Education System in German
"Education System" is a German lesson for B1 level. Talking about the education system. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Education System"
Independent mastery: mandatory requirement for German citizenship and permanent residency.
🎯 Exam skill: Drafting formal letters, articulating opinions, and topical discussions.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
die Grundschule Meine Tochter geht in die Grundschule. | /dee GROONT-shoo-leh/ | elementary school My daughter goes to elementary school. |
die Universität Ich studiere an der Universität. | /dee oo-ni-ver-zi-TAYT/ | university I study at the university. |
das Studium Das Studium dauert vier Jahre. | /dahs SHTOO-dee-oom/ | studies The school system is complex. |
die Prüfung Ich habe morgen eine Prüfung. | /dee PRUE-foong/ | exam He passed the exam. |
das Zeugnis Mein Zeugnis war sehr gut. | /dahs TSOYG-nis/ | school report She failed the test. |
der Abschluss Er hat seinen Abschluss gemacht. | /dair AHP-shloos/ | graduation/degree He is in vocational training. |
das Stipendium Sie hat ein Stipendium bekommen. | /dahs shti-PEN-dee-oom/ | scholarship I received a scholarship. |
die Vorlesung Die Vorlesung beginnt um 9 Uhr. | /dee FOR-lay-zoong/ | lecture He has a university degree. |
die Fähigkeit Er hat große Fähigkeiten. | /dee FEH-ikh-kyte/ | ability/skill The semester starts in October. |
sich weiterbilden Ich möchte mich weiterbilden. | /zikh VY-ter-bil-den/ | to further one's education I want to further my education. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Education System" in German?
Key words for "Education System": die Grundschule, die Universität, das Studium. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (B1)?
This is a B1-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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