Intermediate Level 7

"Hoch hinaus und tief verbunden: Abenteuer und Beziehungen"

(Reaching High and Deeply Connected: Adventures and Relationships)

Imagine planning a hiking vacation in the Austrian Alps and confidently discussing trail options with locals, or navigating the nuances of friendships and conflicts in a German-speaking environment. What if you want to describe your favorite film to new friends, give thoughtful advice during a disagreement, or understand regional differences across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland? You'll be able to do all this in German after taking this course! Whether you're planning outdoor adventures in German-speaking countries, looking to deepen personal relationships, or wanting to understand cultural nuances across the D-A-CH region, this course is ideal for you.

You'll learn to:

• Discuss hiking vacations and understand regional D-A-CH vocabulary differences
• Conduct advice-giving conversations and express emotions appropriately
• Describe films and navigate friendship dynamics
• Handle conflicts, reconciliation, and gift-giving conversations
• Present statistical information and provide commentary effectively

This course continues to build the foundation for the A2-proficiency level. You will expand your knowledge of essential vocabulary and grammar related to environmental topics and practical skills, while maintaining a focus on spoken communication. The course is held via Zoom and includes access to a virtual classroom.

Note - For this course the following is required:

• Basic German knowledge — if you’re not sure if you’re at the right level, feel free to get in touch or sign up for a free get-to-know-you-meeting. You can always join the first meeting for free to see if it's a good fit for you. Please contact me.
• The textbook Das Leben A2. You can order the book here. You can read more about the textbook here.

Office Hours:

Every Tuesday between 10:45am and 11:30am, I hold open office hours — this is a special time I’ve set aside just for students in the group courses! It’s a chance for you to drop in and get personalized support. Whether you have questions about course materials, need help with a homework exercise, are facing any challenges in the course, or simply want to say "Hallo," you’re welcome to stop by. Office hours are open for all students in the group courses, and it's a great opportunity to receive additional guidance in a relaxed, informal setting. Feel free to join at any time during these hours — no appointment necessary!

Textbook: Das Leben A2

Audios and videos to the course book are available on an app. The app is called PagePlayer App (Cornelsen) and can be downloaded in your online store. The app is free of charge and can only be activated with a textbook. The cost of the textbook is not included in the course fee. You can order the book here.

A minimum of 6 students is required to run the class. The maximum number of participants per class is 10.