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It's time to make some changes! In Episode 46 (Level B1), Anna and Lukas talk about their "Gute Vorsätze" (New Year's Resolutions). We learn vocabulary for Habits, Promises, and Intentions.

But there is a catch: to talk about your goals, you need to master the "Um... zu" structure (in order to) and the "Zu + Infinitive" clauses. Why do we say "Ich lerne Deutsch, um in Berlin zu leben"? Anna breaks down this essential B1 grammar rule so you can talk about your motivations perfectly.

Listen to our hilarious short story, "Die gebrochenen Vorsätze" (The Broken Resolutions), where Lukas tries to give up pizza and start jogging, with disastrous results. Can you spot all the infinitive clauses in the story? Grab your notebook and let's get started!