German - Lesson 87 of 158: Topic Changes

1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

Kommen wir zu ___.

Let's move on to ___.

Meaning: Let's move on to ___.

When to use: Use this to move the conversation from the current point to a named topic or agenda item (e.g., 'Kommen wir zu Punkt zwei').

Tip: Beginners sometimes forget dative articles (use 'zum' or 'zur' when needed).

Kommen wir zum Thema Marketing.

Let's move on to the topic of marketing.

Kommen wir zu dem nächsten Punkt auf der Agenda.

Let's move on to the next item on the agenda.

Kurz ein anderes Thema: ___.

Changing topics for a second, ___.

Meaning: Changing topics for a second, ___.

When to use: Use this short frame when you want to interrupt briefly to mention a different topic or quick aside.

Kurz ein anderes Thema: Wie läuft die Lieferung?

Quick aside: How is the delivery going?

Kurz ein anderes Thema: Haben wir den Termin bestätigt?

Quick aside: Have we confirmed the appointment?

Das bringt mich zu ___.

That leads me to ___.

Meaning: That leads me to ___.

When to use: Use this when the current point naturally brings up a related question or example; it connects ideas smoothly.

Tip: Don't use this for abrupt, unrelated topic jumps—it implies a relation to what was just said.

Das bringt mich zu einer Frage über die Kosten.

That brings me to a question about costs.

Das bringt mich zu dem Beispiel von letzter Woche.

That leads me to the example from last week.

Noch eine Sache zu ___.

One more thing about ___.

Meaning: One more thing about ___.

When to use: Use this to add a final detail or reminder about a topic before wrapping it up or moving on.

Noch eine Sache zum Zeitplan: Bitte pünktlich sein.

One more thing about the schedule: please be on time.

Noch eine Sache zu diesem Vertrag: Wir brauchen eine Unterschrift.

One more thing about this contract: we need a signature.

German - Topic Changes

1. Reading + Listening Practice

2. Conversational Listening Practice

3. Guided Practice

Which German phrase would you use to say 'Let's move on to the next topic'?

You want to quickly interrupt with a short aside. Which fits best?

Which phrase best means 'That leads me to a related question'?

You want to add a final detail about the schedule before moving on. Which phrase do you choose?

We finished the budget. Let's move on to the schedule.

We were talking about delivery times. That leads me to the question whether the warehouse is confirmed.

Before we finish the meeting, one more thing about this point:

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice