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German B1 - Flash Cards (Preterite / Simple Past)
Collection of 158 flash cards reviewing the preterite (simple past) tense forms of common German verbs. Verbs with separable and inseparable prefixes are included, in addition to some reflexive verbs. Conjugation tables and example sentences with English translations are provided. Verbs frequently used in the preterite tense in normal, everyday conversation are indicated using check marks or equal signs, though this can vary based on region and personal preference.
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 preterite form of the verb (ich/er/sie - form), example sentence and conjugation table will appear on the reverse side. Preterite forms are color-coded to show changes to the verb â for example, from âstehenâ to âstandenâ.

German A1 - Vocabulary (Body Parts / Körperteile)
Two-page set of printables on the major human body parts in landscape layout.

German A2 - Vocabulary (Landschaften / GewÀsser)
Three-page printable on landscapes and bodies of water in landscape layout (includes glossary and some commentary).

German A1 - Vocabulary (Clothing / Kleidung)
Three-page set of printables covering basic articles of clothing and accessories in landscape layout (includes glossaries).

German A1 - Telling Time / Public Clocks (Normaluhren)
This two-page handout includes a color printable of assorted public clocks with the times written out, mostly in colloquial time (âZeit im Umgangsspracheâ / âinoffizielle Zeitâ). The second page shows the same clocks in greyscale, but with a blank line underneath instead of text. This page can be used as a homework assignment or for a test.

German A1 - Vocabulary (Weather / das Wetter)
Single-page printable on basic German weather terms. A short glossary is included.

German A1 - Vocabulary (Months / die Monate)
Geared towards advanced A1 students, this handout includes a single-page printable with twelve pictures taken at different times of the year. The names of the German months and captions are provided for each picture. (A glossary of vocabulary words used in the captions is included on page 2 of the handout.)

German A1 - Introduction to the Accusative Case
This 7-page handout covers the basics of the German accusative case, beginning with all the articles and their declensions. (The first page describes what a case system is and provides a brief overview of each of the German cases: nominative, accusative, dative & genitive.) Color-coded sample sentences illustrate the function of nouns in the sentence and how to differentiate between the nominative and the accusative.
Accusative prepositions are covered next. Sample sentences containing âfĂŒrâ, âdurchâ and the 2-way preposition âinâ are provided â all with parallel English translations. The handout ends with a section on the accusative personal pronouns.
This is an excellent and thorough primer for students who are encountering the accusative case for the first time. For students whoâve studied German before, but are still not comfortable using the accusative, this handout should prove to be helpful.

German A2 - 'wĂŒrden', 'wĂ€ren' & 'hĂ€tten' (Konjunktiv II)
At the A1 level, students first learn to use the subjunctive mood (Konjunktiv II) for making polite requests. In this handout, students will learn how to use the subjunctive to describe improbable situations and make hypothetical statements. This lesson focuses on the verbs âwĂŒrdenâ, âwĂ€renâ and âhĂ€ttenâ. Copious example sentences are provided with parallel English translations. The English subjunctive is described in detail alongside the German subjunctive, illustrating the structural differences between the two. At the end of the lesson is a section on how to use the adverbs âgernâ, âlieberâ and âam liebstenâ together with subjunctive verbs.

German A2 - List of Common Reflexive Verbs
This is a reference list of some of the most commonly used reflexive verbs in the German language. A total of 30 verbs is included, with English translations. Paired prepositions follow the verbs that require them, together with grammatical case. The reflexive pronouns are listed at the end (accusative case only). A few example sentences are given.

German A2 - Two-Way Prepositions (WechselprÀpositionen)
This is an extensive 16-page lesson on two-way prepositions (WechselprÀpositionen) 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 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 âpositionâ 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-Fragenâ (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, âIntroduction to Reflexive Verbsâ. 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 (âmirâ, âdirâ, âsichâ, âunsâ, âeuchâ), highlighting the critical differences between the two types.
Although these differences are fairly easy to grasp (âIch wasche mich.â / âIch wasche mir die HĂ€nde.â), 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 wouldnât normally be used in English. This handout dissects the basic elements of the reflexive verb and explains how itâs 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: âsich waschenâ, âsich interessierenâ, âsich erinnernâ, âsich fĂŒhlenâ, âsich kĂŒmmernâ and âsich Ă€ngstigenâ.
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 âWie geht es dir?â means âHow are you doing?â We also learn to say things like âIch komme aus den Niederlandenâ, or âWir leben in der Schweizâ â 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 âdieser-â 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 beginnerâs verbs and how to use the âPerfektâ 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 â for example, the addition of a âge-â 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., âDer Hund ist freundlich.â), adjectives take no ending at all. But when preceding a noun directly, German adjectives require an ending (e.g., âDas ist ein freundlicher Hund.â).
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 âeinâ-words. The âeinâ-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 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. /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 âgutâ, âgernâ and âvielâ. Many of the vocabulary words are shown in example sentences.