Welcome to Our A2 German Course! Building on the foundation established in our A1 course, the A2 course is designed for learners who are ready to take their German to the next level. Whether you are looking to improve your speaking, listening, writing, or reading skills, this course will help you gain the confidence to navigate everyday situations with ease and accuracy.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

Strengthen Your Grammar Skills: Dive deeper into German grammar, covering topics like modal verbs in the past tense, indirect questions, reflexive verbs, and relative clauses.
Engage in More Complex Conversations: Be able to converse in a wider range of everyday contexts, such as discussing past events, giving directions, expressing preferences, and handling simple workplace conversations.
Expand Your Vocabulary: Learn vocabulary that allows you to discuss broader topics, such as travel, health, shopping, and daily activities.
Enhance Your Writing and Reading Abilities: Develop the skills to write and understand simple texts, emails, and messages, as well as comprehend longer passages of written material.
Course Structure

The course is divided into modules, each addressing key aspects of language development:

Module 1: Advanced Grammar and Sentence Construction

Genitive Case: Understand how to use the genitive for expressing possession and relationships.
Verb Tenses: Revision of Perfekt tense and introduction to more complex past tense forms like Präteritum (simple past).
Subordinate Clauses: Learn how to form and use subordinate clauses with conjunctions such as weil, dass, wenn, and als.
Module 2: Modal Verbs and Complex Sentences

Modal Verbs in Präteritum: Learn how to express past abilities and obligations using modal verbs like "konnte," "sollte," etc.
Indirect Questions: Master the art of forming indirect questions, both W-questions and yes/no questions using "ob."
Adjective Declension: Practice the use of adjectives with definite and indefinite articles, both in the nominative and accusative cases.
Module 3: Vocabulary Expansion and Practical Communication

Daily Life and Routine: Build vocabulary related to work, hobbies, and daily activities, including expressions of time and frequency.
Reflexive Verbs: Explore the use of reflexive verbs in various contexts, including daily routines and emotions.
Comparative and Superlative Adjectives: Learn how to compare things using "als" and "wie" and practice using the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives.
Module 4: Prepositions, Pronouns, and Special Verbs

Prepositions with Cases: Master prepositions with Akkusativ and Dativ, such as "mit," "für," "wegen," and others, in practical situations.
Position and Direction Verbs: Learn how to use position verbs like "stehen," "liegen," and "sitzen" and direction verbs like "gehen," "fahren," and "laufen."
Relativsätze: Understand and form relative clauses in both the nominative and accusative cases.
Module 5: Conjunctions and Advanced Sentence Structures

Connecting Sentences: Practice using conjunctions such as "deshalb," "trotzdem," and others to link ideas and provide logical flow.
Prepositions in Context: Learn how to ask questions and form sentences using prepositions with specific cases.
W-Questions with Prepositions: Form complex questions involving prepositions and their associated cases.
Grammar Focus

Throughout the course, we focus on the following grammar areas:

Verb Conjugation: Use regular and irregular verbs correctly in multiple tenses, including past tenses.
Cases: Understand the genitive, dative, and accusative cases and how to apply them with articles, adjectives, and prepositions.
Sentence Structure: Practice forming complex sentences with subordinate clauses and conjunctions, ensuring grammatical accuracy.
Vocabulary Development

You will enhance your vocabulary in the following areas:

Travel and Transportation: Vocabulary related to traveling, directions, public transport, and locations.
Health and Emergencies: Learn terms and phrases for medical situations, health care, and emergencies.
Shopping and Socializing: Learn expressions used in shopping, dining out, and making plans with friends.
Workplace and Daily Activities: Expand your vocabulary to discuss work, tasks, hobbies, and everyday activities.
Cultural Insights

Deepening your understanding of German-speaking cultures will enrich your learning experience:

Regional Differences: Explore the various dialects, cultural customs, and traditions across German-speaking countries.
Festivals and Holidays: Learn about major holidays, traditional events, and regional celebrations.
Social Etiquette: Gain insights into social customs and the dos and don’ts in German-speaking countries.
Learning Resources

To support your learning, you will have access to:

Interactive Exercises: Engaging activities to practice grammar, vocabulary, and listening skills.
Multimedia Content: Videos, audio clips, and readings to provide contextual understanding and improve listening comprehension.
Supplementary Materials: Utilize the Netzwerk A2 textbook and online resources to reinforce what you’ve learned.
Assessment and Progress Tracking

We will track your progress through regular assessments:

Weekly Quizzes: Short quizzes to test your understanding of the week's topics.
Mid-Course Review: A review to check your grasp of the material and address any challenges.
Final Examination: A comprehensive test that covers all course content and prepares you for the Goethe A2 exam if desired.
Certification

Upon successful completion, you will receive:

DFA Certificate: The Deutsch Für Alle Certificate, recognizing your A2 proficiency.
Goethe A2 Exam Preparation: Optionally, prepare for the official Goethe A2 exam, an internationally recognized certification.
For more information on the Goethe A2 exam and preparation tips, visit www.goethe.de.

This A2 course is structured to help learners achieve practical fluency and comfortably handle everyday conversations, all while reinforcing essential grammar and vocabulary for continued success in learning German.