Spoken German Skills (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

An easy German conversation course focusing on oral language skills. The following topics will be covered: small talk, telling about the home country, business travel arrangements, phone transactions and parties as well as topics related to German culture chosen by students. In addition, pronunciation is practiced as well as key communication skills such as expressing an opinion, ensuring understanding, and reacting in a conversation.

Objective

Proficiency level A2 The students will - be able to tell about concrete topics - be able to react fairly spontaneously in a conversation and request clarification - be able to express their opinion - improve their pronunciation.

Location and time

Classes 2 to 3 times per week, schedule in TimeEdit. Classes in weeks 2 to 8. Active participation in at least 80 per cent of the classes is required, as the course is designed to practise oral communication. The course cannot be completed independently.

Materials

Material on Moodle and made by students themselves

Teaching methods

Teaching languages: German, English and Finnish Classes on Zoom 2 times per week in weeks 2 to 8. In classes, there will be oral exercises. The students prepare for classes by doing independent listening, text, vocabulary and pronunciation exercises. Pair and group work.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Moodle

Student workload

3 credits corresponds to approximately 80 hours of study. Classes approx. 28 hours, teamwork approx 8 hours, and independent study, including homework and learning assignments approx. 44 hours.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Final grade 1-5 based on learning assignments.

Qualifications

German 3 or similar knowledge and skills