describes an action where the subject and object of the verb are the same

A1 -1 Ich melde mich bei dir, wenn ich auf dem Fest bin.

A1 -2 Du freust dich über diese Tradition, weil sie kulturell wichtig ist.

A1 -3 Ich lade einige Freunde zu mir ein und wir unterhalten uns.

A1 -4 Obwohl ich meine Freizeit genieße, lerne ich auch viel.

A1 -5 Ich hoffe, ich werde meine Traumkarriere bekommen.

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Famous festivals and traditions: plural reflexive verbs, 12-hour clock

German

Everyday actions and routines: using singular verbs reflexively

Everyday routine: using verbs reflexively, 24-hour clock

Festivals and traditions: using plural verbs reflexively

This unit introduces reflexive verbs in the present tense and teaches pupils to recognise reflexive vs non-reflexive use of common verbs. The 12 and 24- hour clock are revisited so that pupils can describe their actions and routines on a daily basis and for special occasions and festivals.

Ordinary routines and special events: reflexive verbs

Which of these German verbs are reflexive?

Put the words below into the correct order to make a sentence using a reflexive verb. Start with 'wir'.

Translate into German: 'It is quarter to nine.'

Match each German word to its English meaning.

Put the words below in the correct order. Start with 'wir'.

Put the words below in the correct order to make a sentence with a reflexive pronoun. Start with 'wir'.

Which sentence includes a reflexive pronoun?

Translate to German: 'They are hoping to get in touch.'

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