Introduction to lesson

When you have finished this lesson you are able to:

Talk about tests and exams
Talk about memories
Know the passive voice
know the infinitive with “zu”

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When you have finished this lesson you are able to:

Talk about tests and exams
Talk about memories
Know the passive voice
know the infinitive with “zu”

Listen to the conversation

Steve not only found Beethoven's grave, he also met Beethoven himself. Now he still has to finish one last test ...
Could you answer all the questions?

Touch the video to start it.

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Steve not only found Beethoven's grave, he also met Beethoven himself. Now he still has to finish one last test ...
Could you answer all the questions?

Touch the video to start it.

Exercise to video

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What does the saying of Konfuzius mean?

	The best way to understand is to try it yourself.
	The best way to understand is to get shown something.
	The best way to understand is to read for yourself.

Learn and understand

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lernen reg. + accusative - part.II: gelernt

to learn

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Steve lernt Deutsch.

Steve learns German.

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verstehen - part.II: verstanden

to understand

(reg.; past tense: ich verstand ...)

KHJlZy47IHBhc3QgdGVuc2U6IGljaCB2ZXJzdGFuZCAuLi4p

(reg.; past tense: ich verstand ...)

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Verstehst du, was ich meine?

Do you understand what I mean?

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die Idee f - die Ideen pl.

the ideas

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erklären reg. + person dative + thing accusative - part.II: erklärt

to explain

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Ich erklärte dem Lehrer meine Idee.

The teacher explains everything.

Learn and understand II

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das Wissen

the knowledge

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aus|probieren reg. - part.II: ausprobiert

to try out

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Ich verstehe es am besten, wenn ich es ausprobiere.

I understand best when I try it.

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komponieren reg. - part.II: komponiert

to compose

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Wann hat Beethoven die 9. Sinfonie komponiert?

When did Beethoven compose the 9th symphony?

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gemeinsam

together

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Wollen wir gemeinsam lernen?

Do we want to learn together?

Exercise 1

Arrange correctly: Drag the phrase on the left to the corresponding statement on the right site.

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Arrange correctly: Drag the phrase on the left to the corresponding statement on the right site.

to try out
to understand
to explain

Exercise 2

What’s said?

	Learning is better together.
	Learning is louder together.
	It's hard to learn together.

Difference between “tun” and “machen”

The verbs “tun” and “machen” are often synonyms and can be used interchangeably even though machen is more common in these case.

In a few cases, only the use of one of them is correct.

“tun” is more used in fixed expressions, for example “Es tut mir leid.” [I’m sorry.]

“machen” means a more concrete activity, with a result. “Ich mache Abendbrot.” [I'm making dinner.]

“tun” and “machen”

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The verbs “tun” and “machen” are often synonyms and can be used interchangeably even though machen is more common in these case.

In a few cases, only the use of one of them is correct.

“tun” is more used in fixed expressions, for example “Es tut mir leid.” [I’m sorry.]

“machen” means a more concrete activity, with a result. “Ich mache Abendbrot.” [I'm making dinner.]

“tun” and “machen”

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Es tut mir leid.

I’m sorry.

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Was hat das mit mir zu tun?

What's this got to do with me?

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Was machst du heute abend?

What are you doing tonight?

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Er macht das Abendbrot.

He makes the dinner.

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Ich muss noch etwas machen, aber dann komme ich.

I have to do something but then I’ll come.

Exercise 3

Arrange correctly: Click at the pronoun on the left and drag it to the corresponding form of the verb on the right side.

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Arrange correctly: Click at the pronoun on the left and drag it to the corresponding form of the verb on the right side.

wir		macht
ich		mache
er		machen
du		machst

Exercise 4

Say I make breakfast.

U2F5IEkgbWFrZSBicmVha2Zhc3Qu

Say I make breakfast.

Correct

Wrong

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Tests and exams

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der Test m - die Tests pl.

the test/s

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Der Deutschtest ist am Mittwoch.

The German test will be on Wednesday.

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testen reg. - part.II: getestet

to test

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Ich teste mein Wissen.

I test my knowledge.

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die Prüfung f - die Prüfungen pl.

the exam/s

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Hattest du schon die Prüfung?

Have you had your exam yet?

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prüfen reg. - part.II: geprüft

to examine

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Wann wirst du geprüft?

When are you tested?

Tests and exams II

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die Aufgabe f - die Aufgaben pl.

the task/s

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Der Test hat 10 Aufgaben.

The test has 10 tasks.

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mündlich

oral

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die mündliche Prüfung

the oral examination

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schriftlich

written

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der schriftliche Test

the written test

After the exam

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bestehen - part.II: bestanden

to pass

regular verb - past tense: ich bestand …

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regular verb - past tense: ich bestand …

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Haben Sie die Prüfung bestanden?

Have you passed the exam?

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durch|fallen - part.II: durchgefallen

to fail

reg., except: du fällst durch, er/sie/es fällt durch;

past tense: ich fiel durch …)

! Note: The noun “der Durchfall” has the same word stem but means diarrhoea.

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reg., except: du fällst durch, er/sie/es fällt durch;

past tense: ich fiel durch …)

! Note: The noun “der Durchfall” has the same word stem but means diarrhoea.

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Er ist bei seiner ersten Prüfung durchgefallen.

He failed his first exam.

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schwierig

difficult

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Der Test war wirklich schwierig.

The test was really difficult.

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leicht - schwer

easy - hard

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Ich fand die mündliche Prüfung leicht.

I found the oral exam easy.

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der Abschluss m - die Abschlüsse pl.

the graduation/s

Exercise 5

Arrange correctly: Click at the speaker-button on the left and drag it to the corresponding sentence on the right side.

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Arrange correctly: Click at the speaker-button on the left and drag it to the corresponding sentence on the right side.

		The oral exam was hard.
		I hope to pass the test.
		The written exam was easy.
		I failed the test.

Exercise 6

Say that the tasks are easy.

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Say that the tasks are easy.

Correct

Wrong

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Exercise 7

Arrange correctly: Click at the speaker-button on the left and drag it to the corresponding word on the right side.

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Arrange correctly: Click at the speaker-button on the left and drag it to the corresponding word on the right side.

		to fail
		to pass
		the task
		the exam

Registration

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die Anmeldung f - die Anmeldungen pl.

the registration/s

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sich an|melden + zu/für + accusative - part.: sich angemeldet

to sign in, to register

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Jonas hat sich zur Prüfung angemeldet.

Jonas has registered for the exam.

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das Formular n - die Formulare pl.

the form/s

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aus|füllen reg. - part.II: ausgefüllt

to fill in

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Füllen Sie bitte das Formular aus!

Please fill in the form!

From beginning to end

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der Anfang m

the beginning

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Fangen wir an!

Let’s start!

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bereit sein irr., like sein - part.II: bereit gewesen

to be ready

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Seid ihr bereit für die Prüfung?

Are you ready for the exam?

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an|fangen - part.II: angefangen

to begin

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Ich bin fertig mit dem Test.

I'm done with the test.

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beenden reg. - part.II: beendet

to finish

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das Ende n

the end

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Ich beende meine Aufgaben, dann komme ich nach Hause.

I finish my tasks, then I’ll come home.

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Das Ende ist nah.

The end is near.

Exercise 8

Ask where you can sign in for the exam.

QXNrIHdoZXJlIHlvdSBjYW4gc2lnbiBpbiBmb3IgdGhlIGV4YW0u

Ask where you can sign in for the exam.

Correct

Wrong

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The passive voice

In German, there is an active voice and the passive voice. In the active voice the agent (the thing or person that is carrying out the action) is the subject of the sentence. On the other hand, in the passive voice, the subject is the object (on which the action is carried out)

The passive voice is used when the agent is not very relevant or unknown.

Example: Das Formular wurde aus gefüllt.

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The passive voice is used when the agent is not very relevant or unknown.

Example: Das Formular wurde aus gefüllt.

The passive voice is build with

conjugated form of “werden” + participle II

Repetition: the conjugation of “werden”

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The passive voice is build with

conjugated form of “werden” + participle II

Repetition: the conjugation of “werden”

To add an actor, you can use the prepositions “von” + dative [by] or “durch” + accusative [through, because of].

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To add an actor, you can use the prepositions “von” + dative [by] or “durch” + accusative [through, because of].

Passive voice II

! Remember:

To add an actor, you can use the prepositions “von” + dative [by]

or “durch” + accusative [through, because of].

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! Remember:

To add an actor, you can use the prepositions “von” + dative [by]

or “durch” + accusative [through, because of].

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Das Auto wird von ihm gefahren.

The car is driven by him.

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Ich wurde glücklich durch ihn.

I became happy because of him.

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Das Fahrrad wurde ausgeliehen.

The bicycle was rented.

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Die Getränke werden gebracht.

The beverages are brought.

Remember

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sich erinnern reg. + an + accusative - part.II: sich erinnert

to remember, to remind

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Ich erinnere mich an den Namen.

I remember the name.

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Du erinnerst mich an meinen Bruder.

You remind me of my brother.

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Mein Vater erinnert sich noch gut an seine Prüfung.

My father still remembers his exams well.

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die Erinnerung f - die Erinnerungen pl.

the memory/s

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Ich habe nur gute Erinnerungen an unseren Urlaub.

I have only good memories of our vacation.

Exercise 9

What’s said?

	I remember my mother.
	I was reminded of my mother because of you.
	My mother reminds me of you.

Exercise 10

Transfer the clauses into past tense. Click the button to record your answer, with microphone.

Example: Die Kinder werden gefahren. - Die Kinder wurden gefahren.

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Transfer the clauses into past tense. Click the button to record your answer, with microphone.

Example: Die Kinder werden gefahren. - Die Kinder wurden gefahren.

Das Essen wird gekocht.

RGFzIEVzc2VuIHdpcmQgZ2Vrb2NodC4=

Das Essen wird gekocht.

Correct

Wrong

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Ihr werdet abgeholt.

SWhyIHdlcmRldCBhYmdlaG9sdC4=

Ihr werdet abgeholt.

Correct

Wrong

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Die Studenten werden geprüft.

RGllIFN0dWRlbnRlbiB3ZXJkZW4gZ2VwcsO8ZnQu

Die Studenten werden geprüft.

Correct

Wrong

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Du wirst verstanden.

RHUgd2lyc3QgdmVyc3RhbmRlbi4=

Du wirst verstanden.

Correct

Wrong

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Quiz - Start

Congratulation, you've nearly done this chapter!

Now pass the 10 question quiz - you'll get your results at the end.

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Congratulation, you've nearly done this chapter!

Now pass the 10 question quiz - you'll get your results at the end.

Quiz 1

Arrange correctly: Click at the pronoun on the left and drag it to the corresponding form of the verb on the right side.

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Arrange correctly: Click at the pronoun on the left and drag it to the corresponding form of the verb on the right side.

wir		verstehe
er		begreifst
du		probieren aus
ich		erklärt

Quiz 2

Ask when she will be examined.

QXNrIHdoZW4gc2hlIHdpbGwgYmUgZXhhbWluZWQu

Ask when she will be examined.

Correct

Wrong

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Quiz 3

Arrange correctly: Click at the speaker-button on the left and drag it to the corresponding word on the right side.

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Arrange correctly: Click at the speaker-button on the left and drag it to the corresponding word on the right side.

		the exam
		the knowledge
		the idea
		the graduation

Quiz 4

Say: I’m sorry.

U2F5OiBJ4oCZbSBzb3JyeS4=

Say: I’m sorry.

Correct

Wrong

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Quiz 5

Arrange correctly: Click at the verb on the left and drag it to the corresponding rule on the right side.

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Arrange correctly: Click at the verb on the left and drag it to the corresponding rule on the right side.

“tun”...		… means a more concrete activity, with a result.
“machen” ...		… is more used in fixed expressions.

Quiz 6

What’s said?

	I’m afraid to fail the German test because it’s really hard.
	I hope the German test will not be so hard.
	If the German test is hard I can’t pass it.
	I hope to pass the German test but it’s really hard.

Quiz 7

In German, the passive voice is built with …

	… a conjugated form of “haben” + participle II of the verb
	… a conjugated form of “werden” + infinitive of the verb
	… the infinitive of “werden” + participle II of the verb
	… a conjugated form of “werden” + participle II of the verb

Quiz 8

Arrange correctly: Click at the pronoun on the left and drag it to the corresponding form of the verb on the right side.

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Arrange correctly: Click at the pronoun on the left and drag it to the corresponding form of the verb on the right side.

ich		sind fertig
du		bist fertig
wir		bin bereit
es		ist bereit

Quiz 9

Arrange correctly: Click at the speaker-button on the left and drag it to the corresponding word on the right side.

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Arrange correctly: Click at the speaker-button on the left and drag it to the corresponding word on the right side.

		the form
		the end
		the beginning
		the registration

Quiz 10

Ask if he remember you. (You are familiar with him.)

QXNrIGlmIGhlIHJlbWVtYmVyIHlvdS4gKFlvdSBhcmUgZmFtaWxpYXIgd2l0aCBoaW0uKQ==

Ask if he remember you. (You are familiar with him.)

Correct

Wrong

Answered

Section completed

Test result

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