German A2Chapter 14 of 28

Conditional Sentences

Say what happens, what would happen, and what you would do.

Learn how B1 German uses wenn-clauses for real conditions, unreal situations, advice, and problem solving. This chapter connects Konjunktiv II with practical situations such as missed appointments, housing problems, study choices, health, and work.

75 minLevel: A2

What this chapter covers

  • I can distinguish real conditions from unreal or hypothetical conditions.
  • I can build wenn-clauses with correct verb-final word order.
  • I can use würde, hätte, wäre, könnte, and sollte in conditional sentences.
  • I can give advice and explain possible results in problem situations.
  • I can write a short B1 response about what I would do in a difficult situation.

What you will practise in the app

The full chapter includes 8 interactive exercises covering these formats:

  • Multiple choice questions
  • Vocabulary matching
  • Fill-in-the-blank sentences
  • Listening comprehension
  • Translation practice

Vocabulary: Problems, Solutions and Conditions

A small sample from this chapter's vocabulary set.

die die Bedingungcondition
die die Folgeresult/consequence
die die Lösungsolution
das das Problemproblem
die die Möglichkeitpossibility

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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