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Basic German A1.2
Everyday Life and Study in Germany
Basic German A1.2 helps your participants build on their first steps in German in a targeted way. The module draws on typical situations from everyday life, study and part-time work: learners talk about jobs and careers, health, getting around, leisure and social contacts. They expand their vocabulary, consolidate key grammatical structures and gain confidence in simple spoken and written communication. This means they can increasingly cope with familiar everyday situations on their own.
Jobs and Careers
87 exercises
Communicative activities
- talk about working life and ask others questions about it
- identify information about other people’s work experience in conversations
- write about your work experience
- write about the pros and cons of part-time jobs while studying
Contextual knowledge
- Educational pathways in Germany
Topics
- Months
- Occupations
- Job advertisements
- Tasks in the workplace
Grammar
- Present perfect
- Temporal prepositions “vor” (before/ago) and “seit” (since)
- Time expressions in the dative and accusative (When? For how long?)
Discovering a City
93 exercises
Communicative activities
- express necessity and obligation, permission and prohibition
- understand and give instructions and directions
- plan a city trip together: gather travel information and discuss destinations with others
- write a text for a travel brochure
Contextual knowledge
- House rules
- Accommodation options when travelling (youth hostel, campsite, hotel, hostel)
Topics
- Sights and attractions
- Points of the compass
- The Ruhr region
- Accommodation options when travelling
Grammar
- Modal verbs “dürfen” (to be allowed to) and “müssen” (must)
- The imperative
Stay Healthy!
62 exercises
Communicative activities
- identify advice on recovering from illness and share tips with others
- describe your symptoms in a conversation
- arrange a doctor’s appointment by phone
- give others health-related advice
Contextual knowledge
- Visiting the doctor in Germany
Topics
- Health
- Parts of the body
- Types of pain
- Doctors
- Home remedies and medication
Grammar
- Possessive articles in the nominative and accusative
- The modal verb “sollen” (should)
- Giving advice with “sollte” (should)
Getting around in Germany
74 exercises
Communicative activities
- politely ask others for directions
- identify the key information from a set of directions
- give directions orally and in writing
- extract information from street maps and timetable enquiries
Contextual knowledge
- Timetables and tickets in Germany
Topics
- Places in the city
- Means of transport
Grammar
- Location with the dative: “Wo” (where)?
- Direction with the accusative: “Wohin” (where to)?
- Local prepositions
Smart or Casual?
103 exercises
Communicative activities
- talk to sales staff and friends about clothes and get their advice
- politely state your preferences regarding colours and sizes
- describe your fashion preferences in detail
- give others tips on suitable outfits for university
Contextual knowledge
- Appropriate clothing for different occasions
- Clothes-swap parties
Topics
- Items and styles of clothing
- Departments in a department store
Grammar
- Personal pronouns in the dative
- Verbs that take the dative
- Demonstrative articles
- The interrogative article: “welcher” (which)
Celebrating Occasions
66 exercises
Communicative activities
- understand invitations and accept or decline them appropriately
- write an invitation that clearly includes all the necessary information
- understand acceptances, declines and follow-up questions relating to an invitation
- exchange views on festivals and celebrations in other countries
Contextual knowledge
- Typical occasions for celebrations
- Housewarming parties
Topics
- Birthdays
- Festivals and public holidays
- Occasions for other celebrations
- Congratulations and best wishes
Grammar
- Ordinal numbers
- The verb “werden” (to become)
- Personal pronouns in the accusative
