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An exchange: present tense, 'haben' and 'sein', formal 'Sie' vs 'du', cases

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Why this, why now

This unit explores the use of the formal 'Sie' (you) vs the informal 'du'. It equips pupils with the knowledge to structure richer sentences, using infinitive clauses with 'zu', and how to apply their previous knowledge of question forms, gender and cases to add new words to their vocabulary.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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An exchange: present tense, 'haben' and 'sein', formal 'Sie' vs 'du', cases

This unit explores the use of the formal 'Sie' (you) vs the informal 'du'. It equips pupils with the knowledge to structure richer sentences, using infinitive clauses with 'zu', and how to apply their previous knowledge of question forms, gender and cases to add new words to their vocabulary.

4 lessons
  1. Ask for spelling: the alphabet, nouns, articles and the accusative case
  2. An exchange: 'haben' and 'sein', 'Sie' vs 'du', infinitive clauses with 'zu'
  3. Ask the meaning of unknown words: nouns, gender, articles, nominative case
  4. An exchange: present 'haben' and 'sein', 'Sie' (formal) vs 'du'