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Year 10 - German

Die Schweiz, Deutschland, Bayern: numbers, word order- inversion

People and lifestyle: wer sind wir?

Unit Summary

This unit revisits the present tense of 'sein' and 'haben', weak verbs, open and closed question formation and word order 1 and 2. It introduces nationality nouns and gender neutral language, and reinforces simple (I do) and ongoing (I am doing) functions of the present tense.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use numbers and Word Order 2 to learn facts about Germany and Switzerland.

Key Notes

  • Subject and verb are inverted in Word Order 2 (WO2).
  • German numbers are written as one word.
  • Say single digits before tens in German numbers.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Word Order 2 (WO2): inverts the subject and verb in a sentence
  • [z]: sounds like [z] in 'zwanzig'

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • German says double digits the same way as English.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.

Subject and verb are inverted in Word Order 2 (WO2). German numbers are written as one word.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'Word Order 2 (WO2)'

inverts the subject and verb in a sentence. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: German says double digits the same way as English. Correction: In German, we say units first and then tens.

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