German beginners: module 1

About this course

The course introduces German through everyday topics including greetings, personal information, numbers, occupations, hobbies, family, preferences and places in a town or city. Learners also explore basic grammar, including noun genders, personal pronouns, verb endings and plurals. Teaching centres on spoken communication, with pair and group work, role plays and games supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources.

What you'll learn

• Use German numbers and the alphabet
• Greet people and introduce yourself
• Give basic personal information, including address and age
• Talk about nationalities, languages, professions, studies, hobbies and family
• Identify places in a town or city
• Recognise basic grammatical features such as genders, pronouns, verb endings and noun plurals

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners in German and uses regular spoken interaction. Learners should expect to take part in pair work, group activities, role plays and games. Homework is recommended to reinforce classroom learning.

• No previous German study is indicated as necessary
• Participation includes pair and group communication activities

Before you go

• The Willkommen beginners coursebook (ISBN 9781473672659) and accompanying Activity Book (ISBN 9781473672666) are listed for the course.
• An optional coursepack is available, containing the coursebook, CD and DVD set, and a Support Book with exercise answers and audio transcripts (ISBN 9781473672673).
• Homework is highly recommended for consolidating learning.