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German beginners for opera lovers
A beginner German course using spoken interaction and opera-related topics to develop communication for everyday situations and conversations about opera.
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What Beginner (A1) German means
At A1 German, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
Ich heiße Anna. Ich wohne in London.
My name is Anna. I live in London.
Order in a café
Ich hätte gern einen Kaffee, bitte.
I would like a coffee, please.
Ask for directions
Entschuldigung, wo ist der Bahnhof?
Excuse me, where is the station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course introduces German through personal information, introductions, numbers, hobbies and occupations, including roles connected with the opera world. Opera-related language also covers singers, composers and discussing which operas learners enjoy. Teaching centres on spoken communication, with pair and group work, role plays and games supported by presentations, handouts and audio-visual resources.
What you'll learn
- Introduce yourself and exchange personal information in German
- Ask and answer questions about personal details
- Talk about favourite operas and composers
- Describe hobbies and activities connected with music
- Name occupations in the opera world
- Use German numbers, the alphabet and basic pronunciation
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for complete beginners and requires no prior knowledge of German. Learners should expect to take part in spoken interaction, including pair and group activities, role plays and language games, with examples drawn from opera and everyday life.
- No previous German knowledge is required
- Opera-related contexts are incorporated into beginner language practice
- Teaching includes interaction with other learners