mom came home at 6pm today.

    I know that the sentence order is quite challenging. That’s why And as there is much to say about the word order in Luxembourgish sentences I decided to create an online course – 10 day course: Understand the Basics of Luxembourgish Sentence Structure - this is included for FREE in the online course A1F

    Summary :

    1 Simple, declarative sentences are identical in Luxembourgish and English: Subject, verb, other. Ech léiere Lëtzebuergesch

    2 The verb is always the second element in a Luxembourgish sentence. Am Summer ginn ech gĂ€r an d’SchwĂ€mm..

    3 Luxembourgish sentences are usually “Time, Manner, Place.” Ech fueren um 8 Auer moies mam Auto op d’Aarbecht

    4 With separable, modal verbs and tenses, the second verb goes last, but the conjugated verb is still second.

    Ech fueren Ă«mmer um 6 Auer owes heem

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  • Test your Luxembourgish Level A2

    Test your Luxembourgish Level A2

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    Not sure if you’re truly at the A2 level?

    Don’t worry—this episode is for you! I’ve prepared a quick and fun multiple-choice quiz where you can test your Luxembourgish knowledge at the end of level A2.

    Here’s how it works: I’ll ask you a question, give you 10 seconds to think about it, and then I’ll reveal the correct answer.

    You’ll get to assess your progress in real-time and discover where you might need to focus more study. Whether you’re preparing for the *Sproochentest* or just curious about your Luxembourgish level, this quiz will give you a clear idea of where you stand.

    So, *bass du prett? Da lass!* đŸŽ™ïž

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  • Let's talk about the Autumn in Luxembourgish

    Let's talk about the Autumn in Luxembourgish

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    Let’s talk about Autumn in Luxembourgish

    It's autumn *den Hierscht* and what better time to practice talking about the weather and seasonal activities in Luxembourgish?

    Whether you're enjoying a walk through the colorful forests or cozying up indoors, this episode will help you expand your vocabulary for autumn-related small talk.

    Did you know that the seasons are often a topic in the *Sproochentest* Oral Exam? I'll guide you through common phrases and vocabulary that will make you feel confident during your exam or in casual conversations.

    Here’s a quick teaser: Do you know how to say autumn in Luxembourgish? If not, *du bass prett fir ze lĂ©ieren*!

    By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with all the words and phrases you need for the season. 🍂

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  • Master the 2 verbs in Luxembourgish to express

    Master the 2 verbs in Luxembourgish to express "I know" - kënnen & wëssen

    · Luxembourgish with Anne PODCAST

    Do you know the difference between *kennen* and *wĂ«ssen*? đŸ€”

    In Luxembourgish, there are two ways to say "to know," but when do you use *kennen* and when do you use *wĂ«ssen*? This is a challenge for many learners, especially if your native language only has one verb for this concept. In this episode, I’ll guide you through a simple, straightforward rule of thumb:

    - Use *wëssen* for information you know (usually involving a verb)

    - Use *kennen* for people, places, and things you are familiar with

    Let’s clear up this confusion and get you feeling more confident in your Luxembourgish conversations! Tune in to this episode for practical tips and examples to help you master *kennen* and *wĂ«ssen* like a native. 💡

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  • 25 Questions & Answers Level A1 & A2

    25 Questions & Answers Level A1 & A2

    · Luxembourgish with Anne PODCAST

    In this episode you’ll learn 25 questions and answers to those questions that every Luxembourgish learner should know. Once you understand these questions and know how to answer them you’ll be able to handle many situations in daily conversations in Luxembourgish whether you are with friends, with colleagues or on the phone with someone. And, should your goal be to sit the Lux language exam to acquire Lux citizenship then those questions and answers will also help you to gain confidence in understanding and answering the questions the examiner will ask you in the Sproochentest Oral Exam.

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  • Why is spoken Luxembourgish so hard to understand

    Why is spoken Luxembourgish so hard to understand

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    Do you find it challenging to understand native Luxembourgish speakers? đŸ€” You're not alone! Many Luxembourgish learners struggle with listening to natural, spoken Luxembourgish. While slow audios are helpful at the beginning, they may not be enough as you progress.

    Listening is often one of the biggest hurdles for Luxembourgish learners. You might read well, have good grammar and vocabulary, and speak confidently, but when it comes to understanding spoken Luxembourgish, it can feel overwhelming and frustrating. Does this sound familiar?

    In this podcast, I dive into why listening to Luxembourgish can be so difficult and how to overcome these challenges. Let’s tackle this together! 🎧đŸ’Ș

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  • 10 Prepositions to use when talking about the time

    10 Prepositions to use when talking about the time

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    Mastering time expressions in Luxembourgish can be challenging, especially when it comes to choosing the right preposition (no, virun, um, zĂ«nter 
). ⏰

    In this episode, I’ll guide you through sample sentences to help you use these prepositions correctly, making your conversations more fluent.

    For instance, do you know how to say, "I’m coming home around 6 o’clock today" in Luxembourgish? Here, "around" is the key preposition tied to time.

    Are you ready to elevate your Luxembourgish with these essential prepositions and the many phrases I’ll be sharing? Let’s get started! 🚀💬

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  • Useful vocabulary and phrases about the topic Post Office

    Useful vocabulary and phrases about the topic Post Office

    · Luxembourgish with Anne PODCAST

    In this episode, you’ll expand your Luxembourgish vocabulary with essential words and phrases for navigating the post office. 📬

    We'll start with key terms and then move on to practical sentences you can use during your next visit. And here’s a quick quiz for you—do you know how to say "post office" in Luxembourgish? đŸ€”

    If not, don't worry! Tune in to the episode to find out and boost your language skills.

    Bass du prett? Da lass! Ready to learn? Let's go! 💬📚

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  • Learn how to say wĂ©ini - wann - wĂ©i

    Learn how to say wéini - wann - wéi

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    The English word "when" can be expressed in Luxembourgish by three different words: wéini, wann, & wéi. These three words are very confusing for most students learning Luxembourgish.

    In this episode, I will help you understand how and when to use wéini, wann, and wéi. After listening carefully, you'll master the use of these three words and feel much more confident in speaking.

    Prett? Ready?

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  • Let's talk about the Summer

    Let's talk about the Summer

    · Luxembourgish with Anne PODCAST

    It’s summer, so I thought it would be the ideal opportunity to talk about the weather and the different activities we generally do in summer.

    I'll help you expand your vocabulary and make interesting sentences for small talk conversations.

    Did you know this is also a topic of the Sproochentest Oral Exam? If your goal is to sit the language exam to acquire Luxembourgish citizenship in the upcoming months, then tune in.

    This episode will help you give better answers to almost all the questions likely to come up on this topic.

    Bass du prett fir iwwer de Summer ze schwĂ€tzen? Da lass! đŸŒžđŸŽ™ïž

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  • Do you know these Luxembourgish Adjectives?

    Do you know these Luxembourgish Adjectives?

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    Do you know these Luxembourgish adjectives? Take the Quiz! 🎉

    In this episode, you'll learn 10 new adjectives in a compelling way through a fun quiz.

    Are you ready to expand your vocabulary with words that can describe a person, animal, food, flat, or nature? Adjectives are essential "describing words" that can elevate your language skills.

    This episode is especially helpful if you plan to sit for the Sproochentest soon. One part of the Sproochentest Oral Exam involves describing a picture, so this quiz will help you enlarge your vocabulary to better describe images.

    Ready? Prett? Grab your notebook, flashcards, or just a piece of paper and let’s get started. Dann lass!

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  • Success Story Spotify

    Success Story Spotify

    · Luxembourgish with Anne PODCAST

    đŸŽ™ïž Storytelling with Goran: A Journey to Success 🚀

    Let me share with you how one of our former students, Goran, achieved his goal in 2022 through our course.

    Client Situation: In Fall 2021, Goran decided to learn Luxembourgish to pass the Sproochentest and acquire Luxembourgish citizenship. Living in Luxembourg since 2017, he was eligible to apply in 2022, and this was crucial for him and his family. With a full-time job and three children, Goran needed a flexible learning approach. He discovered our YouTube channel and found our program "From Zero to Sproochentest" compelling.

  • Conversation Workout - Making Plans Part 2

    Conversation Workout - Making Plans Part 2

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    💬 Ready to level up your conversation skills? đŸ—Łïž

    Dive into Part 2 of our "Conversation Workout - Making Plans" series!

    In this episode, we'll practice common Luxembourgish phrases for planning activities, helping you sound more natural and confident in conversations.

    Strengthen your speaking and listening skills simultaneously as we explore casual dialogue scenarios. Missed Part 1? No worries! Tune in to refresh your memory and learn two additional ways to initiate plans in informal settings.

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  • How to help your child to learn Luxembourgish

    How to help your child to learn Luxembourgish

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    The best way to help your child learn Luxembourgish is by NOT teaching.

    The standard advice does not apply to young kids. Language learning for children, as a pedagogy, is very different from that for adults. As adults, we are self-directed learners; we create our own motivation and hold ourselves accountable. But children cannot do any of those things.

    When children are very young, they can't be expected to sit and concentrate for long periods, so it is ineffective to "teach" them in a traditional sense. If you place them in a language class for 45 minutes or an hour, they won't learn to speak Luxembourgish. Language acquisition doesn't happen that way for young children. The idea of formal language lessons for children up to around age 8 is a non-starter.

    Instead, it is essential to find something that is fun, engaging, and makes the language a natural part of their lives. The best resources for this are people đŸ‘„, songs đŸŽ¶, and books 📚.

    I have seen first-hand how just by spending time with children—playing, talking, and doing activities with them—they naturally learn Luxembourgish. It is through two-way communication that children learn a language best.

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  • How to say my children, my wife, my husband in Luxembourgish

    How to say my children, my wife, my husband in Luxembourgish

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    Expand your Luxembourgish vocabulary with possessive adjectives! 💬

    In our latest podcast episode, we'll delve into using "meng" and "mÀin" to express ownership in Luxembourgish.

    Discover how these possessive adjectives correspond to "my" in English and learn when to use each one in context.

    Gain valuable insights into mastering possessive adjectives by understanding the gender of nouns. With clear examples and explanations, you'll enhance your language skills and confidently express possession in Luxembourgish.

    Tune in now to elevate your language proficiency! đŸ‡±đŸ‡ș

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