GERMAN–RUSSIAN
German learning materials with German explanations and Russian translations – NOT German–English.
Discover everyday German through entertaining stories, common idioms and a variety of practical exercises.
How do you say in German that someone is extremely angry? What does it mean to say “die Kuh vom Eis holen” or “jemandem einen Bären aufbinden”?
With our learning pack, you will discover these expressions in engaging stories and practise using them correctly.
8 stories · 311 vocabulary entries · 80 written exercises with answer keys
16 PDF files in one ZIP package – one-time price of €12.
Colloquial German Expressions – 8 Stories with Exercises
This learning pack combines entertaining reading texts with clear explanations in German, Russian translations and written exercises. You can also use the texts in Memsit – Shadowing Studio for listening and speaking practice.
Curious to learn more? Expand the section below to explore the complete contents and 20 sample expressions from the learning pack.
Learn more: What’s included and 20 sample expressions
What’s included in the learning pack:
- 8 entertaining reading texts featuring humorous stories.
- 8 vocabulary tables with explanations in German and Russian translations.
- 311 vocabulary entries, including recurring expressions.
- 80 written exercises for completing sentences and applying the expressions.
- Complete answer keys for self-assessment.
- 16 PDF files (8 reading texts with vocabulary and 8 exercise files with solutions) in one ZIP package.
- Reading texts that can also be used with Memsit – Shadowing Studio.
20 Sample Expressions from the Learning Pack
1. Auf 180 sein – to be furious.
2. Die Kuh vom Eis holen – to save a difficult situation.
3. Jemandem einen Bären aufbinden – to fool someone or tell them a tall tale.
4. Die Kirche im Dorf lassen – not to exaggerate.
5. Für die Katz sein – to be all for nothing.
6. In die Puschen kommen – to get a move on.
7. Gegen eine Wand reden – to talk to a brick wall.
8. Das fünfte Rad am Wagen sein – to feel like a fifth wheel.
9. Jemandem Honig ums Maul schmieren – to flatter someone excessively.
10. Ein falscher Fuffziger – a dishonest or two-faced person.
11. Den Bock zum Gärtner machen – to put the wrong person in charge.
12. Aus einer Mücke einen Elefanten machen – to make a mountain out of a molehill.
13. Jemandem auf den Geist gehen – to get on someone’s nerves.
14. Ins Fettnäpfchen treten – to put one’s foot in it.
15. Den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen – to hit the nail on the head.
16. Kalte Füße bekommen – to get cold feet.
17. Die Katze aus dem Sack lassen – to let the cat out of the bag.
18. Den Ball flach halten – to keep a low profile or avoid overreacting.
19. Sich auf dünnem Eis bewegen – to be on thin ice.
20. Zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen – to kill two birds with one stone.
Price of the complete learning pack: €12 (one-time payment).
Start by reading one story for free as a sample. If you enjoy the material, you can purchase the complete learning pack afterwards.