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Unlock the mysteries of the dative/accusative distinction, master the conversational etiquette of German social relationships, and engage in more extensive conversation about health, geography, and the arts. Begin mastering the past-perfect and future tenses. You will write more sophisticated descriptions of yourself, family, and friends; while reading and discussing simple texts.
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Acquire the more sophisticated vocabulary of media, technology, film, and Germany's world-famous Neues Bauen architecture. Continue to enrich your knowledge of German verbs. You will describe more complex events and experiences, while writing and discussing opinions and preferences.
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Continue to master the German case system, express modal and mood distinctions, and learn colorful narrative techniques. Learn the more complex vocabulary of social relationships, dining etiquette, and small talk. Discuss great Dichter such as Brecht and Rilke. By the end of this course, you will have the tools needed to engage in conversation with native speakers, write a short essay, and indulge in advanced texts.
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Discuss current German fashion, political events, music, and pop culture. Acquire German's business vocabulary-Europe's second most popular business lingua franca. Learn superlatives, comparatives, and a greater range of mood distinctions. You will be introduced to the exciting vocabulary of German debate and analysis. Discuss and write about more sophisticated concepts, while enjoying authentic texts, including stories by Kafka and Mann.
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Immerse yourself in German, the language of Kafka, Goethe and Beethoven. In this beginning level you will engage in simple small talk about hobbies, professions, travel and food. Focus on the present tense, asking and giving directions, telling time and numbers. Read and write simple sentences.
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Expand your German through extended conversations about television programs, music, history and current events. Learn how to express yourself using more sophisticated vocabulary and expressions. Review the present, past and future tenses while reading and writing a variety of texts.
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