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42 Improve Your German with Simple Sentences Using Colors


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Hey there, and welcome back to Better German! In this episode, Susi Blumel is making colors in German super easy to talk about. She covers how to ask and answer questions like, “Is the table green?” or “What color is the chair?”—all with simple examples you can use right away. Plus, you'll hear about a free PDF packed with more sentences for extra practice inside friendly Better German Community if you want more help or someone to practice with. If you want to feel more confident chatting about colors in German, this episode's for you!

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📚 SummaryIn this episode of Better German , host Susi Blumel helps you move from knowing color words to actually using them in German sentences . You'll learn how to ask questions like, " What color is…?" (What color is...?) and how to answer with phrases like, " The table is green." (The table is green). Whether you're just starting or building confidence, this episode gives you the tools to talk about colors naturally. You'll also find out how to access a free PDF with all the examples, available in the Better German Community , where learners connect, practice, and support each other.

👋 IntroductionWelcome back to Better German! In today’s episode, Susi takes what you learned about colors in Episode 40 and brings it to life with real sentence-building practice. You’ll hear how to ask and answer questions about object colors in everyday situations—perfect for sharpening both your speaking and listening skills.You’ll also get clear explanations on German sentence structure, tips to practice on your own or with a friend, and an invitation to join the free Better German Community for more support.

🔑 Key Topics CoveredUsing Colors in Simple Sentences
▫️ Say full phrases like “Der Tisch ist grün” (The table is green)
▫️ Build confidence using color words in real sentences
Asking “What Color Is It?” in German
▫️ Understand and use the structure “Welche Farbe hat…?”
▫️ See how this question works differently than in English
▫️ Practice with everyday objects: lamp, book, pen, chair, wall, and more
Answering Questions About Color
▫️ Learn how to respond to questions like “Ist das Buch blau?”
▫️ Go beyond ja or nein — answer with full sentences like “Nein, das Buch ist grün.”
Practice Tips and Listener Prompts
▫️ Answer along with Susi using real examples from the episode
▫️ Revisit the free PDF to reinforce vocabulary and sentence structure
▫️ Practice with a friend or inside the Better German CommunityKeep Going!
▫️ Listen again until it flows naturally
▫️ Join the Community for extra support, live lessons, and connection
▫️ If you’re enjoying the podcast, rate and share it!
🎧Related Episodes Episode 1: Introduction to Better German
Episode 4: How to Learn German
Episode 5: Introduction to Articles
Episode 40: Colors – Vocabulary and Pronunciation
Episode 41: Surprising German-English False Friends

Other Resources📚
  • Don’t forget to download your free PDF with all the examples from this episode—available in the Better German Community
  • Check out this Interactive German Movie Guide with suitable TV shows and movies with subtitles in your language, so you can start using movies to learn right away! Watching German movies and TV shows is great to help you learn German.
  • Listen to All The Episodes Published So Far!

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