GCSE German Eduqas
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52 topics in 7 modules
☑️ Grammar 10 topics
- Use of Cases: Nominative, Accusative, Dative, and Genitive
- Infinitive Constructions
- Word Order in Statements, Clarifiers and Commands
- The Use of Tenses: Present, Future and Past Tenses
- The Imperative
- The Use of Subjunctive in Polite Requests
- Use of Negation
- Reflexive Verbs and Pronouns
- The Use of Prepositions
- Sentence Structure: Main and Subordinate Clauses
☑️ Vocabulary - Me, Family and Relationships 7 topics
- Personal Descriptions
- Describing relationships
- Personal and family routines
- Hobbies and Interests
- Physical and Personality Descriptions
- Describing Friends and Other Relationships
- Talking About House, Home and Daily routines
☑️ Vocabulary - Local, National, International, and Global Areas of Interest 7 topics
- Describing regions and cities
- Exploring Tourist attractions
- Weather and seasons
- Travel and Direction
- Describing and Comparing Locations
- Travel and Transport
- Accommodations / Places to stay
☑️ Vocabulary - Education and Employment 7 topics
- School subjects and preferences
- Academic Pressure and Stress
- Educational Future Plans
- Descriptions of school and university
- Work Experience and Part-time jobs
- Ambitions and Career Choices
- The World of Work
☑️ Vocabulary - Lifestyle 7 topics
- Healthy Living: Exercise, Diet, and Eating habits
- Unhealthy Living: Risks and Dangers
- Global Issues: Environment and Poverty
- Festivals and Traditions in German-speaking Countries
- Fashion and Trends
- Social Media and The Internet
- Music, TV, and Film Choices
☑️ Vocabulary - Current and Future Study Plans 7 topics
- Review of School Subjects in German
- Opinions on Courses and Causes
- Exploring Apprenticeships and Work Training Programs
- Higher Education Prospects
- Future Career Plans
- Embarking on the Job Market
- Vocational Training Opportunities
☑️ Listening and Reading 7 topics
- Understanding Specific Information, Ideas and Opinions
- Extracting Details and Main Points
- Identifying the Purposes and Messages
- Deciphering Themes and Ideas
- Extracting Details from Short Inputs
- Developing Responses to a Variety of Texts
- Tackling Different Types of Texts
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Grammar
Use of Cases: Nominative, Accusative, Dative, and Genitive
Use of Cases: Nominative, Accusative, Dative, and Genitive
Nominative Case
- The nominative case is the basic form of the noun, and it's used for the subject of the sentence. Basically, it covers the 'who' or 'what' that is doing the action.
- For example: "Der Junge spielt Fussball." (The boy plays football).
Accusative Case
- The accusative case is used for the direct object of the sentence – essentially, the 'who' or 'what' that is having the action done to it.
- For example: "Ich habe einen Apfel." (I have an apple).
- Keep in mind, in the accusative case, 'der' changes to 'den', and 'ein' changes to 'einen'.
Dative Case
- The dative case is used to identify the indirect object of a sentence, basically the receiver of the action performed.
- For example: "Ich gebe dem Mann das Buch." (I give the man the book).
- In dative, 'der' changes to 'dem', 'die' changes to 'der' and 'ein' changes to 'einem'. The plurals add an 'n' or 'en' unless they already end in 'n' or 's'.
Genitive Case
- The genitive case is used to show possession or belonging – 'of' or 's in English.
- For example: "Das ist des Mannes Hut." (That is the man's hat).
- The genitive case is becoming less common in everyday German speech, but is still very important in formal written German.
- In genitive, 'der' and 'das' change to 'des', 'die' changes to 'der' and 'ein' and 'eine' become 'eines' and 'einer' respectively.
Remember, the use of cases is a vital part of German sentence construction. It provides context to the roles different nouns play in a sentence. Practice frequently to become familiar with their usage.
Question: Translate the following sentence from English to German, paying close attention to case endings: "I give the apple to the girl."
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