Luxembourgish with Anne PODCAST

Am Summer ass et net just waarmt Wieder zu Lëtzebuerg. In Summer it isn't just warm weather—it's a celebration season. From major national events to cozy village festivals, it's a time when people gather outdoors, enjoy food, and speak a lot of Lëtzebuergesch.Learn in this episode not only about the different events but also useful phrases you can use by attending one of the village festivals - Duerffester. And stay until the end, as we will end the episode with a dialogue at the Schueberfouer.#LanguageLearning #LuxembourgCulture #LuxembourgishwithanneGet the transcript of the full episode on LWA's Blog: https://luxembourgishwithanne.lu/blog-2/Sproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEAFormal & Business Luxembourgish Online Coursehttps://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/a2-b2luxembourgish-language-course-formal-and-business

Ever started a sentence in Luxembourgish and suddenly found yourself… finishing it in German?

In today's episode, we're diving into something many people in Luxembourg can relate to: speaking about your home country – or your family's roots – in Luxembourgish.It's a topic that comes up often in everyday conversations, and yet many learners hold back. Why?

Small talk isn't small when you're learning Luxembourgish — it's a powerful way to grow your confidence and connection at work. In this episode, we're diving into:✅ Why informal chats matter more than you think✅ 15 useful phrases to start everyday conversations✅ A mindset shift to stop chasing perfection✅ A fun speaking challenge for your next coffee break ☕️And don't miss the end — we'll practice a short, real-life dialogue at the office coffee machine!

Want to sound more fluent and natural in Luxembourgish?Tired of always saying “Ech hunn … net gär” to express dislike?

Are you preparing for a job interview in Luxembourg?

Do you avoid certain business situations just because you don't feel confident speaking Luxembourgish? Maybe you choose email over a quick call—or stay silent in meetings—not because you don't know what to say, but because you're unsure how to say it.In this episode, we'll break down three essential business scenarios and give you actionable strategies to communicate more confidently—no perfect grammar or fluency needed. Just real progress with real tools.If you want to feel more capable at work and finally take that next step in your Luxembourgish, this episode is for you. Start taking small steps today and build real progress in your Business Luxembourgish with our new course: Formal & Business Luxembourgish Online Course

Saying no can feel uncomfortable—especially at work.You want to be helpful. You don't want to let your team down. But here's the truth: saying no doesn't make you rude—it makes you clear.In this episode, you'll learn how to say nee in Luxembourgish using a simple 3-step framework that works in both professional and personal situations.No over-explaining. No guilt. Just polite and respectful boundaries.Whether you're navigating a busy schedule or managing expectations, this episode will help you say nee with confidence and kindness.Let's talk about how we can improve your Luxembourgish together.

Ever wondered why Luxembourgish speakers often use indirect phrasing? One key reason is the passive voice – a powerful tool that allows you to shift focus from who is doing something to what is being done.✅ Why use the passive voice?To emphasize the action rather than the person performing itTo sound more polite and respectful, which is essential in Luxembourgish communicationTo phrase things more indirectly, often for confidentiality or diplomacySince Luxembourgish culture values subtlety and courtesy, mastering the passive voice will help you speak more naturally and adapt to local communication styles.

Answering the phone in Luxembourgish can feel intimidating—I've been there too!

Introducing yourself at a meeting seems simple, right? But when the pressure is on, you might not know how to do it professionally in Luxembourgish. Saying your age, hobbies, and ending with "... an dat ass alles", might not be the best approach in a formal setting!

Help, I have a business Lunch - Hëllef, ech hunn e GeschäftsiessenDoes that sound familiar? Business lunches can be a great opportunity to connect, but when it comes to speaking in Luxembourgish you might feel unsure about what to say or how to keep the conversation flowing.In this episode, I'll share useful sentences and conversation starters to help you feel more confident and natural during your next business lunch. Whether it's small talk, ordering food, or discussing business matters, you'll learn how to navigate it all in Luxembourgish.Sidd dir prett? Da lass!

You need to lead a meeting an op Lëtzebuergesch. Many of my clients come to me asking for help on how to lead a meeting in Lux so that they don't feel nervous or waste their time in meetings searching for their words. In today's episode I'll share my advice as a neuro language coach and you'll learn the phrases that you need to lead a meeting in Luxembourgish with confidence. The great news about leading a meeting in Luxembourgish is that you can prepare because every meeting has 6 key moments that you need to be ready for and once you know what you need to say at each of these steps you'll feel much more confident and you'll sound more natural too.Prett? Da lass!#luxembourgishwithanneGet the transcript of the full episode on LWA's Blog: https://luxembourgishwithanne.lu/blog-2/Formal & Business Luxembourgish Online Coursecourses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/a2-b2luxembourgish-language-course-formal-and-businessWebsite: https://luxembourgishwithanne.luSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA

Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation in Luxembourgish, feeling confident, and then suddenly… your mind goes blank? You can't find the right word, you hesitate, and the conversation stalls.Don't worry—that's completely normal! The key is knowing how to keep the conversation flowing without panicking. In this episode, you'll learn useful Luxembourgish phrases that help you stay engaged, fill pauses naturally, and keep talking with confidence.And because this is a B1-level episode, I'll switch to Luxembourgish after the introduction so you can train your listening skills at the same time.Bass du prett? Da lass!

Small talk in Luxembourg is unique

In this episode you will learn how to pronounce the following 5 vowels: A, E, I, O, U. Did you know that there are more than 20 Luxembourgish vowel sounds However only 5 Luxembourgish vowel letters: So how does that work?1 Let's use the letter “e” as a first example: when you see the letter “e” in a Luxembourgish word it can be pronounced in a few different ways:Short as in prettVery short as in déckThe lazy ë sound as in ëmmerLong as in legal,Longer as in eenUnstressed as in goen As you can see we have here 6 different sounds only with the letter “e” and there are some other sounds with this letter “e”. And that's just ONE vowel! Imagine what's waiting for you with the others.

Is one of your hobbies the gym? And you would like to be able to speak confidently about the gym in Luxembourgish? Or would you like to connect with people there and make new friends? But not sure how to start a conversation? Then this episode is for you! In this episode, you'll learn vocabulary to express yourself about the workouts you do at the gym and also practical phrases that you can use in the gym and to start a conversation! Website: https://luxembourgishwithanne.luSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA

This is another episode of the Sproochentest Oral Exam Q&A series, where we will look at 3 types of common questions the examiner is likely to ask you during the Oral Exam (the Topics discussion section).  This is my top tip: in order to prepare for this part of the exam, it is important to:Familiarize yourself with the type of questions you can expect from the examiner (so there are no surprises!)Practice model answers to these question types So in this episode you'll learn model answers to 3 types of questions regarding the topic Vakanz/Reesen and which will help you give better answers in the Sproochentest Oral Exam.Join one of our Sproochentest Prep Classes today at https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexam and be best prepared to sit your Sproochentest SuccessfullyWebsite: https://luxembourgishwithanne.luSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexam

Prepositions (Präpositiounen

Moving to a new neighbourhood in Luxembourg can be challenging, especially if you're still learning the language. But did you know that owning a dog or simply loving dogs can help you meet new people and make friends?

Learning Luxembourgish can be tricky. But you want to get it right. Right? When you are learning Luxembourgish, a lot of effort is put in picking up vocabulary, spelling, reading and understanding.In the classroom, be it online or in a school, someone is at hand to listen, to support you and shape your learning.But how can you make sure you understand what's going on once you go out and begin to practice your Luxembourgish? Often as we begin to practice our new-found language skills,We realize that the way words sound in conversation can be very different from how we learned originally.Accents, speed, slang and idiomatic variances can mean we feel very lost – almost as if the other person isn't speaking Luxembourgish at all.Learn now which words to use when you're not quite sure what someone is telling you:Formal:These short phrases are polite ways to communicate that you didn't hear or don't understand something in Luxembourgish:Watgelift? – Sorry… what did you say?or you can simply say: Pardon?Longer formal sentences:These sentences will help you when you don't understand something even though you have heard it.Pardon, kënnt Dir méi lues schwätzen? – Excuse me, can you (formal) speak more slowly?Pardon, kënnt Dir dat widderhuelen, wgl?* – Excuse me, can you (formal) repeat that please?*Useful sentence to ask the examiner in the oral part of the Sproochentest!Informal:These are more common, casual, conversational ways to ask someone to repeat themselves, or communicate your lack of understanding. Some are more informal than others.Glift? – Short & spoken form of “watgelift”or a little more informal:Nach eng Kéier? – Again? (one more time?)Wat hues du gesot? – What did you say?Wat? – sometimes this can seem aggressive, be careful!Hmm? – a sound used when you are a bit more absent-minded or maybe not listening so hard.IdiomsIdioms are sayings particular to their language of origin. Ech soen dir geschwë watgelift! – is used when you are fed up of the behaviour of a person and you want them to stop, otherwise you'll get angry very soon.Mäi Papp kennt kee Pardon! – My father takes firm measures regardless the opinion of others.Dat ass chineesesch fir mech. – lit: that's Chinese for me. = I don't understand a clue.

It's winter, so I thought it would be the ideal opportunity to talk about the weather and the various traditional events we generally do in winter, especially in Luxembourg. Did you know the seasons are 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. De Wanter is a masc. noun so the winter is de Wanter. And in winter is am Wanter . Example: In Winter it is cold: Am Wanter ass et kal. ​​Let's start to talk about the weatherPrett? Da lass!- Mir schwätzen fir d'éischt iwwer d'Wieder. D'Wieder = the weatherWéi ass d'Wieder am Wanter zu Lëtzebuerg: How is the weather in Lux in Winter?Am Wanter ass et meeschtens reenereg, gro a kal. Et ginn e puer sonneg Deeg awer meeschtens ass et bedeckt. D'Temperaturen bleiwen oft ënnert 10 Grad, sou tëscht -4 an 6 Grad. In Winter it's mostly rainy, grey and cold. There are a few sunny days but it is mostly cloudy. The temp stay often under 10 degrees, so between -4 …Et ass seelen lëfteg allerdéngs bléist e kale wand and et schneit heiansdo. It is not often windy however a cold wind is blowing and sometimes it snows.To snow = schneien - pronunciation - it is snowing = et schneit: et schneit net oft zu Lëtz.The snow = de Schnéi - mir haten leschte Wanter vill Schnéi - we had a lot of snow last winterAm Wanter ginn d'Lëtzebuerger och gär an de Wantersport. Here we mean the winter sports holiday. Beipsill: Mir ginn ëmmer am Februar an de Wantersport fir Schi ze fueren: We always go to wintersportsd during vacation to skiing.An de Wantersport goen / fueren = to go to wintersports Schi fueren = to skiingDe Wanter zu Lëtzebuerg dauert 3 Méint an zwar vum 21. Dez bis den 21. Mäerz.Am Dezember ginn et vill traditionnel Fester an Evenementer. Dec is is filled with many traditions and events in Luxembourg. Hei sinn e puer typesch Fester Here are some typical feasts.Niklosdag oder Kleeserchersdag - den 6. Dezember. Wat ass d'Traditioun: 1 oder 2 Wochen virum 6. Dez stellen d'Kanner owes hir Schlappen virum Schlofzëmmer. A wann se brav waren fannen se deen nächsten Moien Séissegkeeten, Mandarinnen oder Nëss an hire Schlappen. Wann se net brav waren, kréien se entweeder näischt oder eng Rutt. De 5. Dez stellen d'Kanner en Teller virun d'Dier mat enger Muert an Hee fir dem Kleeschen säin Iesel an e Glas Mëllech mat Kichelcher fir de Kleeschen.A moies de 6. Dez fannen d'Kanner Spillsaachen, Schockela an Uebst an Nëss um Teller De 6. Dezember ass och schoulfräi fir d'Kanner déi an d'Primärschoul ginn.The historical custom is that a week or two before the 6 December, children put their slippers outside their bedroom at night. If they have been kind they will find a sweet or chocolate, or nuts or a mandarin inside their shoe the next morning. If they weren't kind then they get either nothing or a Rutt (a small stick or branch representing a switch). On the night of 5 December, children leave out a plate with some hay or a carrot for Saint Nicolas' donkey and a glass of milk and cookies for the man himself.And in the morning of Dec 6th chlidren find toys and chocoalte on their plate. The primary school children in state schools also get the day off as a holiday.An am December fänkt och de Chrëschtmaart un , the Christmas market! – Den traditionnele Chrëschtmaart ass op der Plëss (Place d'Armes) an och bei der Gëller Fra (the golden lady).Um Chmaart ginn et vill Buden mat Chrëscht Dekoratiounen, puer Attraktioune fir d'Kanner an natierlech och, vill Iessbuden mat

Ready to boost your Luxembourgish with a new B1 Conversation Workout? Mastering real conversation takes practice—especially when you want to discuss everyday topics more naturally and confidently.In this episode, we'll tackle conversations about job satisfaction and your work life. Perfect for a coffee chat with a friend or a new acquaintance! You'll strengthen both listening and speaking skills, learning how to express opinions about your job, ask questions, and answer in a way that sounds natural and authentic. First You'll hear the whole conversation between Jeannine and Anne -2 works colleagues - so an informal conversationThen I will go through important vocabulary and phrases used in the conversation so to practice together and make sure your Luxembourgish sounds more fluent and that you also gain in confidenceReady to practice? A: So mol Jeannine, bass du zefridden mat danger Aarbecht? Tell my J are you happy with your job?J: Jo, eigentlech schonn. Meng Aarbechtskollegen si sympathesch an meng Aarbecht ass interessant. Yes, pretty much. My colleagues are nice and my job is interesting. Awer ech géif gär méi Verantwortung iwwerhuelen. But I would like to take on more responsibility.A: Wat mengs du mat méi Verantwortung? What do you mean with …J: Ech wëll gär an den nächste 5 Joer eng dichteg Positioun iwwerhuelen. I would like to take on a leadership position in the next 5 years. A wéi gesäit et bei dir aus Anne? And how about you?A: Ech sinn och zefridden mat menger Aarbecht, awer ech wënsche mer méi Geleeënheeten fir meng Fäegkeeten weider ze entwéckelen. I'm happy with my job too, but I wish to have more opportunities to develop my skills.J: Seriö? Ech wousst net, datt s du esou éiergäizeg bass. Really, I did not know that you were so ambitious.A: Dach, - YesJ: Wéi laang schaffs du da schonn hei? How long have you been working here?A: Dat ass mäi 5. Joer an der Firma. This is my 5th year with this company.J: Hues du schonn iwwerluecht, wat s du maache kéints, fir däin Zil ze erreechen? Have you already thought about what steps you could take to achieve your goal?A: Jo, ech hu mam Chef driwwer geschwat, an hien huet proposéiert datt ech un enger interner Ausbildung deelhuelen soll. Yes, I've discussed this with the manager, and he suggested that I take part in an internal training.J: dat ass eng gutt Iddi. That's a good idea.A: Jo, ech freeë mech iwwer dës Formatioun = Ausbildung. Ech wäert sécherlech vill Neies an och nei Fäegkeeten léiere. Yes, I'm looking forward to this training. I will for sure learn a lot of new stuff and also new skills.J: ech mengen, datt et och wichteg ass eng gutt balance tëscht Aarbecht a Fräizäit ze fannen. I think that finding a good balance between work and free time (it) is also important.Vergiess net och heiansdo Spaass am Liewen ze hunn. Aarbecht eleng mécht net glécklech. Don't forget to have some fun sometimes in life. Work alone won't make you happy.A: Jo dat stëmmt. Dofir versichen ech mech ze entspanen an de Weekend treffen ech meng Frënn. An du? Wat méchs du fir de Kapp fräi ze kréien? Yes, that's right. Therefore I try to relax and at the weekend I meet my friends. And what about you? What do you do to clear your head?J: Also, ech ginn heiansdo lafen an ech maachen reegelméisseg Yoga. An ech verbrénge vill Zäit mat menger Famill a mat menge Frënn. Also, I sometimes go running and I regulary do Yoga. And I spend a lot of time with my family and my friends.A: Do hues du recht. There you're right. J: Absolut. Sou, genuch geschwat. ech mengen et ass nees Zäit fir schaffen ze goen. Absolutely. So, enough talked. I think it's time to go back to work.Well done! Nice work for sticking with me all the way through that training.It's training your mouth and your memory through repetition that will help you sound more like a native speaker.Do you want to practice actively conversation then reach out to LWA and get all details about our 1:1 conversation coaching program with me as your coach.Website: https://luxembourgishwithanne.luSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA

Let me put you to the test: do you know how to say no in Lux? This is NEE is very short and negative. However, sometimes when we wish to say no, depending on the situation and the persons you surrounded with then saying NEE can sound a bit harsh.Imagine that you are in a Luxembourgish café or restaurant, the waiter may ask you if you'd like something else. But you're fine. Then saying Nee would sound a bit harsh, doesn't it?So when we wish to say NEE there are more polite ways to do it. I have set out below a number of different ways to say NEE that you can use in different circumstances. Sometimes when we want to say NEE we try not to be rude or to hurt someone's feelings so we prefer to use a variety of words that still mean NEE. I am thrilled to not only share in this episode some useful Luxembourgish words for no but also several very useful expressions.And we're going to practice saying each of these expressions together naturally so that you can make sure you're saying NEE the right way.Prett?Nee – NoThis is the traditional way to say no in Luxembourgish. You might hear some people saying Neen, but it is just to emphasize the negation. Example:Child: Mamma, kréien ech nach eng Cola? – Mom, can I have another coke?Mother: Nee(n)! Du hues haut genuch Cola gedronk. – No! You've had enough coke for today.In some situations, answering Nee can come across as rude though. so you may want to say Nee merci instead.Nee Merci. – No thank you. When you buy something at the bakery or order a meal at a restaurant, the waiter or seller is likely to ask you if you'd like something else. If you don't want anything else you can simply say Nee merci or you can answer:Nee merci, dat ass alles. – No thank you, that's all.Nee merci, ‘t ass alles an der Rei. – No thank you, I'm fine.Or in case someone is offering you some help but you can manage alone you can answer:Nee merci, dat geet schonn. – No thank you, I'm fine.Nee merci, ech ginn eens. – No thank you, I'll manage.Ni – neverIf you want to say you'll never do or never did something, you can use niWaars du schonn a Schottland? – Have you (informal) ever been to Scotland?Nee, nach ni. – No, never (so far).Leider net – Unfortunately notThis is a way often used to politely decline requests while pretending you really wished you could help.Kann ech e Remboursement kréien? – Can I get a refund?Leider net. – Unfortunately not.Nach net! – Not yet!If you're supposed to do something, but didn't do it yet, you can use nach net.Hues dee Film scho gesinn? – Did you see that movie already?Nee, nach net. – No, not yet.Et deet mir leed …. – I'm sorry ….You can decline any offer by starting your answer with Et deet mer leed …Let's talk about how to say this. So when spoken, ‘Et' is not pronounced and instead of mir native speakers say mer and thus it will sound like this: deet mer leed …. (Watch the video above to practice the pronunciation)And then you can add the following phrases after Et deet mer leed …. … mee dat geet (leider) net. – …. but I (afraid) can't.Et deet mer leed, mee dat geet leider net. –I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can't. …. dat ass leider net méiglech. – …. I'm afraid that's not possible.…. mee ech hu (leider) keng Zäit. – … but I'm (afraid) I have no time.…. mee ech hu schonn eppes vir. – …. but I've already something planned.Some useful casual ways to say noThese are often used in every day life conversations. Learn them so to recognise these in conversations and to be able to use them as well.Ech mengen net. – I don't believe so.Wahrscheinlech net. – Probably not.Net datt ech wéisst. – Not at my knowledge.To say a STRONG NEE you can use one of the following expressions (with someone you know very well!!):Dat kënnt net a Fro! – That's out of question! / No way!Nimools! – Never ever!Bestëmmt net! – Certainly not.Lets practiceTry to translate the following sentences into Luxembourgish:I'm afraid, that's not possible.I don't have time on Friday.I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can't come to your party on Saturday.That's unfortunately not possible.No thank you, I'm fine.Unfortunately not.Website: https://luxembourgishwithanne.luSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA

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-B1Moien Jeannine,J: Wat hues du déi lescht Zäit gemaach? What have you been doing lately?A: Majo ech war bis gëschter zu London. Ech hunn do 4 Deeg verbruecht. Et war eng Geschäftsrees. 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 gär? Do you like to travel?J: Jo ech reesen immens gär. 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 schéi Länner, awer meng Liblingslänner sinn Asien . Ech war a Japan, Südkorea, Thailand an Indien. I've been to many beautiful countries, but my favourite countries were in Asia, I was in Japan ….Ech léiere gär aner Kulturen kennen a sammelen och gär Erfarungen. I love getting to know different cultures and to gather experiences.A: Dat kléngt jo super. That sounds great. Wat gefält 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 deliciousA:Ginn et nach aner Länner wou s du gär reese wëlls? Are there other countries you would like to visitJ: Natierlech Of course Ech géif gär 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 Länner déi ech gär gesi géif, wéi Ägypten, Marocco, Tunesien. Also in Africa there are many countries I would like to see like Morocco, Egypt.A: Ech reesen och immens gär fir nei Länner 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 Atmosphär.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 atmosphereA: 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 beautifulEch war eemol zu Florenz an zu Pisa. D'Konscht ass do formidabel. Et ginn esou vill Museeën, Palaisen, a flott Plazen zu Florenz. Dat war esou eng schéi Rees. Wat sinn deng nächst Reespläng? 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 géif gär d'Plagen an d'Nationalparken gesinn an d'Land kenneléieren. 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 Zäit 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 wäerts.Fantastic. Then I wish you lots of fun and hope that you gather a lot of great experiencesJ: Merci dat hoffen ech och. Et huet mech gefreet mat dir ze schwätzen. Bis déi nächst Kéier.Thank you I hope that too. It was nice to talk to you.Until next time.Website: https://luxembourgishwithanne.luSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA

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 prepositionsBass du prett fir de QuizEch fueren um 7 Auer moies ______ d'Aarbecht. – I drive to work at 7am.a) an b) op c) zub) Ech fueren um 7 Auer moies op d'Aarbecht.Find the correct preposition:1. Mir fueren ________ Zuch op Paräis. – We go (drive) by train to Paris.     a) mat b) mam c) beiLearn all about the tricky  preposition mat in my lesson on my BLOG called Learn to use correctly the preposition Mat 2. De Fliger kënnt ______ Dublin. – The plane is coming from Dublin.     a) aus b) zu c) vun3. Meng Noperen waren 1 Mount ____ Indien. – My neighbours were for 1 month in India.     a) an b) op c) zu4. Ech si(nn) _______ 3 Deeg zeréckkomm. – I came back 3 days ago.      a) no b) an c) virun5. De Vol ______ 8 Stonnen war ustrengend. – The 8-hour flight was exhausting.     a) vun b) an c) um6. Stell d'Fläsch Wäin ____ de Frigo! – Put the bottle of wine into to fridge.    a) am b) um c) an7. D'Apdikt ass _______ der Gare. – The pharmacy is next to the station.     a) tëschent b) iwwert c) niewent8. D'Fläsch Waasser steet _____ Dësch. – The bottle of water is on the table.      a) am b) um c) an9. Ech klammen ______ dem Bus. – I get out of the bus.     a) aus b) op c) an10. Ech ginn haut _______ Maria an de Kino. – I go to the cinema with Maria today.         a) mat b) mam c) mat der11. Komm mir ginn ________ de Park. Et ass schéint Wieder. – Let's go through the park. It's nice weather.      a) iwwer b) duerch c) laanscht12. ______ Cours ginn ech direkt heem. – After the course I'll go straight home.       a) no der b) no c) nom13. Mir mussen _____ eis Vakanz schwätzen. – We have to talk about our holidays.        a) vun b) iwwert c) während14. ______ gëschter hunn ech Congé. – I've been on leave since yesterday.       a) fir b) virun c) zanter (zënter)15. Ech léiere _____ 6 Méint Däitsch. – I've been learning German for 6 months.      a) zanter/ säit b) virun c) fir16. Ech huelen de Bus ____ ______ d'Stad. – The train goes to (as far as) Lux city.       a) bis / an b) — / an c) — / op17. Mir fueren ___ de Weekend ___ d'Vakanz. – We'll drive on vacation at the weekend.      a) an / an b) an / zu c) — / an18. _____ Fréijoer schaffen ech gär _____ Gaart. – I like to do some gardening in Spring.      a) Um / am b) Am / am c) Am / um19. ____ Mëttwoch ____ Owend ginn ech ____ de Yogacours. – I'll go this Wednesday        evening to the yogaclass.      a) — / am / an b) De / en / op c) E / den / an20. ___ moies drénken 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 / géint / bis

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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 QUESTIONSAnd 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 holidaysThe 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 dëst Joer an d'Vakanz? – Where are you (informal) going on holidays this year?But if you want something more original, try this:Endlech! Déi nächst Woch ass Schoulvakanz. Hutt dir schonn eppes vir? Finally! Next week is school holidays. Do you (plural) have already something planned?Ech fueren, wéi ëmmer, 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 däi Weekend flott? – Did you have a nice weekend?Jo. An däin? – 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 Luxembourgish1 Ask questions that start with the question words Wat, Wéini, Wou, Firwat and Wéi. 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 ConversationsHere 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 däi 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? Wéi 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 ëmmer lafen.Ah sou? Wéi laang leefs du dann? Normalerweis tëscht 45 Minutten an eng Stonn. Leefs du eleng?Jo, leider. Hues de Loscht eng Kéier matzekommen?”Oh nee, dat ass net menges. Ech gi just gär 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?EMOJIAnd? 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? Website: https://luxembourgishwithanne.luSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA

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?

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 ElementNo 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 léieren haut Lëtzebuergesch. – I learn Luxembourgish today.Haut léieren ech Lëtzebuergesch. – 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 léieren ech Lëtzebuergesch. –This evening I learn Luxembourgish.⇒Um wéi vill Auer bass du muer doheem. –At what time are you at home tomorrow2. Time, Manner and Place: Wéini, Wéi, WouAnother 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 kënnt 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 BracketWhen 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 wëll 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 A1FSummary :1 Simple, declarative sentences are identical in Luxembourgish and English: Subject, verb, other. Ech léiere Lëtzebuergesch2 The verb is always the second element in a Luxembourgish sentence. Am Summer ginn ech gär an d'Schwämm..3 Luxembourgish sentences are usually “Time, Manner, Place.” Ech fueren um 8 Auer moies mam Auto op d'Aarbecht4 With separable, modal verbs and tenses, the second verb goes last, but the conjugated verb is still second.Ech fueren ëmmer um 6 Auer owes heemWebsite: https://luxembourgishwithanne.luSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA

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!*

Let's talk about Autumn in LuxembourgishIt'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 léieren*!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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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.Website: https://luxembourgishwithanne.luSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA

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

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

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?Website: https://luxembourgishwithanne.luSproochentest Oral Exam Prep Class:https://courses.luxembourgishwithanne.lu/p/oralexamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxembourgishwithanne.lu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxembourgishwithanne/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/80364342/admin/feed/postsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7_kWqrLaZea-IJH46KJEA

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 schwätzen? Da lass!

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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

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Join our latest podcast episode as we tackle one of the most frequently asked questions from our students: How can I remember the gender of nouns in Luxembourgish?While I wish I could offer a quick fix or magic trick, the truth is, mastering noun genders is a gradual process that requires a bit of patience and practice. With three genders—masculine, feminine, and neutral—it might seem daunting at first. But fear not, because I'm here to guide you through it!In this episode, I'll share insights on:Understanding the importance of learning noun gendersTips for remembering noun genders effectivelyEmbracing mistakes as part of the learning journey

Ready to take your conversation skills to the next level? Join me for another engaging Conversation Workout session!In our previous episode, we tackled the weather, and now it's time to shift our focus to making plans.

Ready to level up your Luxembourgish conversation skills? Join me for a quick but impactful episode dedicated to mastering the phrase "I used to..."In just a few minutes, you'll gain the confidence to effortlessly express past habits and experiences in Luxembourgish. Whether you're reminiscing about past gym sessions or reflecting on previous job roles, this simple phrase will become a valuable addition to your language toolkit.So, how do you say "I used to" in Luxembourgish? The answer lies in two key words: "fréier" and "soss." These versatile terms unlock a world of possibilities for expressing past actions and experiences with ease.Tune in to this bite-sized episode and start incorporating "fréier" and "soss" into your everyday conversations like a pro!

Are you gearing up to take the Sproochentest in the near future? Feeling a bit uncertain about your speaking skills or unsure about how to ace the oral exam? Look no further – this episode is tailor-made for you! Join us as we dive into invaluable strategies to boost your confidence and performance in the Sproochentest Oral Exam. In this episode, we're focusing on three key question types related to the topic of "Sproochen" (languages), equipping you with model answers that are sure to impress the examiners. From discussing your language skills to elaborating on your language learning journey, we cover it all. By dissecting each question type and providing expert guidance, we'll help you craft articulate and convincing responses that showcase your linguistic prowess. Don't miss out on this essential resource for Sproochentest success. Tune in to our latest episode and elevate your exam preparation to new heights!

Embark on a journey to master the nuances of Luxembourgish with our latest podcast episode! We're tackling a common stumbling block for learners: conjugating the verb "verstoen". Whether you're just starting your language learning adventure or you're a seasoned student, the conjugation of "verstoen" can pose challenges. But fear not! We're here to guide you through it step by step. In this episode, we draw parallels between "verstoen" and another familiar verb you've likely encountered in a previous lesson: "goen". By leveraging the same conjugation pattern, mastering "verstoen" becomes a breeze. Join us as we break down the conjugation process, providing clear explanations and practical examples to reinforce your understanding. Plus, stay tuned for expert tips to enhance your overall language proficiency. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for Luxembourgish learners. Tune in to our latest podcast episode and take your language skills to new heights!