An exchange: present 'haben' and 'sein', 'Sie' (formal) vs 'du'
Learning outcomes
I can use the informal 'du' and formal 'Sie' correctly when talking to friends or adults on an exchange trip.
I can distinguish between long and short [u] and [ü].
- Year 8
An exchange: present 'haben' and 'sein', 'Sie' (formal) vs 'du'
Learning outcomes
I can use the informal 'du' and formal 'Sie' correctly when talking to friends or adults on an exchange trip.
I can distinguish between long and short [u] and [ü].
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Long and short [u] and [ü] need practice and clarity as the umlaut is often added to form plural nouns.
- Certain expressions which use 'haben' (to have) translate differently in English, e.g., 'Ich habe Hunger' - I am hungry.
- Use 'du' (you, sing.) for a friend, family member or person you know well, and 'Sie' for adults you address by surname.
- Verbs with 'Sie' (you, formal) are the same as the infinitive (dictionary) form.
- 'Sie' (you, formal) is written with a capital letter.
Keywords
[u] - pronounced long as in ‘du’ or short as in ‘Punkt’
[ü] - pronounced long as in ‘Tür’ or short as in ‘fünf’
Haben - irregular verb meaning ‘to have, having’
Sein - irregular verb meaning ‘to be, being’
Sie - formal word for ‘you’ used for adults we address by surname
Common misconception
We always use ‘du’ to mean ‘you’ in German.
'Du' is informal 'you'. You should use 'Sie' (formal 'you') when speaking with adults that you address by surname. Use 'du' with friends, family, other people you know very well and other children.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Order the numbers from smallest to largest.
Q2.Match the German and English.
Q3.'Ich stelle das Buch __________ den Tisch.' Choose the correct missing word.
Q4.'He fell.'. Choose the correct translation.
Q5.Write in English: 'Ich liege auf dem Bett.'
Q6.Write in German: 'You (singular informal) jump into the water.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Vowels are short when ...
Q2.Match the German and English.
