Introduction to German

Learn to speak German (or, Deutsch sprechen lernen) in this class for beginners. This class is designed for adults who have little to no experience speaking German but who want to learn to make conversation in travel and group settings, read and understand headlines and street signs, and build the foundation for future study of the German language.

What you’ll learn

• Common “getting around” phrases and customs for activities including asking directions, making introductions, and ordering in restaurants and cafes.
• The German alphabet and numeric system, as well as basic sentence structure and verb conjugation.
• Vocabulary for common situations, such as transportation, weather, calendar events, and sports and entertainment.