Teamwork
Teamarbeit
- Vocabulary about teams and roles
- Giving orders with indirect object
In this A2 lesson, you practice talking about team roles and politely giving instructions using indirect objects, learning key verbs like helfen (to help), geben (to give), and gehören (to belong). Master everyday teamwork expressions such as "Kannst du bitte dem Teamleiter die Präsentation vorbereiten?" to communicate effectively in German.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Übung 1: Conversation exercise
Anleitung:
- Do you work alone or in a team in your job? (Do you work alone or in a team in your job?)
- What do you prefer and why? (What do you prefer and why?)
- What are important values of teamwork? (What are important values of teamwork?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Manchmal arbeite ich im Team, manchmal allein. Es hängt von der Aufgabe ab. Sometimes I work in a team, sometimes alone. It depends on the task. |
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Ich arbeite in einem Team. Wir helfen uns jeden Tag gegenseitig. I work in a team. We help each other every day. |
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Teamarbeit ist besser für mich. Ich lerne von anderen. Teamwork is better for me. I learn from others. |
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Ich arbeite lieber allein. Ich mag nicht zu viel Lärm. I prefer working alone. I don’t like too much noise. |
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Respekt ist wichtig. Wir müssen einander zuhören. Respect is important. We must listen to each other. |
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Gute Kommunikation hilft. Wir sprechen und verstehen besser. Good communication helps. We talk and understand better. |
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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. Kannst du mir heute ___, die neue Kollegin im Team zu begrüßen?
(Can you ___ me today to welcome the new colleague in the team?)2. Ich glaube, du ___ wirklich gut zu unserem Team dazu.
(I think you ___ really belong well to our team.)3. Bitte ___ deinem Kollegen bei der Aufgabe, er braucht Unterstützung.
(Please ___ your colleague with the task, he needs support.)4. In unserer Abteilung ___ sich die Mitarbeiter immer gegenseitig.
(In our department ___ the employees always help each other.)Exercise 4: Teamwork in the Office
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Helfen - Help
Präsens
- ich helfe
- du hilfst
- er/sie/es hilft
- wir helfen
- ihr helft
- sie/Sie helfen
Helfen - Help
Imperativ
- (du) hilf!
- (wir) helfen wir!
- (ihr) helft!
- (Sie) helfen Sie!
Dazugehören - Belong
Präsens
- ich gehöre dazu
- du gehörst dazu
- er/sie/es gehört dazu
- wir gehören dazu
- ihr gehört dazu
- sie/Sie gehören dazu
Geben - Give
Präsens
- ich gebe
- du gibst
- er/sie/es gibt
- wir geben
- ihr gebt
- sie/Sie geben
Unterstützen - Support
Präsens
- ich unterstütze
- du unterstützt
- er/sie/es unterstützt
- wir unterstützen
- ihr unterstützt
- sie/Sie unterstützen
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Lesson Overview: Teamwork in German (A2 Level)
This lesson focuses on practical language skills needed to discuss teamwork and collaboration in everyday settings like offices, construction sites, and hospitals. You'll learn how to talk about roles within a team, politely give instructions using indirect objects, and describe cooperation among colleagues.
Key Communication Skills
The lesson covers three main conversation settings where teamwork language is essential:
- Office team projects
- Task coordination on a construction site
- Team meetings in a hospital environment
Each scenario includes dialogues where you practice assigning tasks and giving polite commands using indirect objects, such as "Kannst du bitte dem Teamleiter die Präsentation vorbereiten?" (Can you please prepare the presentation for the team leader?). This emphasis helps you master expressions for respect and clarity when working with others.
Important Verbs and Phrases
The lesson highlights useful verbs related to teamwork and assistance:
- helfen (to help)
- gehören (to belong to)
- geben (to give)
- unterstützen (to support)
Verb conjugations in present tense and imperative forms are practiced to build confidence in speaking polite requests and commands.
Focused Grammar Point: Polite Indirect Commands
You'll learn how to structure polite requests that involve indirect objects, essential in work settings. For example: "Kannst du bitte dem Elektriker die Pläne zeigen?" means "Can you please show the plans to the electrician?" This structure uses the dative case to indicate whom the action benefits.
Mini Story to Reinforce Vocabulary
A short narrative about teamwork in an office environment consolidates your understanding of the verbs and expressions in context. Key sentences include:
- "In unserem Büro gehört jeder Mitarbeiter zum Team." (Every employee belongs to the team.)
- "Ich helfe meinen Kollegen oft." (I often help my colleagues.)
- "Unser Teamleiter gibt uns klare Aufgaben." (Our team leader gives us clear tasks.)
Differences Between English and German
One notable difference is the use of indirect objects in German when giving instructions or requests. While English often uses "to" or prepositions, German directly applies the dative case to the noun referring to the person affected by the action.
Useful phrases include:
- jemandem helfen – to help someone (notice the dative case for "jemandem")
- jemandem etwas geben – to give something to someone
- jemandem eine Aufgabe geben – to assign a task to someone
Understanding and practicing these constructions boost clear and polite communication in professional German contexts.
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