Languages
German 2 lower: module 1
An Elementary (A2) German course using spoken interaction to develop grammar, vocabulary and communication for everyday situations.
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22 Sept 2026 Tuesdays | 19:35 - 21:05 | Short course11 weeks | BarbaraPöllet | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 | Book now |
25 Sept 2026 Fridays | 10:30 - 12:00 | Short course11 weeks | BarbaraPöllet | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 |
Fri 25 Sep, 10:30 - 12:00
11 weeks11 weeksFri 10:30£249BarbaraPölletKeeley Street
What Elementary (A2) German means
At A2 German, learners can handle simple routine exchanges and describe familiar aspects of everyday life.
Describe your routine
Normalerweise fahre ich mit dem Bus zur Arbeit und komme um sechs nach Hause.
I normally go to work by bus and return home at six.
Make a simple plan
Möchtest du am Samstagnachmittag ins Kino gehen?
Would you like to go to the cinema on Saturday afternoon?
Talk about the recent past
Gestern habe ich mit Freunden zu Abend gegessen und danach sind wir spazieren gegangen.
Yesterday I had dinner with friends and then we went for a walk.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
This course develops German for situations involving homes, hotels, clothing, celebrations and gifts. Learners practise discussing prices and locations, comparing city and country life, describing appearance and clothing, offering advice, and handling a conversation in a clothes shop. Teaching centres on spoken communication through pair and group work, role plays and games, supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual material. Grammar work covers prepositions, dative and accusative cases, relevant verbs and pronouns, comparisons, superlatives and adjective endings after an indefinite article.
What you'll learn
- Describe where people live and explain what their homes are like
- Make comparisons and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of city and country life
- Discuss hotel prices and locations
- Describe personal appearance and clothing, including what someone is wearing
- Discuss suitable clothes and gifts while offering help and advice
- Handle a conversation in a clothes shop to ask for items to buy
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners at Elementary (A2) level who have studied German for at least one year recently. Participation involves spoken interaction, pair and group activities, role plays and games. Homework is highly recommended for consolidating the class work.
- Recent study of German for at least one year is expected
- Learners take part in pair and group communication activities
- Homework is recommended between classes
Before you go
- The Willkommen beginners coursebook (ISBN 9781473672659) and linked Activity Book (ISBN 9781473672666) are required.
- An optional coursepack includes the coursebook, CD and DVD set, and a Support Book with exercise answers and audio transcripts (ISBN 9781473672673).