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Hallo Deutsch! Part One with Mandi Gette
Recorded course taught by Mandi Gette for Grade School German
Summary

 Did you know childhood is the optimal age to learn a foreign language? Learn the largest mother language in the European Union through song, game, and activity. Foster the passion of language learning in your grade school students by introducing them to the joy of studying German.


Course Description: Hallo Deutsch! will consist of workbook exercises, vocabulary practice, introduction to basic grammar, German culture, and pronunciation practice. We will learn through song, game, activity, and fun! The course will consist of both teacher-graded and parent-graded assignments. The purpose of this course is to give a positive first encounter with a language that heavily influences the world today.

Instructor: Mandi Gette, MA, MAS

Special notes

This is Part One of a two-part course. Students are expected to also register for Part Two offered in the Spring semester.

Total classes

12

Duration

30 minutes

Prerequisites

None

Suggested grade level

3-6

Suggested credit

One full semester of German/foreign language/elective

Outline

Course Outline:

Class 1- Important words and sentences

Class 2- Numbers; How old are you?

Class 3- Fruits & Vegetables; Colors

Class 4- Days of the Week

Class 5- Animals

Class 6- Family

Class 7- Weather

Class 8- Feelings

Class 9- Clothes

Class 10- The Body

Class 11- Hobbies; Profiles

Class 12- Review

Materials

Homework

Homework will consist of workbook pages, listening activities, vocabulary practice, speaking practice, and project work. Students of a foreign language should engage with the language on a regular basis, therefore, students should expect to spend 30-60 minutes per week doing homework and practicing German.

Course name
Hallo Deutsch! Part One with Mandi Gette
Instructor
Mandi Gette
Semester
Recorded
Category
Foreign Language ➤ German
Grade levels
Grade School
Start time
September 19th, 2024 at 11:30 AM ET
Course type
Recorded, free with subscription
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Mandi Gette
gette.hsc@gmail.com

 Mrs. Gette holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theology, Catechetics, and German and a Master of Arts degree in Theology and Christian Ministry (Franciscan University of Steubenville), as well as a Master of Advanced Studies degree in Theology, with an emphasis in Christian ethics (KU Leuven). Her Master’s thesis is on the topic of Christian marriage. Mrs. Gette’s career includes online education to students across the globe, in both English as a Second Language and Catholic classrooms, teaching students from pre-school to adulthood. Her experience in ministry varies from sacramental preparation for all ages to missionary work to Montessori-based catechesis.

Mrs. Gette enjoys various approaches to homeschooling, including book work, physical learning, co-op communities, and the use of multimedia. She enjoys asking questions to cause students to ponder deep truths and showing the glory of God in all disciplines. Mrs. Gette’s hobbies include painting, sewing, studying philosophy, and watching Christmas movies. Mrs. Gette is thrilled to be a part of the Homeschool Connections community!

Testimony from a student:

“Ms. Gette was really nice and very understanding. She gladly answered any of our questions, which to me is very significant. I hope to be able to take another class with Ms. Gette!!”


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