Key learning points

1. By regularly revisiting a range of vocabulary, you will be better prepared to understand authentic texts.
2. Add –er to an adjective or adverb to form the comparative. Some comparatives are irregular, such as 'gut' - 'besser'.
3. Relative clauses add information about the noun in a main clause, without starting another sentence.
4. Relative clauses start with a relative pronoun. Use the definite article that matches the noun in the main clause.
5. 'Wenn' (if, when[ever]) is a conjunction that triggers word order three, sending the verb to the end of the statement.

Keywords

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

• Relative clause - adds information about the noun in the main clause

• Wenn - conjunction meaning 'if, when(ever)'

• Word order three (WO3) - after certain conjunctions, the verb is sent to the end of the sentence or clause

Common misconception