(On Zoom) German Beginner 2 Thursday 6:15pm to 7:15pm PST (May 16th to June 20th) Instructor: Anja
This class will meet on Zoom from May 16th to June 20th.
About the instructor: Anja, a German native from Münster, started her teaching career in Germany after completing her BA. and M.A. degrees in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature. In 2005, she moved to North Carolina and completed her Ph.D. in German Literature. Since then, she has stayed in the academic world and taught German language, literature and culture classes. Anja believes in a communicative, student-centered approach to teaching, in which students not only feel comfortable using the target language but also engage with the language creatively. Anja enjoys designing personalized lesson plans in which humoristic elements always find their way.
About the class: Congratulations on completing German Beginner 1 and taking your first step towards mastering the German language! Now, get ready to elevate your language skills and dive deeper into the world of German with German Beginner 2.
German Beginner 2 is designed for students who have completed German Beginner 1 or have a basic understanding of German from previous studies. This course builds upon the solid foundation you have established, allowing you to expand your vocabulary, refine your grammar knowledge, and enhance your conversational abilities.
In German Beginner 2, our focus remains on practical communication skills while further developing your oral comprehension. You will engage in more advanced group discussions, participate in interactive exercises, and take part in immersive activities that encourage you to actively use the language. By practicing in real-life scenarios, you will gain confidence and fluency in your spoken German.
Building upon the grammar introduced in German Beginner 1, German Beginner 2 will delve deeper into more complex grammatical structures and concepts. Through clear explanations and targeted practice, you will strengthen your understanding of German grammar, enabling you to construct more sophisticated sentences and express your ideas with greater accuracy.
As you progress through German Beginner 2, you will expand your vocabulary to discuss a wider range of topics. You will learn to confidently express your opinions, engage in conversations about various subjects, and acquire the linguistic tools to navigate everyday situations more effectively.
Don't miss this opportunity to continue your German language journey and unlock even more doors to the German-speaking world. Enroll in German Beginner 2 today, and let's embark on an exciting language-learning adventure together!
Course Book: Robert Di Donato, Monica D. Clyde and Jacqueline Vansant. Deutsch: Na klar! An Introductory German Course. Fifth Edition. ISBN: 978-0-07-353532-6
Other recommended materials: A hardcopy (Harper Collins, Langenscheidt, Oxford Duden) or online (linguee.com, dict.cc, leo.org) dictionary Durrell, Martin. Hammer's German Grammar and Usage. Sixth Edition. ISBN: 9781138853713 (if you plan to continue with German)