phrase whose meaning isn’t always literal and doesn’t always translate word for word

pronouncing one syllable more heavily than other syllables in a word

used to indicate doing something to yourself, words like ‘myself’ and ‘yourself’

Task A3 feedback: Ostern ist in Deutschland eine wichtige kulturelle ...

C2 -1 Sie laden uns ein.

C2-2 Wir freuen uns.

C2 -3 Sie bereiten sich auf das Fest vor.

C2 -4 Sie ziehen sich an.

C2 -5 Wir duschen uns.

C2 -6 Wir machen sie ungeduldig.

C2 -7 Um drei Uhr melden wir uns.

C2 -8 Später unterhalten sie uns.

Festivals and traditions: using plural verbs reflexively

German

Everyday actions and routines: using singular verbs reflexively

Everyday routine: using verbs reflexively, 24-hour clock

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

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

Complete the following sentence using the correct reflexive pronoun: 'Wir waschen {{}}.'

a phrase whose meaning isn’t always literal and doesn’t always translate exactly

What is the best definition of a German idiom?

Put these words in the correct order to say: 'We are improving ourselves.'

Translate into English: 'dann wascht ihr euch'.

Germans often forget to say the word 'Wurst'.

Wurst is culturally important and part of many traditional celebrations.

Why do many German idioms include the word 'Wurst'?

Match the subject to the correct object pronoun.

How do you say '14:35' in German using the 24-hour clock?

Put the words below in the correct order to form an open question in German.

Translate into English: 'dann wasche ich mich'.

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