German 3: revive your German
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What is the course about?
The emphasis of this communicative course is on improving oral skills in everyday situations as well as revision of basic grammar structures and word order.
What will we cover?
Holidays, taking about events in the past, living in Germany.
Grammar: revision of word order in main and subordinate clauses, cases, prepositions,a variety of tenses. 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.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- speak about life in different countries
- speak about events that took place in the past
- speak about past holidays and express plans for the future
- use prepositions with greater confidence.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have studied German for approximately 3 years or have done GCSE in the past. European framework level A2.2. to B1
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?
Materials will be provided by the tutor.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
German 2 upper:module 1, German 3 lower:module 1, German 3 upper: module 1 starting in September. Your tutor will advise you.