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What is the difference between the use of the sein-passive and the werden-passive?

When using the sein passive, you are using the past participle of the verb as an adjective. For instance; Die Wiese ist mit Blumen bedeckt. This sentence uses the sein-passive and translates as 'the meadow i...
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Answered by Hannah J. German tutor
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The Multicultural society - Braucht man Tests, um Bürger zu integrieren?

Heutzutage leben wir in einer multikulturellen Gesellschaft. Immer mehr Menschen aus verschiedenen Ländern und mit verschiedener Herkunft treffen aufeinander. Besonders die Flüchtlingskrise betont diese Entw...
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Answered by Luisa B. German tutor
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Speaking Test: How can I improve my pronounciation?

It is important to remember, having an accent is normal. You can live in the country for decades and still have an accent. It is however equally important that you pay attention to the intonation of a langua...
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Answered by Isabel L. German tutor
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When do I use the genitive case?

You use the genitive case to mark possession of something. It is a nice way to say that an object belongs to someone. There are some prepositions that trigger this case. In all cases you can use a simple tes...
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Answered by Benjamin P. German tutor
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Was für Probleme gibt es für junge Leute heute? (Commonly asked essay question)

I would talk through this answer with the student as the question may be asked in an oral exam- points may include: 1)Es könnte schwierig werden, einen Job zu finden, denn man braucht Erfahrung, die sie nich...
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Answered by Alice R. German tutor
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