edumaterial's parts within the level. The European framework does not subdivide them.
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The plural is not an -s: the five routesForming the plural by its five routes —-e, -er, -(e)n, -s and no change—, with or…The accusative only moves the masculine: der becomes denMarking the direct object by changing der to den, and checking that die, das and the…nicht or kein: the two ways of saying noChoosing kein when you negate a noun with no definite article, and nicht everywhere…Separable verbs: the piece that flies to the endSpotting a separable verb and sending its prefix to the end of the sentence when you…Understanding times: halb, vor and nachHalb names the next hour; vor subtracts minutes and nach adds them. Also check the part…Finding a free slot: von, bis and durationAn activity fits only if both its start and end lie within the available interval.…
Another oneKeep practising: GermanThe rule, in three lines
am introduces the day and um the time. Keep both details of the appointment.
The usual slip. Keeping the time but losing the day when changing an appointment.
Why it catches you out. Avoid a word-for-word translation of the English expression: check its function in this case.
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- The plural is not an -s: the five routesForming the plural by its five routes —-e, -er, -(e)n, -s and no change—, with or…
- The accusative only moves the masculine: der becomes denMarking the direct object by changing der to den, and checking that die, das and the…
- nicht or kein: the two ways of saying noChoosing kein when you negate a noun with no definite article, and nicht everywhere…