German Level 2D - Upper Intermediate

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Course code: L16G

For learners at upper intermediate level who have a good, solid knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and understanding of the language.

when

From 04 Feb 2025 to 17 Jun 2025
Tue 13:00-15:00

16 weeks

with Christel Stoecker-Danby

where

Stoke Lodge

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN

fees

full fee for this course: £256.00, concession fee: £154.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

This stimulating course aims to encourage you to speak more freely in German by developing your speaking and listening skills and thus reinforcing your confidence. The topics covered will deal with more advanced vocabulary and grammar, and the conversations and debates will lead to a greater understanding of Germany and German speaking countries.

What can students expect?

The course will consist of activities to enable students to improve their fluency, expand vocabulary and knowledge of grammar. 

Learners should expect to engage in conversation and use more advanced grammar to enable them to use the language with confidence. 

There will be revision exercises and games to practice various tenses and other grammatical points. 

Listening practice will be done by using a variety of media. 

Students will be encouraged to read magazine and newspaper articles and be able to talk about current events. 

 

 

This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.

 

The course will consist of activities to enable students to improve their fluency, expand vocabulary and knowledge of grammar. 

Learners should expect to engage in conversation and use more advanced grammar to enable them to use the language with confidence. 

There will be revision exercises and games to practice various tenses and other grammatical points. 

Listening practice will be done by using a variety of media. 

Students will be encouraged to read magazine and newspaper articles and be able to talk about current events.

Late starters allowed?

Yes, provided late starters can work at the same level as the rest of the class at the time of joining. 

 

Please check with the tutor via the admin office first, before joining.

Previous experience required?

Students should have completed courses at Level 1 and Level 2 A, B and C or have studied at GCSE or equivalent level at some time in the past, ideally for at least four years

What is the progression route?

Level 3 A

Are there any extra costs?

Yes, a course book may be used. Details will be given at the first session

Work set between sessions?

Yes. Some homework will be set every week, in order to enable learners to reinforce what they have learnt during each session

What should students bring?

A pen and paper, and perhaps, an A4 ring binder for handouts and photocopies 

A good bilingual dictionary would be useful, but is not essential

Teaching method/style?

Communicative language teaching method, involving eg 

- listening to course book CD, the tutor, other students, the radio, podcasts, songs, 

 conversations, 

- reading texts in course book, newspapers and magazine articles, short stories 

- asking and answering questions 

- oral practice in pairs, small groups and whole class work 

- pair work and role plays, group discussions 

- talking about a variety of current topics 

- games and grammatical exercises

Equipment Required

Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online.

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li>If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</li>
<li>If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</li>
<li>If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</li>
<li>Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</li>
<li>We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</li>
</ul>

 

If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.

When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.