(On Zoom) German Beginner 1 Tuesday 6:15pm to 7:15pm PST (June 4th to July 9th) Instructor: Anja
This class will meet online from June 4th to July 9th.
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: Welcome to German beginner 1 class, designed for complete beginners with little or no prior knowledge of German. In this class, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of German, including basic vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Our goal is to provide you with the tools to start speaking and understanding German from day one.
The focus of German beginner 1 class is on developing oral comprehension through group discussions and interactive exercises. You will have ample opportunities to practice listening and speaking German in a supportive environment with fellow learners. Through these activities, you will gradually build your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation, intonation, and overall communication skills.
We understand that grammar can be intimidating, especially for beginners. However, it is an integral part of the language-learning experience, and we will introduce some basic grammatical structures that will help you understand the language better. We will cover topics such as verb conjugation, noun and adjective declension, word order, and sentence structure. These concepts will be introduced in a practical and straightforward way that is easy to understand and apply.
Throughout the course, you will learn how to talk about yourself and your interests, hobbies, possessions, and living arrangements. You will also learn essential vocabulary and expressions to get around in the target language, such as asking for directions, ordering food at a restaurant, and making small talk with locals.
In conclusion, German beginner 1 class is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to learn German from scratch. We will provide you with a solid foundation in the language, emphasizing oral comprehension, basic grammar, and essential communication skills. By the end of the course, you will be able to have simple conversations in German and feel confident communicating in everyday situations.
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