German Language
Course Details
Instructor
Angela Charlton
Level
Duration
4.5 Hours
Here’s a detailed syllabus for learning German from basic to advanced levels, divided into classes. Each class is designed to be 2 hours long, with the syllabus aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels: A1 to C2. The entire course spans approximately 575 classes (totaling 1150 hours).
Basic Level (A1 – Beginner)
Total Duration: 80–100 hours
Classes: 40–50 (2-hour sessions)
Goal: Communicate in basic everyday situations, understand and use familiar expressions.
Week 1–5 (10 Classes): Introduction to German
1.Alphabet, Pronunciation, and Greetings
- German sounds and letters (umlauts: ä, ö, ü; ß).
- Basic greetings and introductions (Guten Tag, Wie geht’s?).
2.Numbers and Dates
- Counting (1–100), days of the week, months, seasons.
3.Basic Grammar
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Nouns and articles (definite: der, die, das; indefinite: ein, eine).
4.Present Tense Verbs
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Regular verbs: wohnen, arbeiten, sprechen.
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Conjugation patterns.
5.Basic Vocabulary
- Family, colors, professions, and common objects.
Week 6–10 (10 Classes): Communication Essentials
6. Sentence Structure
- Word order in statements, yes/no questions.
7.Verb “sein” (to be) and “haben” (to have)
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Usage in basic sentences.
8.Basic Dialogues
- Shopping, ordering food, introducing yourself.
9.Time and Weather
- Telling time, describing weather.
10.Listening and Writing Practice
- Understanding short sentences and writing simple paragraphs.
Week 11–20 (20 Classes): Practical Use
11. Negation and Possessive Pronouns
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Negation (kein, nicht).
12. Modal Verbs (können, müssen, wollen)
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Forming polite requests and obligations.
13. Vocabulary Expansion
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Travel, home, hobbies.
14. Dialogue Practice
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Role-playing everyday scenarios.
15. Past Tense Introduction
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Perfekt tense with haben and sein.
Week - 16–20
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Consolidation and speaking practice.
Elementary Level (A2 – Elementary)
Total Duration: 120–150 hours
Classes: 60–75 (2-hour sessions)
Goal: Handle routine tasks and simple interactions.
Week 1–5 (10 Classes): Grammar Expansion
1.Dative Case Introduction
- Articles and prepositions (mit, bei, zu).
2.Past Tense Mastery (Perfekt)
- Strong and weak verbs.
3.Adjective Endings (Nominative and Accusative)
- Describing people and objects.
4.Separable and Reflexive Verbs
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Usage in daily conversations.
5.Writing Practice
- Short paragraphs about daily routines.
Week 6–15 (20 Classes): Listening and Speaking Skills
6. Dialogues and Role-Playing
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Shopping, making appointments, asking directions.
7.Vocabulary Expansion
- Food, transportation, health.
8.Conjunctions (weil, dass, wenn)
- Forming complex sentences.
9.Imperfect Tense (Präteritum)
- Storytelling and describing past events.
10.Listening Comprehension
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Basic news, announcements, and dialogues.
Week 16–25 (20 Classes): Application and Practice
Class : 11–15
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Writing emails, reading short stories.
Class : 16–20
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Discussions on familiar topics.
Class : 21–25
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Mock scenarios: travel planning, hotel bookings.
Intermediate Level (B1 – Intermediate)
Total Duration: 150–180 hours
Classes: 75–90 (2-hour sessions)
Goal: Engage in conversations on familiar topics, understand the main points of clear text.
Week 1–5 (10 Classes): Complex Grammar
1.Subordinate Clauses (Nebensätze)
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Using dass, weil, obwohl, and wenn.
2.Future Tense
- Forming and discussing plans.
3.Relative Clauses
- Usage with der, die, das.
4.Adjective Endings (All Cases)
- Advanced descriptions.
5.Passive Voice Introduction
- Present and past forms.
Week 6–15 (20 Classes): Real-Life Scenarios
6. Vocabulary Expansion
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Work, education, and travel.
7.Listening Practice
- Movies, podcasts, and interviews.
8.Debates and Opinions
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Expressing ideas clearly.
9.Writing Short Essays
- Advantages and disadvantages.
10.Role-Playing Advanced Dialogues
- Interviews, presentations.
Week 16–30 (30 Classes): Consolidation
Class: 11–20
- Writing reports, and analyzing articles.
Class: 21–30
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Practicing discussions on current events.
Upper-Intermediate Level (B2 – Upper Intermediate)
Total Duration: 180–220 hours
Classes: 90–110 (2-hour sessions)
Goal: Understand and produce detailed and fluent language.
Classes 1–20:
Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary
- Advanced subordinate clauses.
- Passive voice (all tenses).
- Subjunctive I and II (Konjunktiv I/II).
- Vocabulary: Abstract and technical terms.
Classes 21–50
Listening, Speaking, and Writing Skills
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Analyzing news, documentaries.
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Writing structured arguments and critiques.
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Debating complex topics.
Classes 51–90
Literature and Formal Language
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Reading novels and poetry.
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Writing formal letters, essays, and reports.
Advanced Level (C1 – Advanced)
Total Duration: 200–250 hours
Classes: 100–125 (2-hour sessions)
Goal: Express yourself fluently and understand nuanced meanings.
C1 Focus Areas (Classes 1–100):
- Mastery of all tenses and moods.
- Specialized vocabulary for business, science, and culture.
- Writing and analyzing academic texts.
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Delivering presentations and speeches.
Mastery Level (C2 – Proficiency)
Total Duration: 250+ hours
Classes: 125+ (2-hour sessions)
Goal: Speak and write like a native speaker.
C2 Focus Areas:
- Understanding regional dialects and idiomatic expressions.
- Writing creative works like novels or screenplays.
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Engaging in philosophical or theoretical discussions.
This syllabus ensures a comprehensive and structured journey through German language learning.
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