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NotesGerman BTopic 7.3Language for the oral
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7.3.32 min read

Language for the oral

IB German B · Unit 7

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Contents

  1. 1Phrase bank
  2. 2Three common slips
A phrase for every job: Learn two phrases for each job. Then you never search for words in the oral.
JobGermanEnglish
PresentDas Foto zeigt … / Auf dem Bild sieht man …The photo shows … / In the picture you can see …
DescribeIm Vordergrund … / Im Hintergrund …In the foreground … / In the background …
InterpretEs scheint, dass … / Ich habe den Eindruck, dass …It seems that … / I get the impression that …
Give an opinionMeiner Meinung nach … / Ich würde sagen, dass …In my opinion … / I would say that …
Linkaußerdem … / deshalb … / einerseits … andererseits …also … / therefore … / on the one hand … on the other …
Buy timeAlso, lass mich kurz überlegen … / Das ist eine gute Frage …Well, let me think … / That's a good question …
Lift your level: One Konjunktiv II per answer lifts criterion A: Es wäre besser, wenn …

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Small slips, lost marks: These three slips cost criterion A marks again and again. Each has an easy fix.

Slip

  • …, weil es ist wichtig.
  • Deshalb ich finde das gut.
  • Das ist wie … ähm … a festival.

Fix

  • …, weil es wichtig ist. (after weil, the verb goes last)
  • Deshalb finde ich das gut. (after deshalb, the verb comes next)
  • Das ist wie … wie sagt man … ein Fest. (stay in German)
No word? Explain it: Describe what you mean in simple German: Das ist eine Art …

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How Language for the oral Appears in IB Exams

Examiners use specific command terms when asking about this topic. Here's what to expect:

  • Define

    Give the precise meaning of key terms related to Language for the oral.

    AO1
  • Describe

    Give a detailed account of processes or features in Language for the oral.

    AO2
  • Explain

    Give reasons WHY — cause and effect within Language for the oral.

    AO3
  • Evaluate

    Weigh strengths AND limitations of approaches in Language for the oral.

    AO3
  • Discuss

    Present arguments FOR and AGAINST with a balanced conclusion.

    AO3

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