German Beginners Short Course - LFA00048L

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Module summary

This short non-accredited course is pitched at CEFR level A1 and is designed for students with no knowledge of German who wish to familiarise with the language through a variety of materials, activities and guided practice. Over the course of eight weeks, students will have the opportunity to practise reading, listening, speaking, reading and writing around different topics and to improve their understanding of cultural aspects in the German-speaking world.

Related modules

No prior knowledge required.

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
B	Semester 2 2025-26

Module aims

This course provides students with a basic knowledge of German to familiarise with this language in the context of everyday situations. It will focus on developing a communicative competence level pitched at an initial A1 level standard of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). 

Students will engage, individually and/or in groups, in communicative activities and tasks emphasising three modes of communication:

1. reception activities (oral, audio-video and reading comprehension);

2. production activities (oral and written production);

3. interaction activities (oral, written and online interaction).

Module learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• identify and use basic vocabulary and expressions related to everyday interaction, including exchanging information about yourself and others, talking about routines, expressing needs and preferences, asking for directions, going shopping, travelling and using transport, among other similar types of exchanges;

• understand a variety of texts used in everyday life and apply techniques to use them appropriately for practical purposes, when relevant;

• identify the main features and patterns of the German language;

• communicate using simple structures in everyday social exchanges;

• recognise and apply cultural conventions associated with everyday social exchanges (e.g. different greetings, rituals)

• understand and discuss relevant cultural topics and discuss them in pairs and in large groups.

Module content

Detailed content detail will be provided by the module convenor via the VLE at the start of the course.

Indicative assessment

Task	% of module mark
Departmental - attendance requirement	100.0

Special assessment rules

None

Additional assessment information

Since this is a non-accredited course, assessment will be formative, with a focus on providing students feedback and feedforward opportunities. Students who attend 75% of seminars will receive a certificate of completion.

Indicative reassessment

Task	% of module mark
Departmental - attendance requirement	100.0

Module feedback

Regular homework tasks will provide opportunities for ongoing feedback on progress.

Indicative reading

Course materials and guided readings will be provided by the course convenor via the VLE at the start of the course.