German advanced: Konversation und Grammatik
Dieser Kurs bietet von allem etwas: Lesetexte zu aktuellen Themen,Videoausschnitte, Deutschland heute, andere deutschsprachige Länder, Diskussion, und etwas Grammatik zur Auffrischung!
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- Start Date: 01 Oct 2025End Date: 29 Oct 2025Wed (Daytime): 10:30 - 12:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 3 sessions (over -5 weeks)Course Code: LG513Tutors: Barbara PölletFull fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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What is the course about?
To enable students to talk about a wide range of everyday subjects, enlarge their vocabulary and enable them to understand and discuss complex subjects.
What will we cover?
A range of different topics will be introduced, most of them coming from news clips and newspaper articles.
Revision of grammar.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Based on C1 criteria, individual learning outcomes will be discussed at the beginning of the course.
You will be able
• to develop an understanding of extended speech even when it is not clearly structured
• to understand television programmes and films without too much effort.
• to understand long and complex factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style, specialised articles and longer instructions
•to express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions; use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes; formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate your contribution to those of other speakers.
• to present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion.
• to express yourself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
For students with a very good knowledge of German in all areas and a fairly wide range of vocabulary. Students' own contributions and suggestions are welcome. European Framework = level B2-C1
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 knowledge of more complex grammar terminology such as: the subjunctive, the conditional, the dative, the accusative, subordinate clauses and conjunctions.
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 provided by the tutor.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Other advanced German courses. You might also be interested in one of our specialist courses: German for art lovers, German for opera lovers and German for history lovers.
Barbara has been teaching German to Adults sind 1998 and since 2015 for City Lit: She says:' Changing my carreer from working in an office to teaching German has been the best decision for me. I can truly say that I love my job! Interacting with my students and to see them develop their language skills is very enjoyable to me and can fill me with satisfaction. I believe that learning another language is fun and I try to structure my lessons based on this motto. Teaching is a profession for me, in which I find that I myself can also learn; grow and get better in my work.'
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.