German 1, elementary course (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Students can basics of German, being able to use the basic vocabulary and structures both orally and in writing.

Content

pronunciation, greetings, introducing oneself
telling about oneself (studies, job, hobbies)
buying a travel ticket
telling the way
in a cafe

Materials

- Kudel & Kyyhkynen: Einverstanden! 1

Teaching methods

oral and written exercises, independent work, online-exercises

Student workload

lectures and guided practice 36 h
independent work 45 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.