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Simple Sentences with an Object
"Simple Sentences with an Object" explains how to arrange two simple sentences containing an object into the correct order.
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Expanding Simple Sentences
"Expanding Simple Sentences" explores how to expand simple sentences.
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Time within German Sentences - Beginner German with Herr Antrim #16
In this video I teach you some other phrases to tell time in German including half hours and quarter hours. Then I teach you how to decide where to put the time element in a sentence.
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Mögen, Möchten, & Wollen - 3 Minuten Deutsch #21 - Deutsch lernen
Continuing with the topic of modal auxiliaries, I am going to teach you about mögen, möchten, and wollen in this video. You can see the conjugation video mentioned in this video here: • German Modal Auxiliary Present Tense ...
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Past Tense of Modal Auxiliaries - 3 Minuten Deutsch #44 (English) - Deutsch lernen
In this video I explain how to use the modal verbs in the past tenses (das Perfekt & das Imperfekt).
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The German "No" - kein - 3 Minuten Deutsch Lesson #19 - Deutsch lernen
In this video I explain how to use the German word for "no", "kein". I use examples in the nominative and accusative cases, but the idea is the same for all 4 cases. It takes the same ending as the "ein-words". Enjoy.
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Ich & Conjugation - 3 Minuten Deutsch Lesson #1 - Deutsch lernen
In this video I explain how the ich-form in German works and give you some tips for expanding your German vocabulary with some verbs. This will also help you to start writing German sentences on your own with a very limited knowledge of...
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Present Tense of "sein" - Beginner German with Herr Antrim Lesson #12
How do you say "I am" in German? What about "he is"? In this video you will learn all of the forms of the verb "sein" (to be) in the present tense in German.
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Lyrical Analysis: Introduction - German Learning Tips #18 - Deutsch lernen
In this video I introduce you to the idea of using music to learn German grammar and vocabulary.
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German Modal Auxiliaries in Simple Past (Imperfect or Narrative Past) - Deutsch lernen
This is a video that I use for my German 2 classes in the 4th chapter to teach about the modal auxiliaries in German in the simple past tense.
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Um zu, ohne zu, & anstatt zu - 3 Minuten Deutsch #25 - Deutsch lernen
More sentences with infinitives in them. This time it is about the combination of um zu, ohne zu, and anstatt zu (in order to, without, and instead of) as used with infinitives.
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Direct Object Pronouns - 3 Minuten Deutsch Lesson #9 - Deutsch lernen
In this video I explain how to use pronouns when they are used as direct objects in German, also known as accusative pronouns, but in this video I only talk about them as they are used with direct objects.
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Stem-Changing Verbs - 3 Minuten Deutsch Lesson #11 - Deutsch lernen
This is the 11th episode of 3 Minuten Deutsch. In this episode I talk about the stem-changing verbs (also known as the irregular verbs). These take the a to ä, e to i, or e to ie stem-change.
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Mögen, Möchten, Wollen: Conjugation, Meaning, Differences & Usage
Ever come across the words “mögen”, “möchten” and “wollen” in your German learning journey? What is the difference? How do you use them? What is the difference between mögen and gern haben? Or what about the difference between mögen and...
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Thinking in German: A How-To Guide - German Learning Tips #6 - Deutsch lernen
In this video I attempt to explain how you can teach yourself to think in German. I mentioned in this video my other video about labeling things in your house to learn vocabulary.
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Conjugation of Haben & Sein - German 1 WS Explanation - Deutsch lernen
In this video I explain the worksheet that goes with my German with Puppets Series #1 Episode #3 about the conjugation of haben (to have) and sein (to be) in German,
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Increasing Your Rate of Speech in German - German Learning Tips #17 - Deutsch lernen
Ever wanted to be able to speak German more quickly? Well, here are some tips to help you along the way.
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Special Phrases of the Dative Case in German
Certain phrases in German require the dative case. The reasoning for this may not be immediately clear. In this video I explain what the special dative phrases are and how you can use them in your own German sentences.
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Word Order w/ Pronouns - German 2 WS Explanation - Deutsch lernen
In this video I explain the worksheet that goes with the German with Puppets Series #2 video about the word order rules with accusative and dative pronouns when used as direct and indirect objects.
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German Accusative Pronouns - Deutsch lernen
This is a quick overview of the accusative pronouns for my German 1 students. I review the nominative and accusative cases. Then I review the nominative pronouns and introduce the accusative pronouns. I also have a short puppet show in...
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The Mighty Power of Conjunctions
In this lesson we learn all about conjunctions: those tricky little words that help us link words and phrases together. We use conjunctions all the time when we speak, but this video tells us exactly how to use the most basic conjunctions.
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Connecting Thoughts with Because and But
In this video, we learn how to use conjunctions just like the snaps on a jacket. Conjunctions are words like and, because, but, and so. We use them to connect ideas in writing or expand our sentences. Instead of saying, "I love polar...
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Combining Sentences
Join us today as we learn how to combine simple sentences into longer, complex sentences. In this video, we review how to use dependent clauses, conjunctions, and appositives to help piece together short sentences into a looonngg, smooth...
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Using Context Clues to Understand Unfamiliar Words
Join us in this video to learn how to use context clues. Context clues help us identify the meaning of unknown words in texts or reading passages. When you stumble upon an unknown word, try rereading the sentence and looking for clues...