Deutsch Ist Klasse! Conversation for Advanced Intermediate German Level

Completed by 18 learners

Ages 12-17

Live Group Class

In this ongoing German conversation class, students will gain confidence speaking German while getting to know the German way of life.

Sibylle (she/her)

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(83 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week

3-6 learners per class

40 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

40 mins in-class hours per week

Homework

1-2 hours per week. Review Practice

Class Experience

Dear parent, dear participant,

In this ongoing German conversation class for the advanced intermediate learner, we are going to talk mostly German and practice our German conversational skills. 

Class will start with a brief introduction of the students, if needed, so as to ascertain the learners' level of German skills.
Please keep in mind that it is a class designed for the advanced intermediate learner of the German language (about 3-4 years of German) and it is not suited for beginners or advanced beginners. I will also ask the students to prep for upcoming classes, so we can actually discuss the topics. 
The students are encouraged and expected to interact with each other as well as with the instructor.
My classes are usually quite lively, with lots of interaction and also include grammatical aspects, if needed.
We can talk about current events, daily routines or whatever the students want to talk about during class (while adhering to Outschool's guidelines).

Each week will cover another topic/aspect of a certain topic, which is also subject to change, if needed:

Week of Oct. 24: In the kitchen
Week of Oct. 31: House and rooms
Week of Nov. 7: German birthday songs
Week of Nov. 14: Taking care of animals
Week of Nov. 21: Body parts
Week of Nov. 28: I am sick 
Week of Dec. 5: German traditions 
Week of Dec. 12: Winter activities
Week of Dec. 19: Cooking and baking
Week of Dec. 26: Weather
Week of Jan. 2: Numbers and times
Week of Jan. 9: Birthdays

Week of Jan. 30: Music
Week of Feb. 6: Costumes
Week of Feb. 13: German Carnival
Week of Feb. 20: Public Transportation
Week of Feb. 27: Shopping
Week of Mar. 6: The Four Seasons
Week of Mar. 13: At School
Week of Mar. 20: Body Parts

I am looking forward to meeting your child and having a fun conversation.
Miss Sibylle, linguist, nurse and teacher, mom to 4 children :)

Learning Goals

Students will become more confident speaking German

Other Details

Language of Instruction

German

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Sibylle (she/her)

Joined May, 2021

5.0

83reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Master's Degree in Foreign Language from Heidelberg University (Institute of Translation and Interpreting) in Heidelberg, Germany

My name is Sibylle Gray; I have four children and a passion for languages, reading, knitting, crocheting, painting, origami, learning about history and other cultures, hiking, fishing, and baking bread and cakes.
I hold a Master's Degree in Linguistics (English, German, Spanish).
I have taught in-class German at private co-ops to children ages five through sixteen and I have been an online ESL (English as a second language) teacher for over 5 years. I also have the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certification.
Before going to university, I studied nursing and worked at a hospital as an R.N. I also worked on an ambulance for several years in addition to being a volunteer E.M.T. at the German Red Cross and a youth leader at the German Red Cross. I have a passion for the medical field and I enjoy being around other people.
I grew up bilingually and I have always enjoyed languages, history and other cultures. I was able to experience and compare the American and German culture first-hand, from which I have certainly benefited greatly.
Understanding and valuing other cultures are very important, especially in today's age and time. We all need to know more about each other so as to grow together and make the world a better place.
I am a passionate knitter and I am proud to say that my three older children all know how to knit and crochet. I love knitting hats, shawls, scarves, blankets, and many other things. I also love crocheting lace (using thread) and tatting.
I teach English (TEFL, TESOL, ESL) to international students and a few years year ago, one of my students introduced me to "origami". My children and I fell in love with origami and every evening, we get together to do origami. 
I also enjoy painting with water colors and acrylics, and I love drawing. My favorite motifs are unicorns as well as kawaii, chibis and manga images.
When I am on the road, at a doctor's office, at the park, and even when we are fishing, you will find me either reading a book or knitting a hat or shawl (which might be the reason I haven't caught anything in a while :).
I would love to get to know your child and introduce him or her to the wonderful world of learning and having fun.
Have a wonderful day,
Miss Sibylle.