German intermediate: Fokus Sprechen
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
Choose a start date
- Course Code: LG307
- Dates: 12/09/24 - 19/09/24
- Time: 18:00 - 20:00
- Taught: Thu, Evening
- Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Claudia Voigt
Course Code: LG307
Choose a start date
Duration: 2 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?
An introductory course to ease you back into speaking German. Brush up your intermediate conversation skills and begin to discuss a wide range of topics at this level.
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?
A range of different topics will be discussed at this higher intermediate level. The focus is on developing to speak more fluently. Grammar will be consolidated but always embedded in conversation.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-speak German with renewed confidence and a measure of fluency
-discuss everyday life in Germany and begin to address more abstract issues
-start to use more complex grammatical structures orally.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
For students with good speaking, reading and writing abilities at least at AS level. 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?
The course is based on the communicative approach:
- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate
Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Based on tutor's own materials.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Other German 3 upper or German 4 courses in particular LG317 German 4: Fokus Sprechen.
