German Beginners (CAR26T091)
Curriculum area: Languages
- Start date: Wednesday, 14 April 2027
- End date: Wednesday, 7 July 2027
- Number of weeks: 12
- Time: 18:00 - 20:00
- Delivery type: Online
- Venue: Online Delivery
- Tutor: Olesya Collier
- Full fee: £180.00 | Concessionary fee: £90.00 | Staff fee: £153.00
This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.
About the course
This is a full year course and is ideal for beginners or those wishing to re-learn a language from scratch. At the end of the course you will be able to: introduce yourself and give and understand personal information; confidently order food and drinks; count up to 100, purchase items from markets and shops; book a hotel room or holiday accommodation; use the present tense to talk about your hobbies and daily activities; give and follow directions and ask basic questions.
Most of all you will have fun working with an experienced and enthusiastic tutor, who knows you may discover you have a linguistic talent and you may wish to continue your learning journey with Adult Learning. Flexible learning hours of 60 - 90 hours
How the course will be delivered
Some classes are delivered face to face in a classroom environment. Classes are also delivered online, this means you can learn from the comfort of your own home, or anywhere you can connect to the internet. Adult Learning uses Zoom to deliver blended learning. Your Tutor sends an invitation to join the class each week which ensures that you learn in a safe and supportive environment. We will review our delivery methods throughout the year so we can respond to learner preferences.
*Your class is delivered online using Zoom which means you can learn from the comfort of your own home. Your Tutor will send an invitation to join the class each week. This will be by email on a secure link. The class is delivered in real time. To get the most from your online lessons, we ask you to follow these ten guidelines: (1) If you are not working from home, use a location where it is safe to connect. (2) It is better to join your class using a laptop or a tablet. We may be able to help by loaning a laptop if you do not have one. Ask your centre for details. Mobile phone screens are not big enough to read shared documents and it is harder to move between the activities, so we do not recommend using one for a class. (3) Find a suitable quiet space, have access to a desk or table, have resources such as paper and pen to hand to support your learning. (4) Be prompt – we aim to start and finish on time. (5) Please be aware of what your tutor and peers can see. Ideally blur your background or use one of the standard, freely available, backgrounds on Zoom. If you require support with this, please don’t hesitate to speak to your Tutor. (6) Please dress appropriately and do not share inappropriate websites or materials. (7) Turn your camera on at all times. This is a safeguarding requirement and being able to see each other’s faces and reactions will help you to get to know each other and work as a group. It will also help your tutor see if anyone doesn’t understand. (8) Please try to minimise any background noise. Mute your microphone if it is noisy at your end of the connection and avoid interrupting other people. (9) Engage with the learning activities and your tutor and peers. You will enjoy the class more and increase your learning if you are fully involved and open to the challenge. If you do not understand something, please let your tutor know either by saying something or by private message on Zoom. (10) If you are completing a qualification that is assessed through a multiple-choice final assessment, please be aware that the assessment must be completed at one of our Cumbria Adult Learning Centres.
What you'll need to bring
You will need a pen and note book for all classes, a bi-lingual dictionary would also be very useful. If you are part of a blended learning class then you will need a stable and reliable internet connection and a device that allows you to connect to this, such as a laptop or tablet (smart mobile phones are not suitable). It is recommended that you have a quiet area of your home to work from so you get the best learning experience. The tutor will advise you if there is anything specific that you need to join our languages classes.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course, just a willingness to be involved and enthusiastic. This is also ideal for learners progressing from our short Introductory language classes.
Next steps
You may wish to progress you our German Improvers class.
Additional transferable skills:
Independent study skills – as you work outside of the classroom to improve your knowledge and skills. Patience – absolutely essential, it takes time, effort and lots of repetition and practice. • Cultural understanding – learning more about other countries, their customs and their way of life. • Coaching & mentoring skills – You will develop these as you work alongside and support your peers.
Contact us
Centre: Carlisle Adult Learning
Contact number: 01228 227304
Email address: carlisleadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk