German pronunciation
An Elementary (A2) course on German vowel and consonant sounds, combining guided pronunciation practice, listening exercises and repetition drills.
What Elementary (A2) German means
At A2 German, learners can handle simple routine exchanges and describe familiar aspects of everyday life.
Describe your routine
Normalerweise fahre ich mit dem Bus zur Arbeit und komme um sechs nach Hause.
I normally go to work by bus and return home at six.
Make a simple plan
Möchtest du am Samstagnachmittag ins Kino gehen?
Would you like to go to the cinema on Saturday afternoon?
Talk about the recent past
Gestern habe ich mit Freunden zu Abend gegessen und danach sind wir spazieren gegangen.
Yesterday I had dinner with friends and then we went for a walk.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course examines how German vowels and consonants are produced, including sounds such as ch, r, pf and ts that are not found in English. It also considers how pronunciation changes in context and addresses common difficulties for English speakers. Teaching combines visual diagrams of mouth and tongue positions with listening activities, repetition drills and guided practice. Learners work individually, in pairs and in small groups, receiving individual feedback and guidance during the sessions.
What you'll learn
- Recognise the main vowel and consonant sounds of German
- Produce key German sounds, including consonants that differ from English
- Distinguish subtle pronunciation contrasts through listening exercises
- Apply phonetic strategies to identify and self-correct pronunciation
- Explain key phonetic differences between German and English
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for complete or near beginners in German, as well as learners at any level who want to revisit and improve their pronunciation. Participation includes individual work alongside pair and small-group activities.
- Suitable for learners exploring German pronunciation from the beginning
- Relevant to learners revising pronunciation at any level
- Includes work with partners and in small groups
Before you go
- Course materials are provided during sessions and shared through Google Classroom.
- Optional practice exercises are available for work between sessions.
Class teacher
Katja Parmar
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Fri 5 Feb 2027
14:00 – 15:30 • 4 weeks
£99
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
