Comprehension Issues (Leaving Cert German): Quizzes
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How do you say 'Pardon?' in a polite way?
How do you say 'Pardon?' in a polite way?
Wie bitte?
When should you use the formal 'Sie' form?
When should you use the formal 'Sie' form?
With teachers, employers, strangers
How do you ask 'Can you repeat that?' formally?
How do you ask 'Can you repeat that?' formally?
Können Sie das wiederholen?
How do you ask 'What does that mean?'
How do you ask 'What does that mean?'
Was bedeutet das?
What do clarification phrases demonstrate?
What do clarification phrases demonstrate?
Engagement rather than confusion
How do you say 'I can't follow'?
How do you say 'I can't follow'?
Ich komme nicht mit
How do native speakers respond to honesty about comprehension difficulties?
How do native speakers respond to honesty about comprehension difficulties?
They appreciate it
How do you signal 'That makes sense'?
How do you signal 'That makes sense'?
Das macht Sinn
What's wrong with using only 'Was?' when you don't understand?
What's wrong with using only 'Was?' when you don't understand?
It's not polite enough
What should you do if someone uses 'Sie' with you?
What should you do if someone uses 'Sie' with you?
Respond with 'Sie'
Where is the stress in 'verstehen'?
Where is the stress in 'verstehen'?
Second syllable: ver-STE-hen