German Beginners

Willkommen! Let’s talk German! Our Beginners’ German course is ideal if you would like to learn a language for the purposes of engaging with everyday situations, travel, or business. 

Learn

This immersive beginner’s course will introduce you to German culture and language that will give participants the skills to understand and respond to spoken and written German, engage in simple conversations in German, and write simple texts. You will learn basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German, learning is supported through popular songs and film in an active social classroom environment. No prior knowledge of German is necessary. Auf Geht's!

1.       Guten Tag!/Hello! (1) German words in other languages Introductions/goodbyes.

2.       Guten Tag!/Hello! (2) Where do you live, come from? Numbers.

3.       Guten Tag!/Hello! (3) The alphabet Countries and languages.

4.       Friends, colleagues, and I (1) Friends & hobbies Let’s go to the cinema!

Nouns and articles “der, das, die“.

5.       Friends, colleagues & I (2) My job/profession Clubs in Germany, and how to join

In Hamburg/Travel (1) Introduction - places to see in a German city.

6.       In Hamburg/Travel (2) Transport No luck! Directions.

7.       In Hamburg/Travel (3) Seasonal activities Events in cities.

8.       Seasonal traditions shopping & food.

Requirements:

Pen and notebook.

Netzwerk neu A1.1, Kurs- und Übungsbuch mit Audios und Videos A1.1, Stefanie Dengler, Tanja Mayr-Sieber et al., ISBN: 978-3-12-607154-3.

This course will be use Netzwerk neu - A1.1 - Kurs- & Ubungsbuch & audio/video download.

You are most welcome to source and purchase your own copy of this textbook, but if you do require a copy, we have textbooks available to purchase.

To order and pay for your textbook before your first session -

Please order and pay for your textbook over the phone (02) 4925 4200. Your textbook will be ready to collect from your tutor in class.

Delivery

Face to face

Duration

2.5 hours per week for 7 weeks

Fees

Course enrolment must be accompanied by a fee; we are unable to hold places for people or accept deposits on Lifestyle courses. Once enrolment is completed students will receive a course confirmation either in writing or by email.  This course confirmation constitutes a receipt.

Parking fees may apply at some venues.

Tutor

To find out more about your tutor click on their name above to see their resume.

Enrolment

To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.

Confirmation

Please check your confirmation letter to ensure you have the correct time, date and location of your course as well as any necessary requirements. There is a room directory located at each venue directing you to your classroom. 

Bring With You

Pen and notebook.

Safety

N/A

What We Provide

Handouts

Go Home With

Good beginner level of the German Language.

Cancellation

Please visit our website to read our Fee, Withdrawal and Refund Policy: CLICK HERE

This policy outlines your options for situations where Atwea College cancels a course, or where you are unable to attend the course you have enrolled in. Please contact one of our friendly staff if you have any enquiries or need to make any changes to your enrolment.

Continued Learning

If you enjoyed learning German Beginners, we also have German Intermediate and Continuing.

At Atwea College we offer a wide variety of Business, Lifestyle & Leisure courses at various locations throughout Newcastle, the Hunter Region and the Mid North Coast

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