GermanGermanGerman Stage 1 (Wednesday 4-6PM) - CRN 28341DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Course DescriptionThis module is mapped against A1 level in German according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for absolute beginners or students with very limited knowledge of the language. No previous knowledge of German is required. Students will develop a very basic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking German and an understanding of basic German grammar. At the end of this module students will have reached a low A1 proficiency level in the CEFR and will be able to carry out very simple everyday tasks in German. They will be able to introduce themselves and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have. They will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. They will have a basic understanding of significant aspects of life and culture of the country and intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level. Number of Meetings12 Course LeaderAnke Bohm CRN 28341/GRMNX001 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
German Stage 1 (Wednesday 6-8PM) - CRN 28340DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Course DescriptionThis module is mapped against A1 level in German according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for absolute beginners or students with very limited knowledge of the language. No previous knowledge of German is required. Students will develop a very basic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking German and an understanding of basic German grammar. At the end of this module students will have reached a low A1 proficiency level in the CEFR and will be able to carry out very simple everyday tasks in German. They will be able to introduce themselves and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have. They will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. They will have a basic understanding of significant aspects of life and culture of the country and intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level. Number of Meetings12 Course LeaderAnke Bohm CRN 28340/GRMNX001 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
German Stage 2 (Tuesday 6-8PM) - CRN 28318DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Course DescriptionThis module is mapped against A1+ level in German according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for students who have completed Level 1 Beginners’ German or who have a German A1- level standard of the language in the CEFR. Through a variety of methods, students will further develop their basic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking German and their understanding of elementary German grammar. At the end of this 12-week module, students will have reached an A1+ proficiency level in the CEFR and will be able to carry out simple tasks in German. Students will be able to understand and use everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of most needs in a day-to-day context: i.e.: shopping, going to restaurants, asking for and understanding directions… They will be able to interact and participate effectively in basic conversations. They will have an understanding of many aspects of life and culture of German-speaking countries and the intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level. Number of Meetings12 Course LeaderLinda Perry CRN 28318/GRMNX002 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
German Stage 3 (Thursday 6-8PM) - CRN 28348DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Course DescriptionThis module is mapped against A2 level in German according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for students who have completed Level 2 Beginners’ German or have a German A1+ standard of the language in the CEFR. Through a variety of methods students will develop an elementary competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking German and an understanding of elementary German grammar. At the end of this 12-week module, students will have reached an A2- proficiency level in the CEFR and will be able to carry out everyday tasks in German and to attempt unfamiliar ones. Students will be able to follow and hold a simple conversation and function in daily life using the language: i.e.: shopping, traveling on public transport, giving directions… They will have a good understanding of life and culture in German-speaking countries and the intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level. Number of Meetings12 Course LeaderJohn McInally CRN 28348/GRMNX003 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
German Stage 4 (Monday 6-8PM) - CRN 28305DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Course DescriptionThis module is mapped against A2+ level in German according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for students who have completed Level 3 Elementary German or have an A2- standard of the language in the CEFR, for example a GCSE. Through a variety of methods students will develop an upper elementary competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking German and an understanding of elementary German grammar. At the end of this 12-week module students will have reached an A2+ proficiency level in the Common European Framework of Reference and will be able to confidently carry out everyday tasks, including unfamiliar ones, express their opinions about familiar topics and function in basic professional contexts. They will have a good understanding of life and culture in German-speaking countries and the intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level. Number of Meetings12 Course LeaderLena Nielinger CRN 28305/GRMNX004 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
German Stage 5 (Tuesday 6-8PM) - CRN 28319DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Course DescriptionThis module is mapped against B1 level in German according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for students who have complete level 4 Elementary German, or who have a B1- (lower intermediate) standard of the language in the CEFR, for example a GCSE* or a rusty AS- Level. Through a variety of methods students will keep developing an intermediate competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking German and an understanding of the German grammar. At the end of this 12-week module students will be able to connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences, events, dreams, and expectations and give their own opinion. They will be able to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. They will have a good understanding of life and culture in German-speaking countries and intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level. Number of Meetings12 Course LeaderImke Wulff CRN 28319/GRMNX005 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
German Stage 6 (Tuesday 4-6PM) - CRN 28320DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Course DescriptionThis module is mapped against B1+ level in German according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for students who have completed Level 5 Intermediate German or who have a B1 standard of the language in the CEFR, for example an AS* or a rusty A-Level. Through a variety of methods, students will keep developing an upper intermediate competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking German and an understanding of German grammar. At the end of this 12-week module, students will be able to briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans as well as narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe their reactions to it. They will be able to enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events) and to understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear. Number of Meetings12 Course LeaderImke Wulff CRN 28320/GRMNX006 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
German Stage 7 (Thursday 6-8PM) - CRN 28349DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Course DescriptionThis German language module is designed for students who have completed levels 5 and 6, and with a B1+ standard of the language in the Common European Framework of Reference. Through a variety of methods students will develop an advanced competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking German and an understanding of advanced German grammar. At the end of this 12 week module students will have reached a B2- proficiency level in the Common European Framework of Reference and will be able to understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar; read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints; interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible; present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest; write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects related to their interests, such as an essay or report. Number of Meetings12 Course LeaderImke Wulff CRN 28349/GRMNZ007 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
Advanced German Language and Culture (Thursday 4-6PM) - CRN 28350DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Course DescriptionIn this module, we will be exploring, over the course of 12 weeks, modern day topics about German society, culture and politics. We will use the textbook Sicher! C1.1 (Kurs- und Arbeitsbuch) as a starting point. Students are encouraged to present topics of their own choice and discuss them with their peers. This can include excerpts from modern day literature to be prepared at home and discussed in class. There will be no formal assessment for this module. Number of Meetings12 Course LeaderMs Imke Wulff CRN 28350/GRMNX900 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
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