German beginners: module 1
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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- Course Code: LBG130
- Dates: 02/07/24 - 11/07/24
- Time: 10:30 - 13:30
- Taught: Tue+Thu, Daytime
- Duration: 4 sessions (over 2 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Anna Rioland
Course Code: LBG130
Choose a start date
Duration: 4 sessions (over 2 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?
To provide students with a knowledge of basic German for everyday situations.
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?
Exctracts from Willkommen units 1-4 and additional material supplied by the tutor. Greetings and introductions,
personal information, numbers, jobs and hobbies.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-use numbers
-greet others and introduce yourself
-give personal information (address, age, etc.)
-talk about nationalities and languages
-identify places in a town or city
-order a drink in a café
-talk about hobbies
-talk about family
-understand basic grammatical ideas i.e. genders, verb endings, personal pronouns
-state likes, dislikes and preferences.
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
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
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When I've finished, what course can I do next?
German beginners courses. Please, ask your tutor. If there is enough demand, we will open a direct progression to this course.
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.
