German Level 8 | Sundays

About this course

This course develops German communication around topics including comparisons, opinions, films, feelings, parties and events. Learners work with related vocabulary and grammar, including comparative and superlative adjectives, subordinate clauses with dass and wenn, and reflexive verbs. Teaching combines group activities and role-play with structured work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The teacher uses German throughout the lessons, giving learners regular practice in comprehension and listening as well as spoken communication. Cultural content includes events and party traditions in German-speaking countries.

What you'll learn

• Discuss advantages, disadvantages, opinions, films, feelings and events in German.
• Use comparative and superlative adjectives, including comparisons with als and wie.
• Construct supporting sentences with dass and subordinate clauses with wenn.
• Apply vocabulary related to media, films, parties, events and feelings.
• Use reflexive verbs in relevant spoken and written contexts.
• Understand text messages and film reviews in German.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for elementary German learners continuing beyond an initial stage. The source specifies previous study at German Level 7 or at least 84 class hours, with participation involving spoken communication, group work and role-play.

• Previous German study at Level 7 or at least 84 class hours is required.
• Lessons involve regular spoken participation in German.
• Learners work with others through group activities and role-play.

Before you go

• The Netzwerk Neu A2.1 coursebook is required and should be purchased after the first lesson; copies are available from reception on the day of the second lesson.
• The course includes access to an online platform for lesson summaries, notes and learning resources.