German B2Chapter 18 of 29

Konjunktiv I and Reported Speech

Report statements neutrally in news, university, and workplace contexts.

Learn how Konjunktiv I is used to report what other people, institutions, and sources say without presenting it as your own claim.

130 minLevel: B2

What this chapter covers

  • I can understand and use key language structures related to konjunktiv i and reported speech.
  • I can apply B2 vocabulary and grammar from this chapter in writing and speech.
  • I can complete B2-level tasks involving konjunktiv i and reported speech with confidence.

What you will practise in the app

The full chapter includes 4 interactive exercises covering these formats:

  • Fill-in-the-blank sentences
  • Word order tasks
  • Guided writing task

Vocabulary: Reporting News Statements

A small sample from this chapter's vocabulary set.

der Berichtreport
die Quellesource
die Aussagestatement
die Mitteilungannouncement
die Stellungnahmeofficial statement

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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