German 1 fast-track: module 3

This is an intensive programme for near beginners, with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have completed 'German 1 fast track: module 2' or equivalent. Based on Willkommen Chapters 10-12 (Hodder Arnold).

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Key course information

Dates
16/04/12 - 02/07/12

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
10 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £187
Senior fee: £187
Concession: £61

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LG031

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

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languages@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2644

Course outline

What is the course about?

To build on the sound knowledge of basic German already acquired by developing further the four skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing, and by expanding vocabulary and language structures to enable students to build up their confidence and to deal with more complex situations.

What topics will we cover?

Based on the course books Willkommen, units 10 to 12 and additional material supplied by the tutor.
Themes: shopping; the weather; health; telephoning; writing a cv; jobs and plans for the future; daily routine at work and home; past events and personal interests; general revision of material covered in previous modules.
Grammar: Direct and indirect objects; personal pronouns in the dative; modal verbs; word order in sub-ordinate clauses (wenn, weil, obwohl, dass) and questions; prepositions; separable and reflective verbs; future tense; irregular verbs; adverbs of frequency; general revision of grammar covered in previous modules.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

-discuss appropriate clothing and gifts

-go shopping for clothes

-talk about holidays

-report about weather conditions

-discuss health issues and report aches and pains

-make a telephone call

-write a CV in German

-speak about jobs and express career hopes

-discuss German speaking countries and the German language

-talk about daily routines and express frequency of events.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is suitable for students who have either completed the first two modules of the fast-track programme or who have studied German for at least one year for approximately two hours a week. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course is based on the communicative approach:

- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Willkommen (Hodder Education) ISBN: 978-0-340-99077-3 (978-0-340-99 0780) coursebook and CD accompanying the course book.
Willkommen Activity book (Hodder Education) ISBN: 978-0-340099076-6
Please try: Grant and Cutler - http://www.grantandcutler.com (020 7734 2012) and The European Bookshop - http://www.europeanbookshop.com (020 7287 1720).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Either German 2 lower revision course in the summer or German 2 upper module 1 in September.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

languages@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

Non term-time: Tuesday 17.30–18.30 and Thursday 12.30–13.30

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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