1) Four connectors
fordi — because
så — so
men — but
selvom — although
så — so
men — but
selvom — although
A2 Course · Lesson 9
Connectors
Join two ideas with fordi, så, men, and selvom
Goal: Build two-clause sentences with fordi, så, men, and selvom.
Practice first
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fordi, så, men, selvom
Learn connectors, then build Jeg bliver hjemme, fordi {reason}.
1. Connector words
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Tap each connector.
2. Full two-clause lines
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Hear how the clauses join.
3. Useful second clauses
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Reasons and results you can reuse.
4. Build: …fordi…
Give a reason after fordi.
Jeg bliver hjemme, fordi ….
Example: Jeg bliver hjemme, fordi jeg er træt.
Sentence order
Put the words in order
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Tap the Danish words in the correct order.
English
I am staying home because I am tired.
Your sentence
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Review lesson
A2 · Lesson 9 — read after you practice.
2) Model sentences
Jeg bliver hjemme, fordi jeg er træt.
Det regner, så vi tager bussen.
Jeg kan lide kaffe, men jeg drikker te om aftenen.
Selvom det er koldt, går jeg ud.
Det regner, så vi tager bussen.
Jeg kan lide kaffe, men jeg drikker te om aftenen.
Selvom det er koldt, går jeg ud.
3) Word-order tip
After fordi keep subject + verb: fordi jeg er træt.
After selvom at the start, the next main clause often puts the verb early: Selvom det er koldt, går jeg ud.
After selvom at the start, the next main clause often puts the verb early: Selvom det er koldt, går jeg ud.
Speaking tasks
Say these out loud. Use Listen when you want a model.
Because
Jeg … fordi … (one true reason).
So / but
Det regner, så … / Jeg kan lide X, men …
Although
Selvom det er koldt / sent, …
Lesson complete
Say two two-clause sentences before lesson 10 (opinions).