Episode 36 - Introduction to German Cases Part 2

Update: 2024-05-15

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Summary
In this episode of Better German, host Susi Blumel continues her mini-series on cases in the German language. She emphasizes the importance of understanding cases, while also acknowledging the challenges they may pose to beginners. Susi breaks down the four cases in German - nominative, genitive, dative, and accusative - providing a brief explanation of each and offering insights into their usage. She also hints at a cheat sheet for a clearer understanding of cases and invites listeners to sign up for the newsletter to stay updated. In the next episode, she promises to delve into how specific prepositions in German correspond to different cases. If you're struggling with German cases, this episode is a must-listen!

Key Points Explored🔎

Primary Topic: Introduction to Cases

Importance of understanding cases in learning German
Recognition of challenges for beginners when encountering cases
Overview of different types of cases in the German language

Primary Topic: The 4 Cases in German

Nominative case (basic form, naming the subject)
Genitive case (possession, something belonging to or with someone)
Dative case (used when an action goes over to something, after the verb)
Accusative case (used for the object of the sentence)

Primary Topic: Learning Sequence of Cases

Suggested learning sequence for cases in German language
Discussion of learning priorities for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students

Primary Topic: Determining the Case to be Used

Understanding what determines which case is used
Emphasis on the accusative case as the most frequently used case

Primary Topic: Verbs and Cases

Relationship between verbs and cases
Focus on how most verbs use the accusative case

Primary Topic: Prepositions and Cases

Discussion of how each preposition requires a specific case
Explanation of the relationship between prepositions and cases

Primary Topic: Introduction to German Beginners Course

Reference to a German beginners course as an alternative approach to learning the German language
Emphasis on simplified language learning approach without extensive use of grammar rules

The podcast episode provides a detailed overview of cases in the German language, including the identification of each case, the learning sequence, determining the case to be used, the relationship between verbs and cases, as well as the influence of prepositions on cases. Additionally, it presents an alternative approach to learning German through a specific beginners course.

Related Episodes

Episode 5: Introduction to German Articles

Episode 27: Introduction to Parts of Speech in German (Worarten)

Episode 35: Introduction to German Cases Part 1

Episode 37: Introduction to German Cases

Other Resources 📚

Download this PDF on Introduction to German cases that will provide you with an understanding of what they are, and tables of cases. But that’s only the beginning. You will get explanations of the basic meanings of all cases and tables of Verbs with Dativ, and the most important prepositions with the needed cases. ALL OF THAT WITH TRANSLATED EXAMPLE SENTENCES! Master German Cases today!
Check out our Interactive German Movie Guide with suitable TV shows and movies with subtitles in your language, so you can start using movies to learn right away!
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