Explain how an activity helps you learn
Man lernt die Technik, indem man sie selbst ausprobiert.
Use indem to name a method and distinguish participation requirements from optional features.
Indem answers how or by what method: Man lernt die Technik, indem man sie selbst ausprobiert. The finite verb goes last. Weil gives a reason and damit gives a purpose; these relations are not interchangeable just because all three introduce subordinate clauses. An event notice may distinguish necessary materials, provided equipment and optional extras. Keep these categories separate when recommending it. A beginners’ workshop does not automatically mean every age, language or access need is covered; use only the information in the notice and ask about missing details.
Man lernt die Technik, indem man sie selbst ausprobiert.
You learn the technique by trying it yourself.
Die Leitung zeigt zuerst ein einfaches Beispiel.
The instructor first shows a simple example.
Vorkenntnisse sind laut Ankündigung nicht nötig.
According to the announcement, prior knowledge is not necessary.
Werkzeuge werden bereitgestellt; alte Kleidung soll man mitbringen.
Tools are supplied; participants should bring old clothes.
Eigene Ideen sind willkommen, aber nicht vorgeschrieben.
Your own ideas are welcome but not compulsory.
Ob der Raum stufenlos erreichbar ist, frage ich vorher nach.
I ask beforehand whether the room can be reached without steps.
Indem answers how or by what method: Man lernt die Technik, indem man sie selbst ausprobiert. The finite verb goes last. Weil gives a reason and damit gives a purpose; these relations are not interchangeable just because all three introduce subordinate clauses. An event notice may distinguish necessary materials, provided equipment and optional extras. Keep these categories separate when recommending it. A beginners’ workshop does not automatically mean every age, language or access need is covered; use only the information in the notice and ask about missing details.
Use indem to name a method and distinguish participation requirements from optional features.
Do not write indem man probiert sie selbst aus. Use indem man sie selbst ausprobiert. Do not turn an optional material into a compulsory requirement.
Indem + subject + … + finite verb expresses a method. Weil = reason; damit = purpose. Required, supplied and optional items are different.
Write a 100–120-word message recommending an invented workshop. Explain the learning method, required and supplied materials, one optional feature and one question to ask.