Online Leben: questions, conversation (Edexcel)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can categorise vocabulary to aid mastery, ask and answer questions in three tenses, and take part confidently in a conversation about life online.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- To form a question in the perfect tense, swap the auxiliary verb 'haben' or 'sein' with the subject.
- To form a question in the future tense, swap the part of 'werden' with the subject. The infinitive stays at the end.
- In a conversation, you can usually use the question to start your answer. Change 2nd person language to 1st person.
- A well-developed response has at least three verb clauses.
- Extend your answers by using a different tense, a different subject, or opinions and reasons.
Keywords
Auxiliary verb - a form of 'haben' or 'sein' used to form the perfect tense, or a form of 'werden' used to form the future tense
Werden - verb meaning 'to become', used as auxiliary verb to form the future tense
2nd person - language used to refer to ‘you’, singular or plural
Common misconception
Like in a role-play, I should keep answers short and concise in a conversation.
Conversation answers should be developed and extended with at least three verb clauses.
Teacher tip
Brainstorming questions before tackling a conversation on a given theme is a step often missed out by students. If they do this regularly in class, it will also help them to anticipate possible questions in the speaking exam.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
app
present
mobile phone
internet
laptop
player
Q2.Match the German and English.
my
your (singular informal)
his
her
Q3.Match the German and English.
to know, knowing
to get, getting
to love, loving
to play, playing
to phone, phoning
to want, wish
Q4.Order the words to form a question in the perfect tense.
Q5.'You will use the app.'. Choose the correct translation.
Q6.Write the following sentence in German in the second person ('du' form): 'Ich öffne die App.'
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Order the words to form a question in the perfect tense.
Q2.What two words would you use to start your answer to the following question? 'Wie findest du soziale Medien?'
Q3.Which response is the best example of an answer to the question 'Was wirst du mit deinem Handy machen?'?
Q4.Match each German adverb to its correct English meaning.
simply
really
extremely
exactly
quickly
constantly
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