German 2A/2B (Plato)

1. In German 2A, you’ll be reintroduced to German in common situations, beginning with describing classes, school friends, teachers, and school supplies. You’ll discuss different styles of dressing, housing and neighborhoods, and learn about relationships between family members and friends, students and teachers, and employees and employer. You’ll also describe daily personal routines and schedules, household chores, and family responsibilities. Finally, you’ll discuss different types of cuisine, dining establishments, and dining etiquette. You’ll build on what you learned in the German 1B course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You’ll also learn about some regions of the German-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester’s work as you advance in your German studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning
2. In German 2B, you’ll be reintroduced to German in common situations, beginning with various professions and career plans for the future. You’ll discuss traveling to various regions and the flora and fauna found in each region and describe types of trips, including road trips, camping, and ecotourism. You’ll also describe hobbies, activities, and crafts that people enjoy. Finally, you’ll discuss medical specialists, including dentists and veterinarians, and symptoms related to illness and injury. You’ll build on what you learned in the German 2A course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You’ll also learn about some regions of the German-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester’s work as you advance in your German studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning