Rules of a game: modal verbs, 'jeder', 'jede', 'jedes', conversational words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I recognise how conversational words add emotion in situations such as gameplay, and understand how to use forms of 'jede-'.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [sch] is pronounced as in 'schreiben', [sp] as in 'spielen' and [st] as in 'stark'.
- Conversational words are used in informal situations to add emotion to a statement, e.g., 'Echt?' (really?!).
- Modal verbs (e.g., 'können') are used with an infinitive, which is placed at the end of the sentence.
- 'Jed-' means 'every'. Use the same ending as the definite article if the noun is the subject: ‘jeder, jede, jedes’.
- When a masculine noun is the object in the sentence, use 'jeden'. The feminine and neuter forms remain unchanged.
Keywords
[sch] - pronounced as in 'schreiben'
[sp] - pronounced as in 'spielen'
[st] - pronounced as in 'stark'
Conversational words - add emotion (e.g., surprise, annoyance) to a statement
Jed- - determiner meaning 'every'
Common misconception
You can use conversational language (an informal register) whenever you want to.
A situation affects the register we use when speaking (i.e., the words we use). You use an informal register with friends, but a formal register with a teacher. Using formal register in formal situations is important in German-speaking communities.
Teacher tip
'Mensch ärgere Dich nicht' is a game very similar to 'Ludo'. Allow students to have a go at some of the games mentioned which require minimal resources, such as 'Schere-Stein-Papier' or 'Stadt-Land-Fluss'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
book
colour
dog
biscuit
cat
people
Q2.Match the German and English.
to use, using
to be called
to fit, fitting
to call, calling
to wear, wearing
to forget, forgetting
Q3.Which of these words is not a possessive adjective?
Q4.Which of these phrases does not include a modal verb?
Q5.Sort the words below into the correct order to form the following sentence: 'My parents stand in the middle of the room.'
Q6.Translate the following sentence into German: 'What is your favourite film?'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these words are missing the [sch] sound?
Q2.Conversational words are used in __________ situations to add emotion to a statement.
Q3.Match the German and English.
of course
so
oh
also
really
oh well
Q4.Match the German and English.
every (masculine subject)
every (neuter subject)
every (feminine subject)
every (masculine object)
Q5.Translate the following sentence into German: 'Every child wins.'
Q6.Translate the following sentence into German: 'I throw every ball.'
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