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This German pronunciation course introduces students to the key sounds of the German language, focusing on both consonants and vowels. Using a phonetically informed approach, students will explore how German sounds are produced and how they differ from English. The course uses guided pronunciation practice, listening exercises, and visual aids to help students develop greater accuracy and intelligibility in spoken German.
What will we cover?
The difference between vowels and consonants, and how they are produced
The German vowel system
German consonants not found in English (e.g., ch, r, pf, ts)
How sounds change in context
Common pronunciation pitfalls for English speakers
Listening exercises to identify subtle contrasts
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Recognize and produce the key vowel and consonant sounds of German
Understand the phonetic differences between German and English
Improve your intelligibility and confidence when speaking German
Use phonetic strategies to self-correct and continue improving your pronunciation
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for:
Complete or near beginners in German
Learners of any level who want to revise and improve their pronunciation skills
Anyone interested in the phonetics of German and how it differs from other languages
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course uses guided pronunciation practice, listening and repetition drills, and visual diagrams of mouth and tongue positions.
You will work individually, in pairs, and in small groups.
There will be optional practice exercises to do at home between sessions.
Your tutor will provide individual feedback and guidance throughout the course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All material will be provided by your tutor in sessions and shared via Google Classroom.
Katja is a native German speaker. Having trained as a teacher specialising in phonetics, she has worked for universities, music colleges and opera houses in both Germany and Great Britain, and has coordinated the German programme at City Lit for over 20 years. She has a special passion and interest for opera and Lieder. Katja teaches the German for opera lover courses. Outside the City Lit, she has been the German language coach for prestigious companies like ROH, Garsington, BBC and LPO as well as worked internationally. Katja is the chief editor of Alban Berg's Wozzeck "A Translation and Phonectic Transcript for Musicians", which was published by Pendragon Press in January 2020. “I love sharing my love for the German language with students and see them develop.”
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.
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