Deutsch 1

Deutsch I - Wer bin ich? (Who am I?)

German 1 This course is a communicative introduction to the German language and the German-speaking world. Small group and pairs work, using interviews, role-playing, and skits will be common. Additional listening practice will be provided in Language Lab. Both written and oral skills will be emphasized. Daily homework and study will be expected.

1.1 Self - Greetings, Introductions, Alphabet, Numbers 0-20, Pleasantries, Age + Phone number, Where do you live/Come from?, Pronouns, Verb - to be, yes/no questions

1.2 Freizeit - Free time/Hobbies, Reg/Irreg. verb conjugation, Days, Seasons, Months, times of day, word order, What do you like to do/don't like to do?

1.3 Familie - family members, adjectives - physical and personality descriptors, home - where do I live, numbers 20+, negation, verb - moegen, possessive pronouns, haben, accusative

1.4 Schule - school, subjects, time, time elements, favorite (Lieblings), school supplies, school system, What do you think of?, How do you get to school?, grading system, sequencing, accusative + school supplies