German: Beginners
Step into the fascinating world of the German language and immerse yourself in German-speaking culture in a fun and welcoming environment. Learn essential spoken and written German, perfect for both leisure and business travel. Build a strong foundation in German grammar to enhance your speaking and writing skills while gaining a deeper appreciation of English, its grammar, and history. Best of all, you'll be learning in great company!
Target Audience:
Students should be strong speakers of the English language.
$20.00 discount for Seniors or Concession Card Holders using the discount code "Concession" during registration.
Please bring along:
- Notebook
- Pen
- Folder for handouts
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding a range of basic vocabulary
- Ability to greet, introduce, and ask for basic travelling requirements
- Ability to count in German
- Ability to order food and introduce family members
- Develop new vocabulary for time, hobbies, work, and shopping
- Develop a basic understanding of German grammar
Learning Methods:
This is a face-to-face class running for 8 weeks.
?Dates for this class will be available in December for Term 1 2026.
?Dates for this class will be available in December for Term 1 2026.
Program Benefits:
- Learn the basics of the German language.
Content:
- Greetings, introductions, farewells and times of day
- Nominative pronouns, formal vs. informal pronouns, and the German alphabet
- Ordering food and using manners
- Gender of nouns
- Counting
- Profession, family, and pets vocabulary
- Hobbies, exercise and leisure vocabulary
- Different cases and grammar knowledge
- Days of the week and time vocabulary
- Clothing, colours and transactions
- Adjectives and forming plurals
- Birthdays and months of the year
- Directions and travel vocabulary