Year 10 - German
Die Ferien: perfect tense with adverbs
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Unit Summary
Along with practice of known grammar, pupils learn reflexive verbs in two-verb structures with modals in the perfect and imperfect tenses. The plural forms of imperfect modal verbs are introduced. Pupils learn negation with 'nicht' and 'sondern'.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use time adverbials in the perfect tense to add more detail to discussions about holidays.
Key Notes
- Use time adverbials 'schon', '(noch) nie', 'noch', 'schon einmal' with the perfect tense to provide more information.
- In a role play, the response to each prompt should contain at least one verb, but still be relatively brief.
- In a role play, the response should match the tense of the prompt.
Vocabulary To Learn
- time adverbial: adverbs or adverbial phrases which denote time; for example, 'nie', 'schon', 'noch nicht'
- perfect tense: past tense formed with 'sein' or 'haben' and a past participle
- role play: task in which the student responds to several prompts in the format of a role play
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- I can answer a role-play question with one or two words.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
Use time adverbials 'schon', '(noch) nie', 'noch', 'schon einmal' with the perfect tense to provide more information. In a role play, the response to each prompt should contain at least one verb, but still be relatively brief.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'time adverbial'
adverbs or adverbial phrases which denote time; for example, 'nie', 'schon', 'noch nicht'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: I can answer a role-play question with one or two words. Correction: Role-play questions need to be answered in full sentences with at least one verb.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Der Hund ist frech! Negation with 'nicht' and 'sondern', determiners Study Guide
- Es war toll! Perfect tense with 'sein', 'haben' and questions, inversion Study Guide
- Ich bin Ingenieurin: imperfect modals Study Guide
- Karrieregespräche: perfect tense strong verbs, 'mochte', 'gefallen' vs 'gemocht' Study Guide
- Lebenserfahrung: simple past with früher, gern, lieber, am liebsten, reflexive verbs Study Guide
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