Middle School German: Learn Beginner Deutsch Vocabulary & Conversation

Ever wonder if you could navigate Germany with just a few key words? Imagine stepping into a bakery, strolling through a park, or chatting about the weather—all in 𝐃𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐜𝐡. This class focuses on 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥 and 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 vocabulary, introducing themes that make learning practical and exciting. Whether you're exploring for fun, homeschooling, or connecting with family, each week brings 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 to life, building your confidence to communicate in real-life situations

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Week of September 9: Foods You Eat Every Day – Alltägliche Lebensmittel
Week of September 16: Drinks You Order at a Café – Getränke im Café
Week of September 23: People in Your Life – Menschen in deinem Leben
Week of September 30: Exploring Your Home – Zuhause erkunden

Week of October 7: Weather Words – Wetterwörter
Week of October 14: Animals Around You – Tiere um dich herum
Week of October 21: Colors and Descriptions – Farben und Beschreibungen
Week of October 28: Clothing for the Day – Kleidung für den Tag

Week of November 4: Getting Around Town – Sich in der Stadt bewegen
Week of November 11: Fun Things to Do – Spaßige Aktivitäten
Week of November 18: Describing Your Room – Dein Zimmer beschreiben
Week of November 25: Words for Travel – Wörter für Reisen

Week of December 2: Pets and Farm Animals – Haustiere und Bauernhoftiere
Week of December 9: Planning Your Day – Den Tag planen
Week of December 16: What’s in Your Bag? – Was ist in deiner Tasche?

Week of January 6: Exploring the Outdoors – Die Natur erkunden
Week of January 13: At the Grocery Store – Im Supermarkt
Week of January 20: Sports and Games – Sport und Spiele
Week of January 27: At the Train Station – Am Bahnhof

Week of February 3: Describing People – Menschen beschreiben
Week of February 10: Inside a Classroom – Im Klassenzimmer
Week of February 17: Planning a Trip – Eine Reise planen
Week of February 24: Things You Need Every Day – Dinge, die du jeden Tag brauchst

Week of March 3: Exploring a Park – Einen Park erkunden
Week of March 10: Fun at the Zoo – Spaß im Zoo
Week of March 24: Talking About Your Weekend – Über dein Wochenende sprechen

Week of April 7: Inside a Café – Im Café
Week of April 14: Describing Your Favorite Outfit – Dein Lieblingsoutfit beschreiben
Week of April 21: What’s in Your Kitchen? – Was ist in deiner Küche?
Week of April 28: Exploring a Garden – Einen Garten erkunden

Week of May 5: Going to the Doctor – Zum Arzt gehen
Week of May 12: At the Playground – Auf dem Spielplatz
Week of May 19: My Favorite Animal – Mein Lieblingstier
Week of May 26: What’s in Your Backpack? – Was ist in deinem Rucksack?

Week of June 2: Talking About Your Day – Über deinen Tag sprechen
Week of June 9: Exploring a Library – Eine Bibliothek erkunden
Week of June 16: Packing for a Trip – Für eine Reise packen

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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.