Improve your lifestyle: modal 2-verb structures and pronoun 'man'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can differentiate between uses of 'können' and 'dürfen' to express 'can', and discuss healthy lifestyles with others using modal verbs and 'man'.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [r] is consonantal at the start of a syllable, after a consonant or a short vowel, e.g., 'reden'. It is a rolling sound.
- [r] is vocalic after a long vowel and in '-er', e.g., 'Markt', 'aber'. It often sounds barely there.
- Translate 'can' as in ability with 'können', but use 'dürfen' for permission, i.e., 'may I ... ?'.
- 'Man' is a pronoun used to refer to people in general and is often translated as 'you' or 'one'.
Keywords
[r] - pronounced as in 'reden' or 'Uhr'
Können - modal verb meaning 'to be able to, can', used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive, which comes at the end of the sentence
Dürfen - modal verb meaning 'to be allowed to, may', used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive, which comes at the end of the sentence
Man - 3rd person singular subject pronoun meaning 'you' or 'one', used to refer to people in general
Common misconception
Always use 'können' to translate 'can' into German.
'Can' is often used with two different meanings in English - ability or permission. Use 'können' to express ability (e.g., 'Kannst du schwimmen?') and 'dürfen' to express permission (e.g., 'Darfst du schwimmen?').
Teacher tip
Give students more independence in Task D2 by providing them with their own dice to roll.
Equipment
6-sided dice (optional) for Task D2.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
cinema
classroom
concert
hospital
shop
town, city
Q2.Match the German and English.
hat
biscuit
people
song
place
fruit
Q3.Match the German and English.
to use, using
to get, receive
to read, reading
to take, taking
to talk, talking
to jump, jumping
Q4.Which of these pronoun means 'you' (in general)?
Q5.Sort the words below into the correct order to form the following sentence: 'Can you play a computer game?'
Q6.Translate the following sentence into English: 'Ich weiß nichts über den Film.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these words includes a vocal [r] sound?
Q2.There are two sets of opposites below. Which word does not have an opposite below?
Q3.Match the German and English.
to be allowed, may
you are allowed, may
to have to, must
you have to, must
to want
you want
Q4.Which of these sentences mean 'I can't cook.'?
Q5.Translate the following sentence into English: 'Er kann die Karten nicht kaufen.'
Q6.Translate the following sentence into German: 'May I speak?'
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