Schleswig-Holstein ESA German cheat sheet
Schleswig-Holstein ESA German · Keep the key ideas within reach.
Grammar and Structure
Learn nouns with article and plural; gender controls the case forms.
Main clauses keep the conjugated verb in second position, even after a time phrase.
Subordinate clauses with weil, dass, wenn and ob put the verb at the end.
Modal verbs sit in position two and send the infinitive to the end.
mit, nach, aus, zu, von, bei, seit + dative; durch, für, gegen, ohne, um + accusative.
Reading Comprehension
Identify the text type before reading for detail.
Scan for dates, prices, opening hours, conditions and negation words.
Read compounds from the final element: der Fahrkartenautomat = der Automat.
False friends include bekommen, also, bald, Gift and Chef.
The correct answer must be supported by the text, not by general knowledge.
Writing and Text Production
Identify recipient and purpose first; choose du or Sie consistently.
Formal frame: Sehr geehrte ... / Mit freundlichen Grüßen; informal: Liebe/Hallo ... / Viele Grüße.
Cover every task point with one clear sentence, especially reason and request.
Keep the conjugated verb second; after a time phrase invert the subject and verb.
Capitalize all nouns and keep umlauts; use commas before weil and dass.