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Deutsch Mittelstufe 1
(A2-B1)

Willkommen zu Deutsch, Mittelstufe 1!

This is the third course in the basic German language sequence. This course is roughly the equivalent of the third semester of language study at a college or university.

SchilderThe Tell Me More language programs German, Level A2 and Level B1, All Skills, form the basis of the following lessons. This course develops your ability to understand German words and expressions and to communicate verbally and in writing. You will speak German confidently with activities designed to perfect your pronunciation and to improve your command of German grammar.

This course equips you to have a social life iin a German-language environment. You will learn German words and expressions useful for planning a trip, discussing the weather, talking over plans for leisure activities such as attending concerts or the theater, inviting a guest for a meal or going out to a restaurant.

Click here for information on how to enter your course.

Begin your course with the TMM language program, German, Intermediate, Level A2, Lektion 8. If you recently completed the My Language Requirement course, German Beginner 2, you may wish to begin your course with Lektion 9 instead.

Lektion 8: Urlaubsplanung

Lektion 9: Urlaubsrealität

Lektion 10: Wetterbericht

Lektion 11: Sonne und Regen

Lektion 12: Gäste einladen

Lektion 13: Zu Tisch

Lektion 14: Ausgehen

Lektion 16: Im Konzert

When you have completed Lektion 16, take the Language Achievement Test in Tell Me More. You will find it on your TMM Homepage by clicking the "Tests" tab. This assessment becomes available when you have completed thirty-six hours of practice with Tell Me More.

Congratulations on your new level of proficiency! Let your instructor know whether you want your Language Achievement Test outcome entered on your Certificate of Course Completion.

A2

This language proficiency level is defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Language as follows:

A learner at this level is able to understand basic vocabulary and expressions related to everyday matters (dates and times, personal and family information, basic shopping for food and clothing).

A learner at this level is able to communicate on a rudimentary level about simple and routine matters (simple exchanges of information, basic needs).

B1

Language proficiency level B1 is defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Language as follows:

A learner at this level is able to comprehend most standard language related to everyday situations including work and leisure.

A learner at this level is able to cope with most situations that may normally arise in everyday life while travelling in an area where the target language is spoken.

At this level, a learner can produce short and simple texts on subjects that are familiar or of particular interest.

Finally, the learner can also express personal opinions and preferences, talk about hopes and dreams, the past and the future. The B1-level speaker can give short, simple explanations for plans or opinions.

German Beginner 1

German Beginner 2

German Intermediate 2