German 2 lower: module 1
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- Course Code: LG217
- Dates: 24/09/24 - 03/12/24
- Time: 12:45 - 14:15
- Taught: Tue, Daytime
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Anna Rioland
Course Code: LG217
Choose a start date
Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Learn German in the heart of London. The course aims to show students how to cope with everyday situations with increased confidence; to increase knowledge of grammar and word order; to begin to discuss topical issues.
What will we cover?
Based on Willkommen! Chapters 9-10 + additional tutor material. Topics include:making comparisons, discuss prices and locations of hotels, house and furniture, personal appearance and items of clothing, celebrations and presents.
Grammar: prepositions; dative and accusative cases, dative verbs/accusative verbs, comparative and superlative, adjective endings after indefinite article; dative personal pronouns.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-say where people live and what their homes are like
-make comparisons
-discuss the pros and cons of city versus country life
-discuss prices and locations of hotels
- describe items of personal appearance
- say what you are wearing and what you like wearing
- discuss appropriate clothes and gifts
- offer help and advice
- have a conversation in a clothes shop asking for what you want to buy.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have studied German for at least one year recently.
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 at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level
You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and explanations, as well as read course documents, in English. You will need to be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, using the 24 hour clock, reading timetables). It would also be helpful if you had some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation.
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?
Willkommen beginners coursebook ISBN 9781473672659 as well as Activity Book for extra practice and review linked to the coursebook units ISBN 9781473672666. Optional: coursepack which includes the Coursebook, the CD and DVD set and a Support Book containing a key to the exercises and audio transcripts.ISBN 9781473672673
. Willkommen beginners coursebook ISBN 9781473672659; Activity Book for extra practice and review linked to the coursebook units. ISBN 9781473672666; optional: coursepack which includes the Coursebook, the CD and DVD set and a Support Book containing a key to the exercises and audio transcripts.ISBN 9781473672673.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
The next stage is German 2 lower module 2.
Please enrol as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Anna has been working as a German, Russian and French language teacher since 2010 and has taught adults and children, both groups and individuals, from complete beginners to advanced learners. Anna thinks that enjoyment and motivation are the most important factors when learning a language, so she includes a lot of role play, conversation and real-life materials in her lessons. Languages are her main passion which she tries to communicate to her students. Anna also extensively works as a translator and editor. She has a significant experience in the development and editing of original teaching materials, as she has worked a lot in the field of educational publishing. Anna is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists and works as an examiner and presenter for this institution. Anna holds a Translator's Degree from the University of Heidelberg, a Master’s degree from ESCP (École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris), the Diploma in Translation IoLET and the CELTA qualification. Anna has a multicultural and multilingual background as she lived and worked in Germany, France, Russia and England for many years.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
