pronounced as in 'Knie'; both sounds are pronounced, unlike the silent 'k' in English

modal verb meaning 'should, be supposed to, ought', used to express obligation, expectation or probability

inverts the subject and verb in a sentence

word meaning 'to', used with a preceding comma to form two-verb sentences in German that do not involve a modal verb

A1 -1 Knopf

A1 -2 Pflicht

A1 -3 knapp

A1 -4 knall

A1 -5 knüpfen

A1 -6 Pfarrer

A1 -7 pfeifen

A1 -8 Knochen

A1 -9 Pfeil

A2 -1 Zungenbrecher: Kleine Nussknacker knacken knackig. Knackiger knacken ...

A2 -1 (faster version): Zungenbrecher: Kleine Nussknacker knacken knackig ...

A2 -2 Zungenbrecher: Pfarrers Pferd Pfiffig-Prinz pfeift auf Pfefferminz. ...

A2 -2 (faster version): Zungenbrecher: Pfarrers Pferd Pfiffig-Prinz pfeift ...

Who is supposed to do what? Modal verbs, two-verb structures, question words

German

This unit revisits and consolidates the present tense, including modal verbs and two-verb structures before introducing the future tense in singular persons. It also addresses the distinction between the German 'ich will' vs the English 'I want to'.

Making plans: present and future tenses

True or false? The German word 'Knie', which means 'knee', sounds just like the English word 'knee'.

Complete the following sentence with the correct word for 'may': 'Du __________ das Glas mit den anderen teilen.'

Put the words in the correct order to say: 'Tomorrow I am supposed to explain the mistake.' Start with the time phrase.

Mutti erlaubt, mir Tischtennis zu spielen.

Mutti erlaubt mir, Tischtennis zu spielen.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma before 'zu' with two verbs?

Translate into English: 'Wann soll ich das Glas verstecken?'

Match each German word to its correct English meaning.

Put the words in the correct order to say: 'I must explain the truth.'

Complete the following sentence by filling in the correct form of the modal verb 'sollen': 'Ich {{}} die Geschichte erzählen.'

Which sentence correctly uses a modal verb with an infinitive at the end?

Match each modal verb with its correct English meaning.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Who is supposed to do what? Modal verbs, two-verb structures, question words

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.