Level 5+. This is largely a conversation group for those with a sound knowledge of German and willingness to participate. Members introduce a variety of subjects for discussion. New members welcome. There are two native German speakers in the class.
Meets fortnightly, on Wednesday, from 10.00 to 11.30.
Level 2+. For improvers, with emphasis on useful conversation for tourism/travel purposes in continental Europe, concentrating mainly on communication by learning vocabulary, pronunciation, everyday expressions and grammar.
Language levels
The following is a guide to the skills required for each level, where specified in the groups above:
Level 1 – Beginner – No previous knowledge required.
Level 2 – Elementary – “I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people that I know”.
Level 3 – Lower intermediate – “I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe simply my family and other people, living conditions, my educational background and my present/most recent job”.
Level 4 – Mid intermediate – “I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. I can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions”.
Level 5 – Higher intermediate – “I can present detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to interests. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options”.
Level 6 – Advanced – “I can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion”.
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