German Summer Camp for Beginners
Perfect for young learners, this interactive class brings farm life to life through fun activities, storytelling, and immersive German language learning.
Worldlanguage Explorers by Nadine, M. Ed.
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4.9
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
🚜 Welcome to an exciting farm-themed German language adventure! Perfect for young learners, this interactive class brings farm life to life through fun activities, storytelling, and immersive language learning. Kids will explore a virtual farm, meet adorable animals, learn to describe their surroundings in German, and even discover traditional German farm experiences like baking bread over a campfire! With engaging certified teachers, interactive exercises, and a focus on real-life conversation skills, your child will gain confidence in speaking German—all while having fun! This one-week long summer farm adventure camp allows learners to start their German language journey with ease. No prior German knowledge needed—just a love for learning and adventure! 🌿🐴
Learning Goals
Learners will learn German words and phrases related to farm life, animals, nature, and daily activities.Learners will engage in fun dialogues, answer questions, and describe what they see, hear, and smell on the farm in German.
Syllabus
4 Units
4 Lessons
over 1 WeekUnit 1: Exploring the Farm
Lesson 1:
Exploring the Farm
Take a virtual farm tour and discover the farmhouse, barn, stable, and farm shop.
Learn key vocabulary: farmer, cow, horse, tractor, vegetables, hay and more!
Play fun interactive games like "Knock, knock, who's there" and a memory game to reinforce new words.
Mini role-play: Buy farm-fresh eggs, milk, and veggies from the farm shop! 45 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Meet the Farm Animals
Lesson 2:
Petting Zoo & Feeding the Animals
Meet and pet goats, donkeys, sheep, and pigs—all in German!
Learn to ask and answer questions about your favorite animals.
Discover what farm animals eat (carrots, apples, oats) and practice feeding them in German. 45 mins online live lesson
Unit 3: The Fruit and Vegetable Garden
Lesson 3:
The Fruit & Vegetable Garden
Learn about gardening tools (shovel, rake, watering can).
Discover farm-fresh fruits & veggies: cucumber, salad, tomatoes, apples, cherries.
Hands-on activity: Pretend to plant seeds, pull weeds, and harvest crops—all while using German phrases.
Fun science lesson: Why do fruits grow on trees while some grow on bushes? 45 mins online live lesson
Unit 4: Wagon Ride through Nature
Lesson 4:
Wagon Ride Through Nature
Hop on a horse-drawn wagon ride and explore the countryside!
Practice describing what you see, hear, and smell in German (e.g., "I spy with my little eye").
Encounter a surprise roadblock—problem-solve in German ("What should we do?").
End the class with a cozy campfire tradition and learn how to make Stockbrot (German campfire bread) at home! 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this class, we will occasionally use Nearpod, Boom Cards, and Kahoot Quizzes through a link that the teacher shares with the learner. The learner will not need to sign in.
Supply List
We provide printable flashcards and worksheets as well as links to quizzes. Students may need paper and a pen to take notes or to sketch/draw during class.
Language of Instruction
German
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2021
4.9
196reviews
Popular
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Hamburg
Master's Degree in Linguistics from Heriot-Watt University
Our educators are all Native Speakers of German, and experienced and certified online educators. Reviews
Live Group Course
$60
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-6 learners per class
