Request a refund\/repair:<\/b> “Ich bitte Sie um eine R\u00fcckerstattung des Betrags.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n4. Practical Scenario: The “Sick Leave” Email<\/h2>\n
Subject: Krankmeldung – [Your Name]<\/i><\/p>\n
Sehr geehrter Herr M\u00fcller,<\/p>\n
hiermit m\u00f6chte ich Sie dar\u00fcber informieren, dass ich heute krank bin und nicht zur Arbeit kommen kann. Ich war bereits beim Arzt und werde Ihnen die Arbeitsunf\u00e4higkeitsbescheinigung (AU) umgehend zukommen lassen.<\/p>\n
Vielen Dank f\u00fcr Ihr Verst\u00e4ndnis.<\/p>\n
Mit freundlichen Gr\u00fc\u00dfen,
\n[Your Name]<\/p>\n
5. Practice Exercises<\/h2>\n
A. Choose the correct formal opening or closing:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- To a female boss named Schneider: ________ Frau Schneider.<\/li>\n
- Standard formal closing: ________ Gr\u00fc\u00dfe.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
B. Translate to German (Formal B2 level):<\/b><\/p>\n\n- I am writing to you regarding the apartment.<\/li>\n
- Could you please tell me when the meeting starts?<\/li>\n
- Enclosed (Im Anhang) you will find the documents.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Lesson Summary Checklist<\/h2>\n
\n [ ] I know the difference between “Sehr geehrter Herr” and “Sehr geehrte Frau”.
\n [ ] I remember to start the first sentence with a small letter after the salutation.
\n [ ] I can use “bez\u00fcglich” and “im Anhang” in a business context.
\n [ ] I understand how to structure a complaint with a clear deadline.\n<\/p>\n
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What’s Next? Lesson 30<\/h3>\n
Fantastic! You are writing like a professional. In our final Lesson 30: The B2 Exam Strategy and Final Review<\/b>, we will look at how to prepare for a B2 certificate (Goethe\/TELC), common pitfalls to avoid, and a summary of your journey from A1 to B2. Ready for the finish line?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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