Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2) - Introduction and Outline

Summary

Stefanie, a native German speaker, introduces her German grammar course aimed at complete beginners. The course is designed to teach grammar, precise pronunciation, and basic vocabulary up to the A2 level. Stefanie emphasizes the importance of consistency and active learning, highlighting that her videos will focus on grammar with vocabulary included in example sentences. She outlines the course structure, covering nouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives, and sentence structure. While the course won't teach speaking fluently, Stefanie offers additional support through private sessions. Her goal is to provide a thorough, university-level education in German grammar.

Takeaways

• 👋 Welcome to the course! My name is Stefanie, a native German speaker with experience in online teaching.
• 📚 This course is designed for complete beginners and will focus on German grammar from the ground up, aiming to help you reach a written proficiency level of A2.
• 🎥 The course will include detailed grammar explanations, example sentences, and exercises to help you understand and use German accurately.
• 🗣️ While the course emphasizes receptive language skills like reading and understanding, it does not cover speaking practice. For that, consider private sessions or small group lessons.
• 🎯 The primary goal of this course is to provide thorough and precise grammar education, with a secondary focus on vocabulary through example sentences.
• ⌛ Consistency is key! Aim to study regularly, even if it's just 10-15 minutes per day, to make steady progress in your German language skills.
• 📖 The course will cover essential grammar topics such as noun genders, cases, articles, pronouns, verb conjugations, prepositions, adjectives, sentence structure, and more.
• 📈 Reaching A2 proficiency will require 150-200 active learning hours, including self-study, repetition, and practice outside of the video lessons.
• 🎤 Pronunciation tips will be integrated into the lessons rather than covered separately, helping you learn correct pronunciation contextually.
• 🎓 The ultimate aim is to provide an in-depth and academically rigorous understanding of German grammar, equivalent to university-level education.

Q & A

Who is the instructor of the course?

The instructor of the course is Stefanie, a native German speaker.

What is the main focus of Stefanie's course?

The main focus of Stefanie's course is German grammar for beginners, aiming to teach accurate German pronunciation and thorough grammar.

What level of German proficiency does the course aim to achieve?

The course aims to achieve an A2 level of written proficiency in German.

What are some of the grammatical topics covered in the course?

The course covers topics such as gender of nouns, plural of nouns, the four cases (nominative, genitive, dative, accusative), articles, pronouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives, adverbs, particles, numbers, and sentence structure.

How many active learning hours are required to reach A2 proficiency according to the Goethe Institute?

To reach A2 proficiency, between 150 and 200 active learning hours are required.

Does the course cover speaking fluency in German?

No, the course cannot teach speaking fluently in German as it focuses primarily on grammar and accurate construction of sentences.

Is vocabulary training a primary focus of this course?

No, vocabulary training is not the primary focus of this course, but vocabulary will be included in example sentences and grammatical exercises.

How does Stefanie suggest supplementing the course for vocabulary learning?

Stefanie suggests using a good dictionary, creating flash cards, and self-studying vocabulary on the side to supplement the course.

What does Stefanie recommend for achieving consistency in learning?

Stefanie recommends studying consistently, even if it is only for 10 or 15 minutes per day, to advance in German language skills.

How does Stefanie plan to handle pronunciation lessons?

Stefanie plans to highlight aspects of pronunciation during the lessons, explaining them as relevant words come up in example sentences.