German: Elementary - Consolidation



Overview

This 10-week consolidation course is based on the syllabus of the previous two terms ( most recently German: Beginners - Part 2) and is primarily tailored to meet the needs of students who completed the weekly class, but new students who are at the appropriate level of proficiency are also welcome. Students who missed some classes during the first two terms and wish to catch up for the next level up in the next academic year are encouraged to join.

The class activities will focus on listening, speaking and the exploration of culture; and students will be encouraged to practise reading and writing skills in their own time. There will be plenty of opportunities to interact in the target language, leading to the development of the four language skills as well as learning basic grammar structures.

Programme details

Course starts: 24 April 2025

Week 1: Asking for and providing simple information. Family, work and marital status.

Week 2: Daily and weekly routine. Telling the time and talking about timetables.

Week 3: Shopping for food. Discussing food and drink. Ordering at the café and restaurant.

Week 4: Talking about one’s profession, obligations and leisure activities.

Week 5: Talking about holidays. Narrating past events and experiences.

Week 6: Describing your town and locating places in a city.

Week 7: Talking about sports and games. Invitations and arranging to meet.

Week 8: Describing house and living arrangements. Dreams and hopes for the future.

Week 9: Shopping at the department store. Describing clothes and personal style. Offering advice.  

Week 10: Special occasions and events. Plans and projects.

Certification

Students who attend a minimum of 70% of classes will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Fees

Description Costs
Course Fee £275.00

Funding

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit, you are a full-time student in the UK or a student on a low income, you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees. Please see the below link for full details:

Concessionary fees for short courses

Tutor

Ms Paula Eberlin

Paula is a Departmental Lecturer in German. She contributes to the Weekly Class and Intensive Weekend programmes as well as teaching German and French at the Oxford University Language Centre. She studied at Durham University and previously worked in the City of London before pursing an academic career. She joins us from Regent's University, London.

Course aims

Consolidate what has been learnt throughout the first two terms, andrevise more challenging aspects of the language that are appropriate for the level

Course Objectives:

To develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing for simple interaction in German

To equip students with basic information about the culture and daily life of the German-speaking countries

To familiarize students with basic vocabulary and grammar structures to understand simple short texts such as notices and adverts

Teaching methods

You will learn through a communicative teaching approach with the emphasis on actively engaging in classroom activities in the target language. These are likely to include role-plays, pair- and small group-work, and conversational practice conducted in a supportive, friendly and informal learning environment.

The course has been structured to help you primarily to develop your speaking and listening skills and to gradually gain an insight into the culture and daily life of your target language. You will also learn and practise new grammatical structures in a communicative context and will be encouraged to develop your reading and writing skills in your own time.

Learning outcomes

The following are brief indicators of what students should be able to do in each of the skills, Speaking (S), Listening (L), Reading (R), and Writing (W), by the end of the individual stages:

STAGE 1

S - Participate in simple everyday conversation made up of familiar language

L - Understand simple messages and conversations

R - Obtain specific information from simple written texts

W - Produce short texts using limited structures and vocabulary items

Assessment methods

You will be set optional assignments to consolidate your learning and to allow you to progress at your own pace.

Application

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