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Beginners' German: Places and people

Short Open University course on places, personal information and café conversations in German.

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About this course

This introductory course covers saying where places are, where German is spoken, giving personal information and ordering in a café, with pronunciation practice and numbers 0-10.

Best for: Absolute beginners who want a first taste of German.

What you will be able to do

  • Talk about places and locations
  • Give and ask for personal information
  • Use numbers 0-10
  • Order and pay in a café

Syllabus and your progress

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At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 2 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

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Is Beginners' German: Places and people really free?
Yes, the course material is free on OpenLearn. Free statement of participation from The Open University on completion.
How long does Beginners' German: Places and people take?
Plan for about 5 hrs in total (Provider estimate: 5 hours of study.). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before Beginners' German: Places and people?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

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