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I previously taught as a contractor for a firm in Charleston, SC providing language instruction in corporate settings. Clients I've worked with are Daimler, Bosch and IFA-Rotorion.
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Glossary of English and German Grammar Terms
A recurring obstacle to learning a language as complex as German is the lack of understanding of English grammar — and of all the seemingly arcane terminology that comes along with it. This reference tool is designed to help students of German bridge that gap. Around 125 English and German grammatical terms are listed together in alphabetical order, complete with thorough definitions and explanations of each. Many example sentences are included. Grammar terms listed are those accepted in st
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German, Grammar
German A1 - A1.1 Grammar Review Test Bundle
Five tests covering most of the grammar topics encountered at the A1.1 level are bundled into one convenient package. Answer keys are provided for each test; four of the five tests include additional notes and parallel English translations, handy for the self-directed student. These materials can be used for test prep and also as an assessment tool for quickly gauging a student's proficiency at the early A1 level. Geared more towards college-level study and continuing adult education, these
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German A2 - Future Tense with verb 'werden' (Futur I)
Comprehensive primer on expressing the future tense in German using the verb 'werden' . The lesson begins by showing how the future tense is formed using the German present tense ( Präsens) and then compares this with the future tense ( Futur I ), explaining how and when to use each. English grammar terms and concepts are contrasted and compared with their German equivalents. Over 40 German example sentences are provided with parallel English translations. Many of the sample sentences are
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German A1 - Flash Cards (Past Participles, 'Perfekt' Tense )
Collection of 118 flash cards reviewing past participles of the most common beginner's verbs and how to use the 'Perfekt' tense ( Partizip II). Verbs with various separable and inseparable prefixes are also included. Example sentences with English translations and additional grammar information are provided as well. How to use the flash cards: Print double-sided (short edge) and cut along the dashed lines. The German infinitive and corresponding English meaning will appear on the front si
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German A1 - Level 1 - Vocabulary Review and Grammar Notes
This 14-page set of study notes is divided into seven 2-page sections. Originally created as companion notes for use alongside the Schritte International A1.1 course, this set of printables is an excellent review tool for any beginning student of German. These notes can be used in tandem with an already established curriculum — or they can even be the basis for a self-directed curriculum.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German, Grammar, Vocabulary
German A2 - Two-Way Prepositions
This is an extensive 16-page lesson on two- way prepositions ( Wechselpräpositionen) and how they behave in the dative and accusative cases. The material is geared primarily towards students at the A2 level wishing to increase their knowledge of the subject. Numerous example phrases and sentences are given, some color-coded. Exceptions to general tendencies and rules are discussed, along with the occasional anecdote. Although not intended as a primer on two-way prepositions, some A1 studen
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German A1 - Picture Vocabulary (Präpositionen u. Orte)
Eight-page color printable of various places and destinations in German ( Supermarkt, Parkplatz, Fußgängerzone, Strand, etc.), shown together with the preposition/ definite article normally used with these nouns when discussing location and direction. More than one preposition is given for some nouns, opening up opportunities for discussion (e.g., why we don't normally say "zum Haus" but do say "zum Kaufhaus", how it's possible to say both "in die Schule" and "zur Schule", etc.).  P
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German, World Languages
German A1 - Introduction to the Preterite Tense ('haben' & 'sein')
A thorough introduction to using the verbs 'haben' and 'sein' in the preterite tense ( simple past). The lesson is complete with sample sentences in German and parallel English translations. A brief review of the 'Perfekt' tense is included at the beginning, as well as some examples of where these verbs do not align with their English counterparts and would therefore not be rendered in the preterite. A bonus exercise of thirteen fill-in-the-blank questions is provided, plus an answer key
11th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German A1 - A1.2 Grammar Review Test Bundle
Five tests covering most of the grammar topics encountered at the A1.2 level are bundled into one convenient package. Answer keys are provided for each test (including additional notes and English translations), handy for the self-directed student. These materials can be used for test prep and also as an assessment tool for quickly gauging a student's proficiency at the later A1 level. Geared more towards college-level study and continuing adult education, these tests can also be used at the h
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German A1 - Possessive Articles
Possessive articles (also known as ' possessive pronouns'), are noun modifiers used to indicate ownership or possession. In English, these are: 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'our', etc. German possessive articles share the same endings as the article 'kein'. If you know these endings, it should be easy to use the possessives. This very thorough 8-page handout explains how to use German possessives in the nominative and accusative cases. The handout is subdivided into 4 separate sections, e
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German, Grammar
German A2 - Vocabulary Review Bundle 1
21 vocabulary handouts for review and study. Each handout contains 2-3 pages of new vocabulary, sample sentences and grammar notes. Corresponds roughly with the Schritte International A2.1 course material but can be used with just about any beginning A2 course.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German, World Languages
German A1 - German Articles Bundle (Nominative Case)
Four lessons on German articles in the nominative case are bundled together. The lessons focus on: 1. The definite articles 'der', 'die' & 'das' ; 2. The indefinite articles 'ein' & 'eine' ; 3. The negative articles 'kein' & 'keine' ; 4. Plural nouns and plural articles 'die' & 'keine'. Some simple homework exercises are included.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German A1 - Basic Sentence Structure (Satzbau)
This 13-page handout concentrates on elementary German sentence structure and word order for sentences/clauses having one verb. The concept of ' position' is discussed as it relates to subject, verb, object and adverbial. This lesson is a good primer on sentence structure for beginners who are comfortable with conjugating verbs in the present tense and have studied the accusative case. More advanced students may find the lesson to be a good refresher. Students will learn about typical
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German A2 - Introduction to Reflexive Verbs
Reflexive verbs are special verbs used in situations where the subject and the object are one in the same. Reflexive verbs are used frequently in German, often on occasions where the reflexive wouldn't normally be used in English. This handout dissects the basic elements of the reflexive verb and explains how it's used. The differences between reflexive pronouns and accusative personal pronouns are illustrated. (Dative reflexive pronouns are discussed in a different handout.) Six verbs are
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German A2 - Reflexive Verbs with Dative Pronouns
This lesson is the follow-up to the handout, "Introduction to Reflexive Verbs". In that lesson, the basic principles of reflexive verbs are explained, with a specific focus on verbs with accusative pronouns. This handout goes a step further and introduces students to reflexive verbs with dative pronouns ( 'mir', 'dir', 'sich', 'uns', 'euch'), highlighting the critical differences between the two types. Although these differences are fairly easy to grasp ( "Ich wasche mich." / "Ich was
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German A1 - Vocabulary Review Bundle 1
Twenty 2-page vocabulary handouts for review and study. Includes grammar notes. Most vocabulary words are shown in one or more sample sentences. Corresponds roughly with the Schritte International A1.1 course material but can be used with just about any beginner's A1 course. (An excellent companion to German A1 - Level 1 - Vocabulary Review and Grammar Notes.)
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German, World Languages
German A1 - "W-Fragen" (Questions beginning with "W" words)
This 2-page study guide goes over the so-called " W" words, which often appear at the beginning of questions in German. The words 'was', 'wie', 'wie viel', 'wer', 'wann', 'wo', 'woher', 'wohin', 'warum' and 'welch-' are all covered here. Important grammar notes and exceptions to the normal rules are included. Each question word is shown in two or more example sentences.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German A1 - Intermediate Sentence Structure: 'TeKaMoLo' Rule
Second in a series on sentence structure ( Satzbau), this 7-page handout describes how adverbs and prepositional phrases are ordered in a typical sentence or clause using the ' TeKaMoLo' rule. Certain exceptions to this rule are also discussed. Twenty German example sentences are provided in large font, most with parallel English translations. All example sentences are diagrammed, some color-coded for clarity. Annotations are included in the margins to supplement the lesson text. A short
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German B1 - Flash Cards (Preterite / Simple Past)
Collection of 158 flash cards reviewing the preterite ( simple past) tense forms of common German verbs . Verbs with separable and inseparable prefixes are included, in addition to some reflexive verbs. Conjugation tables and example sentences with English translations are provided. Verbs frequently used in the preterite tense in normal, everyday conversation are indicated using check marks or equal signs, though this can vary based on region and personal preference. How to use the flash card
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German
German A1 - Telling Time (Die Uhrzeit)
Complete lesson on telling time in German, using both "offizielle Zeit" (official time) and "inoffizielle Zeit" (colloquial time). Plenty of colorful graphics and clock faces help the new learner in most aspects of learning to tell time. Short quizzes and a summary of the lesson are included. As a prerequisite, students should have a grasp on how to count to 60 in German.
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
German, World Languages
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About the store
Experience
I previously taught as a contractor for a firm in Charleston, SC providing language instruction in corporate settings. Clients I've worked with are Daimler, Bosch and IFA-Rotorion.
Teaching style
I like to blend simple listening and reading exercises with a healthy dose of grammar. I try to get the students to start expressing themselves in German at the earliest opportunity while providing real-time feedback. My handouts on TpT grew from the rudimentary notes emailed to my students at the end of each class, becoming more elaborate and detailed over time. Unable to consistently find good materials online that focused squarely on the topics I was teaching, it was easier just to create new materials from scratch. These notes (plus many newer ones) are now available to you on TpT.
My own education history
I have a B.S. in industrial design from the Georgia Institute of Technology. My German studies began in high school and continued through college, where I earned the school's equivalent of a minor in the language. In the summer of 1989 I had the opportunity to study German at the Friedrich Alexander University in Erlangen. Since graduating, I've translated German for a law firm and also traveled throughout Germany as a salesman. Other languages I've studied are Russian, French and Spanish.
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