German 2 upper: module 3
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- Course Code: LG203
- Dates: 16/04/24 - 25/06/24
- Time: 10:30 - 12:30
- Taught: Tue, Daytime
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Anna Rioland
Course Code: LG203
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Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
The course aims to show students how to cope with everyday situations with increased confidence, to deveop knowledge of grammar and to discuss topical issues. Based on Willkommen 2 chapters 3 and 4.
What will we cover?
Lifestyle, leisure, Munich as an example of a city, likes and dislikes, jobs and occupations, work-life balance, job expectations, CVs.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- to understand and discuss leisure trends ( verbs and prepositions)
- summarise information about a city
- describe the quality of life and attractions in your own town
- express likes and dislikes (infinitive constructions using zu)
- talk about work, job expectations and work-life balance (conjunctions wenn, da, bevor, weil)
- understand and format a standard CV (simple past tense).
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have studied German for about two to three years recently or have completed the second term of this course. This course is A2.2 in the European framework.
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?
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?
Based on the coursebook Willkommen 2, German intermediate course and the accompanying Activity Book.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
German 3 lower: module 1. Please enrol as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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.
