German Language

German for beginners

Elementry learners of German with an interest in language and ; The course is designed to develop your understanding of spoken German through video portraits of people in the German cities of Hamburg and Passau.

It introduces you to the naturally spoken language, and gives clear advice on how to use video resources as a useful and enjoyable learning tool. Through completing varied activities you will improve your understanding and active use of the language, and develop the confidence to access further resources and take your German studies to a higher level.

COURSE OUTLINE

Lesson 1: Alphabets (A to Z), Numbers (1 to 100),Greetings and Farewell

Lesson 2: Simple Introduction

Lesson 3: Formal and Informal ways of addressing people

Lesson 4: Questions and answers regarding well-being and personal information (name, place of birth, address, email, place of residence, telephone number, marital status, children etc.)

Lesson 5: Days of the week / Calendar / Months Name

Lesson 6: Colors

Lesson 7: Directions

Lesson 8: Information about the building

Lesson 9: House / Room/ Furniture

Lesson 10: Accessories and first aid kit

Lesson 11: Kitchen Items

Lesson 12: Tools and Equipment

Lesson 13: Dairy products, Vegetables, Meat & poultry

Lesson 14: Household tasks

Lesson 15: Holidays

Lesson 16: Transport & Travel

Lesson 17: Weather

Lesson 18: Family & Friends

Lesson 19: Clothing / Drinks

GRAMMAR

Lesson 1: Basic Grammar rules

Lesson 2: You – formal and informal

Lesson 4: Personal Pronouns (Nominativ)

Lesson 5: Basic word order – statements, Questions

Lesson 6: Singular and Plural

Lesson 7: Gender: masculine, feminine, Neuter

Lesson 8: Verbs

Lesson 9: Verb endings (conjugation) of regular and some irregular verbs in the present tense (vowel change)

Lesson 10: Basic word order – statements, Questions

Lesson 11: Definite and indefinite articles / possessive articles

Lesson 12: Use of Where, When and How

Lesson 13: Negation