Forming Questions
Two ways to ask anything in German — and the question words you need.
You've met nouns and verbs. Now you can start conversations. This chapter teaches the two question forms German uses: yes/no questions (where the verb jumps to the front) and W-questions (Wer, Was, Wo, Wann, Wie, Warum, Woher). By the end you'll be able to introduce yourself, ask where someone is from, and understand the questions Germans will almost certainly ask you in your first week here.
What this chapter covers
- I can form yes/no questions by moving the verb to the first position.
- I can use the seven core W-question words: Wer, Was, Wo, Wann, Wie, Warum, Woher.
- I can introduce myself with name, origin, and occupation.
- I can understand and answer simple personal questions.
- I can use 20 new words related to introductions and personal information.
What you will practise in the app
The full chapter includes 8 interactive exercises covering these formats:
- Multiple choice questions
- Word order tasks
- Fill-in-the-blank sentences
- Vocabulary matching
- Translation practice
- Listening comprehension
- True or false statements
- Guided writing task
Vocabulary: Introductions & Personal Info
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.
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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