Was will ich lernen? Present modal verbs, describing photos, extended speaking
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use modal verbs to talk about what I want, must, and can do, describe a photo and develop my answers in conversation about future plans.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Modal verbs are usually used with a second verb in the infinitive at the end of the sentence or clause.
- The stems of some modal verbs are irregular, with vowel changes in most singular forms.
- When describing a photo, use the acronym PALM. It stands for People, Action, Location, Mood. Add your own opinions too.
- It is helpful to predict follow-up questions on a theme for developing conversation after describing a photo.
- In conversation, develop answers by adding opinions and reasons, varying the subject, and adding different time frames.
Keywords
Modal verb - verb of necessity, possibility, expectation or obligation used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive
PALM - an acronym to summarise what to include in a photo description: People, Action, Location, Mood
Common misconception
When developing a conversation about future plans, it is important to consistently use the future time frame in answers.
Whilst it is important to be able to refer to the future confidently, it is also helpful to add in different time frames to give more detail and to develop your sentences.
Teacher tip
Repeating speaking activities such as the photo description and conversation again immediately, once or more, will help improve fluency and deepen knowledge.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
knew, (have has) known
took, (have, has) taken
liked, (have, has) liked
to hope, hoping
to convince, convincing
to intend, plan, have in mind
Q2.Match the German and English.
finally, eventually
while, by
since then
by the way
something
unusual, unusually
Q3.Which of these sentences are in the present tense?
Q4.Order the words to say: 'I liked the work and you liked the salary.'
Q5.Write in English: 'Er arbeitet in einem Geschäft.'
Q6.Write in German: 'I am doing an apprenticeship.'
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
conclusion, graduation, degree
language
decision
sixth form
change
teamwork, cooperation
Q2.'Ich werde Deutsch studieren, weil meine Eltern mir gesagt haben, dass es wichtig ist.'. Which element is missing from this response?
Q3.'Was sind deine Zukunftspläne?' Which responses answer the question?
Q4.Order the sentences to correspond to the acronym PALM.
Q5.Write in German: 'The salary will be high.'
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