GERMAN LANGUAGE LEARNING

 

What you’ll learn

You will learn the following:

Grammar:
The Alphabet | Conjugation Of Regular Verbs | The Nominative | Numbers | Gender Rules | Plural | Irregular Verbs | Tips On How To Learn A Language More Efficiently | Compound Words | The Word “es” | Formal Salutation | The Accusative | Word Order Of Main Clauses | Separable And Inseparable Verbs | Modal Verbs | The Dative | Negation | How To Form Questions | Conjunctions | The imperative | Possessive Determiner | Demonstrative Pronouns | Indefinite Pronouns | Temporal Adverbs | Perfect Tense (Perfekt) | Introduction To The Simple Past (Präteritum) | Introduction To The Comparative  | Indefinite Pronouns  I  Dictations

Conversation:
Pronunciation Rules | How To Introduce Yourself | How To Make Appointments | Using Public Transport | Looking For Apartments | Asking For / Giving Directions | How To Say The Time And Date | Doctor’s Visit | How To Order Food In A Restaurant

Vocabulary:

Colours | Family | Body | Clothing | At home | Food & Beverages | Animals | Professions  I  Weather | Leisure Time Activities | Emotions & Adjectives | Countries & Nations  | Means of Transport 

If you are not familiar with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; here is a brief overview:

A1 – Complete beginner

A2 – Elementary

B1 – Intermediate

B2 – Upper intermediate

C1 – Advanced

C2 – Proficient

 

 Requirements

  • Because this is an absolute beginner’s course, you don’t have to know even one German word to attend this course.
 

Description

The course will start by introducing you to the German alphabet and work our way up to learning German Grammar, Vocabulary, & Conversation.

Apart from the 31 grammar lectures, this course also includes 17 animated videos which will make it easier for you to learn basic German conversations as well as the vocabulary.

It is an interactive course with a lot of varied input and a very experienced and motivated German teacher who will lead you through the entire course.

This course also includes 2 videos which will show and prepare you for the speaking and writing part of the A1 German language certification.

GOALS/LEARNINGS:

  • Become Fully Competent In German A1 Level

  • Master The Basics Of The German Language

  • Learn The Grammar & Vocabulary Of German Language

  • Learn The Basics Of Conversation In German

  • Learn German Pronunciation, Speaking, & Writing

  • Be Able To Confidently Introduce Yourself In German

  • Be Able To Make An Appointment In German

  • Be Able To Order Food In A Restaurant In German

  • Learn To Count & Say Numbers In German

  • Learn To Read & Write In German

  • Learn what the speaking and writing part of the A1 German language certificate looks like and how to do that

At the end of the course learners should be able to understand and be familiar with everyday expressions and very simple sentences, which relate to the satisfying of concrete needs. 

You should be able to introduce yourself and others as well as ask others about themselves – e.g. where they live, who they know and what they own – and can respond to questions of this nature. 

You should be able to communicate in a simple manner if the person you are speaking to speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

Duration

a1 german language

A1 : 7 – 8  weeks

A1.1 – Chapter 1-12: 3 weeks

A1.2 – Chapter 12 -24: 3 weeks

Exam prep: 1 week

a2 german language

A2 : 7 – 8 weeks

A2.1 Chapter 1 -12 : 3 weeks

A2.2 Chapter 12 – 24 : 3 weeks

Exam prep: 1 week

placement

Aupair Placement : 3 weeks 

Social Year placement : 4 weeks

No Exam dates...at this point. Apologies for the inconvenience.