Sound-Spelling and Pronunciation in German
Practise common German sound-spelling patterns that support WJEC listening, reading and oracy.
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German sound-spelling 🔊
Sound-spelling helps with listening, reading aloud and accurate written responses. This module uses common German patterns that learners meet constantly.
Key German 🔑
Match the spelling pattern to its usual sound.
Similar spellings
ei and ie are easy to mix up, but they sound different.
Check the meaning 🎯
Which option means the sh sound?
- sch
- ei
- ie
- z
Match German to meaning 🔗
- sch
- ei
- ie
- z
- the sh sound
- sounds like eye
- a long ee sound
- often sounds like ts
Listen with your eyes
German spelling is more regular than English, so spotting sch, ei and ie gives useful listening clues.
Complete the notes 🧩
The pattern _____ sounds like sh. The pattern _____ sounds like eye. The pattern _____ gives a long ee sound. The letter _____ often sounds like ts.
Order the check
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Two accurate choices ✅
Which TWO statements are accurate?
- sch usually gives a sh sound.
- ei sounds like eye.
- ie sounds like eye.
- z is always silent.
Spot the evidence 🖍️
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Decode the pattern
An interactive activity.
Explain sound-spelling
An interactive activity.