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In this course, you will learn German through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You will be introduced to various common situations that require communication, which is why we learn language. You will learn how to exchange names and greetings, describe people based on physical and personality traits, and talk about family members and aspects of their social life. You will learn how to ask for food, talk about family members, describe your town and urban transportation, discuss various seasons and associated weather conditions, and talk about food, clothing, and activities. You will also explore various art forms, such as plays, concerts, and movies. Additionally, you will discuss health and well-being, as well as travel and tourism.
You will have the opportunity to learn about different regions of the German-speaking world visited by the central characters in each module. This will provide you with cultural insights and context related to the language you are learning. And it’s so fun to learn about other cultures!
Major Topics and Concepts
Greetings and Basic Conversation
The Alphabet
Guten tag!
Ich heiße
Introduce Yourself
To Come From
The Emotions
Question Types
Yes-No Questions
The Days
Describing Yourself and Others
Der, die, das
Singular or Plural
Indefinite Articles
Ich möchte, ich brauche
Colors
Using German Subject Pronouns
The Adjectives
Descriptions
Action Verbs and Adverbs
Numbers
Count from 0 to 10
Count from 0 to 31
Using wie viel/ wie viele
Datum, Monat, Geburtstag
Seasons
Family
Comparisons
Tell the Time
Professions
Leisure Activities and Preferences
The Verb mögen
Hobbies
Weak Verbs
Strong Verbs
Adverbs of Frequency
I do, I don’t
I Like
Leisure Activities
My Community
Daily School Life and Telling Time
I Study
My Class
My Courses
How Is It?
What Time Is It?
Give Directions
Take an Appointment
My Daily Routine
Work
Sports, Arts and Culture
Transportation
Activities
My Free Time
Sport Stories
Popular Sports
Sport Figures
German Culture
The City
Arts and Culture
Competencies
Articles, Noun Genders, Adjectives, and Modal Verbs
Students will demonstrate an understanding of articles, noun genders, adjectives, and modal verbs by interpreting and communicating in written and spoken German on topics such as describing yourself and others.
Cognates, Subject Pronouns, Alphabet, and Interrogatives
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cognates, subject pronouns, the German alphabet, and interrogatives by interpreting and communicating in written and spoken German on topics such as greetings and exchanging information.
Negation, Verbs nehmen and gefallen, and Prepositions
Students will demonstrate an understanding of negation, the verbs nehmen and gefallen, and prepositions by interpreting and communicating in written and spoken German on topics such as sports, arts, and German culture.
Numbers To 100, Interrogative Pronouns, Plural Nouns, and Present Tense Verbs
Students will demonstrate an understanding of numbers to 100, interrogative pronouns, plural nouns, and present tense verbs by interpreting and communicating in written and spoken German on topics such as family, professions, and daily activities.
Separable-Prefix Verbs, Dative Case vs. Accusative Case, and Imperative
Students will demonstrate an understanding of separable-prefix verbs, dative case vs. accusative case, and imperative form by interpreting and communicating in written and spoken German on topics such as school, schedules, and giving directions.
Weak Verbs, Strong Verbs, Mixed Verbs, and Adverbs of Frequency
Students will demonstrate an understanding of weak verbs, strong verbs, mixed verbs, and adverbs of frequency by interpreting and communicating in written and spoken German on topics such as leisure activities and preferences.
