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GERMAN BEGINNERS - A TASTER ONLINE COURSE

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More information about this Course

01. Who is this course for?
On this 8 week ONLINE course you will engage in a weekly online 2 hour lesson with your tutor & fellow learners via a 'Microsoft Teams Meeting'. Enrolment includes access to our online course page on our Virtual Learning environment (VLE) called Moodle. Lesson resources will be uploaded to our VLE with a variety of different activities including video & audio clips, reference materials, interactive activities & an online forum & chatroom to support your online class & embed learning in between sessions / classes. This is the first of a two part course for beginners and will give you a taste of the language you want to learn. You will be introduced to a range of basic phrases that you will be able to use in practical situations for introducing yourself and others; giving your address and nationality; numbers; ordering food and drinks. The emphasis will be on having fun and speaking the language through practical, interactive activities. The 8 sessions will encourage you and give you the confidence to “have a go”. You will also discover a little about the country and its people.

02. What will I learn?
Participate in simple situations to exchange basic information and ask for details. Order drinks/ snacks at a café. You will learn: · to say your name · to ask someone else’s name and introduce them · to greet someone according to who they are and the time of day · to ask ‘how are you’ and give a response when asked the same question · to introduce yourself · to order food and drink in a café.

03. How will I learn?
Your progress and achievements will be recognised and recorded throughout your course in a number of ways. For example: Regular speaking practice, class activities including group, paired work, role play and language games where practicable, spoken and/or written exercises with feedback from your tutor.

04. What will I need to bring?
• You will need access to ICT, (either a laptop, a computer, a tablet or a smartphone), an internet connection to complete online activities & an email account to communicate with your tutor • Access to home printing facilities would be beneficial but is non-essential

05. What skills or experience do I need?
• No language experience necessary at all - just enthusiasm to have a go! • Willingness to practice words and phrases in between lessons. • A certain amount of time for self-study outside the class is recommended to progress steadily each week. • Enrolment includes access to our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Lesson resources will be uploaded to our VLE with a variety of different activities to support your learning.. • Confidence to use the computer to access & complete short assignments using word processing software (e.g. Word), access the internet for regular meetings & to carry out course-related activities. • Time to access the on-line course, for a minimum of 2 hours per week is recommended

06. How will I be assessed?
None, but your progress and achievement will be monitored by the tutor with regular feedback and discussion.

08. How will I be supported in my learning?
Once you start, if you have further queries and/or support needs, please talk to the tutor. We also offer support to help people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health problem or mental health difficulty that may affect your learning or participation, please contact us for further advice.

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