In der Stadt unterwegs: expanding vocabulary, role-play
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand a wide range of vocabulary for transactional purposes in the town, understand and ask questions using 'Sie', and take part in a role-play scenario.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Break compound words down into two or more individual words to work out their meaning.
- Form questions with 'Sie' for formal 'you'. The 'Sie' form of the verb is usually the same as the infinitive.
- Use 'dessen' and 'deren' as relative pronouns to mean 'whose'.
- In a role-play, you are required to say a short phrase in response to each prompt. You will be addressed using 'Sie'.
- In a role-play, it is important to include at least one verb in each phrase. You must also ask one question.
Keywords
Sie - subject pronoun meaning 'you', formal
Role-play - a task with a situation and prompts to ask and answer questions, simulating a conversation
Common misconception
It is important to say as much as possible when carrying out any speaking task.
When completing a role-play exam task, it is important to use at least one verb for each prompt. However, this is not the time to show off extended and developed sentences; it's more important to get the message across accurately and succinctly.
Teacher tip
As a follow-on to completing the role-play task in pairs, students might enjoy creating their own role-play prompts within the context of the lesson, e.g., asking for directions or buying something in a shop. Higher candidates could also add a bullet point requiring the past tense.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the correct meaning of the word 'bestellen'?
Q2.Match the English and German.
to work
to pay
to see
to have
Q3.Match each dative definite article to the correct type of noun.
der Markt
die Stadt
die Kinder
Q4.Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'laut'?
Q5.Which of the following English words contains the same vowel sound as the German [au] in 'laut'?
Q6.Match up the phrases with the correct article used after 'laut'.
der
dem
den
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match each compound word to its correct meaning, based on the individual words.
a place where you buy things
a map of roads
a room where you sleep
a place where you do exercise
Q2.Which of these is the correct way to ask someone (formally) if they would like to reserve a table?
Q3.Put these words in the correct order to form a formal question using inversion.
Q4.Fill in the gap in the following sentence with the correct word for 'whose': 'Der Junge, Gabel schmutzig ist, ist draußen.'
Q5.Which of these is the best response to the following role-play prompt? 'Sie möchten ein Zimmer reservieren.'
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