Die Schweiz, Deutschland, Bayern: numbers, word order- inversion
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use numbers and Word Order 2 to learn facts about Germany and Switzerland.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Subject and verb are inverted in Word Order 2 (WO2).
- German numbers are written as one word.
- Say single digits before tens in German numbers.
Keywords
Word Order 2 (WO2) - inverts the subject and verb in a sentence
[z] - sounds like [z] in ‘zwanzig’
Common misconception
German says double digits the same way as English.
In German, we say units first and then tens.
Teacher tip
Learning cycle 2 listening task has 2 options. Option 1 (higher) is recorded on the video. Option 2 slides, audio and worksheet are available as required. In cycle 3, give pupils time to discuss all the examples of word order two they can find in the text before bringing up the explanations.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match these German words with their English meanings.
to lie, be lying (down)
clothes
culture
north
south
castle
Q2.Order these numbers from smallest to largest.
Q3.Write this number in digits: siebenhundertfünfundvierzig
Q4.Which sentence uses word order two (the subject and verb are inverted)?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do these German words mean in English?
Danube
Cologne
Baltic Sea
double, twice
people, folk
special, specific
Q2.Which number is correct?
Q3.Write this number as digits: siebentausenddreihundertsiebzehn
Q4.Which sentence is correct?
Q5.Order these fragments to write a sentence. Start with 'In München'.
Q6.Order these fragments to write a question. Start with 'Warum'.
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