word meaning 'to', used with place names, continents and most countries, never followed by the definite article

word meaning 'to', used with places that need articles and with people, professions and events

word created when 'zu' is combined with the dative definite article 'dem' (m, nt)

word created when 'zu' is combined with the dative definite article 'der' (f)

A1 - 1 Kreuzlingen

A1 - 2 Steckborn

A1 - 3 Radolfzell

A1 - 4 Allensbach

A1 - 5 Hagnau

A1 - 6 Friedrichshafen

A1 - 7 Altenrhein

B1 - 1 Oma, im Sommer fährt Mehmet nicht [nach] Österreich.

B1 - 2 Er fährt in die Schweiz [zu] Ismet.

B1 - 3 Mutti muss [nach] Südafrika fahren, und leider bleiben wir in Berlin.

B1 - 4 Und was machen wir? Also am Samstag geht Wolfgang [zum] Training.

B1 - 5 Er geht [zum] Bahnhof und nimmt den Zug [nach] Berlin-Mitte.

B1 - 6 Am Nachmittag fahren wir [zu] Katja. Wir gehen alle [zum] Konzert.

B1 - 7 Am Sonntag gehen Wolfgang und ich in die Stadt. Wir gehen [zur] ...

B1 - 8 Oma, bist du krank? Willst du heute [zum] Arzt gehen?

Where people go: 'zu' vs 'nach', present tense (future meaning)

German

Summer plans: present tense (future meaning) 1st person, 'nächst-'

Summer plans: contrasting uses of the present tense, 'nächst-'

Make plans: present tense (future meaning), numbers 13-31, dates

Poems: prepositions 'in' and 'auf' (accusative and dative)

Poems: plural nouns, responding to a poem

This unit provides pupils with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of verbs in the present tense and time adverbials to communicate future intention. Pupils learn to distinguish between 'zu' and 'nach' for destinations and apply them accurately with the dative case.

Plans and places: future vs present meaning for present tense

In English, 'der Bodensee' is called {{}}.

Which of these is **not** a meaning of the word 'zu'?

'Ich fahre __________ Deutschland'. Choose the correct missing word.

'Ich gehe {{}} Naturwissenschaftsmuseum.'. Write the correct missing word.

Translate the following sentence into German: 'I go to the art gallery.'

Which of these words means 'you' in general?

Sort the words below into the correct order to form the following sentence: 'Do you have enough money for a ticket?'

Translate the following sentence into English: 'Wir gehen in den Wasserpark.'

Translate the following sentence into German: 'I read with friends.'

Starter Quiz

Which of these words means 'you' in general?