Let's Visit Germany! Sing, Rhyme, Play and Color | Beginner Vocab and Culture
In this 7-week course, we'll sing, rhyme, play, and color the words and phrases you'll use when you visit Germany. Everyone gets a chance to speak and share. Teacher is half-German with a B.A. in German and much time spent in-country.
What's included
7 live meetings
3 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
There is a one-page worksheet provided before each class.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner - Intermediate Level
"Play is one of the most important ways in which young children gain essential knowledge and skills." ~UNICEF, 2018 Come experience my favorite things about Germany—the things and places I loved when I was a kid in Germany with my mom and Oma and Opa! This class prepares learners for what they'll see when they visit Germany. Through fun activities such as songs, rhymes, games, and coloring, learners will become comfortable with the key words and phrases they'll need in country. In each meeting, we learn four different keywords, while also making friends. Class Schedule: Songs, rhymes, and new vocabulary are in German; language of instruction is English. > HELLO SONG > GREETINGS > KEYWORDS > GAME > COLORING > SHARING > GOODBYE SONG TOPICS - Meeting 1 - Topic - Important Symbols: German flag, Map, Euro, WC - Meeting 2 - Topic - Weather: Cloudy, Rainy, Snowy, Sunny - Meeting 3 - Topic - Popular Drinks: Orange juice, Apple spritzer, Hot chocolate, Peppermint tea - Meeting 4 - Topic - Fun Foods: Döner kebab, French fries, Currywurst, Cucumber salad - Meeting 5 - Topic - Bakery: Fresh rolls, Pretzels, Plum cake, Sandwiches - Meeting 6 - Topic - Famous sights: Brandenburg Gate, Black Forest, Neuschwanstein Castle, Zugspitze Mountain Peak - Meeting 7 - Topic - Review! NOTE ON TEACHER I will start your child on the same joyful journey of learning German that I began as a child with my German mother and continued through college and beyond. I earned a B.A. in German and went on to serve for a year in the German Bundestag, a position of 100% language immersion. I hope to set your child on this same path of lifelong learning. TEACHING METHOD You'll notice I cap all of my classes at 5 learners — this way I can see all of the learners' screens at all times and they can all see each other for maximum group engagement. I also keep the class focused on my face, voice, and physical visual aids such as flannel pieces, magnetic cutouts, books, and printable worksheets. Studies show kids learn best through face-to-face interaction, so I avoid slides or virtual graphics that render my screen small and make the other learners' screens disappear. Learning in my class is centered on human-to-human connection, which creates a deep, more permanent learning experience. Come see for yourself!
Learning Goals
Students will learn the words and phrases they can look forward to encountering on a visit to Germany. This class sets a foundation and desire for future learning.
Syllabus
7 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
Symbols
We will learn some common symbols seen around Germany: the flag, the map, the Euro, and the WC.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Weather
We will learn some common types of weather experienced in Germany: sunny, rainy, cloudy, and snowy.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Kid Beverages
We will learn some yummy kid beverages to be enjoyed in Germany: orange juice, sparkling apple juice, hot chocolate, and peppermint tea.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Fun Foods
We will learn some yummy foods to be enjoyed in Germany: döner kebab, french fries, currywurst, and cucumber salad.
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
The teacher is Autistic with ADHD and has an overall teaching style that works well with these neurotypes, e.g., participation is always optional, sitting still or sitting at all is never required, and we always occupy our hands.
Supply List
A one-page worksheet will provided the day before each class meeting; please print it before class and bring colored pencils/pens/markers for drawing. If it is not possible to print the worksheet, a blank piece of paper is okay!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Monterey Institute of International Studies
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Pennsylvania State University
My native language is English—I learned German from my German mother and took German in school all the way through college, earning my B.A. in German. I even worked for a year as an intern in the German Bundestag, in an environment of total language immersion. I have a deep respect and appreciation for the German language, which I will pass on to your learner in my class!
> GERMAN BUNDESTAG
I served for one year as an intern in the German Bundestag.
> ESL
I taught English and German for one year in Taiwan.
> EARLY LITERACY
I worked for seven years in the children's department of a large public library with a focus on Early Literacy and multilingual programming.
> EDUCATION
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in INTERNATIONAL POLITICS and GERMAN; and a Master of Arts degree in INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS with a language focus on MANDARIN CHINESE.
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Live Group Course
$12
weekly or $84 for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
30 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
2-5 learners per class