Greetings & Getting Started
Seattle Speaks German
Frederike Dean
Online Course: Zoom
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
09/27/25 - 11/15/25 (8 weeks)

Beginner Level 1

For this course no previous knowledge of German is required!

„Wie heißen Sie?“

(What's your name?)

Imagine you are visiting a German-speaking country. What better way to show your interest and curiosity than learn  the language? In this course you will learn to use basic phrases with confidence and ask your own questions. If you have travel plans to Europe or will be joining your German-speaking partner to visit family, this course is for you.

You will learn:

  • To greet someone and to say goodbye

  • To introduce yourself and others

  • To spell your name

  • To say your phone number

  • To ask questions

This course introduces to the language and everyday culture of German-speaking countries. Join us to get started with German in a supportive atmosphere to gain confidence speaking. You will expand your vocabulary and learn new grammar. The course is held via Zoom and a virtual classroom. If you have any questions please 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.

 

Office Hours:

Every Tuesday between 10:45am and 11:30am, we hold open office hours — this is a special time we’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 - A1

Cover of the course book Das Leben A1 showing a woman holding a cellphone.

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 12.


 

Upcoming Meetings

09/27/25    11:00 AM Saturday 09/27/25 11:00 AM
10/04/25    11:00 AM Saturday 10/04/25 11:00 AM
10/11/25    11:00 AM Saturday 10/11/25 11:00 AM
10/18/25    11:00 AM Saturday 10/18/25 11:00 AM
10/25/25    11:00 AM Saturday 10/25/25 11:00 AM
11/01/25    11:00 AM Saturday 11/01/25 11:00 AM
11/08/25    11:00 AM Saturday 11/08/25 11:00 AM
11/15/25    11:00 AM Saturday 11/15/25 11:00 AM