German 2 intensive: module 1
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: LG041
- Dates: 23/09/24 - 02/12/24
- Time: 18:30 - 20:30
- Taught: Mon, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Heiner Schenke
Course Code: LG041
Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
What is the course about?
The course aims to show students how to cope with everyday situations with increased confidence, to develop knowledge of grammar and to begin to discuss topical issues. Based on Willkommen 2 chapters 1- 3. As this is an intensive course, homework is essential.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
Personal details, daily work and home life, education systems, career plans, general plans for the future, freetime, München - a city of culture, likes and dislikes.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- share personal details (prepositions)
- describe your daily work and home life (reflexive verbs: sich treffen)
- give reasons for learning languages (conjunctions dass, weil, obwohl)
- describe your impressions of education and school life and compare different education systems (perfect tense)
- discuss plans for the future
- discuss leisure trends
- summarise information about Munich and other cities
- express likes and dislikes.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have studied German for about two years recently or have completed the first year of this course. This course is A2.2 in the European framework.
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or on our website.
It is also essential that you have some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation. It would be helpful if you had knowledge of more intermediate grammar terminology such as: dative, accusative, subordinate and main clause.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Based on the coursebook Willkommen 2, German intermediate course and the accompanying Activity Book.
ISBN (Course Book) 9781471 805158
ISBN (Activity Book) 9781444165203.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
German 2 intensive: module 2 (LG051). Please enrol as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
