Kleider machen Leute: definite and indefinite articles, extended speaking
I can use definite and indefinite articles when their German usage is different from English to understand a German text and hold a conversation about school uniforms.
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Kleider machen Leute: definite and indefinite articles, extended speaking
I can use definite and indefinite articles when their German usage is different from English to understand a German text and hold a conversation about school uniforms.
Lesson details
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Key learning points
- Some countries and some abstract nouns use the definite article.
- The indefinite article is not used in German for professions or nationalities.
- Use the indefinite article with professsions if there is an adjective before the noun.
- When describing a photo, use the acronym PALM. It stands for People, Action, Location, Mood. Add your own opinions too.
- In conversation, develop answers by adding opinions and reasons, varying the subject, and adding different time frames.
Keywords
Definite article - the words 'der', 'die', 'das', meaning 'the'
Indefinite article - the words 'ein', 'eine', 'ein', meaning 'a/an'
PALM - an acronym to summarise what to include in a photo description: People, Action, Location, Mood
Common misconception
Definite and indefiniete articles are used the same way in German as in English.
Differences occur with some country names, some abstract nouns and professions: e.g., 'die Schweiz' (Switzerland), 'die Freiheit' (freedom). It's 'Er ist Arzt' (He is a doctor), but an article is needed before the adjective - 'Er ist ein guter Arzt'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these words are verbs?
Q2.Match the German and English.
Q3.Match the German and English.
Q4.Order the words to say: 'Did you like fruit when you were young?'
Q5.Write in English: 'Der Kuchen hat gut geschmeckt.'
Q6.Write in German: 'The game lasts one hour.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Kleider machen Leute' is best known as a ...
Q2.Match the German and English.
