German Language Fundamentals
Introduces basic German vocabulary and conversation techniques.
Description : Through interactive lessons, games, and role‑play, students learn essential German phrases and develop practical communication skills.
Category : ForeignLanguages
Age : 10+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Greetings and Introductions Section 1: Basic Greetings and Self-Introduction - Lesson 1: Saying Hello and Goodbye Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn how to greet someone in German using "Hallo" and say goodbye with "Tschüss." - Lesson 2: Introducing Yourself Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practice stating your name and asking others “Wie heißt du?” ("What is your name?") Section 2: Essential Courtesy Phrases - Lesson 1: Please and Thank You Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understand how to use "Bitte" (please) and "Danke" (thank you) in everyday interactions. - Lesson 2: Excuse Me and I'm Sorry Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learn how to politely get attention with "Entschuldigung" and express apology. Section 3: Formal and Informal Speech - Lesson 1: Formal Greetings Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Explore greetings like "Guten Tag" for formal situations. - Lesson 2: Informal Greetings Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Practice casual expressions and understand when to use informal language. Section 4: Asking and Answering Quick Questions - Lesson 1: Asking Basic Questions Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Practice questions such as “Wie geht’s?” ("How are you?") and “Wie heißt du?” to initiate conversation. - Lesson 2: Answering Simple Questions Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learn simple reply strategies to common questions. Section 5: Everyday Expressions and Reactions - Lesson 1: Expressing Agreement and Uncertainty Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Use words like "Ja," "Nein," and "Vielleicht" (maybe) appropriately. - Lesson 2: Expressing Non-Understanding Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learn to communicate when you do not understand by saying "Ich verstehe nicht." Module 2: Numbers, Time, and Dates Section 1: Learning Numbers - Lesson 1: Numbers 1 to 10 Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn the German numbers from 1 to 10 with pronunciation practice. - Lesson 2: Numbers 11 to 20 Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Continue with numbers 11 through 20 using interactive games. Section 2: Telling Time - Lesson 1: Understanding Hours and Minutes Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to telling time, learning vocabulary like "Uhr" (o’clock). - Lesson 2: Asking for and Giving the Time Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Practice asking “Wie spät ist es?” and responding with time. Section 3: Days of the Week and Months - Lesson 1: Days of the Week Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learn the German names for the days from Montag to Sonntag. - Lesson 2: Months and Seasons Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduce months and relate them to seasonal vocabulary. Section 4: Dates and Personal Information - Lesson 1: Expressing Your Age in German Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learn to say your age and ask about someone’s age. - Lesson 2: Talking About Dates Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice stating dates and important personal milestones. Section 5: Money and Simple Shopping - Lesson 1: Basic Numbers in a Shopping Context Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Use numbers to understand prices and quantities. - Lesson 2: Vocabulary for Shopping Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learn words for common items and phrases useful for a store visit. Module 3: Everyday Vocabulary and Contexts Section 1: Family and Friends - Lesson 1: Family Members Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn vocabulary for family (Mutter, Vater, Bruder, Schwester, etc.). - Lesson 2: Describing People Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practice simple adjectives to describe friends and relatives. Section 2: Home and School - Lesson 1: Rooms and Furniture at Home Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduce vocabulary for rooms and common furniture items. - Lesson 2: School Supplies and Places at School Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learn words for school environments and supplies. Section 3: Food and Drink - Lesson 1: Common Foods Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Build a vocabulary list for fruits, vegetables, and everyday meals. - Lesson 2: Ordering at a Café or Restaurant Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Practice dialogue for ordering dishes and drinks. Section 4: Hobbies and Free-Time Activities - Lesson 1: Discussing Hobbies Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learn words related to common hobbies and leisure activities. - Lesson 2: Expressing Preferences Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice asking and answering questions about favorite activities. Section 5: Weather and Nature - Lesson 1: Weather Vocabulary Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introduce terms like sunny, rainy, cloudy, and snowy. - Lesson 2: Talking About the Seasons Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learn names for the four seasons and related expressions. Module 4: Pronunciation and Grammar Fundamentals Section 1: The German Alphabet and Sounds - Lesson 1: Learning the Alphabet Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Practice the German alphabet and pronunciation of each letter. - Lesson 2: Umlauts and Special Sounds Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Focus on the pronunciation of ä, ö, ü and the Eszett (ß). Section 2: Basic Sentence Structure - Lesson 1: Building Simple Sentences Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduce the Subject-Verb-Object order with simple phrases. - Lesson 2: Forming Questions Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learn how to convert statements into simple yes/no and what/where questions. Section 3: Articles and Noun Gender - Lesson 1: Definite and Indefinite Articles Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Teach the use of "der," "die," "das," and their counterparts. - Lesson 2: Introduction to Noun Gender Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Practice identifying masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns. Section 4: Basic Verb Conjugations - Lesson 1: Conjugating Regular Verbs Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learn how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense. - Lesson 2: Introduction to Irregular Verbs Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Identify a few common irregular verb forms for everyday use. Section 5: Using Simple Prepositions - Lesson 1: Common Prepositions in Context Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introduce prepositions such as in, on, under, and next to. - Lesson 2: Prepositions in Short Sentences Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Practice constructing sentences using prepositions correctly. Module 5: Everyday Conversation and Role-Play Section 1: Shopping and Markets - Lesson 1: Asking for Items in a Store Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Role-play dialogues for finding items and asking for assistance. - Lesson 2: Handling Payments and Prices Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learn simple expressions related to paying and discussing costs. Section 2: Dining Out - Lesson 1: Ordering in a Café or Restaurant Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Practice dialogues for ordering food and drinks. - Lesson 2: Compliments and Service Interactions Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Engage in role-play about giving compliments and asking for the bill. Section 3: Asking for Directions - Lesson 1: Inquiring About Locations Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learn phrases for asking “Wo ist...?” (Where is...?) and related directions. - Lesson 2: Understanding Responses and Landmarks Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Practice understanding and giving basic directions using common landmarks. Section 4: Making Social Plans - Lesson 1: Inviting Someone Out Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Role-play inviting a friend to join an activity using simple phrases. - Lesson 2: Confirming Arrangements Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice confirming times and locations in casual conversation. Section 5: Interactive Role-Play Scenarios - Lesson 1: Simple Dialogue Practice Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Engage in structured role-play to reinforce vocabulary and sentence structure. - Lesson 2: Interactive Conversations for Everyday Use Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Participate in longer dialogues that simulate real-life situations for practice.