{
  "name": "German Debate & Formal Writing (B2)",
  "front_language": "German",
  "back_language": "English",
  "cards": [
    { "front": "zunächst", "back": "first of all", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "Zunächst müssen wir die Kosten analysieren.", "example_back": "First of all, we need to analyze the costs." },
    { "front": "außerdem", "back": "furthermore", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "Außerdem sollte man die Umwelt berücksichtigen.", "example_back": "Furthermore, one should consider the environment." },
    { "front": "andererseits", "back": "on the other hand", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "Andererseits bleiben die Preise hoch.", "example_back": "On the other hand, prices remain high." },
    { "front": "folglich", "back": "consequently", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "Folglich haben viele Firmen ihre Strategie geändert.", "example_back": "Consequently, many companies changed their strategy." },
    { "front": "abschließend", "back": "in conclusion", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "Abschließend bleibt die Frage offen.", "example_back": "In conclusion, the question remains open." },
    { "front": "was … betrifft", "back": "as for / regarding", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "Was das Budget betrifft, gibt es keine Neuigkeiten.", "example_back": "As for the budget, there's no news." },
    { "front": "trotzdem", "back": "nevertheless / despite that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "Trotzdem wurde das Projekt fortgesetzt.", "example_back": "Nevertheless, the project was continued." },
    { "front": "darüber hinaus", "back": "moreover", "level": "B2", "tags": ["essay-connectors"], "example_front": "Darüber hinaus fehlen genaue Daten.", "example_back": "Moreover, precise data is lacking." },

    { "front": "man könnte argumentieren, dass", "back": "one could argue that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Man könnte argumentieren, dass die Reform nötig ist.", "example_back": "One could argue that the reform is necessary." },
    { "front": "es scheint, dass", "back": "it seems that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Es scheint, dass der Plan funktioniert hat.", "example_back": "It seems that the plan worked." },
    { "front": "anscheinend", "back": "apparently", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Anscheinend wurde die Entscheidung schon getroffen.", "example_back": "Apparently, the decision has already been made." },
    { "front": "in gewissem Maße", "back": "to a certain extent", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "In gewissem Maße hat er recht.", "example_back": "To a certain extent, he's right." },
    { "front": "es ist nicht auszuschließen, dass", "back": "it can't be ruled out that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Es ist nicht auszuschließen, dass die Preise weiter steigen.", "example_back": "It can't be ruled out that prices will keep rising." },
    { "front": "es ist wahrscheinlich, dass", "back": "it's likely that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass sich das Projekt verzögert.", "example_back": "It's likely that the project will be delayed." },
    { "front": "aus einer bestimmten Perspektive", "back": "from a certain perspective", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Aus einer bestimmten Perspektive haben beide recht.", "example_back": "From a certain perspective, they're both right." },
    { "front": "sozusagen", "back": "so to speak", "level": "B2", "tags": ["hedging"], "example_front": "Es war, sozusagen, ein angekündigtes Scheitern.", "example_back": "It was, so to speak, a failure waiting to happen." },

    { "front": "obwohl", "back": "although", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Obwohl es teuer ist, lohnt es sich.", "example_back": "Although it's expensive, it's worth it." },
    { "front": "zwar … aber", "back": "it's true that… but", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Zwar kostet es mehr, aber es hält länger.", "example_back": "It's true it costs more, but it lasts longer." },
    { "front": "auch wenn", "back": "even if", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Auch wenn es Nachteile hat, funktioniert das System.", "example_back": "Even if it has drawbacks, the system works." },
    { "front": "ich gebe zu, dass", "back": "I admit that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Ich gebe zu, dass dein Punkt Berechtigung hat.", "example_back": "I admit that your point has merit." },
    { "front": "trotz", "back": "despite", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Trotz der Kritik wurde das Gesetz verabschiedet.", "example_back": "Despite the criticism, the law was passed." },
    { "front": "dennoch", "back": "nevertheless", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Dennoch unterstützen wir das Projekt weiterhin.", "example_back": "Nevertheless, we continue to support the project." },
    { "front": "selbst wenn", "back": "even if / even when", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Selbst wenn es schwierig ist, versuchen wir es.", "example_back": "Even if it's difficult, we'll try." },
    { "front": "wenngleich", "back": "although (formal)", "level": "B2", "tags": ["concession"], "example_front": "Wenngleich die Lage schwierig ist, bleibt Hoffnung.", "example_back": "Although the situation is difficult, there's hope." },

    { "front": "Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren", "back": "Dear Sir or Madam (formal letter opening)", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich schreibe Ihnen bezüglich…", "example_back": "Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to you regarding…" },
    { "front": "in Bezug auf", "back": "with reference to", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "In Bezug auf Ihre E-Mail vom 3. Juli…", "example_back": "With reference to your email of July 3rd…" },
    { "front": "ich wäre Ihnen dankbar, wenn", "back": "I would be grateful if", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Ich wäre Ihnen dankbar, wenn Sie mir bald antworten könnten.", "example_back": "I would be grateful if you could reply soon." },
    { "front": "ich stehe für weitere Fragen zur Verfügung", "back": "I remain available for further questions", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Ich stehe für weitere Fragen gerne zur Verfügung.", "example_back": "I remain gladly available for further questions." },
    { "front": "anbei finden Sie", "back": "please find attached", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Anbei finden Sie das gewünschte Dokument.", "example_back": "Please find attached the requested document." },
    { "front": "Mit freundlichen Grüßen", "back": "Kind regards (formal closing)", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Anna Schmidt.", "example_back": "Kind regards, Anna Schmidt." },
    { "front": "ich schreibe Ihnen, um mitzuteilen, dass", "back": "I am writing to inform you that", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Ich schreibe Ihnen, um mitzuteilen, dass die Sitzung verschoben wurde.", "example_back": "I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been postponed." },
    { "front": "ich freue mich auf Ihre Antwort", "back": "I look forward to your reply", "level": "B2", "tags": ["letter-formulas"], "example_front": "Ich freue mich auf Ihre baldige Antwort.", "example_back": "I look forward to your prompt reply." }
  ]
}