German Language Community Group
Improve your German
Looking to deepen your German speaking, listening and comprehension skills in a friendly, supportive environment through interactive activities?
Join our long-running German Language Group at Gungahlin Library, supported and led by Marion Verbruggen, an experienced language teacher and fluent German speaker with a lifelong passion for languages.
Sessions are social, relaxed, supportive, enjoyable and provide useful language practice. We learn together, encourage one another, and most importantly, enjoy speaking German in a welcoming atmosphere. Each week, everyone is expected to prepare for the activities beforehand at home and then come together to practice, discuss, ask and answer questions, and build vocabulary, fluency, and confidence in speaking in German. In addition, participants at times work on practical grammar exercises that support obtaining strategies and more confidence and fluency in spoken German.
We’re excited to welcome new members who like to share our commitment to learning and community.
Details
When:
Morning Group: Wednesday 10:15 - 11:45 am
Afternoon Group: Wednesday 12:15 - 2:00 pm
Where: Gungahlin Library, Corner of Hibberson &, Gozzard St, Gungahlin ACT 2912
Cost: The group is free to attend, but small donations are appreciated to help cover photocopying and admin.
Commitment: We ask members to attend regularly and actively participate.
Availability: Limited spots, please enquire below.
Which group is the right one for you? Who is it for?
There are two groups, and they are not for complete beginners, and not for native German speakers.
The morning group is best suited to learners who already are able to read and understand simple texts, hold a basic conversation, and follow along in group discussion.
German grammar and vocabulary level: pre-intermediate - intermediate
The afternoon group is best suited to learners who are able to read and understand very simple texts, hold a very basic conversation, and can answer simple questions.
German grammar and vocabulary level: basic to pre-intermediate
Before you join
To help keep the group balanced, new members are invited to try out one session before deciding to join. After that, Marion will have a friendly chat with you to make sure the group is a good fit for your level and goals.
This way, we ensure that everyone feels comfortable, supported, and challenged at the right level.