🇩🇪 Day 4 – Activity 4
🏦 Post / Bank / SIM – Everyday Admin in Germany
🎯 Learning Objective
Manage everyday tasks: send parcels, open bank accounts, and buy prepaid SIMs — using polite German sentences.
🗣️ Key Phrases
- 👉 „Ich möchte ein Konto eröffnen.“
I would like to open a bank account. - 👉 „Welche Unterlagen brauche ich?“
Which documents do I need? - 👉 „Eine Prepaid-SIM, bitte.“
A prepaid SIM, please. - 👉 „Ich möchte ein Paket schicken.“
I would like to send a parcel.
📄 Useful Words
| English | German | Speak | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| appointment | der Termin | book online first | |
| document | das Dokument | also: die Unterlagen | |
| parcel | das Paket | DHL / Deutsche Post | |
| registration | die Anmeldung | mandatory after moving |
🇩🇪 German Culture
Punctuality and paperwork matter. Bring ID, proof of address, and patience — it’s part of the system! 😅
🎉 Fun Facts
- Packstations (yellow lockers) let you pick up parcels 24/7.
- Aldi Talk and Lidl Connect are cheap SIM options for students.
🇮🇳 Tip for Indian Learners
Ask:
👉 „Ich brauche eine SIM mit Daten und Anrufen.“ I need a SIM with data and calls.
👉 „Können Sie mir beim Formular helfen?“ Can you help me with the form?
Small smiles go a long way 😊.