Can you describe yourself, your family and your friends? Learn how to give personal details about yourself and reasons for why you do, or don't, get on with your nearest and dearest.
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Watch the video called Die verschwundene Familie, and test your understanding of the clip by answering the questions below.
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A girl is quizzed about her family's disappearance. Does she have anything to do with it?
If you need extra help, remember that you can download a transcript of the script in German, along with a translation of the content.
Viel Glück – good luck.
Why is Judith at the police station?
She is there to talk about her family, because she says, "um über meine Familie zu sprechen" (in order to talk about my family).
Timecode: 00.16
How do you say ‘my mother and I get on very well’ in German?
"Meine Mutter und ich kommen sehr gut miteinander aus."
Timecode: 00.25
How does Judith describe her mother?
Very nice, sometimes generous, but never selfish – "sie ist immer nett, manchmal großzügig, aber nie egoistisch."
Timecode: 00.28
Why does she love her father?
Because he is often funny and usually sweet – "weil er oft lustig und meistens süß ist."
Timecode: 00.45
What does she say about her brother?
He was revolting and always got on her nerves – "er war ekelhaft und ist mir immer auf die Nerven gegangen."
Timecode: 00.55
