Key learning points

1. Add -ung to the verb stem to create a feminine noun, e.g., 'meinen' - 'die Meinung' ('opinion').
2. Adjectives can be made into comparative adverbs by adding the suffix -er, e.g., 'schneller' ('faster').
3. Some comparatives are irregular, e.g., 'gern' becomes 'lieber' and 'gut' becomes 'besser'.
4. Asking and answering questions about a photo is a useful skill, which should be practised regularly.

Keywords

• Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or how it is used, e.g. -ung

• Comparative - a form of adjective or adverb used to compare people, things or ideas

Common misconception