B1.3 (in-person ~ Thu AM)

Course Description:

This B1.3 course is the third and final step in the B1 level here at the GAI. Students will reinforce and practice their German skills by learning the past-perfect tense in the passive voice, as well as the future tense. Students will learn to conduct arguments and discuss conflicts, offer and accept help, and discuss musical songs. They will also learn to modify statements and read expressively. If you are eager, and ready to finish off the B1 level, while having fun, meeting new people, and learning in a laid back and supportive environment, then this is just the course you need!

Course Objectives:

At the end of B1.3 students will be able to describe people, images, and objects in decent detail, as well as express their emotions and opinions. They will be able to talk about historical events in Germany, evaluate them, and arrange and describe them in chronological order.    

If you are unsure of your level, please take a placement test HERE

Course Dates, Location, & Time:

This is an in-personclass that meets for 12 weeks on Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to11:30 am at the GAI. Additionally, the instructor will offer a weekly "office hour" (30 min) for homework questions and review. The course instructor will decide on a day/time to offer the 30-minute office hour and communicate day/time of week with all registered course participants.

Textbook:

Schritte International NEU 5+6 - Chapter 10-14; Kursbuch & Arbeitsbuch

• If you took the previous B1.2 course with us, you will not need to purchase any books. This course will cover the remaining chapters in the textbook (Chapters 10 to 14, depending on student needs and speed of class).
• Cost: $75 for the set, available for purchase directly from the GAI by adding the textbook option to your cart.
• Order Deadline: Please note that the cutoff to order textbooks from the GAI will be August 29th, 2025 in order to receive your books in time. Book orders placed after August 29th cannot be guaranteed to be available by the start date.
• Textbook Pickup: Books ordered before 8/29/2025 will be available for pick up approximately one week prior to the first class session.
• Shipping: If you live outside of the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and/or cannot pick up your books at the GAI, you will need to select the shipping option at checkout. A $12.00 shipping & handling fee applies

Questions?

Contact the Language Education Department: [email protected]