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.
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.
This is only a small sample. The full vocabulary set — with audio, example sentences, and grammar details — is available in the free app.
Grammar topics in this chapter
This chapter explains 3 grammar topics with plain-English explanations and structured exercises.
und, aber, oder, denn
Four connectors that keep normal German word order.
weil and Verb-Final Word Order
A first look at the because-clause German learners hear every day.
Building Opinions and Reasons
Turn simple sentences into useful spoken German.
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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