Basic shapes: Discussing the shape of elements in a chart
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Key Phrases
Welche Form passt gut?
Which shape fits well?
Die Datenpunkte im Diagramm
The data points in the chart
Sterne fallen schnell ins Auge.
Stars catch the eye quickly.
Skills You'll Learn
Describing which shapes or symbols fit different parts of a chart
Beschreiben, welche Formen oder Symbole zu verschiedenen Teilen eines Diagramms passen
Talking about data points and categories in a diagram
Über Datenpunkte und Kategorien in einem Diagramm sprechen
Giving simple design opinions and suggestions
Einfache Meinungen und Vorschläge zum Design geben
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are discussing which shapes work best for data points in a chart, choosing clear and meaningful symbols like circles, stars, rectangles, and a triangle.
Welche Form passt gut für die Datenpunkte im Diagramm?
Which shape fits well for the data points in the chart?
Ich denke, Kreise sind einfach und freundlich.
I think circles are simple and friendly.
Ja, Kreise sehen klar und ruhig aus.
Yes, circles look clear and calm.
Für wichtige Werte können wir Sterne nehmen.
For important values, we can use stars.
Sterne fallen schnell ins Auge.
Stars catch the eye quickly.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Welche Form
VEL-khuh form
Which shape
Passt gut?
pahst goot
Fits well?
Welche Form passt gut?
VEL-khuh form pahst goot
Which shape fits well?
Die Daten
dee DAH-ten
The data
Die Punkte
dee POONK-tuh
The points
Die Datenpunkte
dee DAH-ten-punk-tuh
The data points
Im
im
In the
💬 [im] is just a common short form of [in dem]. You'll see the same kind of contraction in [am] = [an dem].
See breakdown →Diagramm
dee-ah-GRAHM
Chart / diagram
Im Diagramm
im dee-ah-GRAHM
In the chart
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