German beginners: module 1
Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.This course aims to enable students to begin to communicate with some fluency in a range of everyday situations.The emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold).
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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
6 Dates Available
- Start Date: 28 Apr 2025End Date: 07 Jul 2025This course is fullMon (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05OnlineFull fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
- Start Date: 22 Sep 2025End Date: 01 Dec 2025Mon (Daytime): 10:30 - 12:00OnlineFull fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
- Start Date: 23 Sep 2025End Date: 02 Dec 2025Tue (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 11 sessions (over -11 weeks)Course Code: LG113Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
- Start Date: 24 Sep 2025End Date: 03 Dec 2025Wed (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30OnlineFull fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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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?
Based on Willkommen units 1-4 and additional material supplied by the tutor. Greetings and introductions,
personal information, numbers, alphabet, jobs, professions and hobbies.
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
-give information about professions and study
-talk about hobbies
-talk about family
-state likes, dislikes and preferences
-understand basic grammatical ideas i.e. genders, verb endings, personal pronouns, plural of nouns.
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 2.
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.