German Course 104 (Level 4)

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If you want to learn to speak German, our German classes are ideal for adult learners to enjoy a practical and social experience while you learn German language and culture. Learn German the smart way with German courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.

Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Aims

This course will expand on the work of German levels 101 to 103 (or equivalent). Your skills will be furthered through various class activities that teach you how to use your language skills, such as: problem solving; asking for and offering help; discussing future plans; learning how to make small-talk in German; and how to write creatively.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Ask for and offer help, plus deal with challenging situations.
2. Express wishes and future plans.
3. Attend a doctor’s appointment and describe what’s wrong.
4. Describe a person: features and character traits.
5. Write a diary entry, an email or a letter.
6. Use various registers of the command form (imperative) in German.

Content

This course covers the following topics:

• Daily routines
• Retelling recent events
• Giving and obtaining directions
• Perfect tense
• Personal pronouns in the accusative
• Prepositions

Intended Audience

Suitable for A1 level students, those who have completed all levels of German up to 103 or who have completed 70 hours of recent face-to-face tuition.

Delivery Style

The course is delivered as a series of interactive sessions where active participation is encouraged. Each session is conducted in a friendly and relaxed classroom setting.

Prescribed Text

Studio 21 A1 Gesamtband (Grundstufe) & DVD-ROM E-Book by Funk/Kuhn, ISBN 978 306 5205 269.

Based on Station 2, Units 9 and 10 of the above text. The text is used for activities and forms the basis for consolidation and practice.

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Please Note

Selected Language and Culture courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.