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Pläne: word order with 'sobald', 'solange' and 'wenn'
I can use the word order 3 conjunctions 'sobald', 'solange' and 'wenn' to discuss conditions for future plans.
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Pläne: word order with 'sobald', 'solange' and 'wenn'
I can use the word order 3 conjunctions 'sobald', 'solange' and 'wenn' to discuss conditions for future plans.
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Key learning points
- 'Sobald' means 'as soon as' and 'solange' means 'as long as'.
- 'Sobald', 'solange' and 'wenn' are all WO3 conjunctions, sending the verb to the end of the sentence.
- Present, future and conditional tenses ('würd-' plus infinitive and 'möchte') can be used to talk about future plans.
- Use 'wenn', 'sobald' and 'solange', plus 'würd- gern' and 'würd- lieber', to extend answers.
Keywords
Sobald - conjunction with word order 3 (WO3), meaning ‘as soon as’
Solange - conjunction with WO3, meaning ‘as long as’
Wenn - conjunction with WO3, meaning ‘if’ or ‘when/whenever’
Common misconception
'Solange' and 'sobald' have to be used with 'als' to translate the 'as' in 'as long/soon as'.
The single word 'solange' is the translation for three English words - 'as long as' - and the same for 'sobald' - 'as soon as'.
Learning Cycle 1 covers Higher grammar with 'sobald' and 'solange'. Learning Cycle 2 covers predominantly Foundation grammar. Learning Cycle 3 is flexible for both tiers, with Higher tier structures as additional options in the speaking exercise.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
Match the German and English.
Q2.Which of the words below are in the accusative form?
Which of the words below are in the accusative form?
beim
einem
Ihnen
Q3.'Wenn' is a 'verb __________'. It __________ word order __________. The verb goes to the end of the __________.
'Wenn' is a 'verb __________'. It __________ word order __________. The verb goes to the end of the __________.
Q4.Match the verb forms to their meanings.
Match the verb forms to their meanings.
Q5.'Wenn ich älter bin, werde ich zur Universität gehen.' Choose the correct translation.
'Wenn ich älter bin, werde ich zur Universität gehen.' Choose the correct translation.
When I'm older, I want to go to university.
When I'm older, I would go to university.
When I'm older, I would like to go to university.
When I'm older, I can go to university.
Q6.'Haben' and 'sein' have special forms which express the conditional. Instead of using '__________' with 'haben' to mean 'would have', use '__________'. To say 'would be', use '__________'.
'Haben' and 'sein' have special forms which express the conditional. Instead of using '__________' with 'haben' to mean 'would have', use '__________'. To say 'would be', use '__________'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
Match the German and English.
Q2.Which of these words is not feminine?
Which of these words is not feminine?
Gruppe
Lage
Kraft
Gesellschaft
Q3.Which of these statements apply to 'solange', 'sobald' and 'wenn'?
Which of these statements apply to 'solange', 'sobald' and 'wenn'?
they all trigger worder order 2
they are all only used at the start a sentence
Q4.Sort the words below into the correct order to complete the translation: 'Wenn ich 16 __________, __________ __________ nach Spanien __________'. ('When I'm 16, I would like to travel to Spain.')
Sort the words below into the correct order to complete the translation: 'Wenn ich 16 __________, __________ __________ nach Spanien __________'. ('When I'm 16, I would like to travel to Spain.')
Q5.Translate the following sentence into German: 'As long as I have enough money.'
Translate the following sentence into German: 'As long as I have enough money.'
Q6.Translate the following sentence into German: 'As soon as I have time.'.
Translate the following sentence into German: 'As soon as I have time.'.
