German A1Chapter 18 of 24

Conjunctions

Connect simple sentences and give reasons.

Conjunctions help you move from short separate sentences to natural connected German. In this chapter you use und, aber, oder, denn, and a first A1 look at weil. You will learn how to express simple opinions, choices, contrasts, and reasons without losing German word order.

60 minLevel: A1

What this chapter covers

  • I can connect two simple sentences with und, aber, oder, and denn.
  • I can give a simple reason with weil and put the verb at the end.
  • I can express basic opinions about courses, German, plans, and daily life.
  • I can understand short spoken reasons and opinions.
  • I can write a short paragraph with connected sentences.

What you will practise in the app

The full chapter includes 9 interactive exercises covering these formats:

  • Multiple choice questions
  • Vocabulary matching
  • Fill-in-the-blank sentences
  • Word order tasks
  • Listening comprehension
  • Translation practice
  • Guided writing task

Vocabulary: Opinions & Reasons

A small sample from this chapter's vocabulary set.

undand
aberbut
oderor
dennbecause / for
weilbecause

This is only a small sample. The full vocabulary set — with audio, example sentences, and grammar details — is available in the free app.

Why this matters in Germany

This chapter helps you build German you can use in everyday situations in Germany — from understanding simple sentences to handling basic conversations, messages, appointments, study, work, and daily life. Practical language learned in context is easier to remember and use when it matters.

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