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German 1 B
Course Description:
In German 1B, students will be introduced to several common situations in which they will learn how to ask for food, talk about family members, describe their town and urban transportation, discuss various seasons and associated weather conditions, and talk about food, clothing, and activities. They will also explore various art forms, such as plays, concerts, and movies. Additionally, students will have discussions about health and well-being, as well as travel and tourism. Throughout the course, students will build upon what they have learned in German 1A to enhance their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in German while internalizing new vocabulary and grammar. They will also gain insights into different regions of the German-speaking world. By doing so, students will lay a solid foundation for further learning as they progress in their German studies, acquiring both language proficiency and cultural understanding
Major Topics and Concepts
Food and Asking Questions:
Das Essen
Quantity
Shops
Essen bestellen
Food Groups
Questions Words
Müssen
German Food
Family
My Family
Possessive Adjective
What Are Their Ages?
Haustiere
The Better and Worst
The Extended Family
Family Tradition
Differences
Der Alltag meiner Familie
Getting Around Town
In the City
Activities in the City
Perfekt
Shops in Germany
Direct Object Pronoun
Imperfekt
Perfekt oder Imperfekt
Berlin
My Most Recent Vacation
Lodging
The Rooms in the House
Activities in the House
Description of the House
Living in Germany
Daheim
The Perfect Home
My Opinions
Real Estate
At Home
Restaurant
In the Restaurant
Order Food
Money
Directions
My Plans
The Future
My Next Vacation
Indirect Pronoun
Role Play
Clothing
My Clothes
Kleidung beschreiben
German Clothes
Order Online
Exchange Clothes
Past Description
I Bought
Um Hilfe bitten
Fashion and Culture
Competencies
stehen, haben, Idiomatic Expressions, Modal Verbs
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the verbs stehen and haben, idiomatic expressions, module verbs by interpreting and communicating in written and spoken German on topics such as chores and the home environment.
Adjective Agreement, Passive Voice, Conditional Tense, Past Tenses
Students will demonstrate an understanding of adjective agreement, passive voice, conditional tense, and past tenses by interpreting and communicating in written and spoken German on topics such as clothing and shopping.
Imperative Mood, Future Tense, Indirect Object Pronouns
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the imperative mood, future tense, and indirect object pronouns by interpreting and communicating in written and spoken German on topics such as navigation, restaurants, and future plans.
Likes And Dislikes, Describing Quantities, Interrogative Words, mussen vs brauchen
Students will demonstrate an understanding of likes and dislikes, describing quantities, interrogative words, and mussen vs brauchen by interpreting and communicating in written and spoken German on topics such as food and shopping.
Possessive Adjectives, Comparatives, Verbs of Opinion, Reflexive Verbs
Students will demonstrate an understanding of possessive adjectives, comparatives, verbs of opinion, and reflexive verbs by interpreting and communicating in written and spoken German on topics such as traditions, family, and pets.
Prepositions Of Place, Object Pronouns, Perfekt Tense, Imperfekt Tense
Students will demonstrate an understanding of prepositions of place, object pronouns, and Perfekt and Imperfekt tenses by interpreting and communicating in written and spoken German on topics such as activities around town, family traditions, and past events.
