📝 Lektion 2 Exercises: Arbeiten und Lernen (Working and Learning)
🎯 Goal: Describe professions and personal traits, use adjective endings (Adjektivdeklination) 💡 Tip: Remember that adjectives take different endings depending on gender (der/die/das) and case (Nominative/Accusative)
Exercise 1: Profession Vocabulary 🖊️
Fill in the blanks with the correct profession from the box:
der Arzt — die Ingenieurin — der Verkäufer — die Lehrerin — der Programmierer — die Krankenschwester
| # | Description | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | works in a hospital and cares for patients. | __ |
| 2 | designs buildings and bridges. | __ |
| 3 | sells products in a shop. | __ |
| 4 | writes computer programs. | __ |
| 5 | treats patients at a clinic. | __ |
| 6 | teaches German at a school. | __ |
Exercise 2: Match Traits to Jobs 🔗
Match each trait to the appropriate profession:
| Trait | Profession | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 1. creative | a. police officer | |
| 2. helpful | b. artist | |
| 3. brave | c. nurse / caregiver | |
| 4. patient | d. manager | |
| 5. organized | e. teacher |
Exercise 3: Adjective Endings (Adjektivdeklination) ✍️
Complete the sentences with the correct adjective ending (type the full adjective with its ending):
| # | Sentence | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Das ist ein ______ (neu) Weg für mich. | __ |
| 2 | Die ______ (freundlich) Kollegin hilft mir immer. | __ |
| 3 | Er ist ein ______ (geduldig) Lehrer. | __ |
| 4 | Ich suche einen ______ (interessant) Job. | __ |
| 5 | Das ______ (klein) Unternehmen sucht neue Mitarbeiter. | __ |
| 6 | Sie arbeitet mit ______ (motiviert) Menschen zusammen. | __ |
Exercise 4: Complete the Dialogue (Job Interview) 🎯
Complete the job interview dialogue between Susanne and Frau Dr. Weber:
✍️ Write the missing line of the speaker in each position (in German; several phrasings accepted).
| # | Context | Complete what the speaker says |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frau Dr. Weber opens: Good day, Ms. Schmidt. … | __ |
| 2 | Question by Weber followed by the reply of Susanne: I studied economics and worked as a manager for five years. | __ |
| 3 | Question by Weber followed by the reply of Susanne: I am organized, a team player, and I learn quickly. | __ |
| 4 | Question by Weber followed by the reply of Susanne: Yes, I have a lot of experience in project work. I enjoy that. | __ |
| 5 | Reply of Susanne to the line of Weber: Good, then we will get back to you next week. | __ |
Exercise 5: Write About Your Job ✍️
Answer each guide question with a complete sentence, then use your answers to build a paragraph (40-60 words) describing your profession or the profession you want:
| # | Guide question | Your sentence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is your profession? / What would you like to become? | __ |
| 2 | What qualities do you need for this profession? | __ |
| 3 | Do you like working alone or in a team? | __ |
| 4 | What are you currently learning? | __ |
Lesson Vocabulary 📖
| Deutsch | English |
|---|---|
| der Beruf, -e | profession / occupation |
| arbeiten | to work |
| lernen | to learn |
| die Eigenschaft, -en | the trait / characteristic |
| hilfsbereit | helpful |
| geduldig | patient |
| mutig | brave / courageous |
| organisiert | organized |
| kreativ | creative |
| teamfähig | able to work in a team |
| die Stelle, -n | the position / job |
| die Herausforderung, -en | the challenge |
| die Erfahrung, -en | the experience |
| das Gespräch, -e | the conversation / interview |
| sich melden | to get in touch |