James Pfrehm – Learning German: A Journey through Language and Culture

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James Pfrehm – Learning German: A Journey through Language and Culture

German Associate Professor and Linguistics at Ithaca College, Upstate New York. Professor Pfrehm He enlivens the presentation by sharing his knowledge with learners-These are friendly features:

1. Take it slow: This is not a sham that will just throw you in the deep end with an overwhelming “full immersion experience,” Professor Pfrehm Mixes authentic examples with simple explanations in English. As the course continues, the examples will get longer and the vocabulary will become richer. and The grammar is more complex but he will not leave you confused or feeling lost.
2. Tips for Travel: This course includes a dialogue featuring Ralf and Ralf, two animated German tourists. and Mia is a German actor’s voice acting. Their accents may help you create your own. Rolf and you will learn new grammar. and Mia’s foibles as they take in natural, urban, and other things and Austrian and German cultural attractions and Switzerland: A preview of the most popular points of interest to plan your travels.
3. Learning It should be fun: Professor Pfrehm Has perfected teaching through entertainment. He transforms into Father Christmas and Sings a carol in order to show a new type dependent clause; broadcasts a newscast about current events that features genitive constructions. and In a couple of lessons, he tells a captivating animated fairy tale that explains the past tense.
4. WorkbookUse the accompanying workbook to get the most out the course. Each lesson contains a grammar summary and vocabulary exercises. Answer keys are included. and The dialogue text in German and translations are included. You will also find a section with resources that includes suggested German dictionaries and cultural book recommendations. and Language apps

Throughout Learning German: A Journey through Language and Culture, vocabulary and Grammar examples are available on-You can pause the video and view new material in German. and Allow it to sink in. Listening is an especially valuable feature.-comprehension element—a standard component of most language courses—is “baked in,” This means that the material is integrated directly into lessons. This means that you will hear longer extracts of spoken German through dialogues and stories as well as skits. and Other pieces, always with Professor PfrehmEnglish explanations of’s explanations before and after.

A Cultural and Linguistic Journey

Professor Pfrehm American college student fell in love with German in college. and Has visited Germany-He has continued to speak the language in different countries ever since. He is fluent in English and has taken to the culture with great enthusiasm. and understanding. Because he knows the frustrations of being a beginner, his lessons are tailored to anticipate the most common pitfalls. and This is done by addressing your problem areas with a teaching approach that echoes learning German in a natural setting.

You can start the course by starting with the all-Greetings for purpose Guten Tag (Good Day), pay attention to German’s pure u tone is something that is not like the others “yew” English sounds good. Let’s suppose you are in Austria or southern Germany. Here, the standard salutation is Grüß GottIt has been called a “successful” ü (u with an umlaut). Professor Pfrehm This video shows you how to move your lips and To make this distinctive German sound, use your tongue Accordingly, you proceed through The alphabet and useful vocabulary and It is how to pronounce it like an native speaker. If you don’t know anything else, this simple guide will help. Guten Tag Oder Grüß Gott It is a great way for you to break the ice while traveling in Germany-speaking world.

But you can go much further. Learning German: A Journey through Language and Culture. The fascinating grammar will be revealed to you. and Sentence structure and cultural points are all part of learning the language.

1. Berlin, City of Contrasts: The devastation caused by World War II and Berlin, once divided by the Berlin Wall during Cold War, is now the shining capital of a reunited Germany. Professor Markus Schmid will teach you about subjunctive mood. Pfrehm This guide will give you specific suggestions for what to do in this fascinating city.
2. Out on the TownOther cities to visit: Munich, Hamburg Vienna, Salzburg. and Zürich. Ordering drinks is part of urban adventure. and Coffee; Toasting new friends at Munich Oktoberfest; visiting a Swiss chocolat factory; Listening to German recording artists. and Previewing three must-haves-See German Films.
3. Practical Skills: Professor Pfrehm This guide will teach you how to perform the most common civic duties in Germany. and activities. Vocabulary lessons include shopping for clothes, names of parts of the body and how to tell a physician what’s wrong. and Knowing them, and telling time and You can count up to one billion
4. A Remarkable WalkYou’ll need to remove your shoes and roll up your pants when you visit Germany’s North Sea Coast. and You can venture into the vast intertidal area known as the Wattenmeer. Butseid bitte vorsichtig (please be careful)—an imperative instruction you learn in this lesson—since you don’t want to get caught by the rising tide!

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