German I, First Semester 2024

Course Overview

An introductory course focusing on all aspects of German language, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course teaches students to greet people, describe family and friends, talk about hobbies, and communicate about other topics, such as sports, travel, and medicine. Each lesson presents vocabulary, grammar, and culture in context, followed by explanations and exercises. Vocabulary includes terms to describe school subjects, parts of the body, and people, as well as idiomatic phrases. Instruction in language structure and grammar includes the verb system, adjective agreement, formal and informal address, reflexive verbs, and past tense. Students also gain an understanding of the cultures of German-speaking countries and regions within and outside Europe, as well as insight into Germanic culture and people.

This is the first course in the 2024 course series. Students taking this course should remain in this series for subsequent courses.

This course is designed for first year high school students or higher.

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Prerequisite

None.

Required Materials

No textbook required.

Students will need access to a computer with a microphone or a headset to record some assignments.