Extra-curricular Languages Programme - Course Outlines
German 1
German 2
German 3
German 4
Extra-curricular Languages Programme
German 1
This course is designed for complete beginners and is based around topics such as:
- personal details
- shopping
- directions
- telling the time
There will be a new topic introduced every two weeks, with revision the following week. Vocabulary is based on the Deutsch Plus coursebook and an edited version of the Alles Gute television programme will be shown every week. The emphasis will be mainly on spoken German.
Deutsch Plus, Reinhard Tenberg & Susan Ainslie, BBC Worldwide
ISBN: 056339918X
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German 2
This course is designed for those who have attended a beginners' course or who have a little knowledge of German, and is based around the 2O topics in the Deutsch Plus coursebook. A Deutsch Plus film will be shown every week. The emphasis will be mainly on spoken German.
Deutsch Plus, Reinhard Tenberg & Susan Ainslie, BBC Worldwide
ISBN: 056339918X
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This course is designed for students who already have good knowledge of the German language but who may not have used the language for some time and therefore need their confidence boosting. They may for example have done a GCSE but it may have been a while ago and their university course, professional or personal lives have since made it necessary for them to refresh their knowledge.
The course revolves around spoken conversation and we follow the Deutsch Plus 2 coursebook. Additionally we watch films and use the internet to familiarise ourselves with aspects of German culture.
Deutsch Plus 2 c BBC Worldwide Ltd 1997
ISBN 0 563 400668 (out of print)
The class has an informal character and emphasises oral skills (speaking and listening). The aim of the class is not to learn technical terms relating to academic or other specific areas but everyday German. Authentic texts, e.g. excerpts from books or newspapers, are used to improve vocabulary and usage, enabling the students to discuss the topic in question. Written skills such as note-taking are practised as well, and though some longer texts may be produced, no formal essays will be written in class. Listening skills are often practised using songs or video clips.
Students often feel that they need some revision of grammar. This will mostly be completed in the first term.
Examples of topics covered include:
- regional differences
- modern culture
- German reunification
- topical political or social aspects
- studying/working in Germany
- historical aspects
- literature
The choice of topics will be discussed at the beginning of the course, and then again in the 10th lesson after a review of the first term, so there is a chance for students to have an input.
Although homework is not a requirement of the course students will gain greater satisfaction if they are able and prepared to invest some time on study between sessions.