Baron von Münchhausen -German Book Class
For late Beginner/ early Intermediate . We will be reading the German Classic "Baron von Münchhausen" together, answer comprehension questions and work on grammar skills.
Angélique Betler - TheCreativeGerman
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(575)
What's included
6 live meetings
7 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. students will receive weekly homeworkGrading
Homework will be corrected and a report at the end of the course can be requestedClass Experience
This class will be an interactive & engaging class. We will be reading "Baron von Münchhausen" together. A German classic! The Adventures of Baron Münchhausen is a collection of tall tales, about a fictional German nobleman, who recounts his impossible and exaggerated adventures. Each student will read part of the story each week and we will together translate the text. Comprehension, pronunciation and conversation is going to be a big part of each class. The student will increase their skills in answering German questions, strengthen their German grammar skills and for their homework they will expand their German writing skills. The class needs to have at least 3 students and students have to have their camera on during class.
Learning Goals
students will practice reading German textstudents will learn new vocabulary and learn how to pronounce them
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
chapter 1 " The horse on the church roof"
We will be reading and talking about the first chapter in the book, "Das Pferd auf dem Kirchdach". As well talking about negation and building questions 70 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
chapter 2 "Duck hunting experiences and other hunting stories"
We will be reading and talking about the second chapter in the book, "Erlebnisse bei der Entenjagd und andere Jagdgeschichten". As well talking about separable verbs and the superlative 70 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
chapter 3 "The divided horse"
We will be reading and talking about the third chapter in the book, "Das geteilte Pferd". As well talking about opposites and sentence structure. 70 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
chapter 4 "My Ride on the cannonball and other adventures"
We will be reading and talking about the fourth chapter in the book, "Mein Ritt auf der Kanonenkugel und andere Abenteuer". As well talking about prepositions. 70 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students need to have completed at least 1 year of German - late beginner level (A2)
Supply List
students need the book " Baron von Münchhausen" , ISBN : 978-88-536-1581-7 publisher "Eli" www.eligradereaders.com
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2020
4.9
575reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a native born German speaker, graduated from German Highschool and technical College in Mainz, Germany. I have been teaching German for the last 8+ years. Reviews
Live Group Course
$130
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
70 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-10 learners per class
