Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

German 3 lower: module 2

An intermediate German course for those who have studied the language for approximately three years. Suitable if you have completed module 1 or equivalent. Based on Optimal B1 Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch (Langenscheidt).

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Key course information

Dates
10/01/11 - 28/03/11

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
12 weeks

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £104
Senior fee: £104
Concession: £35

Venue
EC - European College

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Course code
LG321

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?
languages@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2644

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course aims to develop your writing, reading, listening and speaking skills in order to communicate effectively with German speakers at an intermediate level.

What topics will we cover?

Understanding biographies, making assumptions, describing living situation, comparing information, discussing statistics, talking about cultural aspects.
All topics are underpinned by relevant grammatical explanations.

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

- use vocabulary to describe towns and places, assess their better and worse sides, talk about politics and society, use the right expressions for feelings and relationship,
- understand biographies and resume dates to compose one according to life description given
- use wo +preposition, past tense, adjectives, relative clause, relative pronouns.

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

Students should have studied German for about three years recently or have taken the first term of this course, or have an equivalent knowledge of the language. 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?

Lessons will be held in a relaxed and participative atmosphere that encourages learning.Communicative approach: emphasis on learning through listening and speaking; pair, group and whole class work including discussions, role plays and games, listening to listening to CDs. Some authentic material will be supplied by the tutor, (brochures, leaflets, extracts from magazines). Online research will be encouraged . Grammar explanations will be given where appropriate. Some authentic material (brochures, extracts from magazines, leaflets) will be supplied by the tutor. Homework will be set each week.

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

units 4-5 Optimal B1 Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch. Lehrbuch ISBN: 978-3-468-47061-5. Arbeitsbuch ISBN: 978-3-468-47062-2. 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 201 of the 10-11 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

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

German 3 lower module 3.

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

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
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