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Uni-Deutsch B1.1
Everyday Life and Study in Germany
Your learners already get by well in German in everyday life and are now planning to study in Germany. The “Uni-Deutsch B1.1” module from Deutsch-Uni Online supports their preparation, offering guidance on choosing where to study, applying for a place at university, dealing with administrative matters and finding accommodation. Whether it’s buying a laptop for their studies, opening a bank account or getting to know fellow students: building on the foundations from DUO’s basic modules, this course puts realistic communicative functions into practice and equips your learners with the tools they need to master the challenges of student life. Using interactive learning materials, they train the four skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking in a targeted way and begin preparing for university study and the TestDaF.
Choosing Where to Study in Germany
60 exercises
Communicative activities
- describe the pros and cons of different places to study
- compare cities and universities
- justify your choice of study location
Contextual knowledge
- Types of higher education institution in Germany
- University locations in Germany
Topics
- Germany’s federal states and their capitals
- Popular university cities
- Cost of living
Grammar, word formation and pronunciation
- Adjective declension in the comparative and superlative
- Compound nouns with nouns and adjectives
- Pronunciation of umlauts (ä, ö, ü)
Finding and Choosing a Degree Programme
94 exercises
Communicative activities
- present your study preferences
- express your opinion and make an assessment
- write a formal email to student advisory services
- weigh up arguments against each other
Contextual knowledge
- Higher education fairs
- Orientation tests for choosing a degree programme
Topics
- Types of higher education institution and qualifications
- Subjects and departments
- Choosing a degree programme
- Student advisory services
Grammar, word formation and pronunciation
- Relative pronoun “was” and “wo(r-) + preposition”
- Converting nouns into verbs or adjectives
- Pronunciation of the “z” sound
Applying for a University Place
60 exercises
Communicative activities
- talk about professional and personal plans
- write a letter of motivation for a university application
- give suggestions for improving letters of motivation
Contextual knowledge
- Studienkolleg (preparatory college)
Topics
- Application processes at German universities
- CVs and letters of motivation
Grammar, word formation and pronunciation
- Future tense I
- Conditional clauses with “wenn” (if)
- Converting verbs into nouns
- Stressing important points when speaking
Student Accommodation
48 exercises
Communicative activities
- write a housing request
- write an application for a room in a shared flat
- gather information about flats
- ask and answer questions about times and meeting points
Contextual knowledge
- Websites for finding accommodation
- Rental prices in Germany
Topics
- Types of student accommodation
- Housing requests and listings
- Applying for a hall of residence or a shared flat
- Viewing flats
Grammar, word formation and pronunciation
- Local prepositions “innerhalb”, “außerhalb”, “neben”, “um…herum”
- Compound nouns with nouns and verbs
- Pronunciation of the schwa sound in the endings -er/-en
First Steps in Germany
42 exercises
Communicative activities
- ask for advice by email from the Studierendenwerk (student services)
- gather information from a bank
- leave a message on an answering machine
- report in writing on the tasks you need to complete
Contextual knowledge
- Studierendenwerke (student services organisations)
- Health insurance for students
Topics
- Health insurance
- Opening a bank account
- Official/administrative language
Grammar, word formation and pronunciation
- Causal clauses with “da” (as/since)
- Pronunciation of vowels with a glottal stop
Shopping in Germany
55 exercises
Communicative activities
- compare offers for electrical appliances
- have an advisory conversation with a salesperson
- contact customer service
- make a complaint in writing
Contextual knowledge
- Financing and delivery options
Topics
- Shopping online and in-store
- Sustainable consumption
- Adverts and special offers
Grammar, word formation and pronunciation
- Subjunctive II with “würden” (would)
- Friendly and unfriendly intonation
Making Friends
74 exercises
Communicative activities
- find out about events on offer
- express wishes and ideas
- approach strangers
- communicate successfully in conflict situations
Contextual knowledge
- Leisure activities at universities
Topics
- Friendship
- Character traits
- Lifestyles and types of relationship
- Communication strategies
Grammar, word formation and pronunciation
- Subjunctive II with modal verbs and “haben”/“sein”
- Converting verbs into adjectives with suffixes
- Pronunciation of consonant clusters
- Modal particles
Persuading with Arguments
47 exercises
Communicative activities
- gather and weigh up arguments for and against
- support arguments with examples
- structure and write an argumentative text
Contextual knowledge
- Student ID card
Topics
- Argumentation and discussion
- Structuring an argument
- Cashless payment
- Library opening hours
- Studying in Germany
Grammar, word formation and pronunciation
- The causal adverbs “darum”, “deshalb” and “deswegen” (therefore/for that reason)
