German I, Semester 2, Das Essen
Sections:

Introduction  |   Section 1  |   Section 2  |   Section 3   |   Dictionaries

  Section Two:

Part A  |   Part B  |   Part C   |   Part D   |   Part E   |   Part F

Section Two - Part D

Key ConceptThings we might want to say about our food
Here are some things you can say about the food you are eating.

Die Suppe ist scharf. The soup is spicy (hot).
Der Speck ist salzig. The bacon is salty.
Der Pudding ist lecker. The pudding is delicious.
Die Erdbeeren sind süß. The strawberries are sweet.
Der Salat schmeckt sehr gut. The salad tastes very good.

 


Key ConceptTasks related to "das Essen"
There are generally jobs that have to be done in connection with eating. Look at the pictures to see how we can express some of these jobs in German.

Washing dishes
Set the table
Cook/prepare food

 



Practice

Schriftliche Übung
Look at each picture and then describe that item using one of the expressions above. Use your imagination but also try to be logical. When you have finished writing the activity in your notebook, click on the picture to see logical responses.

Pork
French fries
Grapes

 


 

Graded ASsignmentSchriftliche Aufgabe
Prepare this activity for your teacher. Answer the questions logically, using German that you have learned in this course. Use complete sentences and pay attention to details. Diese Aufgabe hat 16 Punkte.

  • Hast du lieber salziges Essen oder süßes Essen?
  • Sind Birnen salzig?
  • Wie ist die Marmelade? Salzig oder süß?
  • Wie ist das Obst (gewöhnlich)?
  • Ist der Pudding scharf? Wie ist der Pudding?
  • Ist das Hähnchen süß?
  • Sind die Cornflakes salzig oder süß?
  • Wie ist der Zucker?

Speaking Assignment

Mündliche Übung
Prepare a recording for your teacher telling about six foods that you like. Use the words you have learned that describe foods. Diese Aufgabe hat 12 Punkte.

Vocabulary PracticeVokabeln üben
Do this practice activity to make sure you are comfortable with your new vocabulary. JigWord

Go on to Part E.

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