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This course aims to improve your language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the German language and culture through targeted tasks and activities. Take part in a relaxed online discussion on various topics in German with other participants by signing up today!
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FAQ
FAQ
Why should I enroll in this course?
Why should I enroll in this course?
Whether you want to communicate with friends, relatives, strangers, potential employers, employees, partners, or clients, better German communication can help you achieve your language and professional goals. You will develop and demonstrate the needed speaking skills for all kinds of group discussions: You will learn how to agree or disagree, to clarify, restate, and summarize. Throughout the course, you will adjust how you speak German, and you will become more fluent and accurate when you speak. Through a combination of pre-recorded lectures/grammar videos, practice, and performance, and synchronous group- & partner discussions, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to communicate well in German.
What level of language proficiency will I achieve by the end of this course?
If you are at the intermediate level or B1 and up, by the end of this course (not the module) you can/will:
Speaking. Able to carry on conversations about a range of topics, to articulate beliefs and opinions, to ask and answer questions and get enough information to function in German-speaking culture. Able to tell stories, give descriptions and comparisons, and take part in discussions. Speaks clearly and accurately enough to be understood by sympathetic and most non-sympathetic listeners.
Writing. Able to write well enough to meet practical needs, such as messages, notes, letters, journal entries, and brief essays on abstract topics. Will develop writing skills adding cohesion and precision in both structure and vocabulary. Accuracy will vary when allowed to use dictionaries, grammars, or other references.
Reading. Able to read and understand works of contemporary German literature with adequate time and resources. Able to understand and use information in German texts such as menus, ads, schedules or other realia. Can understand the gist and most details in such texts as letters, short newspaper articles, and short essays. Able to guess the meanings of unknown words and expressions in context.
Listening. Able to understand most details when listening to brief conversations or exchanges, especially transactions. The level of comprehension is dependent on the familiarity with the topic but can guess some meanings of unknown words or expressions when time allows.
You will:
Improve your pronunciation and fluency • Increase your German vocabulary and enhance your listening skills• Know statements, expressions, questions and responses to different situations and topics.
Are five weeks (one module) enough to achieve the learning goals set for this course?
No. This will be an ongoing course, and depending on your proficiency level, time spent, commitment, motivation, desire to learn, etc., you might need more time to reach the learning goals.
Would solely participating in this course be enough to learn the language fully?
Yes, However, if you are new to the language then you would need to sign up for the lower level courses and go from there. You would need to study vocabulary, complete grammar assignments, participate in group discussions and role-plays, write essays and complete task-based activities and projects to develop your language skills. Completing the assignments and tasks prior to each synchronous meeting ensures that you will develop all four skills (reading, speaking, listening, writing) to successfully handle various situations in the German- speaking world. You will be given grammar worksheets, and lots of authentic reading material to complete prior to each class, but the main focus will be on implementing the acquired grammar/material through various speaking activities and discussions during our synchronous meetings.
Yes, However, if you are new to the language then you would need to sign up for the lower level courses and go from there. You would need to study vocabulary, complete grammar assignments, participate in group discussions and role-plays, write essays and complete task-based activities and projects to develop your language skills. Completing the assignments and tasks prior to each synchronous meeting ensures that you will develop all four skills (reading, speaking, listening, writing) to successfully handle various situations in the German- speaking world. You will be given grammar worksheets, and lots of authentic reading material to complete prior to each class, but the main focus will be on implementing the acquired grammar/material through various speaking activities and discussions during our synchronous meetings.
Can I take this class for credit?
Not at the moment. Currently these conversation courses are being offered without providing any certificates and cannot be taken for extra credit. The main goal of these courses is to help you develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. We will utilize activities that integrate all four skills since each reinforces the other.
Not at the moment. Currently these conversation courses are being offered without providing any certificates and cannot be taken for extra credit. The main goal of these courses is to help you develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. We will utilize activities that integrate all four skills since each reinforces the other.
Will I receive a certificate after course completion?
Not at this moment, however, it will be offered in the future.
Not at this moment, however, it will be offered in the future.
My name is Shiva Rahmani, and SprechTalk is owned and operated by me.
With two graduate degrees in Germanic Studies, I have been teaching languages for over 17 years. Moreover, I have extensive teaching experience in higher education, including at the Goethe Institute in Chicago. As a language enthusiast, I speak fluent German, Farsi, Kurdish, and English.
By teaching German as a second language, I aim to help non-native speakers reach their educational, non-educational, and/or professional goals. Learning a new language doesn't have to be challenging. With the right tools, guidance, and pedagogical approach, any language can be learned. With these courses, I hope to provide students with the right tools, assist them in their language learning journey, and demonstrate that language learning can be enjoyable.
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