Places you like and prefer: suffix -ung, comparatives, questions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can discuss different places using the comparative.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Add -ung to the verb stem to create a feminine noun, e.g., 'meinen' - 'die Meinung' ('opinion').
- Adjectives can be made into comparative adverbs by adding the suffix -er, e.g., 'schneller' ('faster').
- Some comparatives are irregular, e.g., 'gern' becomes 'lieber' and 'gut' becomes 'besser'.
- 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
The comparative form of 'gern' is 'besser'.
The comparative form of 'gern' is 'lieber'. 'Besser' is the comparative form of 'gut'.
Teacher tip
Tasks C1a and C1b could be extended as a think-pair-share activity or speed-dating style task.
Equipment
A mini whiteboard and pen would be useful.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word or phrase means 'isn't it?'?
Q2.Put the days of the week in the correct order.
Q3.Match the German and English.
Q4.Match the German and English.
Q5.Write in English: 'ich gehe in die Bibliothek'.
Q6.Write in German: 'the old church'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.The German verb 'bezahlen' means 'to pay'. Write the German noun 'payment'.
Q2.'I like walking but I prefer swimming.' Which words are needed to translate this sentence into German?
Q3.Order the words to say: 'I like the photo of the boat better.'
Q4.Write in German: 'the museum is smaller'.
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