German Beginners - Year 1 Short Courses
Taught mostly in German, this is a three-term course for total beginners, running once a week in London. Each term of this German evening course consists of ten two-hour classes. German for Beginners is an introduction to the language and way of life for the purpose of practical communication. Whether you are studying for travelling, working abroad or with foreign companies, the German for Beginners course will enable you to communicate confidently, socialise and not feel out of place in the country you are visiting.
This is a three-term German course for total beginners in central London. If you miss an October enrolment you can either join a German Accelerated course in January and cover Module 1 (Term 1) and Module 2 (Term 2) within one term. You can then do Module 3 in Term 3. Alternatively, if you already have some knowledge of German, you can join the class in Term 2 or 3 but you will need to have your level assessed. You can either do this by contacting us on 020 7040 8268 or by checking your level using our online guidelines.
Course Information
| Start Date | Start Time | Duration | Cost | Course Code | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 October 2011 | 18:20 - 20:20 | 10 classes over 1 term | £195.00 (Module 1) | CE1828 | Apply Now |
| Tuesday 17 January 2012 | 18:20 - 20:20 | 10 classes over 1 term | £195.00 (Module 2) | CE1828 | Apply Now |
| Tuesday 24 April 2012 | 18:20 - 20:20 | 10 classes over 1 term | £195.00 (Module 3) | CE1828 | Apply Now |
| Tuesday 4 October 2011 | 18:20 - 20:20 | 30 classes over 3 terms | £500.00 (All Modules) | CE1828 | Apply Now |
Tutor Info
Boris Born has an M.A. in German and Philosophical Studies (Berlin, 1988). He has been teaching German in various institutions in London such as North London University, and in language schools and at City since 1998.
Eligibility
No prior knowledge required for a September start. If you wish to join this German Evening course in January 2012, please check your level before enrolling.
What will I learn?
The following topics will be covered in class: introductions, leisure time, travelling abroad and the target country's culture.
The following grammar points will be revised: the present tense (regular and irregular verbs), word order and the future tense.
Specific topics include: Greetings and introductions; formal v informal; alphabet; numbers 1-1,000,000; statements, questions; nationality; personal pronouns; verb endings (regular and irregular); negation, professions; "haben" + "sein"; adjectives; describing objects; articles; gender; likes and dislikes (verb + gerne); talking about your family possessive adjectives; the accusative case; food and drink; plural of nouns; imperative; asking and giving prices; daily routine; separable verbs; modal verbs; telling the time; days of the week; booking into a hotel; going out; directions; prepositions with accusative and dative; Means of transport; talking about the past; introducing the perfect tense with "haben" + "sein" + past participle, housing; city v countryside; more prepositions; describing spaces; comparative; superlative; discussing pros and cons of a topic; fashion; adjective endings; clothes; colours; gifts; celebrations; dative in a sentence; personal pronouns in accusative and dative.
Teaching and Assessment
Classroom activities will include: drilling, role-playing, listening comprehension, note-taking, gap-filling exercises, writing, reading comprehension, matching exercises, work on pronunciation and intonation and grammar taught in context.
Recommended Reading
Units 1-11 are covered in the textbook Wilkommen (new edition) ISBN: 978 03409 90773
Students are advised to purchase their own copy of the book, either from the University bookshop (Northampton Square) or from most major bookshops.
Leads To...
Having successfully completed the German Beginners course (Year 1), you can progress to German Lower Intermediate (Year 2).
Career Outcome
At the end of the course students are expected to be able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. They should be able to introduce themselves, people they know and things they have. They are able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.