Professions and Introductions
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Name various professions in German
- Discuss your job and working hours
- Talk about your marital status and family
- Form and use numbers in German
- Introduce yourself more comprehensively, including job and family information
1. Vocabulary: Berufe & Arbeitszeiten (Professions & Working Hours)
- Nouns
- Adjectives
German Word | English Translation |
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der Journalist | journalist (male) |
die Journalistin | journalist (female) |
der Lehrer | teacher (male) |
die Lehrerin | teacher (female) |
der Arzt | doctor (male) |
die Ärztin | doctor (female) |
der Ingenieur | engineer (male) |
die Ingenieurin | engineer (female) |
der Verkäufer | salesperson (male) |
die Verkäuferin | salesperson (female) |
der Student | student (male) |
die Studentin | student (female) |
German Word | English Translation |
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Vollzeit | full-time |
Teilzeit | part-time |
Create sentences using these professions, e.g., "Ich bin Lehrer." or "Sie ist Ingenieurin."
2. Familienstand (Marital Status)
German Word | English Translation |
---|---|
ledig | single |
verheiratet | married |
geschieden | divorced |
verwitwet | widowed |
in einer Beziehung | in a relationship |
Describe your marital status and ask a partner about theirs.
3. Numbers (Zahlen)
In German, numbers from 21 to 99 are formed by saying the unit number first, followed by "und" (and), and then the tens.
Write out the numbers 25, 43, 76, and 88 in German.
For a more comprehensive review of numbers, refer to the Numbers lesson.
4. Verbs
Infinitive | ich form | du form | Sie form (formal) | English Translation |
---|---|---|---|---|
arbeiten | arbeite | arbeitest | arbeiten | to work |
sein | bin | bist | sind | to be |
haben | habe | hast | haben | to have |
studieren | studiere | studierst | studieren | to study |
Conjugate these verbs in a sentence, e.g., "Ich arbeite als Lehrer." or "Studierst du Medizin?"
5. Kommunikation: Sich Vorstellen (Introducing Yourself)
Use these phrases to introduce yourself and ask about others:
- Basic Phrases
- Work-related
- Family-related
German Phrase | English Translation |
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Hallo, ich heiße ... | Hello, my name is ... |
Ich bin ... (Beruf). | I am a ... (profession) |
Was sind Sie von Beruf? | What is your profession? |
Ich arbeite als ... | I work as a ... |
German Phrase | English Translation |
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Arbeiten Sie Vollzeit oder Teilzeit? | Do you work full-time or part-time? |
Ich arbeite Vollzeit. | I work full-time. |
Ich arbeite Teilzeit. | I work part-time. |
German Phrase | English Translation |
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Sind Sie verheiratet? | Are you married? |
Ich bin verheiratet. | I am married. |
Ich bin ledig. | I am single. |
Haben Sie Kinder? | Do you have children? |
Ich habe keine Kinder. | I don't have children. |
Ich habe zwei Kinder. | I have two children. |
6. Dialogue Practice
Read and practice this dialogue with a partner:
Create your own dialogue introducing yourself and asking about someone's profession and family.
7. Reading Comprehension
Read the following text and answer the questions below:
Hallo, ich bin Markus und komme aus Berlin. Ich bin 29 Jahre alt und arbeite als Softwareentwickler. In meiner Freizeit spiele ich gerne Gitarre und gehe joggen. Ich bin verheiratet und habe eine kleine Tochter. Meine Lieblingssprache ist Deutsch, aber ich lerne auch Englisch.
Questions:
- Wie alt ist Markus?
- Was ist sein Beruf?
- Was macht er in seiner Freizeit?
- Ist er verheiratet?
- Hat er Kinder?
- Welche Sprachen spricht er?
Write a similar paragraph about yourself in German.
8. Interactive Exercises
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Matching: Match the profession with its female form:
- der Lehrer [ ] die Ingenieurin
- der Arzt [ ] die Journalistin
- der Ingenieur [ ] die Lehrerin
- der Journalist [ ] die Ärztin
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Fill in the Blanks: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb:
- Ich _______ (arbeiten) als Verkäufer.
- _______ (sein) du verheiratet?
- Wir _______ (haben) zwei Kinder.
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Number Writing: Write out these numbers in German:
- 37
- 52
- 86
9. Homework
- Write a short introduction about yourself, including your name, age, profession, working hours, marital status, and whether you have children.
- Create flashcards for the new vocabulary from this lesson.
- Practice forming numbers by writing out your phone number in German words.
Additional Resources
- German Job Vocabulary - FluentU
- Numbers in German - GermanVeryEasy.com
- Quizlet Flashcards for Professions
Remember, consistent practice is key to language learning. Viel Spaß beim Lernen! (Have fun learning!)