Key Idea: Sharing the planet is about the world we share: the environment, rights, peace, equality, globalization, ethics, and city and country life. Each lesson gives you German words and a debate to form an opinion on.
Phrases for every lesson
- {{Meiner Meinung nach… / Ich glaube, dass…|In my opinion… / I think that…}}
- {{Einerseits… andererseits…|On the one hand… on the other hand…}}
- {{jedoch, deshalb|however, therefore}}
The environment
- {{die Umwelt, der Klimawandel, die Nachhaltigkeit|the environment, climate change, sustainability}}
- {{recyceln, verschmutzen, sparen|to recycle, to pollute, to save}}
- Debate: is it up to each person, or to governments and companies? Do small changes help?
Human rights
- {{die Menschenrechte, die Würde, die Gerechtigkeit|human rights, dignity, justice}}
- {{sich für etwas einsetzen, eine Petition unterschreiben|to stand up for something, to sign a petition}}
- Opinion: what do you think about defending a cause?
Peace & conflict
- {{der Frieden, der Konflikt, der Dialog|peace, conflict, dialogue}}
- {{das Zusammenleben, eine Einigung erzielen|coexistence, to reach an agreement}}
- Debate: dialogue and respect, or confrontation?
Equality
- {{die Gleichberechtigung, die Vielfalt, die Lohnlücke|equality, diversity, the pay gap}}
- {{jemanden ausgrenzen, alle gleich behandeln|to exclude someone, to treat everyone equally}}
- Opinion: why does equality matter? {{Ich finde es ungerecht, dass…|I find it unfair that…}}
Globalization
- {{die Globalisierung, der Handel, die Marke|globalization, trade, brand}}
- {{die Kette, das lokale Geschäft, die Identität|chain, local business, identity}}
- Debate: global brands or local shops? Cultural exchange or a loss of identity?
Ethics
- {{das Gewissen, die Verantwortung, das Dilemma|conscience, responsibility, dilemma}}
- {{der faire Handel, die Ausbeutung|fair trade, exploitation}}
- Argue both sides of an ethical choice, then take a position: {{Aus ethischer Sicht…|From an ethical point of view…}}
Urban & rural
- {{die Stadt, das Land, das Dorf|the city, the countryside, the village}}
- {{die Landflucht, der Lärm, der Stau|rural depopulation, noise, traffic jam}}
- Debate: busy city life or the calm of the countryside?
Every lesson works the same way: learn its words, take a side in its debate and say why.
What does «die Nachhaltigkeit» mean? Sustainability.
What is «die Lohnlücke»? The pay gap.
In an ethics answer, what comes before your position? You weigh up the two sides first.
What is «die Landflucht»? Rural depopulation.
How do you say "to sign a petition"? Eine Petition unterschreiben.