Study Guide

Objective

This course covers basic German grammar and vocabulary enabling students to cope in simple business communication situations and to broaden their basic grammar and vocabulary skills as well as their knowledge of Germany and German etiquette and manners. Students will also be able to talk about general issues to a certain extent, their own country and work place and understand simple, general texts concerning their own professional field.

Content

Basic grammar
Everyday German
Telephoning
Emails
German culture and business etiquette

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: the student
- can read texts fluently
- knows the rules of pronunciation and intonation and can apply them consistently in oral situations
- knows enough grammar and vocabulary to be able to manage well in simple face-to-face service situations and drawing up written messages, e.g. e-mails, SMS messages

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: the student
- can read fluently - knows the most important rules of pronunciation and intonation and can apply them in oral situations
- knows the most important grammar structures and enough vocabulary to be able to communicate orally and in writing in simple service situations

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory 1: the student
- can read texts
- knows some of the rules of pronunciation and intonation and is able to apply them in oral situations
- knows grammar structures and grammar enough to understand the main content in oral and written service situations

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

0-5