Everyday experiences: present tense separable verbs, questions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use separable verbs to ask questions and to say what others do in everyday situations.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [z] is pronounced as in 'Zug' and [s-] is pronounced as in 'sollen'.
- Separable verbs have a prefix and a base verb, which uses the same endings as other verbs in the present tense.
- In questions as well as statements with separable verbs, the prefix moves to the end of the sentence.
- Listening carefully to questions, including question words, helps with understanding and forming suitable responses.
Keywords
Separable verb - two-part verb with a prefix and a main verb, e.g. 'aussehen'
Common misconception
A word for 'do', 'does', 'is' or 'are' is needed when forming yes/no questions in German.
In German, yes/no questions can be formed simply by inverting the subject and the verb. There is no need for a word like 'do' or 'are' at the start, e.g. 'Läufst du schnell?' - 'Do you run fast?'.
Teacher tip
Teachers may wish to model how students should complete the speaking task C2, using a volunteer to support if required.
Equipment
A mini whiteboard and pen, together with pen and paper for taking notes, would be useful, if available.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means 'in former times'?
Q2.Match the German and English.
what?
where?
when?
how?
who?
which?
Q3.Match the German and English.
to start, begin
to arrive, arriving
to phone, phoning
to bring along
to take place, taking place
to prepare, preparing
Q4.Order the words to say: 'they are travelling north by ship'.
Q5.Write in English: 'Warum liest du die Geschichte?'.
Q6.Write in German: 'my aunt lives in Poland'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which words are missing the sound [z]?
Q2.Order the words to say: 'I get up at 7am'.
Q3.Order the words to say: 'Why do you look so tired?'.
Q4.Write in German: 'Do you accept the prize?'.
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