Continue to learn and speak German through our German language short courses, available both online and in Sydney!
Continue your journey of discovering the beauty and richness of the German language. Build on your solid foundation the German language, our German Course: Elementary German takes your language skills to the next level.
This course aims to give you the confidence to navigate more complex daily situations in German, enabling you to express yourself effectively and understand native speakers with greater ease.
Expand on your German vocabulary with each session, and learn how to discuss a broader range of topics. Enjoy engaging in more diverse conversation while building on your existing German grammar knowledge.
Join us and gain more confidence in speaking the German language. By enrolling in this Elementary German Course, you are investing in essential, lifelong German language skills that will continue to benefit you personally and professionally.
Course Highlights
- Share information about your work and profession
- Talk about holidays and other plans or dreams
- Go shopping and request colours and sizes
- Express how you feel, including stating likes and dislikes and using 'nicht'
- Share details about family relationships and leisure activities and pursuits
- Communicate your health to a doctor
- Create simple sentences and further build on the building blocks of basic grammar, including personal pronouns, verbs with vowel changes, possessive adjectives, plural of nouns, accusative and imperative
- Speak more confidently with better pronunciation and extended vocabulary.
By the end of this German Course: Elementary German, you should have
Expanded your German Vocabulary and Expressive Abilities
- Share information about their work and profession in German, including job responsibilities, tasks, and future career plans
- Discuss holidays, travel plans, and aspirations, expressing preferences for destinations and activities
- Navigate shopping scenarios confidently, including requesting items, specifying colours and sizes, and making purchases in German
- Express emotions, likes, dislikes, and preferences effectively. Utilise negation with 'nicht' to convey negative statements
- Communicate health concerns, symptoms, and medical history when consulting a doctor or healthcare professional
Enhanced German Grammar and Sentence Structure
- Create more complex sentences and further develop a solid grasp of German grammar
- Have a better understanding about vowel changes
- Practise using personal pronouns, adjectives, accusatives and imperatives
German Cultural Insights
- Dialects and customs across different regions of Germany
- Etiquette in a professional German setting. Explore the concept of 'du' (informal) and 'Sie' (formal) when addressing people in the workplace
- Festivals, Traditions, and Celebrations
This Elementary German course covers
- Health and wellbeing
- Details on work, studies and professions
- Plans and dreams
- Likes and dislikes
- Family and relationships
- Hobbies and leisure activities
- Build simple sentence structure
- Personal pronouns
- Vowel changes
- Adjectives, accusatives and imperative
This German Course: Elementary German is ideal for
- Travel enthusiasts planning to explore German-speaking countries
- Language enthusiasts seeking to progress towards fluency and cultural fluency
- Professionals looking to enhance their language skills for career advancement in German-speaking environments
Pre-requisite
Graduates of our German Course: Beginner German or individuals with approximately 20-30 hours of previous German language learning.
Online via Zoom
- Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
- Requirement: A device and stable internet connection.
What to bring to class
- Textbook
- Notebook and pen
Please purchase the course textbook – which is used for all our German Language courses.
Course Textbook: Willkommen! 1 German Beginners Coursebook (Third edition)
Author: Heiner Schenke, Paul Coggle
ISBN: 9781473672659
We recommend purchasing your textbook after your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start). The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee.
Achievement Recognition
Upon successfully completing the course with at least 80% attendance, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance. This certificate serves as a testament to your commitment and effort in mastering the German language. It can be a valuable addition to your resume, showcasing your dedication to personal and professional growth.
- Course delivery: Fully online through interactive virtual classrooms.
- Certificate: A certificate of completion will be provided to students who successfully finish the course.
- Enrol in 3 German language courses and get automatically 15% off!
An overview of our German language program
| Level |
Course name |
Description |
Pre-requisite |
| Level 1 |
German Course: Beginner German |
Start learning German with us and get the assistance and structure you need to succeed. |
No prior experience required |
| Optional |
German Course: Language for Travel |
The perfect course for those planning to visit Germany. Learn to confidently navigate travel situations, connect with locals, and immerse yourself in the German culture. |
No prior experience required |
| Level 2 |
German Course: Elementary German |
Build on your acquired language skills in this course with this interactive course. |
20+ hours of prior language learning |
| Optional |
German Course: Communication Skills |
Designed for students who have completed our German Course: Elementary German ,this course is aimed at boosting your ability to communicate effectively in various real-life situations using the German language. |
40+ hours of prior language learning |
| Optional |
German Course: German Grammar |
Master the German grammar and achieve greater proficiency in speaking, writing and comprehending the German language. |
40+ hours of prior language learning |
| Level 3 |
German Course: Pre-Intermediate German |
Take your German language skills to the next level and achieve a deeper level of fluency. |
40+ hours of prior language learning |
| Level 4 |
German Course for Intermediate to Continuers |
An ongoing course that provides an unique opportunity for continuous German learning and skill refinement |
60+ hours of prior language learning |
If you're uncertain about meeting the requirements or if this course matches your language proficiency, reach out to the College via phone or email. Our team can help you find the right course level for your skills.
