Introduction to German – Beginning 1 PART 1 – IN-PERSON

12 Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:55 p.m.

Special Note: This class is taught in person and will take place over a 12-week session, longer than usual. Also please note that space is limited and maximum capacity could be reached quickly. Sign up as soon as possible! Thank you. 

Book: Menschen A1.1, Kursbuch ISBN: 978-3193619013 and Menschen A1.1, Arbeitsbuch ISBN: 978-3193119018
Location: Taught in-person, downtown Portland, at CoworkHERS – 411 Congress Street. Registered participants will receive further details about this venue and community we’re excited to be able to share! Please note also that in case of unforseen circumstances, we could meet online. You will receive a zoom link from your instructor if this needs to happen.
Instructor: Cathrin Mayer
Price: $285 (early registration) $315 (after 0/15) 
Dates: 09/24 – 12/17 – No class during Thanksgiving week.
Need more information? Please attend our online Q&A on Thursday September 12th (Click here to sign up for the meeting) or get in touch by email.

This course is geared to absolute beginners, however, it will be taught entirely in German.

Students will learn to introduce themselves and others as well as ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live and where they are from, what they do for work, what their family is like, etc.  They will become familiar with the alphabet and the numbers from 0 to 1.000.000.  They will be able to ask for and give the prices of various items.  They will learn to use a limited number of adjectives to describe objects in the house.  They will hear and understand short conversations on these topics.

The grammatical topics covered in the course include present tense verb conjugation singular and plural, yes/no – and W- (information) questions, definite articles, personal pronouns (in the subject=nominative case), possessive articles, negation with “nicht”.

If you need assistance to determine if this class is right for you, we would be happy to help.
Please attend our online Q&A on Thursday September 12th (Click here to sign up for the meeting) or get in touch by email.