German – Pre Intermediate

About this course

The course develops German communication through pair, group and whole-class activities. Learners practise discussing leisure, hobbies, health and healthy living, describe their hometowns, create visitor itineraries, and use present, past and future forms in conversation. Teaching materials include a coursebook, German podcasts, videos, magazine articles, news and other authentic audio and written content. The emphasis is on fluency practice alongside listening and reading activities.

What you'll learn

• Discuss free-time activities and hobbies using present, past and future forms
• Describe health problems and talk about healthy living
• Present a hometown and create itineraries for visitors
• Understand the main content of news items and other German audio clips
• Practise spoken German through pair, group and whole-class activities

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental German, broadly corresponding to Beginner (A1) in the supplied level information. The description refers to learners who have completed German Beginners Stage 1, or Beginners Stages 1 and 2, and expect regular participation in pair, group and whole-class activities.

• Previous beginner German study is stated in the course description
• Participation includes pair, group and whole-class work
• Speaking practice involves fluency exercises with other learners

Before you go

• Learners need to purchase the coursebook Begegnungen A2+ from Schubert Verlag.