Mastering Formal Email Writing in German

The video tutorial provides guidance on writing formal emails in German, emphasizing the importance of using the correct formal pronouns and possessive forms. It introduces useful phrases and sentence structures, highlights the use of subordinating conjunctions, and explains the subjunctive and reflexive verb forms. The tutorial also covers the proper structure and etiquette for formal emails, including addressing recipients and closing the email.

Which pronoun is appropriate for formal emails in German?

• Wir

• Ihr

• Du

• Sie

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

What is the formal possessive pronoun in German?

• Dein

• Euer

• Unser

• Ihr

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

How do you express 'looking forward to' in a formal German email?

• Ich blicke vorwärts

• Ich freue mich darauf

• Ich sah vorwärts

• Ich erwarte

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

Which tense is used with 'freuen' to express anticipation in German emails?

• Plusquamperfekt

• Perfekt

• Präteritum

• Präsens

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is the correct format for the possessive 'yours' in a formal email?

• Dein

• Euer

• Unser

• Ihr

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Which verb form is used to make polite requests in German emails?

• Infinitiv

• Indikativ

• Imperativ

• Konjunktiv

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

How do you apologize formally in a German email?

• Entschuldigen Sie

• Verzeihung

• Ich entschuldige mich

• Es tut mir leid

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

What is the correct way to start a formal email to a female recipient in German?

• Sehr geehrte Frau

• Guten Tag Frau

• Hallo Frau

• Liebe Frau

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

How should you conclude a formal email in German?

• Mit freundlichen Grüßen

• Tschüss

• Bis bald

• Liebe Grüße

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

What is the correct way to address a male recipient in a formal email?

• Mann

• Herr

• Kerl

• Junge

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6