German language software
German Level 1, 2 & 3 Set with Audio Companion™
What do I get?
Communicate and connect with the world. Build a foundation of basic vocabulary and learn key elements of the German language. Discover important communication skills and gain the confidence to fully interact and engage with your environment.
What’s in the box:
- Version 3 Personal Edition CD-ROM program for Levels 1, 2 & 3 (Windows/Mac)
- Headset with microphone
- User manual
- Audio Companion, a multi-CD package to play or download and transfer to your iPod or portable MP3 player
German Learning Tips
German Learning Tips
- Spelling and pronunciation in German are consistent and uniform.
- Nouns are divided into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter.
- In the phrase ‘Der Mann läuft’ you will notice the noun is capitalised despite its position in the middle of the sentence. This is standard in German.
- A number of verbs come in two sections: one that comes after the subject and one at the end of the sentence. For example: Der Mann hat einen Apfel gegessen.
- In addition to all the letters of the Roman alphabet, the German alphabet includes the letter ß.
- The vowels in some German words have a mark over them; a pair of dots called an umlaut ¨. This mark clarifies the pronunciation of the word. An umlaut also helps differentiate between words that are identical except for the mark. For example: ein Apfel – zwei Äpfel.
- The spoken German language offers both formal and informal options, the choice of which depends on the age of the speaker and his or her relationship to the person or persons being addressed.
What will I learn?
You will learn to:
- Expand your German vocabulary and language knowledge
- Read and write German correctly
- Interpret and comprehend German
- Speak with confidence in German about daily life
- Express thoughts and views, describe emotions in German
Example subjects covered:
- The basics, such as age and family relations
- Questions, meeting and greeting
- The weather, times of day, calendar terms
- Navigating your surroundings, telling time
- Present, past and future tense
- Formal requests and apologies
- Eating out and understanding directions
- Current events
- View points, ideas and emotions
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