Grading is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Starting level: A0

Target level: A1-

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This course is aimed at international students. It is a beginners' course, which means that no previous knowledge is required.

The skills of listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing and speaking are practiced using the topics "Getting to know each other", "Friends, colleagues and me", "In the city", "Food and drinks", "Everyday life and family" and "Time with friends".

The following grammar skills are covered:

• Verb conjugations in the present and perfect tenses
• Nouns and articles (definite / indefinite / negation and possessive articles)
• prepositions
• Sentence structure: propositional and interrogative sentences, W-questions
• declination with accusative
• Modal verbs want, can and must

Oral and written communication skills are practiced in the above-mentioned everyday situation.

Netzwerk neu A1.1, Klett Verlag, ISBN 978-3-12-607186-4