after certain conjunctions, the verb is sent to the end of the sentence or clause

form of the verb giving its general meaning, with no subject or tense

A2a - Am 1. Mai arbeiten viele Menschen in Deutschland nicht, weil es ...

A2b - Heute ist der Tag ein Feiertag. Egal, ob Leute zu Hause bleiben oder ...

Arbeiter und Arbeitslose: 'obwohl', 'zu' clauses um...zu, ohne...zu, statt...zu

German

This unit revisits known grammar with an emphasis on simple past and perfect tense, 'obwohl' with single verb structures, word order 2, and 'zu..' clauses following verbs (for example planen, hoffen). New vocabulary is added to support the discussion of human rights.

People and lifestyle: Menschenrechte

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which sentences require 'zu' and a comma?

Order the words to form a sentence, starting with 'although'.

Write in German: 'although I have no time'.

Which word means 'remaining, left, leftover'?

Order the words to say: 'The concert began and she disappeared.'

Write in English: 'Wir nehmen an dem Spiel teil.'

Write in English: 'Diese Proteste waren ärgerlich.'

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz