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German course: A2 (syllabus)

Learning module 1: Reisen: ab ins Unbekannte!

A2:1 Urlaubspläne (Holiday plans)

A2.1: Holiday plans

Learning goals

  • Describe different types of holidays and activities.
  • Discuss the modes of transportation used to reach your travel destination
  • Know common holiday destinations in your guest country.

A2:2 Koffer packen (Packing your luggage)

A2.2: Packing your luggage

Learning goals

  • Name and describe common items to pack for a trip.
  • Compare different types of luggage and suitcases.
  • Explain baggage rules and restrictions.

A2:3 Buche deine Unterkunft. (Book your accomodation)

A2.3: Book your accomodation

Learning goals

  • Book and reserve a room - by phone, email and online.
  • Know common hotel and room types.

A2:4 Am Flughafen und im Flugzeug. (At the airport and in the plane.)

A2.4: At the airport and in the plane.

Learning goals

  • The check-in process for your flight: at the airport and online.
  • Ask for information on flight schedules and terminals.
  • Going through security and understanding safety instructions.

A2:5 Ein Transportmittel mieten (Rent your transportation)

A2.5: Rent your transportation

Learning goals

  • Rent a car, bike or scooter.
  • Manage your car insurance and deposit.
  • Pick up and return your transportation.

A2:6 Im Hotel (At the hotel)

A2.6: At the hotel

Learning goals

  • Do your hotel check-in and check-out.
  • Request changes or extra services during your stay.
  • Report any issues related to your stay at the reception.

A2:7 Als Tourist in der Stadt (As a Tourist in the City)

A2.7: As a Tourist in the City

Learning goals

  • Common activities during a city trip.
  • Asking information at the tourist office.
  • Know practical survival phrases as a tourist to navigate in the city.

A2:8 Urlaubsdesaster? (Holiday disaster?)

A2.8: Holiday disaster?

Learning goals

  • Report stolen or lost items at the police station.
  • Asking for help with documents at the embassy or consulate.
  • Contact emergency services.
Learning module 2: Gesellschaft und Regierung

A2:9 Papierkram und Bürokratie (Paperwork and bureaucracy)

A2.9: Paperwork and bureaucracy

Learning goals

  • Navigate social security, working permits and paperwork.
  • Know your obligations and paperwork in the country.

A2:10 Haben Sie die Neuigkeiten gehört? (Did you hear the news?)

A2.10: Did you hear the news?

Learning goals

  • Discuss what you saw on television or heard on the radio.
  • Time expressions for recent events.
  • Get to know the popular media stations in your host country.

A2:11 Notdienste (Emergency services)

A2.11: Emergency services

Learning goals

  • Know the names of emergency services of your new country.
  • Calling and advising about situations.

A2:12 Meine Schulzeit (My time at school)

A2.12: My time at school

Learning goals

  • Learn about the country's education system.
  • Talk about your time at school and childhood memories.

A2:13 Bei der Bank (At the bank)

A2.13: At the bank

Learning goals

  • Open a bank account.
  • Make online purchases and be familiar with common payment methods.
  • Get to know the biggest banks of the country.

A2:14 Hochschulabschluss (University degree)

A2.14: University degree

Learning goals

  • Talk about your university study or goals.
  • Know vocabulary about higher education.
  • Know the higher education system and institutions of your new country.

A2:15 Die Regierung und die Wahlen (The government and elections)

A2.15: The government and elections

Learning goals

  • Get to know the basic government institutions of the country.
  • Talk about elections and voting.
Learning module 3: Wochenendpläne

A2:16 Zu einem Konzert gehen (Going to a concert)

A2.16: Going to a concert

Learning goals

  • Buy (online) tickets for a festival, concert, musical,...
  • Talk about musical instruments and your favorite genre.
  • Know common festivals in your new country.

A2:17 Freunde besuchen (Visiting friends)

A2.17: Visiting friends

Learning goals

  • Invite and receive your friends at home.
  • Organize a dinner party, game night, or other activity.
  • Know common evening activities in your new country.

A2:18 Mach einen Ausflug aufs Land! (Visit the countryside)

A2.18: Visit the countryside

Learning goals

  • Talk about the village and the countryside.
  • Learn the names of the farm animals.
  • Learn about the most known rural regions of your host country.

A2:19 Auf dem Campingplatz (At the camping)

A2.19: At the camping

Learning goals

  • Learn the names of common natural objects.
  • Navigate using a map or GPS.
  • Know common regions to go camping in your new country.

A2:20 Familienausflug in den Zoo (Family trip to the zoo)

A2.20: Family trip to the zoo

Learning goals

  • Describe different landscapes and animals.
  • Organize a family activity at an attraction park.
  • Learn about famous zoos or wildlife areas in your host country

A2:21 Einen Sonntagsspaziergang machen. (Going for a Sunday walk.)

A2.21: Going for a Sunday walk.

Learning goals

  • Invites friends and relatives for a hike or small walk.
  • Vocabulary on landscapes and hiking.
  • Get to know famous hiking areas of your host country.
Learning module 4: Lifestyle

A2:22 Körperhygiene (Personal hygiene)

A2.22: Personal hygiene

Learning goals

  • Talk about hygiene products and routines.
  • Explain what hygiene products you want in the shop.

A2:23 Hobby-Kurse (Hobby classes)

A2.23: Hobby classes

Learning goals

  • Search and find private classes.
  • Enrol in a local academy of your interest.

A2:24 Essen zum Mitnehmen (Takeaway food)

A2.24: Takeaway food

Learning goals

  • Ask for a specific menu.
  • Order take-away meals.

A2:25 Gesunde Ernährung und Gewohnheiten (Healthy food and habits)

A2.25: Healthy food and habits

Learning goals

  • Talk about your diet and (un)healthy habits.
  • Plan your weekly menu.

A2:26 (Nachhaltiger) Verkehr ((Sustainable) transport)

A2.26: (Sustainable) transport

Learning goals

  • Discuss your daily transportation.
  • Discuss various types of transportation.

A2:27 Kleidungsstile und Mode (Clothing styles and fashion)

A2.27: Clothing styles and fashion

Learning goals

  • Talk about your favourite outfit.
  • Describe your outfit and fashion.

A2:28 Bewegung und Lifestyle (Exercise and lifestyle)

A2.28: Exercise and lifestyle

Learning goals

  • Talk about the benefits of exercising and sports
  • Talk about your daily exercise routines
Learning module 5: Täglicher Haushalt

A2:29 Beim Immobilienmakler (At the real estate agent)

A2.29: At the real estate agent

Learning goals

  • Discuss an advertisement for a house or apartment that you just saw.
  • Discuss to buy a new house or apartment.

A2:30 In der Bibliothek (At the library)

A2.30: At the library

Learning goals

  • Talk about a book, fairy tale, or poem you have read.
  • Ask for a book or author in the library.

A2:31 Wunschliste (Bucket list)

A2.31: Bucket list

Learning goals

  • Talk about your bucket list and future plans

A2:32 Familienpläne (Family plans)

A2.32: Family plans

Learning goals

  • Talk about plans and ambitions for the future
  • Talk about your relationships and family plans

A2:33 Mein eigenes Geschäft (My own business)

A2.33: My own business

Learning goals

  • Discuss plans for starting a business.
  • Talk about daily bookkeeping responsibilities.

A2:34 Im Ruhestand (To be retired)

A2.34: To be retired

Learning goals

  • Talk about activities and lifestyle changes after you retire.
  • Talk about ongoing actions in the future.

A2:35 Dienstleistungen und Geschäfte vor Ort (Local services and shops)

A2.35: Local services and shops

Learning goals

  • Know the names of local services and shops.
  • Discuss what you find in the shopping center.
Learning module 6: Bei der Arbeit

A2:36 Von der Post zur E-Mail (From post office to email)

A2.36: From post office to email

Learning goals

  • Send and receive messages.
  • Email and internet.

A2:37 Auf Jobsuche (Looking for a job)

A2.37: Looking for a job

Learning goals

  • Create and send your curriculum.
  • Use job portals to search for a job.

A2:38 Vorstellungsgespräch (Job interview)

A2.38: Job interview

Learning goals

  • Performing a job interview
  • Indirect object

A2:39 Teamarbeit (Teamwork)

A2.39: Teamwork

Learning goals

  • Vocabulary about teams and roles
  • Giving orders with indirect object

A2:40 Büro und Meetings (Office and meetings)

A2.40: Office and meetings

Learning goals

  • Learn basic debating vocabulary
  • Express agreement and disagreement

A2:41 Meinungen und Verhandlungen (Opinions and negotiations)

A2.41: Opinions and negotiations

Learning goals

  • Express your opinion
  • Learn basic phrases to discuss viewpoints

A2:42 Organisation und Delegation (Organisation and delegation)

A2.42: Organisation and delegation

Learning goals

  • Vocabulary on organisational hierarchy
  • Giving orders

A2:43 Remote-Arbeit oder Büro? (Remote work or the office?)

A2.43: Remote work or the office?

Learning goals

  • Daily office vocabulary
  • Remote work vocabulary