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Did you know childhood is the optimal age to learn a foreign language? Learn the largest mother language in the European Union through song, game, and activity. Foster the passion of language learning in your grade school students by introducing them to the joy of studying German.
Total classes: 12
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 3-6
Suggested credit: One full semester of German/foreign language/elective
Description
Hallo Deutsch! will consist of workbook exercises, vocabulary practice, introduction to basic grammar, German culture, and pronunciation practice. We will learn through song, game, activity, and fun! The course will consist of both teacher-graded and parent-graded assignments. The purpose of this course is to give a positive first encounter with a language that heavily influences the world today.
Outline
Class 1- Important words and sentences
Class 2- Numbers; How old are you?
Class 3- Fruits & Vegetables; Colors
Class 4- Days of the Week
Class 5- Animals
Class 6- Family
Class 7- Weather
Class 8- Feelings
Class 9- Clothes
Class 10- The Body
Class 11- Hobbies; Profiles
Class 12- Review
Materials and Homework
Materials
Bee German, German for Children: Volume 1, Workbook for Beginners, ISBN: 1916431305.
Also check bookfinder.com for used copies.
Usborne Internet-linked German for Beginners, ISBN: 9780746000564 [Optional, but strongly encouraged].
Homework
Homework will consist of workbook pages, listening activities, vocabulary practice, speaking practice, and project work. Students of a foreign language should engage with the language on a regular basis, therefore, students should expect to spend 30-60 minutes per week doing homework and practicing German.
Important Dates
Class dates: Thursdays, September 19 to December 12, 2024. (No class Nov. 28)
Starting time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central; 9:30 Mountain; 8:30 Pacific)
Duration: 30 minutes
