German I
High School
World Languages
Course Description:
This is an active class that gives the beginning student the vocabulary necessary to communicate on a basic level with German speakers on a variety of familiar subjects such as school, home, activities, etc. The student will learn how to formulate sentences and dialogues through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Cultural activities will accompany language lessons to acquaint students with food, artistic expression, and diversity of the German-speaking world.
Semester 1
Introduction to German
Topic 1: Introductions and The Basics
Topic 2: German-Speaking World
Topic 3: Grammar
Topic 4: Months and Numbers
School and the School Day
Topic 1: Vocabulary
Topic 2: Culture
Topic 3: Opinions About Class
Topic 4: Future Tense
Hobbies and Free Time
Topic 1: Hobbies and Sports
Topic 2: Likes and Dislikes
Semester 2
Note: if the following section is blank the course is 1 semester long
Hobbies and Free Time (continued)
Topic 1: Hobbies and Sports
Topic 2: Likes and Dislikes
Topic 3: Grammar
Topic 4: Culture
Family
Topic 1: Family
Topic 2: Grammar
Topic 3: Descriptions
Topic 4: Questions and Answers
Topic 5: Where Does Family Live?
Food and Drink
Topic 1: Vocabulary
Topic 2: Culture
Topic 3: Grammar
Topic 4: Where to Eat/Buy Foods?