(In person) Low Beginner German Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:00pm PST (February 26th to April 2nd) The class size is 3-6 students. Instructor: Carolyn
This class will meeting-person from February 26th to April 2nd.
The minimum number of students required per class is three. If only two students enroll, the class will still run but will be shortened to five weeks instead of the usual six.
About the instructor: Carolyn holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in German from UC Berkeley and a B.Mus. (Bachelor of Music) from McGill University. Her research in the German Department at UC Berkeley focused on the development of German noun inflection since 1350, and, more generally, on frequency effects in language change. Before moving to Berkeley in 2006, she spent two years in Freiburg (Breisgau), Germany, studying German and Scandinavian Linguistics and Literature at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität and exploring the Black Forest. She has been teaching German continuously since 2008 at various institutions in the Bay Area, including UC Berkeley, the German School of Fremont, the Bay Area Kinderstube (BAKS+, an after-school full immersion program for children who speak German at home), and, of course, PLA (since 2019), and has worked with both children and adults at all levels of proficiency. She has also taught English — both ESL/EFL and composition classes for native speakers — and has done a fair amount of proofreading and translating. Since 2018, she has held a part-time position at McGraw Hill Higher Education in the World Languages department, where her duties include creating and editing online activities to accompany McGraw Hill’s many college language textbooks. When she’s not teaching or tinkering with language textbooks, she enjoys taking long walks in the Berkeley hills, singing, playing the piano, watching German detective series, and making things out of yarn.
Low Beginner German is perfect for learners who have a basic understanding of the language, such as common greetings, simple expressions, and a small vocabulary. This course builds on that foundation by introducing key grammar concepts, practical vocabulary, and essential conversational skills.
At this level, students will learn to construct simple sentences, improve pronunciation, and enhance listening and speaking abilities through interactive activities and real-life scenarios. The course also integrates cultural insights, offering a deeper understanding of German-speaking countries and their traditions.
Ideal for those who have completed an introductory course or possess equivalent knowledge, this class strengthens fundamental communication skills and provides a solid base for progressing toward greater fluency.
This class will meeting-person from February 26th to April 2nd.
The minimum number of students required per class is three. If only two students enroll, the class will still run but will be shortened to five weeks instead of the usual six.
About the instructor: Carolyn holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in German from UC Berkeley and a B.Mus. (Bachelor of Music) from McGill University. Her research in the German Department at UC Berkeley focused on the development of German noun inflection since 1350, and, more generally, on frequency effects in language change. Before moving to Berkeley in 2006, she spent two years in Freiburg (Breisgau), Germany, studying German and Scandinavian Linguistics and Literature at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität and exploring the Black Forest. She has been teaching German continuously since 2008 at various institutions in the Bay Area, including UC Berkeley, the German School of Fremont, the Bay Area Kinderstube (BAKS+, an after-school full immersion program for children who speak German at home), and, of course, PLA (since 2019), and has worked with both children and adults at all levels of proficiency. She has also taught English — both ESL/EFL and composition classes for native speakers — and has done a fair amount of proofreading and translating. Since 2018, she has held a part-time position at McGraw Hill Higher Education in the World Languages department, where her duties include creating and editing online activities to accompany McGraw Hill’s many college language textbooks. When she’s not teaching or tinkering with language textbooks, she enjoys taking long walks in the Berkeley hills, singing, playing the piano, watching German detective series, and making things out of yarn.
Low Beginner German is perfect for learners who have a basic understanding of the language, such as common greetings, simple expressions, and a small vocabulary. This course builds on that foundation by introducing key grammar concepts, practical vocabulary, and essential conversational skills.
At this level, students will learn to construct simple sentences, improve pronunciation, and enhance listening and speaking abilities through interactive activities and real-life scenarios. The course also integrates cultural insights, offering a deeper understanding of German-speaking countries and their traditions.
Ideal for those who have completed an introductory course or possess equivalent knowledge, this class strengthens fundamental communication skills and provides a solid base for progressing toward greater fluency.
This class will meeting-person from February 26th to April 2nd.
The minimum number of students required per class is three. If only two students enroll, the class will still run but will be shortened to five weeks instead of the usual six.
About the instructor: Carolyn holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in German from UC Berkeley and a B.Mus. (Bachelor of Music) from McGill University. Her research in the German Department at UC Berkeley focused on the development of German noun inflection since 1350, and, more generally, on frequency effects in language change. Before moving to Berkeley in 2006, she spent two years in Freiburg (Breisgau), Germany, studying German and Scandinavian Linguistics and Literature at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität and exploring the Black Forest. She has been teaching German continuously since 2008 at various institutions in the Bay Area, including UC Berkeley, the German School of Fremont, the Bay Area Kinderstube (BAKS+, an after-school full immersion program for children who speak German at home), and, of course, PLA (since 2019), and has worked with both children and adults at all levels of proficiency. She has also taught English — both ESL/EFL and composition classes for native speakers — and has done a fair amount of proofreading and translating. Since 2018, she has held a part-time position at McGraw Hill Higher Education in the World Languages department, where her duties include creating and editing online activities to accompany McGraw Hill’s many college language textbooks. When she’s not teaching or tinkering with language textbooks, she enjoys taking long walks in the Berkeley hills, singing, playing the piano, watching German detective series, and making things out of yarn.
Low Beginner German is perfect for learners who have a basic understanding of the language, such as common greetings, simple expressions, and a small vocabulary. This course builds on that foundation by introducing key grammar concepts, practical vocabulary, and essential conversational skills.
At this level, students will learn to construct simple sentences, improve pronunciation, and enhance listening and speaking abilities through interactive activities and real-life scenarios. The course also integrates cultural insights, offering a deeper understanding of German-speaking countries and their traditions.
Ideal for those who have completed an introductory course or possess equivalent knowledge, this class strengthens fundamental communication skills and provides a solid base for progressing toward greater fluency.