German A2 module 2: Gesellschaft und Regierung (Society and government)

This is learning module 2 of 6 of our German A2 syllabus. Each learning module contains 6 till 8 chapters.

Learning goals:

  • Know common government, media and public services.
  • Dealing with basic bureaucracy.
  • Learn the past tenses.

Lessons (7)

A2.9 - Papierkram und Bürokratie (Paperwork and bureaucracy)

A2.9 - Paperwork and bureaucracy
  • Navigate social security, working permits and paperwork.
  • Know your obligations and paperwork in the country.
  • Past participle with inseparable verbs: "beantragt, entschieden"

A2.10 - Hast du die Nachrichten gehört? (Did you hear the news?)

A2.10 - Did you hear the news?
  • Discuss a news you saw on television or heard on the radio.
  • Time expressions for recent events.
  • Get to know the popular media stations in your host country.
  • Simple past: regular verbs

A2.11 - Notdienste (Emergency services)

A2.11 - Emergency services
  • Know the names of emergency services of your new country.
  • Calling and advising about emergency situations.
  • Simple past: irregular verbs

A2.12 - Meine Schulzeit (My time at school)

A2.12 - My time at school
  • Learn about the country's education system.
  • Talk about your time at school and childhood memories.
  • Perfect vs. Simple Past: Usage

A2.13 - In der Bank (At the bank)

A2.13 - At the bank
  • Open a bank account.
  • Make online purchases and be familiar with common payment methods.
  • Get to know the biggest banks of the country.
  • Time expressions with the perfect: heute, gestern

A2.14 - Universitätsabschluss (University degree)

A2.14 - University degree
  • Talk about your university study or goals.
  • Know vocabulary about higher education.
  • Know the higher education system and institutions of your new country.
  • Time indications with past tenses: „gestern" vs. „plötzlich"

A2.15 - Die Regierung und die Wahlen (The government and elections)

A2.15 - The government and elections
  • Get to know the basic government institutions of the country.
  • Elections and voting.
  • Overview of past tenses