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German A2 - Two-Way Prepositions (Wechselpräpositionen)
This is an extensive 16-page lesson on two-way prepositions (Wechselpräpositionen) and how they behave in the dative and accusative cases. The material is geared primarily towards students at the A2 level wishing to increase their knowledge of the subject. Numerous example phrases and sentences are given, some color-coded. Exceptions to general tendencies and rules are discussed, along with the occasional anecdote.
Although not intended as a primer on two-way prepositions, some A1 students may find this handout useful. Simple 3D illustrations clearly show the function of each preposition in the two cases. By studying the pictures and the accompanying text in the colored boxes, basic concepts can be absorbed quickly. A summary of the entire handout is provided, beginning on page 15. Before using this handout, students should already be comfortable with article declensions in the accusative and dative cases.
German A2 - Using Dative Verbs
This 5-page lesson takes a thorough look at some common verbs with direct objects in the dative case (‘helfen’, ‘folgen’, ‘dienen’, ‘gefallen’, etc.) as well as other verbs often associated with the dative (‘empfehlen’, ‘erzählen’, ‘glauben’, etc.). Over 40 color-coded example sentences are provided, some with annotations. As a prerequisite, students should already know how to decline most articles in dative case.
German A1 - Basic Sentence Structure (Satzbau)
This 13-page handout concentrates on elementary German sentence structure and word order for sentences/clauses having one verb. The concept of ‘position’ is discussed as it relates to subject, verb,object and adverbial.
This lesson is a good primer on sentence structure for beginners who are comfortable with conjugating verbs in the present tense and have studied the accusative case. More advanced students may find the lesson to be a good refresher. Students will learn about typical SVO statements, inversions, questions, 'W-Fragen’ (question words) and how to link clauses using coordinating conjunctions.
More than 75 example sentences are included, many of them diagrammed and color coded. A summary of the lesson is provided at the end of the handout.**
German A2 - Reflexive Verbs with Dative Pronouns
This lesson is the follow-up to the handout, “Introduction to Reflexive Verbs”. In that lesson, the basic principles of reflexive verbs are explained, with a specific focus on verbs with accusative pronouns. This handout goes a step further and introduces students to reflexive verbs with dative pronouns (‘mir’, ‘dir’, ‘sich’, ‘uns’, ‘euch’), highlighting the critical differences between the two types.
Although these differences are fairly easy to grasp (“Ich wasche mich.” / “Ich wasche mir die Hände.”), there are many additional nuances of dative reflexives that students can learn in their quest towards fluency. This lesson might be especially helpful to those making the jump from A2 to B1 and can serve as review notes to this end.
Approximately 15 reflexive verbs with dative pronouns are chosen for this lesson, with over 50 sample sentences included. The majority are color-coded, clearly marking subject, direct object and indirect object in the sentence. A handy summary is included on page 8 of the handout. As a prerequisite, students should already be familiar with the basics of how reflexive verbs work and should also know the dative-case articles.
German A2 - Introduction to Reflexive Verbs
Reflexive verbs are special verbs used in situations where the subject and the object are one in the same. Reflexive verbs are used frequently in German, often on occasions where the reflexive wouldn’t normally be used in English. This handout dissects the basic elements of the reflexive verb and explains how it’s used. The differences between reflexive pronouns and accusative personal pronouns are illustrated. (Dative reflexive pronouns are discussed in a different handout.)
Six verbs are chosen as examples for this lesson: ‘sich waschen’, ‘sich interessieren’, ‘sich erinnern’, ‘sich fühlen’, ‘sich kümmern’ and ‘sich ängstigen’.
Nearly 40 example sentences are provided, color coded for clarity. Some sentences are broken down in schematic form to make the sentence structure easier to understand. A summary of the lesson is provided on page 6.
German A1 - The Dative Case
Most students encounter the dative case just a couple weeks or so into their first German course, not yet knowing what it is or how it functions. In the beginning, we take it almost for granted that “Wie geht es dir?” means “How are you doing?” We also learn to say things like “Ich komme aus den Niederlanden”, or “Wir leben in der Schweiz” — without fully learning the underlying grammar.
In this advanced A1-level handout, students will get their first nuts & bolts view of how this versatile and complex case works. Articles including possessives and ‘dieser-’ words along with their appropriate endings are shown in chart form and used in sample sentences. Also discussed are the dative personal pronouns. Students learn how to use dative prepositions and how to form contractions with prepositions and definite articles (zum, zur, beim, am, im, etc.).
Nearly 70 color-coded example sentences are provided. A summary of the entire lesson is found on page 10 of the handout. (Pages 11 and 12 contain special example sentences with detailed grammatical notes). Before starting this lesson, students should already be comfortable using the accusative case.
German A1 - Flash Cards ('Perfekt' Tense )
Collection of 118 flash cards reviewing past participles of the most common beginner’s verbs and how to use the ‘Perfekt’ tense (Partizip II). Verbs with various separable and inseparable prefixes are also included. Example sentences with English translations and additional grammar information are provided as well.
How to use the flash cards: Print double-sided (short edge) and cut along the dashed lines. The German infinitive and corresponding English meaning will appear on the front side of the card. The participle and example sentence will appear on the reverse. Participles are color-coded to show changes to the verb — for example, the addition of a “ge-” prefix, etc.
German A2 - Preterite in Colloquial Speech
This short informational handout introduces students to verbs that often appear in the preterite tense in colloquial German. It can help students identify these verbs when hearing them in films or audio, or when interacting with German-speaking people in ordinary situations. Conjugation tables are provided for some of the verbs listed.
German A2 - Adjective Endings ('ein' Words)
By now, students should be familiar with all the articles and their various forms in the nominative, accusative and dative cases. Here, the student begins learning about endings for attributive adjectives. When used in the predicate form (e.g., “Der Hund ist freundlich.”), adjectives take no ending at all. But when preceding a noun directly, German adjectives require an ending (e.g., “Das ist ein freundlicher Hund.”).
There are three sets of endings for attributive adjectives in German that have to be learned. This lesson focuses on endings for adjectives following so-called ‘ein’-words. The ‘ein’-words include the indefinite and negative articles and all possessive articles. Example sentences with adjectives in the nominative, accusative and dative cases are provided.
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German A2 - Adjective Endings
In German, adjectives that come directly before nouns (attributive adjectives) require an ending to reflect gender, case and number. Three different sets of endings have to be learned: the so-called ‘ein’-word and ‘der’-word endings, plus endings for adjectives without any article preceding.
This is one of the most complicated topics in A-level German, and it takes a while to master. Learning all of these endings and how to use them correctly can sometimes be discouraging for students. It shouldn’t be allowed to become a stumbling block to fluent and spontaneous conversation. Very often, these endings are more easily absorbed through repetition and continuous exposure than through the deliberate memorization of charts and learning theory.
However, as a student’s knowledge of German grows, it becomes increasingly important to know how to use these endings correctly. Because German is a case-based language, using incorrect endings can lead to potential misunderstandings. At very minimum, it can create negative impressions in a professional or business setting. Therefore, it’s important to study and master this material at some point.
The aim of this bundle is to teach students the correct endings as well as the underlying theory. Example sentences are provided with nouns and adjectives in the nominative, accusative and dative cases. As a prerequisite, students should have a firm grasp of gender and how to use articles (‘der’, ‘ein’, ‘kein’, ‘mein’, ‘dieser’, ‘welcher’, etc.)
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German A1 - Vocabulary Review Bundle 2
Fourteen 2-page vocabulary handouts for review and study. Includes grammar notes. Most vocabulary words are shown in one or more sample sentences. Corresponds roughly with the Schritte International A1.2 course material but can be used with just about any advanced A1 course. (An excellent companion to German A1 - Level 2 - Vocabulary Review and Grammar Notes. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12677033 )
German A1 - Vocabulary Review Lessons 31-32
4 pages of vocabulary notes (2 lessons) on clothing and shopping. Additional vocabulary on major geographical features (lake, beach, mountain, forest, etc.) are presented. Grammatical topics include verbs with dative objects and the comparative/superlative forms of ‘gut’, ‘gern’ and ‘viel’. Many of the vocabulary words are shown in example sentences.
German A1 - Vocabulary Review Lessons 33-34
4 pages of vocabulary notes (2 lessons) on holidays and celebrations. In addition to vocabulary words, these lessons are chock full of common sayings and expressions used during celebrations throughout the German-speaking world. Ordinal numbers and reflexive verbs ‘sich fühlen’ and ‘sich freuen’ are introduced.
German A1 - Vocabulary Review Lessons 22-23
Four pages of vocabulary notes (2 lessons) on local travel and transportation. Using various example sentences, students can practice how to ask questions and make comments relating to such things as driver’s licenses, rental cars, bus tickets, tourist sites, and more.
German A1 - Vocabulary Review Lessons 28-30
6 pages of vocabulary notes (3 lessons) relating to business and customer service, selling and purchasing, and booking a hotel room. Grammatical topics include verbs with dative objects and frequently used separable verbs. Many of the vocabulary words are shown in example sentences.
German A1 - Vocabulary Review Lessons 24-25
4 pages of vocabulary notes (2 lessons) relating to health, wellness, and some of the major body parts. Using various example sentences, students can practice how to talk to the doctor and how to set up, change or cancel appointments.
German A1 - Vocabulary Review Lessons 26-27
4 pages of vocabulary notes (2 lessons) relating to long-distance travel, modes of transportation, words relating to distance and direction, as well as some common landmarks in a typical city or town. Many of the vocabulary words are shown in example sentences.
German A1 - Vocabulary Review Lesson 21
Two-page vocabulary lesson on work and education. Using various example sentences, students can practice how to ask and answer questions relating to employment, education and experience.
German A1 - Test: 'Perfekt' Tense (Assorted Verbs)
Two-Page quiz on assorted ‘Perfekt’ tense verbs for students at the end of A1 or the beginning of A2 (second-year students). Strong and weak verbs as well as separable and inseparable forms are covered. Answer key with notes provided.
German A1 - Test: 'Perfekt' Tense (Weak Verbs)
Two-Page quiz on regular ‘Perfekt’ tense verbs, also known as ‘weak’ verbs. This quiz is suitable for students at the end of A1.1 or the beginning of A1.2 (first year students). Answer key with notes provided.