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Aditya presents a German class focusing on B1 grammar, covering topics like the past tense, modal verbs, and genitive case. Examples of regular and irregular verbs are provided, along with discussions on unreal sentences, wishes, and possessive structures.

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  • The German class introduced by Aditya covers B1 level grammar, focusing on topics like the past tense referred to as "Potato," regular and irregular verbs, modal verbs, genitive case, nominalization, and unreal sentences with specific verb conjugations.
  • The lesson delves into the intricacies of expressing wishes, desires, and imaginary scenarios through unreal sentences, utilizing communicative swai cards, the second form of "cos y" with verbs like "viewed," and discussing genitive relatives, possessive structures, connectors, and the imperative use of the verb "lassen" for commands or requests, providing a comprehensive understanding of German grammar nuances.

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German B1 Grammar: Potato, Modal Verbs, Genitive

  • Aditya introduces a German class focusing on B1 level grammar, covering 12 to 15 topics in detail.
  • In German, the past tense is referred to as "Potato," equivalent to the past indefinite in English.
  • Examples of regular and irregular verbs in German are provided, highlighting differences in spelling and categorization.
  • The concept of "Potato" in German involves conjugation similarities between first and third person forms.
  • Modal verbs in German also have past tense forms, such as "Wollte" for "wanted" and "Musste" for "had to."
  • The next topic discussed is the genitive case in German, using the preposition "Variant" to indicate "during" in sentences.
  • The genitive case involves changes in articles and nouns, exemplified by phrases like "during the bad weather."
  • Nominalization is introduced as a method of converting verbs into nouns, with examples like "I have no time to play."
  • Unreal sentences, expressing wishes or imaginary scenarios, are formed using specific verb conjugations based on different categories.
  • Unreal sentences include phrases like "If I were king" or "I wish I would have a BMW," indicating desires or fantasies.

30:55

Expressing wishes and unreal sentences in German.

  • Communicative swai cards are used for imaginary and unreal sentences.
  • The second form of "cos y" is explained, focusing on the verb "viewed" and its usage with other verbs in infinitive form.
  • The example of expressing a wish to watch a cricket match at home, even though you won't be there, is provided.
  • The concept of expressing wishes through unreal sentences, like wishing for high marks or having a brother, is elaborated.
  • Unreal wishes, such as constructing a house in Germany, are discussed in the context of expressing desires.
  • The use of "cos y" for expressing wishes that are different from reality is emphasized.
  • The topic of genitive relatives is introduced, with examples like "the woman whose house is in the city" explained.
  • The rules for genitive relatives, including the conversion of "D" to "der" in certain contexts, are detailed.
  • The use of conjunctions like "darum" and "obwohl" for expressing reasons and contrasts is explained.
  • Possessive structures, such as "of my father" or "of your wife," are illustrated to show the genitive form in action.

01:17:22

"Connector and Switchover Topics in English"

  • Connector topic discussed, important in B2 level, connectors have two parts in English, either or neither.
  • Examples given: "I drink neither tea nor coffee," "I speak neither Spanish nor Italian."
  • Connector structure explained: subject-verb-connector-noun1-noun2.
  • Switchover topic introduced, involving two parts in connectors.
  • Verb "lassen" discussed, used in commanding way, imperative form.
  • Verb "lassen" explained as requesting someone else to do something for us, not doing it ourselves.
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