German Language Game: Prefix "mit-"
German Quick Language Game: Prefix "mit-."
Play this quick game to learn how separable prefixes work in German.
The prefix "mit-" is separable.
So, in simple sentences, "mit-" goes at the end.
The prefix "mit-" combines with verbs such as: "kommen", "bringen", "nehmen".
The verbs "mitkommen", "mitbringen", "mitnehmen" are separable-prefix verbs, as in the sentences:
- Ich nehme es gern mit. (I'm happy to take it along.)
- Darf ich mitkommen? (May I come along?)
- Ich bringe auch ein paar Freunde mit. (I'm also bringing a couple of friends along.)
Learn to use these verbs in context with our fun, interactive "Word Invader" game.
The key is say the German OUT LOUD after the speaker.
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German Language Game: Present Perfect 1
German Language Game: Present Perfect Tense.
Learn and practice the basics of the German Present Perfect Tense, which is also called the "Conversational Past."
This tense is commonly used in casual conversations when talking about the past.
In English, on the other hand, you would often use the simple past for the same situations.
The German Present Perfect Tense uses the auxiliary verbs "haben" and "sein".
In this short interactive game, you'll learn to conjugate and use "haben" with 4 common verbs.
Here's "haben":
- ich habe - I have
- du hast - you have (fam.)
- er, sie, es hat - he, she, it has
- wir haben - we have
- ihr habt - you-all have
- sie/Sie haben - they/you (form.) have
You'll combine "haben" with the 4 following verbs:
- sagen - to say, tell
- kaufen - to buy
- lesen - to read
- lernen - to learn
A sample conjugation:
- ich habe gesagt - I said
- du hast gesagt - you said
- er, sie, es hat gesagt - he, she, it said
- wir haben gesagt - we said
- ihr habt gesagt - you-all said
- sie/Sie haben gesagt - they/you (form.) said
German, does have a Simple Past Tense.
The Simple Past is generally used to narrate past events, and thus is often called the "Narrative Past." In addition, the Simple Past is used in written German.
Spanish Language Game: Yo también
Spanish Language Game "Yo también" (I also /Me too).
Learn and practice 16 Spanish words and phrases in the context of a mini-story.
The setting is the baggage claim at the El Prat Airport of Barcelona, Spain, where the young traveler David runs into the woman who sat beside him on the plane.
This mini-story is part of our Spanish 1 course. (You can play the full Spanish 1 course for FREE by registering HERE.)
Always say the words and phrases OUT LOUD.
It's a great way to become familiar with the sounds of Spanish. You'll also improve your pronunciation and listening skills.
Words in Spanish Mini-Story Language Game
- recoger - to pick up
- alguien - someone
- va a recoger - s/he is going to pick up
- mi/su tía - my/your aunt (your: formal)
- me recoge - s/he's picking me up
- ¿dónde? - where
- vive - s/he lives
- vivo - I live
- la calle - the street
- yo también - I also
- Qué coincidencia - What a coincidence
- ahí - there (when pointing to a location)
- ahí está - there (it) is
- la maleta - the suitcase
- bueno - okay
- adiós - goodbye
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German Language Game: Willkommen
German Language Game: "Willkommen" (Welcome).
Learn and practice 18 basic German words and phrases in the context of a mini-story.
The setting is the home of Michael's aunt and uncle in Frankfurt.
This mini-story is also part of our German 1 course.
(You can play the full course for FREE by registering HERE.)
Always when you play, pronounce the words, phrases, and sentences OUT LOUD.
Words in German Mini-Story Language Game
- Willkommen - Welcome
- bei uns zu Hause - at our house
- ich bin froh - I'm glad
- dass - that (conjunction)
- hier - here
- danke - thanks
- nein danke - no thanks
- vielleicht - maybe
- du möchtest - you would like (familiar)
- essen - to eat
- etwas - something, a little
- später - later
- der Orangensaft - the orange juice
- trinken - to drink
- das wäre prima - that would be great
- komm! - come! (familiar)
- mit mir - with me
- in die Küche - to the kitchen
The best way to memorize new vocabulary is to learn the words in chunks, in a context that you can remember.
Writing them out on a sheet of paper or on small index cards is also good.
And, say the words and phrases out loud whenever you can.
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French Language Game: C'est gentil
Quick French Language Game: "C'est gentil" - It's nice.
Learn and practice 10 French words and phrases in the context of a mini-story.
The setting is the arrival hall of the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris.
Daniel's aunt has come to the airport to pick him up.
This mini-story is also part of our French 1 course.
(You can play the full French 1 course for FREE by registering HERE.)
Say the French OUT LOUD at all times. This will boost your pronunciation and your listening skills.
Words in French Mini-Story Language Game
- je suis contente (de) - I'm glad (f)
- te voir - to see you (fam.)
- c'est gentil de ta part - it's nice of you (familiar)
- de venir me chercher - to come pick me up
- Pas de problème - No problem
- le neveu - the nephew
- pour la première fois - for the first time
- en France - in France
- les parents - the parents
- passer le bonjour - to send regards, say hello
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