Continue developing your beginner German fluency and confidence with our Beginner German: A1.3 Course, suitable for learners who have completed our Beginner German: A1.2 Course or have approximately 40 hours of prior study. This course helps you build stronger communication skills for everyday situations while expanding your understanding of German grammar and vocabulary. It is ideal for learners interested in learning German for cultural interest or personal enrichment in a supportive and interactive learning environment.
You will practise everyday communication such as shopping in the city, asking for and giving directions, discussing work or study routines, describing weekend activities, and talking about homes and living situations. Grammar and vocabulary are taught in context to help you describe past events, compare things, and talk about everyday experiences with greater confidence. Phonetics is integrated throughout the course, with practice focusing on key German sounds and pronunciation patterns to help you develop clearer and more natural spoken German.
- Willkommen 1 3rd Ed German Beginners Coursebook (John Murray: 2018), ISBN 9781473672659
Supplier: Abbey's Language Book Centre
Please note that textbook cost is not included in the course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled, WEA Sydney cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any textbooks. Language courses will be confirmed or cancelled at least 7 days prior to their starting date.
Communication
- Shopping and everyday interactions in the city
- Talking about work, studies, and daily routines
- Asking for and giving directions and discussing transport
- Talking about past events and weekend activities
- Describing purchases and comparing past and present
- Discussing homes, living situations, and city vs. countryside life
Grammar
- Prepositions with accusative (e.g., durch, für, gegen, ohne, um)
- Prepositions with dative (e.g., aus, bei, mit, nach, seit, von, zu)
- Distinguishing accusative vs. dative with prepositions
- Present perfect (Perfekt) with regular and irregular past participles
- Adjectival endings
- Dative case (Dativ)
- Comparative and superlative forms of adjectives
Phonetics
- Pronunciation of CH / CHS
- The German L and D sound
Vocabulary
- City life and transport
- Work, studies, and daily routines
- Activities and common expressions used to talk about weekend plans and past activities
- Purchases of objects and shopping vocabulary
- Homes, accommodation, and comparisons
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Take part in simple everyday interactions in German, such as shopping, asking for directions, and discussing daily routines.
- Describe past activities and weekend experiences using common past forms while expanding their ability to talk about work, studies, and everyday life.
- Communicate more clearly and accurately by applying key grammatical patterns and pronunciation features used in everyday German conversation.
