Learners in German The Group has now moved on from being Beginners ;--)) Commenced in the Spring of 2015 by Chris this is a course designed for complete, or almost complete, beginners, or those who have some little knowledge historically and want to 'brush up! The focus is on both spoken German and formal language structure.

We are actively seeking 1, 2 or perhaps 3 new members: ideally those who already have some knowledge of German, as our Group comprises folk who have either been with us for several years, or attained some qualification (like O-level), or had some experience when young of living in Germany. Nonetheless, all are still far from advanced.

We use a variety of materials to advance the group’s abilities in German, including the Willkommen! Series of structured learning in German, modern reference books on Grammar, also Verb Declension as required, but also lighten the tone at times, when reading the Dino series of books, which are light-hearted and in pretty simple German, aimed at improving spoken German and the level of understanding. We have recently been using the very structured ‘Audible’ online course, ‘Learn German with Paul Noble for Beginners’.

For the German Learners we seek ideally someone, who has already some knowledge of German, as our Group comprises folk who have either been with us for several years, or attained some qualification (like O-level), or had some experience when young of living in Germany. Nonetheless, all are still far from advanced.

Both the Learners’ and the Conversation sessions are generally very informal and relaxed occasions.