German Level 3B - Advanced

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Course code: L19G

For advanced learners who have been learning for several years and are almost fluent.

when

From 03 Feb 2025 to 16 Jun 2025
Mon 13:00-15:00

14 weeks

with Christel Stoecker-Danby

where

Stoke Lodge

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

fees

full fee for this course: £224.00, concession fee: £136.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

This course at advanced level is suitable for students who have been learning German for a number of years and who are fluent and proficient.

What can students expect?

Learners will improve their, already good, understanding of spoken and written German by learning new, more advanced vocabulary and grammar, and expanding all four language skills, by;

~ taking part in and enjoying fairly fluent conversation about a wide range and variety of topics. 

~ engaging in conversation, sharing points of views, increasing cultural awareness and making comparisons between different cultures. 

~ reading and understanding more difficult texts 

~ practicing and improving listening and reading comprehension at an advanced level

 

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

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 Stoke Lodge office before joining.

Previous experience required?

Yes, learners need to have completed courses at Level 1, 2 and 3 A, or have studied German for several years, and have a good solid grounding in grammar and vocabulary

What is the progression route?

Level 3 C

Are there any extra costs?

A course book may be used; details will be given at the first session

Work set between sessions?

Yes. Homework will be set every week, in order to enable learners to reinforce what they have learned during the sessions

What should students bring?

Ideally, an A4 ring binder for photocopies and handouts; paper and pen 

A good dictionary would be very useful

Teaching method/style?

Communicative language teaching approach: 

~ Listening comprehension: eg listening to CDs, clips from DVDs, the internet, the 

 tutor, other students 

~ Reading comprehension: eg reading texts or stories in class and at home 

~ Speaking and conversation in class 

~ Pair work, small group work, whole class work, etc 

~ Pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar exercises 

~ Working on the activities and exercises in the course book

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.