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Year 10 - German

Wer ist Bella? Was macht sie? Present tense verbs, yes/ no questions

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 differentiate simple present and present continuous in German when asking and answering questions.

Key Notes

  • There is just one present tense in German.
  • Time adverbs help to translate German present tense accurately.
  • Subject and verb swap to make yes/no questions in German.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • simple present: describes habitual events in the present: 'I do'
  • present continuous: describes events happening right now: 'I am doing'

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • German forms the present continuous tense by using sein with a verb e.g. "ich bin spielen" to say "I am playing".

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

There is just one present tense in German. Time adverbs help to translate German present tense accurately.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'simple present'

describes habitual events in the present: 'I do'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: German forms the present continuous tense by using sein with a verb e.g. "ich bin spielen" to say "I am playing". Correction: German only has one present tense and does not use sein with a verb.

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