A1 [A1.1+A1.2] (8 contact hours per week)
- Application to register for a course submitted in good time using the online form on our website
- Completion of Language Center placement test or grade from language course previously attended at Freie Universität
General Focus:
- Introduction to basic grammatical structures
- Consistently developing a basic vocabulary
- Practice listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills in concrete, everyday situations
- Simple exercises to practice oral and written expression
- Introduction to different forms of independent learning and working
- Discussing and reflecting upon cultural differences in everyday situations in Germany, Berlin, and at the university
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, students are able to
- locate specific, predictable information in simple, everyday texts, as well as read short texts and reproduce key words, turns of phrase, and short sentences;
- grasp the content of very simple informational texts on familiar topics, particularly when these contain many international words and/or visual context clues;
- understand individual words and very simple sentences in clearly written, everyday texts concerning the specific areas and necessities of everyday life;
- understand individual statements in clearly spoken texts on familiar topics, provided these contain international words and pauses to allow for comprehension;
- use simple words, everyday expressions, and very simple structures in familiar situations, and are able to respond to simple questions;
- establish simple communication when they converse with someone who speaks slowly and clearly and who is willing to help them;
- provide or request personal information in writing through short texts (e.g., notes, messages, and forms);
- use structural elements to provide or request personal information and information pertaining to specific situations in writing.
Course Topics:
Personal information; living situation; institutions; transportation; travel; health; weather; holidays