1. • English evolved from the same ancestor of modern German,
leading to many English words which are similar to German.
• Over the course of time some spellings have changed but
there remain some patterns to help you use English words to
identify German words.
• Understanding sound shifts between English and German
can help you recognize cognates and expand your
vocabulary.
2.
3. ch > k, gh Chuck laughs,
ss, z > t > d > th sizzles to death,
b > v > f > p bravely flops on a
g > y guy.