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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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