Arbeiter und Arbeitslose: 'obwohl', 'zu' clauses um...zu, ohne...zu, statt...zu
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use 'obwohl' with word order 3 and infinitive constructions with 'zu' to understand and discuss rights and support for both workers and unemployed people in Germany.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The conjunction 'obwohl' triggers word order 3, which sends the verb to the end of the sentence or clause.
- When combined with a second verb in the infinitive, some verbs require the addition of 'zu'.
- Infinitive constructions are separated from other clauses with a comma.
- Use 'um … zu' + infinitive to mean 'in order to, 'statt ... zu' for 'instead of', 'ohne ... zu' for 'without'.
Keywords
Word order 3 (WO3) - after certain conjunctions, the verb is sent to the end of the sentence or clause
Infinitive - form of the verb giving its general meaning, with no subject or tense
Common misconception
All verbs with a second infinitive need 'zu'.
Although some verbs do need 'zu' when used with a second verb in the infinitive (e.g., 'versuchen', 'planen', 'vergessen', 'hoffen'), modal verbs never use 'zu'.
Teacher tip
Learning Cycle 1 focuses on the subordinating conjunction ‘obwohl’; subordinate clauses in this cycle use single verbs so are appropriate to both tiers of entry. Learning Cycle 2 focuses on ‘zu’ clauses; suitable for both tiers (with the exception of ‘statt … zu’ which is a Higher-only structure).
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 means 'remaining, left, leftover'?
Q2.Match the German and English.
opportunity
autumn
milk
chocolate
protection
purpose
Q3.Match the German and English.
to burn, burning
to need, needing
to threaten, threatening
to use, using
to create, manage
to count, counting
Q4.Order the words to say: 'The concert began and she disappeared.'
Q5.Write in English: 'Wir nehmen an dem Spiel teil.'
Q6.Write in English: 'Diese Proteste waren ärgerlich.'
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
in order to
without
instead of
Q2.Which sentences require 'zu' and a comma?
Q3.Order the words to form a sentence, starting with 'although'.
Q4.Write in German: 'although I have no time'.
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