German 3 upper: Konversation

What is the course about?

This course aims to give you the opportunity to communicate in a German environment. You will increase your fluency and improve your accuracy and comprehension in an informal and friendly atmosphere.

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?

German in everyday situations. Conversation topics to be agreed with the students.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

Improve your fluency in discussing a range of everyday topics in German. Topics to be agreed with students.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Students should have studied German for at least 4-5 years recently or have an equivalent knowledge of the language. This is an upper intermediate German course.

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


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?

All material supplied by the tutor.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

German 3 upper or German 4 courses. If in doubt, please, ask your tutor for advice or contact the Languages Office on 020 7492 2644.