Aimed at total beginners, our German Fast Track course allows students to study Module One and Module Two of the Beginners course in just 10 weeks, starting in January.
Whether you are learning German for travelling, working abroad or with foreign companies, this German Beginners course will enable you to communicate confidently on a basic level in everyday situations, socialise and not feel out of place in the country you are visiting.
This accelerated German short course is an introduction to the German language and way of life for the purpose of practical communication. Challenging but rewarding, the course is perfectly suited to those looking to develop a basic command of German.
The course consists of two evening class a week, for a total of 10 weeks. During this time you will cover Module One and Module Two of the standard German Beginners (Year 1) course. On completion of the course you can enrol on Module Three of the standard German Beginners course in the summer term, if you choose to continue your learning.
All of our language short courses are taught by qualified native speakers and delivered at City, University of London’s main campus, in the heart of the capital.
You will develop essential speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as a solid understanding of the structure of the language. This is a highly intensive course that requires commitment and dedication. You are expected to study between classes to be able to keep up with the course pace.
The German Beginners Fast Track short course is designed for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of the German language.
If you are not a complete beginner and have some prior knowledge of German, you may wish to join our German Lower Intermediate (Year 2) course or join Module Two or Module Three of the German Beginners (Year 1) course. You can check your level using our online guidelines.
Chapter 1-7 of the Willkommen course book will be covered.
The German Beginners Fast Track short course is designed for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of the German language.
The fast track course covers Module One and Module Two of the standard German Beginners (Year 1) course. Once you have completed the fast track course you may choose to enrol on Module Three of the German Beginners (Year 1) course in April/May to complete the full beginners syllabus.
If you are not a complete beginner and have some prior knowledge of German, you may wish to join our German Lower Intermediate course or join Module Two or Module Three of the German Beginners course. You can check your level using our online guidelines.
You will need to respond to instructions and read course documents in English.
The emphasis in this course is on listening and speaking. The lessons focus on language that is required in authentic situations.
Classroom activities will include:
Listening to audio clips and watching videos are an important element in our lessons. More comprehensive grammar exercises and reading texts are generally set as homework.
Progress is assessed on an ongoing basis through homework and performance in class. Students receive verbal feedback from the short course tutor when appropriate and written feedback for homework. All evaluation takes place in a relaxed and informal setting.
Willkommen, Coursebook,
by Heiner Schenke and Paul Coggle
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton; 2 edition (27 April 2012)
ISBN-10: 1444165151
ISBN-13: 978-1444165159
Students are advised to purchase their own copy of the book, available at most major bookshops.
To be confirmed