German – Post Beginners 2

About this course

The course develops German communication through conversation practice, listening exercises, reading comprehension and interactive classroom activities. Learners work with sentence structure, question formation, present-tense verbs, linking words, pronunciation and phrases for expressing preferences, agreement and disagreement. Lessons also introduce German food, drink, customs and other cultural topics using audio and video resources. Tutor feedback, observation and group work are used to support learning, with homework set after each session. This is not an exam course.

What you'll learn

• Construct basic German sentences using common present-tense verbs and linking words.
• Form questions and use phrases for everyday interactions.
• Pronounce German words using basic pronunciation rules.
• Express likes, dislikes, agreement and disagreement in simple German.
• Recognise basic numerical information and discuss selected aspects of German culture.

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners progressing beyond the first stage of beginner German. Completion of Beginners Stage 1 is specified; learners who have not studied German at RHACC can use the provider’s level and placement test to establish suitability. Participation includes conversation, group work, listening and reading activities, with homework after each session.

• Completion of Beginners Stage 1 is specified, or learners can take a level and placement test.
• The course includes group activities and conversational practice.
• Homework is set after each session.

Before you go

• The tutor will provide information about the required course textbook in the first class; the textbook must be purchased.
• Bring a pen and paper or a preferred electronic device.