Learn practical German vocabulary and verbs about sustainable transport, including expressions like "mit dem Fahrrad fahren" (to ride a bike), "öffentlich Verkehrsmittel nutzen" (to use public transport), and the verb "sich entscheiden" (to decide), focusing on everyday conversations about eco-friendly commuting options.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Übung 1: Conversation exercise
Anleitung:
- How did you come to work? (How did you come to work?)
- Does your city have many cycle lanes? (Does your city have many cycle lanes?)
- Did you often use the public transportation? (Did you often use the public transportation?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
Ich benutze das Fahrrad, um zur Arbeit zu fahren, aber zum Einkaufen benutze ich ein Auto. I use the bike to go to work, but to go shopping I use a car. |
Ich fahre überall mit dem Auto hin, weil der öffentliche Nahverkehr zu lange dauert. I go by car everywhere because the public transport takes too long. |
Ich nehme das Fahrrad, weil es in meiner Stadt viele Radwege gibt. I take the bike because there are many cycle lanes in my city. |
Ich nehme immer die U-Bahn. Es ist der schnellste Weg für mich. I always take the metro. It is the fastest way for me. |
Ich denke, Elektroautos sind sehr gut, weil sie nachhaltig sind. I think electric cars are very good because there are sustainable. |
Ich habe kein Elektroauto, weil sie sehr teuer sind. I don't have an electric car because they are very expensive. |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ich habe mich gestern für das E-Bike _______.
(I decided on the e-bike _______.)2. Wir haben uns für das Elektroauto ________, weil es nachhaltiger ist.
(We decided on the electric car ________, because it is more sustainable.)3. Letzte Woche hast du dich für den Radweg ________, oder?
(Last week you decided on the bike path ________, right?)4. Sie haben sich ________, öffentliche Verkehrsmittel öfter zu benutzen.
(They ________, to use public transportation more often.)Exercise 4: Sustainable Transport in Everyday Life
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Sich entscheiden - To decide
Präsens
- ich entscheide mich
- du entscheidest dich
- er/sie/es entscheidet sich
- wir entscheiden uns
- ihr entscheidet euch
- sie/Sie entscheiden sich
Sich entscheiden - To decide
Perfekt
- ich habe mich entschieden
- du hast dich entschieden
- er/sie/es hat sich entschieden
- wir haben uns entschieden
- ihr habt euch entschieden
- sie/Sie haben sich entschieden
Fahren - To drive
Präsens
- ich fahre
- du fahrst
- er/sie/es fährt
- wir fahren
- ihr fahrt
- sie/Sie fahren
Treffen - To meet
Perfekt
- ich habe getroffen
- du hast getroffen
- er/sie/es hat getroffen
- wir haben getroffen
- ihr habt getroffen
- sie/Sie haben getroffen
Vermeiden - To avoid
Präsens
- ich vermeide
- du vermeidest
- er/sie/es vermeidet
- wir vermeiden
- ihr vermeidet
- sie/Sie vermeiden
Nutzen - To use
Präsens
- ich nutze
- du nutzt
- er/sie/es nutzt
- wir nutzen
- ihr nutzt
- sie/Sie nutzen
Sein - To be
Präsens
- ich bin
- du bist
- er/sie/es ist
- wir sind
- ihr seid
- sie/Sie sind
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Understanding Sustainable Transport in German (A2 Level)
This lesson focuses on discussing various modes of transportation with an emphasis on sustainability and environmental friendliness. You will explore common vocabulary and expressions related to daily commuting, public transportation, and eco-friendly travel options through practical dialogues and exercises.
Key Topics Covered
- Daily Commute Conversations: Learn how to talk about your usual way of getting to work (e.g., Fahrrad, U-Bahn, Auto) and express preferences for environmentally conscious choices.
- Choosing Transport at the Station: Discuss preferences for different travel options like Zug (train), Bus, and advantages of eco-friendly alternatives.
- Talking about Sustainable Transport in Daily Life: Exchange opinions on the best transportation methods for short distances, including Fahrrad and Fuß (walking), and the importance of reducing car usage.
Useful Vocabulary & Expressions
Some key German words and phrases you will encounter include:
- umweltfreundlich – environmentally friendly
- nachhaltig – sustainable
- das E-Bike – electric bike
- die U-Bahn – subway
- der Radweg – bike path
- vermeiden – to avoid
- entscheiden (sich) – to decide (reflexive verb)
Grammar Highlight: The Verb "Sich entscheiden"
This reflexive verb is essential for expressing decisions in various tenses, demonstrated here:
- Präsens (Present): ich entscheide mich – I decide
- Perfekt (Perfect): ich habe mich entschieden – I have decided
You will practice filling in gaps and conjugating verbs like fahren, treffen, vermeiden, nutzen, and sein in context related to transport.
Mini Story for Contextual Learning
The story narrates daily sustainable commuting habits with verbs highlighted in various tenses to reinforce grammar and vocabulary usage in a natural context.
Important Differences and Useful Phrases
Unlike English, German often uses reflexive verbs like sich entscheiden when talking about making decisions. Understanding the reflexive pronoun is key to mastering such verbs. Additionally, German nouns are capitalized and have genders that affect article usage (der, die, das).
Practical phrases:
- Wie kommst du jeden Tag zur Arbeit? – How do you get to work every day?
- Ich fahre mit dem Fahrrad. – I ride a bike.
- Ich vermeide das Auto, um die Umwelt zu schützen. – I avoid the car to protect the environment.
This structured overview will prepare you for more in-depth exercises and dialogues to enhance your German skills related to sustainable transportation.