German Level 2 | Evenings

About this course

The course develops German for everyday situations, with lessons primarily conducted in German and an emphasis on spoken communication. Learners practise asking for directions, discussing places, transport, seasons, hobbies and food, and managing conversations in shops and restaurants. Teaching combines group work, role-plays and work across listening, speaking, reading and writing. Course content includes vocabulary for daily activities and grammar such as indefinite and negative articles, sentence structure, the accusative case, formal imperatives and the modal verbs mögen and möchten. Cultural topics include German dining, shopping and family life.

What you'll learn

• Ask and answer questions about places, transport and directions
• Describe places, buildings and objects
• Discuss seasons, months, hobbies and food preferences
• Handle shopping and restaurant conversations and create shopping lists
• Use selected German grammar, including the accusative case, articles, formal imperatives and modal verbs
• Apply vocabulary related to places, transport, time, food and shopping

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners who have completed a beginner German course or studied German for at least 12 hours. Its Level 2 label indicates a stage beyond fundamental beginner content. Lessons involve spoken communication, group activities and role-plays, with learners also expected to participate and undertake self-study.

• Previous beginner-level study or at least 12 hours of German is specified
• Lessons are primarily conducted in German
• Progression is based on participation and self-study rather than formal tests

Before you go

• The required coursebook is Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.1 mit Audios und Videos, Units 3 and 4 (ISBN 978-3126071628).
• The coursebook should be purchased after the first lesson and is available from reception before the second class.