Year 11 - German
Wie ist die Stadt? Dative articles after 'laut'
Communication and the world around us: mein Wohnort
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Unit Summary
This unit consolidates known grammar and vocabulary, including past and present tenses, direct and indirect object pronouns, and comparatives, as pupils explore new places. Pupils also learn the imperative in the formal 'Sie' form.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use 'laut' with the dative case to report what you have understood from a text or to express other people's opinions.
Key Notes
- The preposition 'laut' means 'according to' and is followed by the dative case.
- The dative definite articles are: 'dem', 'der', 'dem', 'den'. 'Dies-' follows the same pattern.
- The dative indefinite articles are: 'einem', 'einer', 'einem'. Possessives follow the same pattern as these articles.
- The preposition 'laut' can be used to report what we have understood from texts, pictures, or from other people.
- The sound-symbol correspondence [au], as in 'laut', sounds like 'Haus'.
Vocabulary To Learn
- laut: a preposition meaning 'according to' which is followed by the dative case
- dative: case used for the indirect object in a sentence and after a dative verb or preposition
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The word 'laut' always means 'loud' or 'loudly'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
The preposition 'laut' means 'according to' and is followed by the dative case. The dative definite articles are: 'dem', 'der', 'dem', 'den'. 'Dies-' follows the same pattern.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'laut'
a preposition meaning 'according to' which is followed by the dative case. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: The word 'laut' always means 'loud' or 'loudly'. Correction: As an adjective, 'laut' means 'loud', and as an adverb it means 'loudly'. However, when used as a preposition followed by the dative case, it means 'according to'.
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- Das Wattenmeer: present tense weak and strong verbs, reflexives Study Guide
- Deutsche Städte: comparative adjectives Study Guide
- Feste: present tense weak and strong verbs Study Guide
- Flüsse in Deutschland: negation, 'sondern', 'entweder...oder', 'weder...noch' Study Guide
- Freiwilligenarbeit: direct and indirect object pronouns, position of objects Study Guide
- Hilf der Umwelt! Imperative 'du', 'ihr', 'Sie' Study Guide
- In der Stadt unterwegs: expanding vocabulary, role-play Study Guide
- Mein Brückenjahr: preposition 'bei', 'beim' and 'am' with nominalised verbs Study Guide
- Recyceln: formal and informal questions, 'du', 'ihr', 'Sie' Study Guide
- Wie komme ich am besten ... ? Formal and informal imperatives Study Guide
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