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)

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

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• ask for and offer help, and deal with challenging situations
• express wishes and future plans
• attend a doctor’s appointment and describe what’s wrong
• describe a person: features and character traits
• write a diary entry, an email or a letter
• use various registers of the command form (imperative) in German.

Content

This course covers the following topics:

• ‘We have got a problem here’: problem-solving in a hotel-setting
• who wants to be a pop-star?
• talking about the future
• at the doctor’s surgery; alternative medicines
• at a party: small talk and gossip in German
• imperative in German: giving commands; household chores.

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

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

MENSCHEN A1 Coursebook with DVD-Rom by Evans et al. (Max Hueber Verlag), ISBN 9783191019013

MENSCHEN A1 Workbook with 2 Audio CDs by Glas-Peters et al. (Max Hueber Verlag), ISBN 9783191119010

Based on Units 16-20 of the prescribed text. The text is used for activities and forms the basis for consolidation and practice.

Optional Text

MENSCHEN A1 Vocabulary/Glossary by Ozorowska and Schwingshackl (Max Hueber Verlag), ISBN 9783190519019

Textbooks should only be purchased after confirmation is received from us. This usually occurs up to 5 days prior to commencement.

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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.