Intermediate HS German: Expand Your Deutsch Vocabulary & Conversation Skills

Ever wonder if you could hold a full conversation in German, discussing your plans or describing your day? This class takes your German skills to the next level, focusing on 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥 and 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 phrases to expand vocabulary and conversational confidence. Through practical themes like travel, hobbies, and cultural experiences, learners will master the words and expressions needed to communicate clearly and effectively in 𝐃𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐜𝐡.

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Week of September 9: Making Plans with Friends – Pläne mit Freunden machen
Week of September 16: Describing Your Routine – Deinen Tagesablauf beschreiben
Week of September 23: Talking About Travel Destinations – Über Reiseziele sprechen
Week of September 30: Expressing Likes and Dislikes – Vorlieben und Abneigungen ausdrücken

Week of October 7: Shopping for Specific Items – Gezielt einkaufen
Week of October 14: Talking About Your Hobbies – Über deine Hobbys sprechen
Week of October 21: Giving Directions Around Town – Wegbeschreibungen geben
Week of October 28: Ordering Food at a Restaurant – Essen im Restaurant bestellen

Week of November 4: Discussing Weather and Plans – Wetter und Pläne besprechen
Week of November 11: Sharing Stories from Your Day – Erlebnisse des Tages erzählen
Week of November 18: Asking Questions to Get to Know Someone – Fragen zum Kennenlernen stellen
Week of November 25: Describing Your Room – Dein Zimmer beschreiben

Week of December 2: Explaining How to Do Something – Erklären, wie etwas geht
Week of December 9: Talking About Future Plans – Über Zukunftspläne sprechen
Week of December 16: Describing Favorite Places – Lieblingsorte beschreiben

Week of January 6: Explaining Your Daily Schedule – Deinen Tagesablauf erklären
Week of January 13: Describing Past Events – Vergangene Ereignisse beschreiben
Week of January 20: Asking for Help – Um Hilfe bitten
Week of January 27: Giving Directions – Wegbeschreibungen geben

Week of February 3: Talking About Preferences – Über Vorlieben sprechen
Week of February 10: Planning a Day Out – Einen Ausflug planen
Week of February 17: Talking About Your Weekend – Über dein Wochenende sprechen
Week of February 24: Describing Objects Around You – Gegenstände um dich herum beschreiben

Week of March 3: Discussing Your Favorite Activities – Über Lieblingsaktivitäten sprechen
Week of March 10: Expressing Opinions – Meinungen äußern
Week of March 24: Talking About Future Plans – Über Zukunftspläne sprechen

Week of April 7: Explaining a Simple Task – Eine einfache Aufgabe erklären
Week of April 14: Talking About Daily Habits – Über tägliche Gewohnheiten sprechen
Week of April 21: Describing Surroundings – Die Umgebung beschreiben
Week of April 28: Comparing Two Things – Zwei Dinge vergleichen

Week of May 5: Asking Detailed Questions – Detaillierte Fragen stellen
Week of May 12: Talking About Travel Experiences – Über Reiseerfahrungen sprechen
Week of May 19: Describing Goals – Ziele beschreiben
Week of May 26: Sharing Personal Stories – Persönliche Geschichten erzählen

Week of June 2: Explaining Preferences – Vorlieben erklären
Week of June 9: Summarizing a Day – Einen Tag zusammenfassen
Week of June 16: Talking About the Past and Future – Über Vergangenheit und Zukunft sprechen

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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.