German

German

When learning German you need to be able to show proficiency in the four key areas; listening, reading, writing and speaking. German tuition can help with each of these areas. When looking at writing skills, your tutor can assist you with learning key vocabulary and also in identifying grammatical rules, patterns and sentence structures. With regards to the listening and speaking elements, conversation practise with a German tutor can help with growing in confidence, accuracy and honing the relevant accent.

As a lot of vocabulary and grammar rules must be learned, your German tutor can help to identify ways to help you to learn and recall this information effectively.

When studying German, it is also a crucial aspect to be looking at German culture and growing in understanding of how German society works. If you have a native speaking German tutor, it can be especially helpful to ask questions about this during tutorials to help not only with your conversational skills but to assist with a wider understanding of German culture. In today’s global job market, there are great advantages to being able to demonstrate proficiency in another language and this can open up career avenues unavailable to those who do not have a second language.

Basic German

When starting out, the first steps tend to be learning very basic vocabulary while studying themes units. Often teachers will introduce ‘stock’ sentences and phrases to help get you started. In terms of assessments, students will typically need to be able to prepare a short talk and write essays or short answers under timed conditions. Reading and listening skills will also be tested. In tutorials, your German tutor can help to you understand what the examiner will be looking for and assist you in being as prepared as possible for upcoming assessments.

Higher Level German

At more advanced levels, German language courses will tend to focus on more complex vocabulary, phraseology and advanced themes such as history, literature and culture. Using different medias to learn, such as music, film or literature, enables meaty topics to be studies through the lens of German language.

At higher levels students will be expected to communicate accurately and effectively. A German tutor can assist with preparation for more complex examinations by providing the setting for relaxed conversational practise with a focus on difficult topics.

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