German Language Course A1 for International Students & Experts-12 weeks, 36 Lectures x 90 min

Organizer: World-Academies, Knowledge-Management Startup of Technical University of Dresden (Germany)

Course Overview: This is a Comprehensive German Language Course for international students and experts interested in education and career opportunities in Germany, to start German Language as beginners and achieve A1 level including speaking, listening, reading and writing skills within 36 Live-Online Lectures in an international interactive class

• Teaching Approach: Supervised Online-Live Course, 12 weeks, 36 Lectures x 90 min.
• Main Lectures: Mondays & Wednesdays with main German Teacher.
• Practices, Conversations on Selected Topics & Free Discussions: Fridays, with Main Teacher and support of Teaching Assistants (TA) and invited experienced experts, instructors and guest German students, along with discussions on German Educations System, Research and Career Opportunities.

Registration Fee: Regular 250 Euro, Discounts: Early Registration 30%, Students 50%, World Academies (WAC) Members* 50 % , WAC-Students 60 %, WAC Group Leaders** & Selected RTR Applicants*** 70% (can be up to 100 % free via RTR Applications). Contact: workshop@world-academies.com *

Course Content: The course will cover the following topics/modules:

1. Basic Vocabulary and Grammar
2. Greetings and Introductions
3. Everyday Conversations
4. Travel Vocabulary and Situations
5. Shopping and Dining Out
6. Describing People and Places
7. Hobbies and Leisure Activities
8. German Culture and Customs
9. Language Learning Skills:

• Speaking: Role-plays, dialogues, and group discussions.
• Listening: Audio recordings, and listening comprehension exercises.
• Reading: Texts, articles, and comprehension activities.
• Writing: Written assignments, dialogues, and creative writing tasks.

Training Goals:

• By the end of the course, students will be able to:
  o Hold basic conversations in German.
  o Understand and respond to common spoken and written expressions.
  o Navigate everyday situations in German-speaking countries.
  o Gain insight into German culture and customs.

Course Materials:

• Studentbook: “Starten Wir Kursbuch”- Deutsch als Fremdsprache
• Workbook: “Starten Wir Arbeitsbuch”
• Online Resources: Interactive exercises, videos, and supplementary materials.

Teaching Methodology:

• Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach.
• Task-based activities to promote active learning.
• Use of multimedia tools and technology for interactive learning experiences.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Regular quizzes, speaking assessments, and written assignments.
• Criteria include accuracy, fluency, and comprehension.
• Continuous feedback to track student progress.

Contacts: WAC Language Academy ( registration@world-academies.com )