Seven Skills Assessed
Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing | Viewing | Presenting | Interaction IB Middle Years Programme German Language Acquisition (Years 1–5)
🇩🇪 IB MYP German Reference Sheet 2026
A complete reference sheet for IB MYP German students across Phases 1–6 — verb conjugations, the four cases, word order, pronouns, adjective endings and topic vocabulary aligned to assessment criteria A–D.
Phases 1–6 Four Cases Word Order Criteria A–D
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Aligned with the latest 2026 syllabus and board specifications. This sheet is prepared to match your exam board’s official specifications for the 2026 exam series.
All the Core MYP German Grammar and Skills in One Reference Sheet
IB MYP German Language Acquisition develops listening, reading, speaking, writing, viewing, presenting and interaction across six phases. This reference sheet brings together verb conjugations, the four cases, word order rules, key grammar tables and assessment criteria so you can revise efficiently.
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Phase descriptors mapped from emerging to proficient
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Verb conjugations across present, perfect, imperfect and future
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The four cases with clear endings and word-order rules
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Topics, opinion phrases and assessment criteria A–D
Skills & Phase Descriptors
MYP language acquisition runs across six phases — know where you are and where you're heading.
Phase Descriptors
Phases 1–2 (Emerging)
Familiar words, simple sentences, predictable topics Phases 3–4 (Developing)
Wider vocabulary, paragraphs, clear opinions, common tenses Phases 5–6 (Proficient)
Extended texts, sustained argument, varied tenses and registers Verb Conjugations
Master core tenses — they unlock most MYP German tasks.
Present Tense — Weak & Strong
Weak (regular) — spielen
ich spiele, du spielst, er/sie/es spielt, wir spielen, ihr spielt, sie/Sie spielen Strong (vowel change) — fahren
ich fahre, du fährst, er/sie/es fährt, wir fahren, ihr fahrt, sie/Sie fahren Past, Future & Conditional
Perfect (Perfekt)
haben/sein (present) + past participle (ge___t / ge___en) — e.g. ich habe gespielt | ich bin gefahren Imperfect (Präteritum) — common verbs
haben → hatte | sein → war | werden → wurde | können → konnte | müssen → musste Simple future (Futur I)
werden + infinitive (at end) — ich werde lernen Conditional
würde + infinitive (at end) — ich würde gehen Modal Verbs (present + Konjunktiv II)
können (can)
kann, kannst, kann, können, könnt, können — KII: könnte müssen (must)
muss, musst, muss, müssen, müsst, müssen — KII: müsste dürfen (be allowed)
darf, darfst, darf, dürfen, dürft, dürfen — KII: dürfte sollen (should)
soll, sollst, soll, sollen, sollt, sollen — KII: sollte wollen (want)
will, willst, will, wollen, wollt, wollen — KII: wollte möchten (would like)
möchte, möchtest, möchte, möchten, möchtet, möchten Modals usually send the main verb to the end of the clause as an infinitive.
The Four Cases
Cases tell you the role of a noun in a sentence — choose the right article and ending.
Case Functions
Nominative
Subject of the sentence — Der Mann liest Accusative
Direct object — Ich sehe den Mann Dative
Indirect object — Ich gebe dem Mann das Buch Genitive
Possession — Das Buch des Mannes Definite Articles by Case
Nominative
der (m) | die (f) | das (n) | die (pl) Accusative
den (m) | die (f) | das (n) | die (pl) Dative
dem (m) | der (f) | dem (n) | den (pl) + -n on plural noun Genitive
des (m) + -s/-es | der (f) | des (n) + -s/-es | der (pl) Indefinite Articles by Case
Nominative
ein (m) | eine (f) | ein (n) Accusative
einen (m) | eine (f) | ein (n) Dative
einem (m) | einer (f) | einem (n) Genitive
eines (m) | einer (f) | eines (n) Word Order
German has clear rules — get them right and your writing instantly improves.
Main Clauses — V2 Rule
The conjugated verb is always the SECOND idea — Heute gehe ich ins Kino (not Heute ich gehe...) Subordinate Clauses — Verb Final
After weil, dass, wenn, obwohl, als — verb goes to the end: ..., weil ich müde bin Order of Information — TMP
TMP
Time → Manner → Place — Ich fahre morgen mit dem Bus nach Berlin Separable & Modal Verbs
Separable
Prefix to the end in main clauses — Ich stehe um 7 Uhr auf Modal
Modal in V2, infinitive at the end — Ich muss heute lernen Pronouns & Adjective Endings
Match pronouns to case; adjective endings depend on the article in front.
Personal Pronouns by Case
Nominative
ich, du, er, sie, es, wir, ihr, sie, Sie Accusative
mich, dich, ihn, sie, es, uns, euch, sie, Sie Dative
mir, dir, ihm, ihr, ihm, uns, euch, ihnen, Ihnen Adjective Endings — Three Declensions
Weak (after der/die/das)
Mostly -e (sing nom/acc f/n) and -en elsewhere Mixed (after ein/kein/possessive)
Article carries no ending — adjective shows the case (e.g. ein guter Mann) Strong (no article)
Adjective itself takes the case ending (e.g. guter Wein, kalte Milch) Negatives & Question Formation
Two structures you will use in every speaking and writing task.
Negatives
nicht
Negates a verb/adjective/adverb — usually placed late in the clause: Ich verstehe das nicht kein-
Negates a noun (instead of ein/some) — Ich habe kein Geld | Ich habe keine Zeit Other negatives
nichts (nothing), niemand (nobody), nie/niemals (never) Question Formation
Yes/no questions
Inversion — verb first: Kommst du mit? W-questions
wer (who), was (what), wo (where), wann (when), warum (why), wie (how), wie viel (how much) Topics & Useful Phrases
Six global contexts give your work cultural and personal relevance.
Global Contexts (with sub-topics)
Identities and relationships
Familie, Freunde, Tagesablauf, Gesundheit, Identität Personal and cultural expression
Hobbys, Musik, Feste, Traditionen, Kunst Orientation in space and time
Reisen, Ferien, Geschichte, Stadtviertel Scientific and technical innovation
Technologie, soziale Medien, Umwelt Globalization and sustainability
Klima, Recycling, Essen, globale Bürgerschaft Fairness and development
Rechte, Gleichheit, NGOs, Weltprobleme Connectives & Opinion Phrases
Opinion
ich denke, dass ... | meiner Meinung nach | ich finde, dass ... Reason
weil (because, verb at end) | denn (because, normal order) | da (since) Linking
und (and) | aber (but) | also (so) | auch (also) | jedoch (however) Assessment Criteria
Each MYP language acquisition criterion is marked 0–8.
Criteria A–D
A — Comprehending spoken and visual text
Listening + viewing — understand main ideas and detail B — Comprehending written and visual text
Reading + viewing — understand and interpret texts C — Communicating in response to spoken, written and visual text
Engage with texts and respond appropriately D — Using language in spoken and written form
Speak and write accurately, with range and clarity How to Use This Reference Sheet
Boost your Cambridge exam confidence with these proven study strategies from our tutoring experts.
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Master Cases Early
Make a one-page case table and refer to it constantly. Most German grammar mistakes are case mistakes.
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Drill Word Order
Practise V2 in main clauses and verb-final in subordinate clauses — examiners notice immediately.
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Listen Daily
Use Deutsche Welle, German podcasts and songs. Even 10 minutes a day trains your ear and builds vocab.
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Learn Nouns With Articles
Always memorise der/die/das with the noun — gender drives every adjective ending and case form.
Reference Sheet FAQ
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What German Language Acquisition topics and equations does this formula sheet cover?
This page groups key German Language Acquisition formulas in one place for revision. Master IB MYP German Language Acquisition (Phases 1–6) with this 2026 reference sheet. Covers verb conjugations, the four cases, word order, pronouns, adjective endings, negatives and assessment criteria A–D. Always cross-check with your official syllabus and past papers for your exam session.
Can I use this instead of the official exam formula booklet in the exam?
No. In the exam you must follow only what your exam board allows in the hall—usually the official formula booklet or data sheet where provided. This page is a revision and teaching aid, not a replacement for board-issued materials.
Who is this formula sheet for (Middle School)?
It is written for students preparing for assessments at Middle School in German Language Acquisition, including classroom revision, homework support, and independent study. Teachers and tutors can also share it as a quick reference.
How should I revise with this formula sheet?
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Always check case, gender and word order — these three together drive most of the marks in MYP German tasks.