Vocabulary Trainer #1: Educated Guessing in German (ages 10-12)
Get trained by a former college professor and homeschool mom to recognize similar words in German & English. Build your vocabulary, fast!
Jennifer Bjornstad, PhD (German/Writing)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(194)
Rising Star
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. Learners will watch 3 short videos and complete a slide presentation for follow-up practice. Each video includes a guided educated-guessing activity. The slide presentation is made up of 20 mini practice sessions. Answers are provided at the end of each activity/session.Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion is available upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Advanced Level
Guten Tag! In this class, you'll learn how to make good educated guesses when you see a new German word. You’ll get… + 3 videos that teach you to become an expert educated guesser + slides that guide you through 20 mini practice sessions + a handy reference sheet + the opportunity to ask me any questions that come up as you do the work Read below for more details. I’d love for you to complete the training! --Dr. Jennifer P.S. There are two Vocabulary Trainer classes. You can take one or both, in any order. --------- There are so many interesting similar words in German and English. Some are pretty obvious, like… die Hand, hand die Pflanze, plant die Laterne, lantern But some are a bit more hidden, like… das Girokonto, checking account der Ellenbogen, elbow sich fürchten, to be afraid In this class, you’ll learn to undercover hidden similarities quickly. You’ll become an excellent educator guesser! We will discuss and practice things like… 1) dividing up the word 2) looking at consonants 3) considering other similar sounds ------------ THE SELF-PACED FORMAT This is a self-paced class, which means there are no live meetings on Zoom. Instead, you work your way through the pre-recorded, pre-written learning materials posted in the classroom (videos + slide presentation + reference sheet). You can go through the class at whatever pace works best for you. - If you finish early, great—you can move on to your next German class! - If you need more time, no problem. Just let me know. If you have questions as you are working on the material, you can message me at any time. The class will probably take you around 45 minutes to complete. ------------ LEARNING MATERIALS Here’s what you’ll do in the class: 1 – You’ll watch 3 videos teaching you the steps to making good educated guesses (5-10 minutes each) 2 – You’ll work through the slide presentation on your own, making educated guesses about 20 new words (20 minutes) You’ll also get a Reference Sheet to remind you of the steps. ------------ LANGUAGE Language of Instruction: English Language of Activities: German ------------ THE COMPLETE CURRICULUM If you’re interested in becoming truly fluent in German, see my full German curriculum: https://outschool.com/search?q=bjornstad. Send me a message if you have questions or would like a copy of my “German for High Schoolers” information sheet.
Learning Goals
Students will learn new vocabularyStudents will become more confident educated-guessers
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Strategy for Educated Guessing + consonant group 1
example word: das Nashorn 11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Strategy for Educated Guessing + consonant group 2
example word: die Feige 7 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Strategy for Educated Guessing + consonant group 3
example word: das Veilchen 10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Educated Guessing Practice
Other Details
Learning Needs
This self-paced class works especially well for students with unique learning needs. Students can pause the video to make notes, rewind to watch a section again for deeper understanding, & do the slide presentation at their own pace.
Pre-Requisites
This class is perfect for students at any level. It’s great for true beginners as well as for advanced students/native speakers.
Supply List
All materials needed for the class are supplied by the instructor.
Joined November, 2020
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194reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Doctoral Degree in Foreign Language from University of Wisconsin-Madison
I have been teaching German, composition, and arts & humanities for more than 25 years, and I speak German with near-native fluency. I have a PhD in German Literature and was the 2014 Indiana German Collegiate Teacher of the Year. I was a professor of German for 16 years and have homeschooled my own son. I bring first-rate content knowledge and pedagogical expertise to the online classroom, plus a genuine love of working with young learners.
I am especially interested in helping younger students become enthusiastic language learners. My focus on learning strategies and study skills is an added benefit, useful for any learner.
See my Profile Page for my resume.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$5
weekly or $20 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 10-12
