Building Structures in German – Structure 1 Course form Skillshare

Discover the fundamental structures that underpin the German language. Each structure simplifies the process of forming sentences, allowing you to express a wide range of ideas effortlessly. This course focuses exclusively on Structure 1 to ensure thorough understanding and mastery before progressing further.

Skills you will gain

Related Skills and Applications

  1. Lifestyle:
    • Cultural Integration: Understanding German structures enhances immersion in German-speaking cultures, aiding in social interactions, local events, and daily life.
  2. Languages:
    • Multilingual Communication: Proficiency in German complements other language skills, broadening communication abilities in international contexts or multilingual workplaces.
  3. Professional Growth:
    • Business Communication: German proficiency can open doors in multinational companies, particularly those with operations or partnerships in German-speaking regions.
    • Translation and Interpretation: Skills in German can lead to roles as translators or interpreters, facilitating communication across languages in various professional settings.
  4. Speaking:
    • Oral Fluency: Mastery of German structures supports fluid and confident verbal communication, whether for presentations, meetings, or informal discussions.
  5. Travel:
    • Navigational Skills: Understanding German structures aids in navigating German-speaking countries, including reading signs, asking for directions, and interacting with locals.
  6. Career Development:
    • Job Opportunities: German proficiency enhances competitiveness in fields such as international business, tourism, hospitality, and academia.
    • Cultural Understanding: Understanding German structures promotes cultural sensitivity and competence, valuable in global career paths.

Benefits of Learning German Structures

  • Enhanced Communication: Mastery of German structures facilitates clearer and more precise communication in various contexts.
  • Cultural Appreciation: Understanding German structures fosters appreciation for German literature, arts, and history.
  • Personal Growth: Learning German structures challenges cognitive skills and enhances problem-solving abilities through language acquisition.

By developing proficiency in German structures, learners not only gain language skills but also open doors to diverse personal and professional opportunities, enriching their lives and careers.

What you will learn

. This course would be aimed at beginners and cover essential vocabulary and grammar structures needed to build simple sentences and communicate basic ideas in German.
Course Outline: Building Structures in German – Structure 1
Introduction

  • Welcome and Course Overview
    • Brief introduction to the course and its objectives
    • Explanation of how the course is structured

Unit 1: Basic Sentence Structure

  • Lesson 1: The Alphabet and Pronunciation
    • Overview of the German alphabet
    • Pronunciation guide
    • Common phonetic rules
  • Lesson 2: Basic Nouns and Articles
    • Introduction to gender (der, die, das)
    • Singular and plural forms of nouns
    • Common nouns and their articles
  • Lesson 3: Simple Sentences
    • Constructing basic sentences (subject-verb-object)
    • Common verbs in the present tense (sein, haben, gehen, etc.)
    • Forming affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences

Unit 2: Essential Vocabulary and Phrases

  • Lesson 4: Greetings and Introductions
    • Common greetings and farewells
    • Introducing yourself and others
    • Basic conversational phrases
  • Lesson 5: Numbers, Dates, and Time
    • Numbers 1-100
    • Days of the week, months, and seasons
    • Telling time and discussing dates
  • Lesson 6: Common Adjectives and Adverbs
    • Basic adjectives (colors, sizes, shapes)
    • Comparative and superlative forms
    • Common adverbs of time, place, and manner

Unit 3: Everyday Situations

  • Lesson 7: Shopping and Eating Out
    • Vocabulary for shopping (clothes, groceries, etc.)
    • Ordering food and drinks in a restaurant
    • Asking for prices and paying
  • Lesson 8: Directions and Transportation
    • Asking for and giving directions
    • Vocabulary for modes of transportation
    • Understanding public transport signs and announcements
  • Lesson 9: At Home and Daily Routines
    • Vocabulary for rooms and household items
    • Describing daily routines and chores
    • Talking about hobbies and free time activities

Unit 4: Basic Grammar

  • Lesson 10: Pronouns and Possessives
    • Subject and object pronouns
    • Possessive adjectives
    • Using pronouns in sentences
  • Lesson 11: Present Tense Verbs
    • Conjugation of regular verbs
    • Common irregular verbs
    • Practice with sentences and short paragraphs
  • Lesson 12: Prepositions and Cases
    • Introduction to the four cases (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive)
    • Common prepositions and their usage
    • Forming sentences with prepositional phrases

Conclusion

  • Final Review and Practice
    • Comprehensive review of course content
    • Practice exercises and examples
    • Tips for further learning and practice
  • Final Project
    • Creating a short presentation or dialogue in German
    • Incorporating vocabulary and structures learned throughout the course
  • Closing Remarks
    • Encouragement to continue learning
    • Resources for further study (books, websites, apps, etc.)
    • Invitation to provide feedback on the course.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Structure and Usage: Understand how Structure 1 forms the basis of German sentences.
  • Vocabulary Integration: Learn essential vocabulary aligned with Structure 1.
  • Sentence Formation: Practice constructing questions, statements, and negative statements using Structure 1.
  • Fluency Development: Develop the ability to manipulate Structure 1 swiftly, enhancing your fluency in German.
  • Learning Techniques: Gain tips for effective memorization and application of structures and vocabulary.
  • Practice Opportunities: Plenty of exercises to reinforce learning and proficiency.

Course Format:

  • Modular Learning: Broken into short, manageable lessons similar to the 3 Minute German courses.
  • Interactive Elements: Quizzes, exercises, and downloadable materials for practical application.
  • Flexible Learning: Designed for busy schedules, allowing learning in short sessions.

Next Steps:

  • Building Structures in German: Structure 2: Continue your journey into deeper German structures for expanded fluency.