German beginners: an introduction
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Location: Keeley Street
- Course Code: LG003
- Dates: 02/11/24 - 03/11/24
- Time: 10:00 - 16:00
- Taught: Sat-Sun, Daytime
- Duration: 2 sessions
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Heiner Schenke
Course Code: LG003
Duration: 2 sessions
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What is the course about?
To provide students with a knowledge of basic German for everyday situations.
What will we cover?
Greetings and introductions, personal information, numbers, jobs and buildings. Based on Willkommen units 1-3 and additional material supplied by the tutor.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-use numbers and the alphabet
-greet others and introduce yourself
-give personal information (address, age, etc.)
-talk about nationalities and languages
-identify places in a town or city
-understand basic grammatical ideas i.e. genders, verb endings, personal pronouns.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for complete beginners.
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?
German beginners: module 1. Please contact languages to join any of these courses half way through the course to get a discount. Possible courses are: LG117,LG111, LG016, LG116, LG113.
