Armut in Deutschland: 'bis' as preposition, 'bis' and 'wenn' as conjunctions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can distinguish between 'bis' as a preposition and conjunction and use 'bis' and 'wenn' with word order 3 when learning about the issue of poverty in Germany.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- 'Bis' as a preposition means 'until, 'up to', by'. As a conjunction sending the verb to the end it means 'until'.
- 'Bis' can be used on its own with adverbs and simple time phrases.
- If the noun following 'bis' has an article, use an appropriate preposition - 'zu', 'an', 'in' - and the correct case.
- 'Wenn' means ‘when’, ‘whenever’ of ‘if’ and is used for repeated actions or conditions in the present or future.
- Both 'bis' and 'wenn' trigger word order 3, sending the verb to the end of the sentence or clause.
Keywords
Preposition - word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun, connecting it to another word
Conjunction - word that connects ideas between clauses in a sentence
Bis - preposition meaning 'until', 'up to', 'by', and a conjunction meaning 'until'
Wenn - conjunction meaning 'if' or 'when' which send the verb to the end. (word order3)
Word order 3 (WO3) - finite verb goes to the end of the sentence or clause after certain conjunctions
Common misconception
'Bis' always means 'until'.
'Bis' has several meanings and uses. As a preposition it can mean 'until', 'up to' or 'by'. As a conjunction it usually means 'until'.
Teacher tip
All the grammar within the lesson is for both tiers, although some of the vocabulary is for Higher Tier. The tasks give a useful insight into this topic area and should be accessible for all students, with the support of the vocabulary sheets if required.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word is a synonym for 'Geräusch'?
Q2.Which word means 'approximately' or 'about'?
Q3.Match the German and English.
danger
month
risk
apprenticeship, lesson, doctrine
title
holiday
Q4.Match the German and English.
firm, solid
fresh
typical
complete
classical
necessary
Q5.Write in English: 'Er hat den Bericht gelesen.'
Q6.Write in German in the perfect tense: 'I wrote the post'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.The German word 'bis' can mean ...
Q2.Order the words to say: 'I stay at home when it is cold.'
Q3.Write in German: 'when I have money'.
Q4.Write in German: 'until the weekend'.
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