German Course: Elementary German

What you'll learn

Continue to learn and speak German through our German language short courses, available both online and in Sydney! 

Continue your journey of discovering the beauty and richness of the German language. Build on your solid foundation the German language, our German Course: Elementary German takes your language skills to the next level.

This course aims to give you the confidence to navigate more complex daily situations in German, enabling you to express yourself effectively and understand native speakers with greater ease.

Expand on your German vocabulary with each session, and learn how to discuss a broader range of topics. Enjoy engaging in more diverse conversation while building on your existing German grammar knowledge.

Join us and gain more confidence in speaking the German language. By enrolling in this Elementary German Course, you are investing in essential, lifelong German language skills that will continue to benefit you personally and professionally.

Course Highlights

• Share information about your work and profession
• Talk about holidays and other plans or dreams
• Go shopping and request colours and sizes
• Express how you feel, including stating likes and dislikes and using 'nicht'
• Share details about family relationships and leisure activities and pursuits
• Communicate your health to a doctor
• Create simple sentences and further build on the building blocks of basic grammar, including personal pronouns, verbs with vowel changes, possessive adjectives, plural of nouns, accusative and imperative
• Speak more confidently with better pronunciation and extended vocabulary.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this German Course: Elementary German, you should have

Expanded your German Vocabulary and Expressive Abilities

• Share information about their work and profession in German, including job responsibilities, tasks, and future career plans
• Discuss holidays, travel plans, and aspirations, expressing preferences for destinations and activities
• Navigate shopping scenarios confidently, including requesting items, specifying colours and sizes, and making purchases in German
• Express emotions, likes, dislikes, and preferences effectively. Utilise negation with 'nicht' to convey negative statements
• Communicate health concerns, symptoms, and medical history when consulting a doctor or healthcare professional

Enhanced German Grammar and Sentence Structure

• Create more complex sentences and further develop a solid grasp of German grammar
• Have a better understanding about vowel changes
• Practise using personal pronouns, adjectives, accusatives and imperatives

German Cultural Insights

• Dialects and customs across different regions of Germany
• Etiquette in a professional German setting. Explore the concept of 'du' (informal) and 'Sie' (formal) when addressing people in the workplace
• Festivals, Traditions, and Celebrations

Course content

This Elementary German course covers

Topics

• Health and wellbeing
• Details on work, studies and professions
• Plans and dreams
• Likes and dislikes
• Family and relationships
• Hobbies and leisure activities

Grammar

• Build simple sentence structure
• Personal pronouns
• Vowel changes
• Adjectives, accusatives and imperative

Intended audience

This German Course: Elementary German is ideal for

• Travel enthusiasts planning to explore German-speaking countries
• Language enthusiasts seeking to progress towards fluency and cultural fluency
• Professionals looking to enhance their language skills for career advancement in German-speaking environments

Pre-requisite

Graduates of our German Course: Beginner German or individuals with approximately 20-30 hours of previous German language learning.

Course venue

Online via Zoom

• Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
• Requirement: A device and stable internet connection.

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Textbook
• Notebook and pen

Textbook & Resources

Please purchase the course textbook – which is used for all our German Language courses. 

Course Textbook: Willkommen! 1 German Beginners Coursebook (Third edition)

Author: Heiner Schenke, Paul Coggle

ISBN: 9781473672659

We recommend purchasing your textbook after your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start).

The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee. You can purchase the textbook from Abbey's Bookshop (131 York St, Sydney NSW 2000).

Certificate of completion

Achievement Recognition

Upon successfully completing the course with at least 80% attendance, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance. This certificate serves as a testament to your commitment and effort in mastering the German language. It can be a valuable addition to your resume, showcasing your dedication to personal and professional growth.

Additional information

• Class size: Maximum 15 students to ensure personalised attention.
• Course delivery: Fully online through interactive virtual classrooms.
• Certificate: A certificate of completion will be provided to students who successfully finish the course.

An overview of our German language program

If you're uncertain about meeting the requirements or if this course matches your language proficiency, reach out to the College via phone or email. Our team can help you find the right course level for your skills.