German I, Semester I; Die Grüße

Sections:

Introduction  |   Section 1  |   Section 2  |   Section 3   |   Dictionaries

Section One:

Part A  |   Part B  |   Part C  |   Part D  |   Part E  |   Part F   |   Part G

Section One - Part B The German Alphabet Let's learn how we can read things in German by learning the German alphabet and practicing pronouncing things in German. Click here to see and hear the German Alphabet Remember that you can go back and practice the alphabet any time you need to, and you should be encouraged to do just that. it will help you to become a very good German speaker! The vowel sounds in German are much different than in English. The additional vowels are ä, ö, and ü. There is also the additional ß (ess-tset) which is basically "ss", but is only used in specific situations. Practice the Alphabet Jigsound 1 Match the letters to their sounds when you hear them. When you are done, see how many you got right. Oral Assignment Now record yourself reciting the alphabet and submit it to your teacher. This assignment is worth 16 points. Talk About It Toll! You are doing a great job. Are you curious to know who else is taking this course at this time? It's time for your first discussion for the class. Go to the discussion area and post a brief introduction of yourself, telling where you are from, why you are taking German, and other appropriate information. After others have posted, return and ask at least one other student two questions. When someone has asked you questions, answer them. This Assignment is worth 8 Points. Now go on to Part C!

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