Energiekrise in Deutschland: future vs conditional, 2-verb rule
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the future tense and conditional, applying the 2-verb rule when discussing the energy crisis in Germany and possible solutions.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- To form the future tense, use the present tense of werden to mean 'will, going to’ and an infinitive verb at the end.
- To form the conditional, use the conditional form of 'werden' ('würd-') meaning 'would' and an infinitive at the end.
- In the 2-verb rule the 2nd (infinitive) verb is at the end of the sentence; second-last place in subordinate clauses.
- 'Haben' and 'sein' are 'hätte' (would have) and 'wäre' (would be) in the conditional and don't need a 2nd infinitive.
Keywords
Werden - verb used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive to form the future tense
Würde - form of ‘werden’ meaning would, used with a 2nd infinitive to express a conditional idea
Hätte - form of ‘haben’ meaning ‘would have’ which expresses a conditional idea
Wäre - form of ‘sein’ meaning ‘would be’ which expresses a conditional idea
Conditional - grammar structure expressing what you would do or what might happen in the future
Common misconception
Always use 'würd-' and a 2nd (infinitive) verb at the end of the sentence to mean 'would'.
This works for many verbs, but 'haben' and 'sein' have their own forms - 'hätte' ('would have') and 'wäre' ('would be'). No second infinitive is required.
Teacher tip
Learning Cycle 3 contains Higher-only grammar. Learning Cycle 2 includes both Foundation and Higher-tier grammar. However, the material and discussion on this important topic is accessible and adaptable for all pupils. There is also a full version of the audio for Task C1a for additional challenge.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Wir haben __________ Meinung.' Choose the correct missing words.
Q2.Match the German and English.
to build, building
to order, ordering
to end, ending
to hope, hoping
to cost, costing
to dive, diving
Q3.Match the German and English.
excursion, trip
attention
euro
nature
environment
work
Q4.Order the words to say: 'My shoes are wet because it is raining.'
Q5.Write in English: 'die Kosten sind zu hoch'.
Q6.Write in German: 'the quality was not good'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
I would play
I will play
you would play
you will play
he would play
he will play
Q2.Order the words to say: 'If he had time, he would go.'
Q3.The verb 'haben' has its own form in the conditional. Write in German: 'I would have an electric car'.
Q4.The verb 'sein' has its own form in the conditional. Write in German: 'I would be eco-friendly'.
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