Course info

NOTICE: This is an older course recorded with Adobe Connect and/or Vimeo recordings. We are currently working to replace the recordings with new Zoom recordings.  Please don't hesitate to email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com with any questions. Please note: The current book is available and confirmed it is this book: https://www.perfectionlearning.com/german-is-fun-book-1-13619-g.html?queryID=a482a286c0a200e44c7b5feb2d0adc2f&objectID=112166&indexName=magento2_live_default_products We also suggest you search on bookfinder.com or use the course as is without a book.  We are looking into a live German course starting mid-Fall 2023. Please stay tuned for more information.  

Dear Student,

This course is scheduled to be retired on Nov 30, 2024.  You may continue using this course; however, we highly suggest moving to the new, updated course.  

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Total classes: 33
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 8^th and 9^th grade. Upper grades may also participate if beginning German.
Suggested high school credit: 1 full semester
Instructor: Alexis Mausolf, MA
Course description: This 18-week course will introduce students to German vocabulary, grammar and culture with bi-weekly meetings. The program will focus on building a solid German vocabulary and developing comprehension of the written and spoken German language. Each class will feature pronunciation practice, conversation, new grammar concepts and cultural trivia. Students will complete regular homework, quizzes and chapter tests, dictations and a short presentation at the end of the semester. To demonstrate that it is a living language, everything from nursery rhymes, songs, and proverbs to commercials and cartoons will be incorporated as learning aids.
Course materials: German is Fun Book 1: Lively Lessons for Beginners by Elsie M. Szecsy, published by Amsco. (best ordered directly from publisher, http://amscopub.com) The Everything Learning German Book with CD, second edition, by Edward Swick, MA. Published by Adams Media (check Amazon).

Homework: Learning a foreign language requires regular practice. Ideally, at least half an hour per day should be spent on German, i.e. completing grammar drills assigned, memorizing vocabulary, reading for comprehension, taking quizzes, listening to online German news broadcasts, and generally becoming familiar with the language.