GCSE German CCEA

This subject is broken down into 70 topics in 10 modules:

  1. Grammar 24 topics
  2. Vocabulary - Free-Time Activities 6 topics
  3. Vocabulary - General 5 topics
  4. Vocabulary - Lifestyle 3 topics
  5. Vocabulary - Me, Friends and Family 6 topics
  6. Vocabulary - Social and Global Issues 3 topics
  7. Vocabulary - Study and Employment 6 topics
  8. Vocabulary - Technology in Everyday Life 3 topics
  9. Vocabulary - Travel and Tourism 5 topics
  10. Vocabulary - Where You Live 9 topics
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Grammar

Grammar: Cases - Genitive and Dative

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Grammar: Cases - Genitive and Dative

The Genitive Case

  • The Genitive case in German indicates possession or belonging. It is equivalent to the English possessive 's or "of."
  • The Genitive is often used with certain prepositions, verbs, adjectives and phrases that demand this case.
  • Nouns and pronouns in the Genitive undergo changes such as addition of 's/es' for masculine and neuter nouns, 'e' for feminine nouns and 'er' for plural nouns.
  • Examples include "der Hund des Mannes" (the man's dog), "die Farbe des Himmels" (the colour of the sky).

The Dative Case

  • The Dative case in German is used to indicate the indirect object of a sentence.
  • The Dative is used with certain verbs (such as helfen, danken), prepositions (like mit, zu, von) and expressions that demand this case.
  • Nouns and pronouns in the Dative also have certain changes: 'dem' for masculine and neuter nouns, 'der' for feminine and 'den' with an 'n'/'en' ending for plural nouns.
  • Examples include "Ich helfe dem Mann" (I am helping the man), "Sie gibt der Frau das Buch" (She gives the woman the book).

Contrast between Genitive and Dative

  • One important distinction is that Genitive indicates possession, while the Dative indicates the indirect object.
  • This makes understanding when to use which case crucial for conveying the right information.
  • Both cases require proper noun and pronoun endings.

Key phrases for Genitive and Dative

  • Knowing some key phrases that require either the Genitive or the Dative can be helpful.
  • Some common phrases with Genitive include "während des Tages" (during the day), "wegen des Regens" (because of the rain).
  • Some common phrases with Dative include "nach dem Essen" (after the meal), "bei der Arbeit" (at work).

Remember that practice makes perfect; keep revising and using these rules in sentences to get a good grip on when to use the Genitive and when to use the Dative.

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German

Vocabulary - Lifestyle

Vocabulary - Lifestyle: Healthy Living

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Vocabulary - Lifestyle: Healthy Living

Healthy and Unhealthy Foods

  • Gesundes Essen (Healthy food)
  • Ungesundes Essen (Unhealthy food)
  • Gemüse (Vegetables)
  • Obst (Fruit)
  • Fett (Fat)
  • Zucker (Sugar)
  • Vollkorn (Whole-grain)
  • Süßigkeiten (Sweets)

Fitness and Exercise

  • Sport treiben (To do sports)
  • Übung (Exercise)
  • Fitnessstudio (Gym)
  • Joggen (Jogging)
  • Schwimmen (Swimming)
  • Radfahren (Cycling)
  • Bewegung (Movement)

Health Issues

  • Übergewicht (Overweight)
  • Untergewicht (Underweight)
  • Rauchen (Smoking)
  • Alkohol (Alcohol)
  • Drogen (Drugs)
  • Stress (Stress)

Healthy Habits

  • Ernährung (Nutrition)
  • Schlafmittel (Sleep)
  • Wasser trinken (Drinking water)
  • Ausgewogene Ernährung (Balanced diet)
  • Entspannung (Relaxation)

Health Professions and Resources

  • Arzt/Ärztin (Doctor)
  • Krankenschwester/Krankenpfleger (Nurse)
  • Krankenhaus (Hospital)
  • Apotheke (Pharmacy)
  • Medizin (Medicine)
  • Impfstoff (Vaccine)

Remember, revising vocabulary regularly and using it in context will help reinforce these new words and improve your conversational German skills.

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