Year 10 - German
Meine Freizeit: present tense for future meaning, extended writing
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Unit Summary
This unit consolidates the present tense and imperative forms (du/ihr) of weak and strong verbs, and revises the present tense with time adverbs to express future meaning. It revisits stem changes for verbs like finden (findest) and 't' not 'st' for verbs in examples like 'du tanzt'.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use the present tense with adverbs of time for future meaning and you can use the BORDER acronym to respond fully and accurately in writing.
Key Notes
- Future plans can be expressed by using the present tense with a future adverb of time.
- The adjective 'nächst-' takes different endings depending on the gender of the noun it is describing ('nächstes Jahr').
- We translate the German present tense for future meaning into English using the present continuous.
- It is important to plan carefully and to be able to write in three different time frames when writing a longer text.
- Using the acronym BORDER is a good way to make sure you successfully cover every aspect of a writing task.
Vocabulary To Learn
- adverb of time: word that modifies a verb by informing us when or how often something occurs
- time frame: a period of time during which something happens; refers to present, past or future
- BORDER: acronym for extended writing
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Only the tense of the verb can tell us whether a sentence is referring to present, past or future events.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
Future plans can be expressed by using the present tense with a future adverb of time. The adjective 'nächst-' takes different endings depending on the gender of the noun it is describing ('nächstes Jahr').
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'adverb of time'
word that modifies a verb by informing us when or how often something occurs. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: Only the tense of the verb can tell us whether a sentence is referring to present, past or future events. Correction: Adverbs of time are also very important in helping us to identify time frames, particularly when the present tense is used for future meaning.
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