Speaking to Teachers (Junior Cert German): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
Which form must always be used when speaking to teachers?
Which form must always be used when speaking to teachers?
The formal 'Sie' form
How do you say 'Could you please...' when making a polite request?
How do you say 'Could you please...' when making a polite request?
Könnten Sie bitte...
How do you ask 'Could you repeat that please?'
How do you ask 'Could you repeat that please?'
Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen?
How do you say 'I don't understand' in class?
How do you say 'I don't understand' in class?
Ich verstehe nicht
How do you apologise for being late?
How do you apologise for being late?
Entschuldigung, ich bin zu spät
How do you ask 'May I go to the toilet?'
How do you ask 'May I go to the toilet?'
Darf ich auf die Toilette gehen?
How do you say 'Many thanks for your help'?
How do you say 'Many thanks for your help'?
Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe
How is 'Sie' (formal you) pronounced?
How is 'Sie' (formal you) pronounced?
zee
What is the correct word order for 'Could you help me?'
What is the correct word order for 'Could you help me?'
Könnten Sie mir helfen?
What should always be included in requests for maximum politeness?
What should always be included in requests for maximum politeness?
bitte
What does using 'Sie' with teachers demonstrate?
What does using 'Sie' with teachers demonstrate?
Respect and proper etiquette
Why are umlaut sounds (ä, ö, ü) important?
Why are umlaut sounds (ä, ö, ü) important?
They change word meanings completely