Discussing Social Issues
Use contrast and concession connectors to discuss integration, education, work, and social participation in a balanced way.
Learn how to express balanced opinions about social topics using obwohl, trotzdem, dennoch, während, im Gegensatz zu, and other B2 argument structures.
What this chapter covers
- I can use obwohl, trotzdem, and dennoch to express concession.
- I can use während and im Gegensatz zu to contrast two ideas clearly.
- I can discuss social issues with balanced and respectful language.
- I can connect examples, limitations, and counterarguments in B2-style sentences.
- I can write a structured opinion paragraph about integration, education, or participation.
What you will practise in the app
The full chapter includes 2 interactive exercises covering these formats:
- Word order tasks
- Guided writing task
Vocabulary: Integration Education Society
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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