{"id":2957,"date":"2025-01-24T07:16:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T07:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/clslang\/?page_id=2957"},"modified":"2026-04-13T04:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T04:27:55","slug":"german","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/clslang\/german\/","title":{"rendered":"German"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\t\tGerman\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\"8a\"\n

\n\t\t\tGERMAN PROGRAMME\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\"8b\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor Whom\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPre-requisites\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAssessments\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDurations\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInstructor\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor Whom\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\"\"OVERVIEW<\/strong><\/p>\n

The goal of the German programme is to develop learner’s communication skills at both oral and written form. The programme is designed for beginners (level A1) with little or no knowledge of the German language.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPre-requisites\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\"\"NO MINIMUM STANDARD REQUIRED FOR EMBARKING ON THE COURSE<\/strong><\/p>\n

No specific pre-requisites are needed to enroll in Level 1.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAssessments\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\"\"INCORPORATING ASSESSMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each module of content comprises some 30 hours, incorporating assessments and assignments. For each of the levels from 1 to 3, there will be an assessment (pass or fail) set for students to gauge their ability and readiness to continue onto the next higher level in German Language.<\/p>\n

Certificates of Participation will be granted to participants who have attended at least 70% of the classes\u00a0or<\/strong> successfully passed the final assessment<\/p>\n

Certificates of Completion will be granted to participants who have attended at least 70% of the classes and<\/strong> successfully passed the final assessment.<\/p>\n

Proficiency Certificates will be awarded to participants who have successfully completed 3 consecutive Levels in German Language (i.e. Level 1 to Level 3).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDurations\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\"\"TAKE A LOOK ON OUR SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each level runs for 10 weeks, totaling 30 hours.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tInstructor\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n
\nINSTRUCTOR<\/strong>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

JAN AURACHER<\/strong><\/p>\n

GERMAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply Now\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tFull Course Descriptions (Course Topics)\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEVEL 1\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEVEL 2\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLEVEL 1\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

GERMAN LEVEL 1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course Fee<\/b>:
\nFull fee: $654
\nNSA subsidized fee: $354<\/td>\n		Start Dat<\/b>e:<\/strong>
\n18 June 2026<\/td>\n		End Date:
\n<\/b>20 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Material Cost<\/b>:<\/strong>
\nFresh Student – To be advised (Purchase\/collection\/delivery to be advised)<\/td>\n		Ven<\/b>ue:<\/strong>
\nOnline Class (As this is an online course, the use of webcam will be compulsory for everyone.)<\/td>\n		Schedule:
\n<\/b>6.30pm to 9.30pm, every Thursday for 10 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registration Start: <\/b>
\n15 April 2026<\/td>\n		Registration Deadline: <\/b>
\n14 May 2026<\/td>\n		 Course Schedule<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nAll self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use available funds in their SkillsFuture Credit account to pay their course fees.
\nSFC Course Code: ***TGS-2025052760*** Learn more<\/a>\n

This course is approved by National Silver Academy (NSA). Singapore Citizens aged 50 and above will be eligible for a subsidy of up to 50% off the course fee. For more information on NSA, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/welearn-nsa.c3a.org.sg\/home<\/a><\/p>\n

For NUS Alumni\/Staff\/Student, there will be a 10% discount off the course fee before GST.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Course Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the first in a series of German language courses, German 1 invites students without prior knowledge of German to explore various aspects of German culture and the basic linguistic and communicative structures of the language. Students will learn to communicate in simple everyday situations and personal interaction. The course adopts an integrated approach to language learning and emphasises equally all four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as application of learning strategies.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Course Content:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. First steps: Greeting, the German Alphabet and introducing oneself and others<\/li>\n
  2. Reading and telling addresses and numbers<\/li>\n
  3. Ordering and paying in a caf\u00e9 & making appointment<\/li>\n
  4. Talking about food, likes and dislikes<\/li>\n
  5. Talking about time and daily routines<\/li>\n
  6. Talking about tourist sights and about modes of transport<\/li>\n
  7. Talking about a company and describing spaces and objects in the office<\/li>\n
  8. Talking about one’s interests and abilities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     <\/p>\nRequired Textbook:<\/strong>
    \nDas Leben A1: Kurs- und \u00dcbungsbuch\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLEVEL 2\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    GERMAN LEVEL 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Course Fee<\/b>:
    \nFull fee: $654
    \nNSA subsidized fee: $354<\/td>\n    		Start Date<\/b>\u00a0:
    \n17 June 2026<\/td>\n    		End Date\u00a0:
    \n<\/b>19 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Material Cost<\/b>\u00a0:
    \nFresh Student – To be advised (Purchase\/collection\/delivery to be advised)<\/td>\n    		Venue<\/b>\u00a0:
    \nOnline Class (As this is an online course, the use of webcam will be compulsory for everyone.)<\/td>\n    		Schedule:
    \n<\/b>6.30pm to 9.30pm, every Wednesday for 10 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Registration Start: <\/b>
    \n15 April 2026<\/td>\n    		Registration Deadline: <\/b>
    \n14 May 2026<\/td>\n    		 Course Schedule<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

     <\/p>\n

    This course is approved by National Silver Academy (NSA). Singapore Citizens aged 50 and above will be eligible for a subsidy of up to 50% off the course fee. For more information on NSA, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/welearn-nsa.c3a.org.sg\/home<\/a><\/p>\n

    For NUS Alumni\/Staff\/Student, there will be a 10% discount off the course fee before GST.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Course Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Building upon the foundation established in German 1, this course enhances students’ basic proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will acquire fundamental linguistic and communicative structures in German in order to navigate a broader spectrum of simple everyday situations and personal interactions.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Course Content:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Talking about apartments – furniture, floor plan, rent, etc.<\/li>\n
    2. Talking about family – describing family members and relationships<\/li>\n
    3. Talking about work and the workplace<\/li>\n
    4. Talking about food, taste and recipes<\/li>\n
    5. Talking about sports and health<\/li>\n
    6. Talking about fashion, clothes, colours and sizes<\/li>\n
    7. Talking about the seasons, weather and festivals<\/li>\n
    8. Talking about holiday activities and destinations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

       <\/p>\nRequired Textbook:<\/strong>
      \nDas Leben A1: Kurs- und \u00dcbungsbuch\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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