German 1

German 1: Introduction to German

Mr. Vandegriff

Silverdale Baptist Academy

Course Description

Introduction to German. This course will introduce students to the grammar and vocabulary of the German language in addition to helping students develop reading, writing, and conversational German language skills.

Rationale

In addition to preparing students to survive in a German speaking country and communicate with other speakers of German, this course will hone logical processes like induction, abduction, and deduction. Furthermore, instilling the joy of engaging foreign languages and cultures is a fundamental aim of this class.

Required Resources

1. Basic German: A Grammar and Workbook, ebook*

2. “Coffee Break German” iTunes podcast*

3. “DuoLingo” German language app (available on iTunes)*

*Note: All of the above resources are free. Directions for downloading will be given in class.

4. Earbuds