Hobby classes
Hobbykurse
- Search and find private classes.
- Enrol in a local academy of your interest.
Learn essential German vocabulary and expressions for hobby classes, including phrases like "sich anmelden" (to register), "der Kurs" (course), and "teilnehmen" (to participate), to confidently inquire and sign up for local art, dance, or pottery lessons.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Übung 1: Conversation exercise
Anleitung:
- Describe the activities in the pictures. (Describe the activities in the pictures.)
- What hobby classes or workshops did you take in the past? (What hobby classes or workshops did you take in the past?)
- Are you currently enrolled in a hobby course? (Are you currently enrolled in a hobby course?)
- Do you have any plans? (Do you have any plans?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Ich spiele Gitarre und ich tanze gerne. I play the guitar and I like to dance. |
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Ich liebe Videospiele zu spielen. I love playing videogames. |
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Ich nehme jeden Freitag Tanzunterricht. I am taking dancing lessons every Friday. |
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Ich habe in meinen Zwanzigern ein paar Jahre lang Yogastunden genommen. I was taking yoga lessons for a few years in my twenties. |
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Ich werde in 2 Wochen an einem Malkurs teilnehmen. I will attend a painting workshop in 2 weeks. |
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Einmal im Monat mache ich Ausflüge mit zwei Freunden. Once a month I go on excursions with two friends. |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ich ______ jeden Mittwoch am Tanzkurs teil, weil ich Spaß daran habe.
(I ______ participate in the dance course every Wednesday because I enjoy it.)2. Du hast dich schon für den Workshop ______, oder?
(You have already ______ registered for the workshop, haven’t you?)3. Wir ______ nächste Woche an einem Sprachkurs teil, um Deutsch zu üben.
(We ______ are taking part in a language course next week to practice German.)4. Habt ihr euch für den Privatunterricht schon ______?
(Have you already ______ registered for private lessons?)Exercise 4: Discover New Hobbies – Registration for the Hobby Course
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Teilnehmen - to participate
Präsens
- ich nehme
- du nimmst
- er/sie/es nimmt
- wir nehmen
- ihr nehmt
- sie/Sie nehmen
Sich anmelden - to register (oneself)
Perfekt
- ich habe mich angemeldet
- du hast dich angemeldet
- er/sie/es hat sich angemeldet
- wir haben uns angemeldet
- ihr habt euch angemeldet
- sie/Sie haben sich angemeldet
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Hobby Classes – Your Guide to Enrolling in Creative Courses in German
This lesson is designed for A2 level German learners interested in exploring vocabulary and dialogues around hobby classes and course registration. It introduces practical phrases and expressions used when asking about courses, signing up, and gathering information about course schedules and costs.
Key Topics Covered
- Inquiring about available hobby courses, such as painting (Malerei) and pottery (Töpfern).
- How to register for classes by phone or in person, including necessary documents like an "Ausweis" (ID) and "Anmeldegebühr" (registration fee).
- Asking for course details, such as times (Kurszeiten) and costs (Kosten).
- Common verbs related to participation and registration: teilnehmen (to participate) and sich anmelden (to register/sign up).
Useful Vocabulary and Expressions
- Entschuldigung, wissen Sie, ob es hier in der Nähe Malkurse gibt? – Excuse me, do you know if there are painting courses nearby?
- Wie kann ich mich anmelden? – How can I register?
- Gibt es noch freie Plätze? – Are there any spots available?
- Die Gebühr beträgt 150 Euro inklusive Lehrmaterial. – The fee is 150 Euros including course materials.
Verb Focus
Key verbs introduced include:
- teilnehmen (to participate): ich nehme, du nimmst, er nimmt, etc.
- sich anmelden (to register/sign up): ich habe mich angemeldet, du hast dich angemeldet, etc.
Practical Mini-Story
The lesson includes a short story presenting a learner's experience enrolling in a dance course, highlighting expressions for registration, motivation, and participation in a natural context. For example, Ich habe mich für einen Tanzkurs angemeldet means "I have registered for a dance course."
Comparing German and English Phrases
In English, we often say "sign up for a course" or "take a class," which corresponds to sich anmelden and teilnehmen in German. Note the reflexive nature of sich anmelden in German, where the pronoun changes depending on the subject (ich melde mich an). Also, course-related terms like Gebühr (fee) and Anmeldegebühr (registration fee) are specific and important to remember. When asking about availability, Germans often say Gibt es noch freie Plätze? which literally means "Are there still free places?" a useful phrase for inquiries.
This lesson prepares learners to confidently ask about hobby courses, complete registrations, and understand essential information about course attendance, all vital for engaging in new hobbies while practicing German.
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