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Deutsch Na Klar 3^rd Edition
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Einführung

Die neue deutsche Rechtschreibung (German spelling reform)

A. Learn how German spelling has recently changed, and learn some useful German words.

Schritt 1: Click here!

http://www.wuerzburg.de/rechtschreibreform/ortho_98.html#INHALT

Schritt 2: Click on "Wörter".

Schritt 3: Find the new spelling for these words and expressions.

Old Spelling	New Spelling	Meaning
abend: heute abend		this evening
Baß
		Common sense
daß
deutsch: auf deutsch
		Fast food
gestern morgen		yesterday morning
Joghurt
Ketchup
Megaphon
Nuß
Progreß
radfahren		to go by bicycle
		Small talk
Tip
wieviel		how much

B. Learn some of the new spelling rules and guess the meaning of some cognates.

Schritt 1: Click here!

http://www.wuerzburg.de/rechtschreibreform/ortho_98.html#INHALT

Schritt 2: Click on "Regeln" (rules)

Schritt 3: Click on "Teufelswerk! Die wichtigen Neuerungen"(Piece of devilry. Important changes.)

Schritt 4: The little imp Felix helps illustrate some of the more important changes. Can you determine what these changes are and the meaning of some of the words? Be a courageous guesser and look for cognates!

C. Look for topics connected with the German spelling reform.

Schritt 1: Click here!

http://www.wuerzburg.de/rechtschreibreform/ortho_98.html#INHALT

Schritt 2: Explore some of the other links on your own!

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