Ready to talk about what really sparks your curiosity? This short B1 lesson will give you handy phrases to compare interests, admit limits, and ask for recommendations. Let's yak a little about your favorite topics!
Level B1: In lesson 73 you'll practice natural German phrases for saying what you enjoy, comparing interests, and asking follow-up questions. You'll hear the core chunks, try a conversational mini-dialogue, do quick quizzes and matching, and then speak each phrase aloud. CEFR-aligned and focused on real conversation.
After this lesson you'll be able to:
Use B1-level phrases to compare interests and explain what you enjoy.
Ask and answer questions about topics you follow and like (recommendations, favorite aspects).
Practice speaking eight natural chunks out loud for confident conversation.
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
Ich interessiere mich mehr für ___ als für ___.
I'm more interested in ___ than ___.
Meaning: I'm more interested in ___ than ___.
When to use: Use this to compare two topics or hobbies and say which you prefer. Put the two objects in the accusative after "für": "für den Film", "für die Musik".
Tip: Beginners sometimes use dative after 'für' by mistake; remember 'für' takes the accusative.
Ich interessiere mich mehr für klassische Musik als für Pop.
I'm more interested in classical music than pop.
Ich interessiere mich mehr für Reisen als für Shopping.
I'm more interested in travel than shopping.
Ich kenne mich nicht so gut aus, aber ___ macht mir Spaß.
I'm not an expert, but I enjoy ___.
Meaning: I'm not an expert, but I enjoy ___.
When to use: Say this when you like an activity but don't claim expertise. Works well with activities or topics as nouns: "Fotografie", "Geschichte".
Ich kenne mich nicht so gut aus, aber Fotografie macht mir Spaß.
I'm not an expert, but I enjoy photography.
Ich kenne mich nicht so gut aus, aber Programmieren macht mir Spaß.
I'm not an expert, but I enjoy programming.
Über ___ könnte ich stundenlang reden.
I could talk about ___ for hours.
Meaning: I could talk about ___ for hours.
When to use: Use this to stress strong enthusiasm. Put the topic after "über" (accusative): "Über Filme", "Über Geschichte".
Über Filme könnte ich stundenlang reden.
I could talk about films for hours.
Über mein Studium könnte ich stundenlang reden.
I could talk about my studies for hours.
Was magst du an ___ am meisten?
What do you like most about ___?
Meaning: What do you like most about ___?
When to use: Ask this to get details about what someone finds appealing. After "an" use the dative: "an der Stadt", "an dem Film".
Tip: Remember: 'an' here takes the dative (z. B. 'an der Stadt'), not the accusative.
Was magst du an dieser Stadt am meisten?
What do you like most about this city?
Was magst du an dem Film am meisten?
What do you like most about the movie?
Gibt es ein Thema, das dich nie langweilt?
Is there a topic you never get bored of?
Meaning: Is there a topic you never get bored of?
When to use: Use this friendly question to invite someone to describe a lasting interest or passion.
Gibt es ein Thema, das dich nie langweilt?
Is there a topic that never bores you?
Gibt es ein Thema, das dich nie langweilt? Bei mir ist es Musik.
Is there a topic you never get bored of? For me it's music.
In letzter Zeit verfolge ich ___.
Lately, I've been following ___.
Meaning: Lately, I’ve been following ___.
When to use: Use this to describe a current interest you follow regularly: podcasts, news, a blog. 'verfolgen' takes the accusative.
Tip: Make sure the thing you follow is in the accusative (e.g. 'einen Podcast', 'die Nachrichten').
In letzter Zeit verfolge ich einen Podcast über Politik.
Lately, I've been following a podcast about politics.
In letzter Zeit verfolge ich die Diskussionen zur Klimapolitik.
Lately, I've been following the discussions about climate policy.
Kannst du mir etwas zu ___ empfehlen?
Can you recommend anything about ___?
Meaning: Can you recommend anything about ___?
When to use: Use this to ask for tips or recommendations related to a topic: books, podcasts, places. After 'zu' use the dative: 'zu dem Thema', 'zur Geschichte'.
Kannst du mir etwas zu guten Reisezielen empfehlen?
Can you recommend anything about good travel destinations?
Kannst du mir etwas zu diesem Autor empfehlen?
Can you recommend something about this author?
Ich höre gern verschiedene Meinungen zu ___.
I like hearing different opinions about ___.
Meaning: I like hearing different opinions about ___.
When to use: Use this to show you enjoy a range of perspectives on a topic; 'zu' + dative is typical: 'zu diesem Thema'.
Ich höre gern verschiedene Meinungen zu aktuellen Themen.
I like hearing different opinions about current topics.
Ich höre gern verschiedene Meinungen zu Kunst.
I like hearing different opinions about art.
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
Anna and David meet at a café and talk about what they like following lately.
What does David say he has been following lately?
Anna
Gibt es ein Thema, das dich nie langweilt?
Is there a topic you never get bored of?
David
Ich interessiere mich mehr für Geschichte als für Sport.
I'm more interested in history than in sports.
Anna
Was magst du an Geschichte am meisten?
What do you like most about history?
David
Ich kenne mich nicht so gut aus, aber alte Briefe machen mir Spaß.
I'm not an expert, but old letters are fun for me.
Anna
Über Geschichte könnte ich stundenlang reden.
I could talk about history for hours.
David
In letzter Zeit verfolge ich Podcasts über historische Rätsel. Kannst du mir etwas zu denen empfehlen?
Lately I've been following podcasts about historical mysteries. Can you recommend anything about them?
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
Which German sentence means "I could talk about history for hours"?
Which sentence asks 'Can you recommend anything about travel?'
Which sentence expresses 'Lately, I’ve been following podcasts'?
Which sentence means 'I'm not an expert, but I enjoy painting'?
Ich höre gern verschiedene Meinungen zu Politik. — I like hearing different opinions about politics.
To say 'I like hearing different opinions about politics' in German, choose the best phrase: ___
Kannst du mir etwas zu Kunst empfehlen? — Can you recommend anything about art?
If you want to ask 'Can you recommend anything about art?', the right German question is: ___
Ich interessiere mich mehr für Musik als für Filme. — I'm more interested in music than in movies.
Translate: 'I'm more interested in music than in movies.' The correct phrasing is: ___
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
Recording stays on your device only. Check speech uses your browser's speech tools when available.
Say this phrase out loud:
Ich interessiere mich mehr für ___ als für ___.
I'm more interested in ___ than ___.
Say this phrase out loud:
Ich kenne mich nicht so gut aus, aber ___ macht mir Spaß.
