Lesson 1: B2 Lesson 1: Expressing Opinions and Assumptions Politely in Work Meetings (Konjunktiv II and Hedging Statements)
Learn how to express opinions diplomatically, make assumptions, and put forward suggestions in professional contexts, using Konjunktiv II, hedging expressions, and linking constructions.
About this lesson
This opening B2-level lesson lays the groundwork for conducting professional conversations and meetings in German. You will master key phrases for expressing opinions, doubt, and assumptions politely, as well as Konjunktiv II structures for softening statements. The exercises are situation-based and focused on workplace scenarios, team discussions, and commenting on current events.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Express opinions and disagreement in a polite and professional manner.
- Use Konjunktiv II for suggestions, assumptions, and softening your statements.
- Structure arguments using constructions such as 'einerseits … andererseits'.
- Use hedging adverbs and phrases (e.g. 'unter Umständen', 'im Großen und Ganzen').
- Develop listening and writing comprehension skills for nuanced statements in work meetings.