Learning German with the BBC!
One resource for learning German that might surprise those in the know is the BBC. After all, who would have thought that the British Broadcasting Corporation would be providing study helps for foreign languages?The German webpage on BBC is chock-full of lessons, stories, and even the ever pesky grammar questions complete with answers. What’s great about using this resource is it can help you with learning German while giving you the top news of the day.For those that are looking for a more formal way of learning German, there is actually an online course for beginners available on the BBC website. In short, the course takes 12 weeks, and you are given daily emails with your topic for the day. You will be learning about different topics, from what to say when meeting people, to making arrangements, ordering food at different types of restaurants, and basic things you say when you go on holiday in Germany. It’s basic, practical German at its best. Divided into twenty minutes a day, you will be receiving a story, a set of three activities to do, and notes regarding the topic. You will be learning through sound, video, and text, which guarantees you a mixed media lesson that will definitely enrich your learning experiences.After watching the the video, with its accompanying explanations of the grammar, culture, and needed vocabulary, you will be asked to guess the ten key words featured in the unit so you can remember them well. Then, to help your grammar, the words in a sentence relevant to the story will be mixed up and you will need to put them in order. To further reinforce your grammar lesson, you have the chance to write sentences using the words in the lesson. Afterward, you can practice your German by conversing. It’s a controlled conversation so you don’t need to be afraid about making mistakes.
