German is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and offers various cultural and economic opportunities. This program is designed to improve your German language skills, enhance your communication abilities, and enable you to interact more effectively in German-speaking countries.
The courses focus on grammar, vocabulary, and speaking practice to support your language learning process efficiently. Experienced instructors use interactive methods and a variety of teaching materials to help participants actively acquire the language. The program includes activities and exercises that allow participants to apply their language skills in real-life scenarios.
By the end of the program, participants will be able to express themselves more confidently in German, leading to greater success in both personal and professional life.
German A1.1 Course Curriculum (Schritte International Neu 1)
Unit 1: Meeting People and Personal Information (Guten Tag / Hallo)
- Topics & Content:
- Greetings, farewells, and classroom phrases
- Introducing oneself: Asking for and stating names (Guten Tag. Mein Name ist…)
- Names of countries and languages (kommen, sprechen)
- Numbers from 0 to 20, expressing age, and phone numbers
- German alphabet, spelling names/words, address, and contact details
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Personal pronouns: ich / du / Sie
- Basic verb conjugation: heißen, kommen, sprechen, sein
Unit 2: Family and Social Circle (Familie und Freunde)
- Topics & Content:
- Family members, relatives, and friends
- Introducing family and close social circle
- Talking about age, profession, and place of residence (city/country)
- Address and residence information (expressing locations with the preposition in; wohnen, leben)
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Articles: der / die / das (singular and plural nouns)
- Possessive pronouns: mein/meine, dein/deine
- Personal pronouns: er / sie / wir / ihr / sie
- Use of verbs haben and sein
Unit 3: Food, Drink, and Shopping (Essen und Trinken)
- Topics & Content:
- Food (Lebensmittel) and beverages (Getränke)
- Preparing a shopping list and shopping at the supermarket/market
- Asking about and understanding quantities, measurements, and prices
- Shopping dialogues and placing orders (Haben Sie…? / Ich möchte…)
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Indefinite articles (ein / eine) and negative articles (kein / keine)
- Nouns without articles (Nullartikel)
- Plural forms of nouns
Unit 4: Home and Living Environment (Meine Wohnung)
- Topics & Content:
- House, room types (Zimmer, Wohnung, Haus), and living spaces
- Furniture, household items, electronic devices, and colors
- Describing homes and rooms, qualifying objects (Das ist… / Das sind…)
- Expressing likes and dislikes (gefallen / missfallen)
- Reading housing ads, filtering information, and making phone inquiries
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Predicative use of adjectives (prädikatives Adjektiv)
- Spatial adverbs: da / dort
- Sentence negation with nicht
Unit 5: Daily Life and Time (Mein Tag)
- Topics & Content:
- Parts of the day (Tageszeiten) and daily activities
- Clock times and time intervals (asking for and telling time)
- Creating and describing daily and weekly routines/schedules
- Days of the week (Wochentage) and time prepositions (um, am, von … bis)
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Separable verbs (Trennbare Verben: aufstehen, einkaufen, etc.)
- Sentence structure and correct verb positioning
Unit 6: Free Time and Hobbies (Freizeit)
- Topics & Content:
- Hobbies, leisure activities, and preferences
- Weather (Wetter und Klima) and simple forecasts
- Meeting up and planning activities in free time
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Accusative case / Direct object usage (Akkusativ: den / einen / keinen)
- Verb mögen and irregular verbs (nehmen, lesen, treffen, fahren)
- Answering closed questions: ja / nein / doch
Unit 7: Learning, Skills, and Past Tense (Lernen ein Leben lang)
- Topics & Content:
- School, courses, learning processes, and language learning
- Expressing abilities, skills, and capabilities
- Expressing wishes, intentions, and plans
- Narrating past activities and daily events
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Modal verbs (Modalverben): können (ability/can) and wollen (wish/intention)
- Difference between using wollen and möchte
- Sentence bracket structure (Satzklammer)
- Introduction to past tense (Perfekt: usage with haben and sein)
General Review, Application, and Assessment
- Integration of 4 Skills: Reading (Lesen), Listening (Hören), Writing (Schreiben), and Speaking (Sprechfertigkeit) practice.
- Station Learning & Speaking Cards: Daily communication tasks, role-plays, and interactive dialogues.
- A1.1 Practice Exams: Vocabulary reviews, grammar drills, and level assessment tests.
German A1.2 Course Curriculum (Schritte International Neu 2)
Unit 8: Professions and Work Life (Beruf und Arbeit)
- Topics & Content:
- Job titles and business terms
- Asking about, stating professions, and describing what people do for work (arbeiten, sein)
- Workplace, work schedule, and daily work routines
- Reading job advertisements, understanding details, and extracting relevant information
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Review of present tense verb conjugations (Präsens) in a professional context
- Negation structures: Distinguishing between nicht and kein
Unit 9: City, Transport, and Directions (In der Stadt)
- Topics & Content:
- City buildings, landmarks, and public places
- Asking for location, getting directions, and giving directions in the city
- Public transportation, buying tickets, stop information, and transit dialogues
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Prepositions of location (Ortsangaben): in, an, auf, bei
- Question words for location vs. direction: Distinguishing Wo? (Where?) / Wohin? (Where to?)
- Directional verbs: gehen, fahren, kommen
- Basic usage of the accusative case (Akkusativ)
Unit 10: Health and Our Body (Gesundheit)
- Topics & Content:
- Body parts (Körperteile)
- Expressing health status and physical complaints in simple terms
- Illnesses, symptoms, and explaining health issues at the doctor’s office
- Making appointments at the doctor/pharmacy, patient dialogues, and giving health advice
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Modal verb expressing necessity: müssen (Ich muss zum Arzt)
- Introduction to the imperative mood (Imperativ) for requests and commands
Unit 11: Clothing and Shopping (Kleidung)
- Topics & Content:
- Clothing items, accessories, and colors
- Describing clothing and personal style
- Shopping in stores, asking for sizes and prices
- Retail store dialogues and purchasing items
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Basic usage of adjectives (Adjektive)
- Article review in the accusative case (Akkusativ: der / die / das)
- Modal verbs for wishing and ability: möchten, können
Unit 12: Food, Drink, and Dining Out (Essen)
- Topics & Content:
- Restaurant and café terminology, food and beverage types
- Reserving a table, ordering food, and asking for the bill
- Reading menus and understanding prices
- Expressing food preferences, liked, and disliked foods
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Expressions of preference: gern / lieber / nicht gern
- Using möchten + Akkusativ when ordering
Unit 13: Free Time and Appointments (Freizeit)
- Topics & Content:
- Leisure activities, hobbies, and personal preferences
- Planning activities with friends, suggesting meetups, and making plans
- Setting up appointments and meetups using dates, days, and time expressions
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Modal verbs expressing wish and intention: möchten / wollen
- Temporal prepositions: am, um, von … bis
- Question sentence structures and verb positioning
Unit 14: Travel and Holidays (Reisen)
- Topics & Content:
- Travel destinations, holiday types, and modes of transport (Reiseziele, Verkehrsmittel)
- Talking about holiday plans
- Searching for hotels, making reservations, and asking for information
- Sharing travel experiences, where one stayed, and activities done
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Review and reinforcement of past tense (Perfekt) through travel topics
- Time expressions and Akkusativ usage
Unit 15: Media and Communication (Medien)
- Topics & Content:
- Media, technology, and communication tools (phone, internet, social media, etc.)
- Making phone calls, asking for information over the phone, and leaving messages
- Communicating in digital environments
- Grammar (Grammatik):
- Comprehensive review of modal verbs (können / müssen / wollen)
- Reinforcement of basic sentence structures and verb positioning
General Review, Application, and Assessment
- Integration of 4 Skills: Practice modules covering Reading (Lesen), Listening (Hören), Writing (Schreiben), and Speaking (Sprechfertigkeit).
- Station Learning & Communication Tasks: Real-life scenarios, role-plays, and interactive speaking exercises.
- A1.2 Exam Preparation & Practice Tests: Level assessment tests and year-end mock exams covering all vocabulary and grammar topics taught throughout the term.
Training Schedule
Class Hours: 18:00 – 22:00 (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Location: Istanbul Aydın University – Florya Campus
Instructor: Lecturer Özlem KAYNA
Class Days: Weekdays (Monday – Wednesday – Friday)
Fee: 30,000 TL (10% VAT included)
Early Registration: 25,000 TL (10% VAT included)
İAU Student Discount: 25,000 TL (10% VAT included)
Discounted Fee for İstanbul Aydın University Students: TRY 25,000 (10% VAT included)
For Detailed Information and Registration:
0532 334 53 79 / [email protected]
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Payment Options:
• Online Payment: http://op.aydin.edu.tr/sem/uzapp/
• Cash or Credit Card at Campus
• Bank EFT or Transfer
Bank Account Information:
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