Listening to voicemail
Listen to Herr Dietrich’s voicemail for Katrin following her visit to the hotel, then answer the questions.
Herr Dietrich hinterlässt eine Voicemail – Herr Dietrich leaves Katrin a voicemail
Question
Why is he ringing?
To offer Katrin the job as cleaner.
Question
What are the working hours?
Daily from 07.00 to 12.00
Question
What is the rate of pay?
5€ per hour.
Question
Why does he ask her to ring him?
To tell him if she accepts the job.
Question
What is his telephone number?
0561 7 34 75
Question
How do Germans spend their public holidays – Feiertage – when they are not at work?
Translate the text below into English to find out.
Die Deutschen arbeiten fleißig, aber sie haben mehr Feiertage als in Großbritannien. An Feiertagen sind alle Geschäfte geschlossen, aber Restaurants machen auf. An Feiertagen verbringen die Deutschen Zeit mit der Familie oder sie machen Ausflüge zusammen. Sie arbeiten nicht.
Translation
Germans work hard, but they have more public holidays than in Great Britain. On public holidays all shops are closed, but restaurants open. On public holidays, Germans spend time with their families or go on trips together. They do not work.
Did you know?
Germans refer to gross salaries (before tax) as Brutto and net salaries (after tax) as Netto.
Many employers choose to pay their workers thirteen months' annual pay, rather than the usual twelve. Sometimes the additional salary depends on the productivity and efficiency of the team as a whole.
German wages and salaries are among some of the highest in the world, but taxes are also high (This clip is from: BBC TWO Make Me a German)