Comparative and Superlative
Compare cities, courses, apartments and everyday choices.
A2 learners often need to compare options: one city is cheaper, one course is better, one apartment is quieter. This chapter teaches comparative forms, superlative forms, common irregular comparisons and useful preference phrases for exams and real life in Germany.
Comparative and Superlative
What this chapter covers
- I can form regular comparatives with -er.
- I can compare two people, places or things with als.
- I can use common irregular forms like besser, lieber, mehr and größer.
- I can use superlative phrases like am besten and am liebsten.
- I can write and understand short A2 comparisons about cities, courses, apartments and products.
What you will practise in the app
The full chapter includes 10 interactive exercises covering these formats:
- Multiple choice questions
- Vocabulary matching
- Fill-in-the-blank sentences
- Word order tasks
- Listening comprehension
- True or false statements
- Translation practice
- Guided writing task
Vocabulary: Comparing Options
A small sample from this chapter's vocabulary set.
This is only a small sample. The full vocabulary set (with audio, example sentences, and grammar details) is available in the free app.
Grammar topics in this chapter
This chapter explains 3 grammar topics with plain-English explanations and structured exercises.
Comparatives with als
Use -er and als to compare two things.
Superlatives with am
Use am ... -sten to say what is the best, cheapest or most important.
Irregular Comparisons and Preferences
Learn the forms you will hear constantly: besser, lieber, mehr and größer.
Why this matters in Germany
This chapter helps you build German you can use in everyday situations in Germany, from understanding simple sentences to handling basic conversations, messages, appointments, study, work, and daily life. Practical language learned in context is easier to remember and use when it matters.
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