German 2: Everyday Language
Build Fluency through Real-Life Conversations and Cultural Insights
High School · 1.0 Credit · World Languages Curriculum
German 2: Everyday Language advances students' skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing German by emphasizing practical communication in familiar contexts.
Learners explore real-world situations such as travel, school life, and shopping while building vocabulary, mastering grammar patterns, and understanding more complex sentence structures.
The course integrates culturally rich scenarios and encourages conversational fluency through dialogues, projects, and interactive activities.
German 2 prepares students to express themselves confidently and appropriately in everyday situations, serving as a bridge to intermediate-level proficiency.
Grade Level: 10
Credits: 1
Delivery Format: Live Online (1:1 or Small Group)
Duration: Full Academic Year (194 instructional days)
Instructional Language: English / Multilingual
This course builds on the foundation developed in German I by enhancing students’ abilities to communicate in everyday social and academic contexts. Students engage with more complex grammatical structures, broaden their vocabulary, and practice narrating events, describing experiences, and expressing personal opinions. The course integrates authentic materials such as German-language videos, audio interviews, short articles, and thematic projects. Students are guided toward CEFR A2–B1 proficiency.
Core Academic Content
Expanded sentence structure and verb conjugation
Descriptions of family, school, and leisure activities
Past tense narration (Perfekt)
Expressing opinions, preferences, and emotions
Practical communication in shopping, dining, and travel
Instructional Framework
Communication-driven language development
Alignment with CEFR A2–B1 competencies
Integrated multimedia, including interviews and film
Practice through dialogue, storytelling, and discussion
Ongoing cultural exploration of German-speaking societies
Key Academic Competencies
Conversational fluency in routine and familiar situations
Basic written composition (emails, narratives, descriptions)
Listening comprehension using authentic German media
Independent use of foundational grammar
Recognition of cultural norms and practices
Reading and Resource List
"Deutsch im Alltag" (A2–B1 reader)
Selections from German youth magazines
Goethe-Institut video and podcast series
Instructor-curated vocabulary and grammar modules
Assessment Structure
Unit quizzes on vocabulary and syntax
Weekly speaking tasks and role-plays
Listening logs with comprehension questions
Mid-year and final writing portfolios
Performance-based assessment with CEFR A2–B1 rubric