Divorce

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Die Scheidung - Divorce

Key vocab

sich trennen - to separate.
sich scheiden (lassen) - to get divorced.
getrennt - separated.
geschieden - divorced.
die Trennung - separation
die Scheidung - divorce
der Sohn - son.
die Tochter - daughter.
der/die Alleinerziehende - single parent.
alleinstehend - single, living alone.
ledig - single.

Scheidung in der Familie

Seine Eltern wollen sich scheiden lassen.
- His parents want to get divorced.
Ich bin alleinerziehend, denn ich bin von meinem Mann getrennt.
- I am a single parent because I am separated from my husband.
Ihr Onkel ist gescheiden.
- Her uncle is divorced.

Deine Erfahrung mit Scheidung

Sind deine Eltern verheiratet oder geschieden?
- Are your parents married or divorced?
Meine Eltern sind noch verheiratet, aber meine Tante und mein Onkel haben sich neulich scheiden lassen.
- My parents are still married but my aunt and uncle are recently divorced.

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1.1Me, My Family & Friends

1.1.1Describing Yourself

1.1.2My Family

1.1.3Personalities

1.1.4My Relationship

1.1.5Marriage

1.1.6Divorce

1.2Technology in Everyday Life

1.2.1Social Media

1.2.2Technology

1.3Free-Time Activities

1.3.1Music

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1.3.3Food

1.3.4Pantry

1.3.5Eating Out

1.3.6Sport

1.4Customs & Festivals in German-speaking Countries

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1.4.2Christian Festivals

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2.2.2Drugs

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2.2.8Race & Immigration

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2.3.2Littering

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2.3.4UV Rays & Acid Rain

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2.3.7Nature Conservation 2

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