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German II, Part Two
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Continue to advance your German skills with this higher-level course that will focus on grammar and conversation. Continue growing your confidence in the most widely spoken mother language in the European Union!
Instructor: Mandi Gette, MA, MAS
Course Description: This semester will enhance the students’ grasp of German with a focus on reading and conversation. The course will feature pronunciation practice, conversation, new grammar concepts, and cultural trivia with an emphasis on reading comprehension this year. Students will complete regular homework, quizzes and chapter tests, dictations, and project work during the semester. We will use everything from nursery rhymes, songs, and proverbs to commercials and cartoons to aid the acquisition of this modern and living European language.
German Grammar Drills, Fourth edition, by Ed Swick, ISBN 1264286104; Two Klett readers from the Stadt, Land, Fluss series- Blinder Passagier (ISBN 9783125570054) and Spannende Tour im Schwarzwald by Andrea Maria Wagner (ISBN 3125569990) from International Book Service. Also check bookfinder.com for used copies
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German II, Part Two
- Instructor
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Mandi Gette
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Spring 2025
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Foreign Language ➤ German
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High School
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January 9th, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
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Live
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$257
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25 seats available
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19 seats remaining
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Prerequisites
German I
Suggested grade level
Suggested credit
Outline
Course Outline:
Class 1: The simple past tense
Class 2: Numbers, times, and dates
Class 3: The past perfect
Class 4: Review, first exam
Class 5: The future tense
Class 6: Reflexive pronouns and verbs
Class 7: More reflexives, second exam
Class 8: Relative pronouns
Class 9: The passive voice
Class 10: Passive voice, continued
Class 11: Infinitive phrases
Class 12: The subjunctive mood
Class 13: Subjunctive II
Class 14: Review, third exam
Materials
Homework
Learning a foreign language requires regular practice. Ideally, at least half an hour per day should be spent on German, i.e., completing grammar drills assigned, memorizing vocabulary, reading for comprehension, taking quizzes, listening to online German news broadcasts, and generally becoming familiar with the language.
Fees
Fee: For all 14 classes: $237 if you register on or before November 15; $257 if you register after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)
Mandi Gette
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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