Speaking to Teachers (Leaving Cert German): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
15 questions from this quiz
Which form must you always use when addressing teachers?
Which form must you always use when addressing teachers?
The formal 'Sie' form
Why is 'Könnten Sie bitte...' more polite than 'Können Sie...'?
Why is 'Könnten Sie bitte...' more polite than 'Können Sie...'?
It uses the subjunctive form
How do you say 'Could you please...'?
How do you say 'Could you please...'?
Könnten Sie bitte...
How do you say 'I don't understand'?
How do you say 'I don't understand'?
Ich verstehe nicht
How do you say 'May I ask a question?'
How do you say 'May I ask a question?'
Darf ich eine Frage stellen?
Which phrase is most appropriate for asking permission in formal settings?
Which phrase is most appropriate for asking permission in formal settings?
Darf ich...?
How do you say 'May I go to the toilet?'
How do you say 'May I go to the toilet?'
Darf ich auf die Toilette gehen?
How do you say 'I forgot my homework'?
How do you say 'I forgot my homework'?
Ich habe meine Hausaufgaben vergessen
What does German culture value when students make excuses?
What does German culture value when students make excuses?
Honesty and accountability
What does 'Darf ich...?' literally mean?
What does 'Darf ich...?' literally mean?
Am I allowed to...?
How do you say 'Many thanks for your help' formally?
How do you say 'Many thanks for your help' formally?
Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe
What is the correct word order for a polite question with 'Sie'?
What is the correct word order for a polite question with 'Sie'?
Könnten Sie mir helfen?
What word should you add to make requests more polite?
What word should you add to make requests more polite?
bitte
How is the 'ö' in 'Könnten' pronounced?
How is the 'ö' in 'Könnten' pronounced?
Like 'ur' in 'fur' but shorter
How do you say 'What does... mean?'
How do you say 'What does... mean?'
Was bedeutet...?