German course Rapid German for Travellers
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Languages
German
Level
Basic
Lessons
20
School
None
If you want/need to be able to speak German very soon, for example because of an upcoming trip, this course is for you. We will focus on having you conversational in German as soon as possible, even if grammar is lagging behind. This course consists of 10 lessons, lasting 30 minutes each, and a number of optional practice opportunities to help you learn the German you need for your trip. --- Course material is completely in German, but relies on the teacher using another language as well. Pictures courtesy of UVic Humanities Computing and Media Centre and Half-Baked Software.
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1. 1. Introducing yourself
In this lesson we will cover how to introduce yourself,...   more In this lesson we will cover how to introduce yourself, where you're from, where you live, what your job is, etc. and we will also look at yes/no questions.   less
2. 10. A Glimpse of the Past
Sometimes, you just need to talk about things that happened...   more Sometimes, you just need to talk about things that happened in the past. This lesson will give you an easy introduction to an otherwise difficult German grammar topic.   less
3. 2. Your likes and dislikes
We will learn more useful verbs by talking about what we...   more We will learn more useful verbs by talking about what we like or dislike doing. We'll also talk about what we're doing right now.   less
4. 3. Getting what you want
No matter whether you are in ordering at a restaurant in...   more No matter whether you are in ordering at a restaurant in Germany or planning the next day's outing with friends, you need to be able to express what you want. This chapter usually comes very late in regular German courses, but I feel that even if you only have 3 hours to learn German, this needs to be covered.   less
5. 4. Making Requests and Being Understood
Seeing that we're taking a lot of shortcuts in learning...   more Seeing that we're taking a lot of shortcuts in learning German, you absolutely need the ability to ask people to speak more slowly, to write it down, to translate, to tell you what the word for something is... and of course to help you in other ways.   less
6. 5. Finding out What You Need
This lesson is all about prompting people for information...   more This lesson is all about prompting people for information and understanding their answers.   less
7. 6. Some Everyday Talk
This lesson features several different useful expressions...   more This lesson features several different useful expressions involving "haben", as well as other phrases that you will hear very often from German friends and associates.   less
8. 7. Discussing Your Plans & Numbers
This lesson introduces the future tense, which will allow...   more This lesson introduces the future tense, which will allow you to talk about so much more than you did before! We're also having a look at numbers.   less
9. 8. The Weather
While talking about the weather is not mandatory, it is a...   more While talking about the weather is not mandatory, it is a good and easy topic of conversation when you don't know what to talk about. In this lesson you will learn how to talk about the weather at length.   less
10. 9. Understanding Directions
When you're in Germany, chances are that at some point you...   more When you're in Germany, chances are that at some point you won't know how to reach your destination. Then, ask a local to give you directions! Asking is obviously easy, anybody will teach you that. But can you understand whatever response people might throw at you?   less
11. Situational Practice: at Passport Control and at Customs
"Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare...   more "Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare you for certain situations that may come up during your visit to Germany. These will likely not involve more grammar but some more vocabulary. You can pick-and-choose among situational practice lessons, and even take them while you haven't done all lessons yet - see advice below on that. ---------- This particular situational practice requires all grammar and structures taught up to lesson 9.   less
12. Situational Practice: at the Post Office
"Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare...   more "Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare you for certain situations that may come up during your visit to Germany. These will likely not involve more grammar but some more vocabulary. You can pick-and-choose among situational practice lessons, and even take them while you haven't done all lessons yet - see advice below on that. ---------- This particular situational practice requires all grammar and structures taught up to lesson 7.   less
13. Situational Practice: Booking a Room at a Hotel
"Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare...   more "Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare you for certain situations that may come up during your visit to Germany. These will likely not involve more grammar but some more vocabulary. You can pick-and-choose among situational practice lessons, and even take them while you haven't done all lessons yet - see advice below on that. ---------- This particular situational practice requires all grammar and structures taught up to lesson 7.   less
14. Situational Practice: Eating at a Restaurant
"Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare...   more "Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare you for certain situations that may come up during your visit to Germany. These will likely not involve more grammar but some more vocabulary. You can pick-and-choose among situational practice lessons, and even take them while you haven't done all lessons yet - see advice below on that. ---------- This particular situational practice requires all grammar and structures taught up to lesson 6 or 7.   less
15. Situational Practice: Exchanging Money or Paying the Bill
"Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare...   more "Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare you for certain situations that may come up during your visit to Germany. These will likely not involve more grammar but some more vocabulary. You can pick-and-choose among situational practice lessons, and even take them while you haven't done all lessons yet - see advice below on that. ---------- This particular situational practice requires all grammar and structures taught up to lesson 7.   less
16. Situational Practice: Shopping for Clothes
"Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare...   more "Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare you for certain situations that may come up during your visit to Germany. These will likely not involve more grammar but some more vocabulary. You can pick-and-choose among situational practice lessons, and even take them while you haven't done all lessons yet - see advice below on that. ---------- This particular situational practice requires all grammar and structures taught up to lesson 7.   less
17. Situational Practice: Shopping for Groceries
"Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare...   more "Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare you for certain situations that may come up during your visit to Germany. These will likely not involve more grammar but some more vocabulary. You can pick-and-choose among situational practice lessons, and even take them while you haven't done all lessons yet - see advice below on that. ---------- This particular situational practice requires all grammar and structures taught up to lesson 7.   less
18. Situational Practice: Sight-seeing
"Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare...   more "Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare you for certain situations that may come up during your visit to Germany. These will likely not involve more grammar but some more vocabulary. You can pick-and-choose among situational practice lessons, and even take them while you haven't done all lessons yet - see advice below on that. ---------- This particular situational practice requires all grammar and structures, including lesson 10.   less
19. Situational Practice: Taking a Taxi
"Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare...   more "Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare you for certain situations that may come up during your visit to Germany. These will likely not involve more grammar but some more vocabulary. You can pick-and-choose among situational practice lessons, and even take them while you haven't done all lessons yet - see advice below on that. ---------- This particular situational practice requires all grammar and structures taught up to lesson 5.   less
20. Situational Practice: Writing a Postcard
"Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare...   more "Situational Practice" is a sub-series designed to prepare you for certain situations that may come up during your visit to Germany. These will likely not involve more grammar but some more vocabulary. You can pick-and-choose among situational practice lessons, and even take them while you haven't done all lessons yet - see advice below on that. ---------- This particular situational practice requires all grammar and structures, including lesson 10.   less

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