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[[Image:Gerlinde jaenicke.jpg|thumb|There are many reasons to learn German...]] | |||
[[Image:Patrick Nuo.jpg|thumb|...also for those who didn't really like the first photo! {{smile}}]] | |||
Welcome to '''Introduction to German''', part of [[Foreign Language Learning|Foreign Language Learning]] and [[Language and Literature|Language and Literature school]]. The aim of this beginner level course is to tell you about the basics of German, no prior knowledge is required. It helps however, if you are good in English (while this material is written in it) and also some knowledge of grammatical terms comes handy. So... If you know the know what is the difference between "plural" and "singular", you can move further :) ...and join the [[German Stream]] if you want. | |||
== | == First steps == | ||
'''Congratulations!''' To continue reading this page you just made the first step to learn German. So you can now say the classical phrase: ''"[[German/lernen|Ich lerne Deutsch]]"''. | |||
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Now you have two things to master: <br> | |||
<big>[[German vocabulary|Vocabulary]]</big> <br> | |||
and <br> | |||
<big>[[German grammar|Grammar]]</big> <br> | |||
<p> | |||
The trick is, that you can't focus just on one of these. You may think that vocabulary is enough. If you know the words, than you can say and write anything you want... But it is not that true. You also have to learn ''how'' to say and write it! Fortunately for you there is a good opportunity to practice this [[Learning by doing|right here at Wikademia]]. | |||
== | == Vocabulary == | ||
All material concerning the German vocabulary is concentrated at [[German vocabulary]] and its subpages. Please help develop it further, possible in cooperation with [[b:|Wikibooks]] using the well developed [[b:German|German textbook]]. | |||
== | === Alphabet/Pronunciation === | ||
* Please see [[b:German/Appendices/Alphabet#The_Alphabet|The Alphabet (at Wikibooks)]]. | |||
== Grammar == | |||
All pages about grammar in German should be focused at [[German grammar]]. Proceed there for more information. | |||
== [[Introduction_to_German/Input|'''Typing German characters into a computer''']] == | |||
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'''For a PC''', you have quick access by typing the following:<br /> | |||
ß - alt+225<br /> | |||
ä - alt+132<br /> | |||
ö - alt+148<br /> | |||
ü - alt+129<br /> | |||
Ä - alt+142<br /> | |||
Ö - alt+153<br /> | |||
Ü - alt+154<br /> | |||
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'''On a Mac''', the commands are as follows:<br /> | |||
ß - ⌥ + s<br /> | |||
ä - ⌥ + u, a<br /> | |||
ö - ⌥ + u, o<br /> | |||
ü - ⌥ + u, u<br /> | |||
Note: the umlaut can be assigned to any vowel by first holding '⌥' and pressing the 'u' key. It will then wait for a vowel key to be pressed. | |||
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== | == Assignments == | ||
To help you get acquainted with the written language, use this subpage to get in contact with German speaking Wikademia participants. | |||
== | == Related materials == | ||
* | * [[Wikipedia:German language|German language]]- Wikipedia article | ||
* [[b:German|German]] - An open-ended textbook at Wikibooks | |||
Learning materials and learning projects can be used by multiple departments. Cooperate with other departments that use the same learning resource. | |||
[[ | Learning materials and [[Portal:Learning Projects|learning projects]] are located in the main Wikademia namespace. Simply make a [[link]] to the name of the lesson (lessons are independent pages in the [[Wikademia:Namespaces|main namespace]]) and start writing! | ||
== Learning Resources == | |||
* A podcast for students Slow German is spoken clearly and slowly. Mehr Informationen unter [http://www.slowgerman.com www.slowgerman.com] | |||
== Active participants == | |||
[[Category:German]] | [[Category:German]] | ||
[[Category:Introductions]] | |||
[[Category:Multilingual Studies]] | |||
[[Category:Language introductions]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:32, 8 June 2009
Welcome to Introduction to German, part of Foreign Language Learning and Language and Literature school. The aim of this beginner level course is to tell you about the basics of German, no prior knowledge is required. It helps however, if you are good in English (while this material is written in it) and also some knowledge of grammatical terms comes handy. So... If you know the know what is the difference between "plural" and "singular", you can move further :) ...and join the German Stream if you want.
First steps
Congratulations! To continue reading this page you just made the first step to learn German. So you can now say the classical phrase: "Ich lerne Deutsch".
Now you have two things to master:
Vocabulary
and
Grammar
The trick is, that you can't focus just on one of these. You may think that vocabulary is enough. If you know the words, than you can say and write anything you want... But it is not that true. You also have to learn how to say and write it! Fortunately for you there is a good opportunity to practice this right here at Wikademia.
Vocabulary
All material concerning the German vocabulary is concentrated at German vocabulary and its subpages. Please help develop it further, possible in cooperation with Wikibooks using the well developed German textbook.
Alphabet/Pronunciation
- Please see The Alphabet (at Wikibooks).
Grammar
All pages about grammar in German should be focused at German grammar. Proceed there for more information.
For a PC, you have quick access by typing the following: |
On a Mac, the commands are as follows: Note: the umlaut can be assigned to any vowel by first holding '⌥' and pressing the 'u' key. It will then wait for a vowel key to be pressed. |
Assignments
To help you get acquainted with the written language, use this subpage to get in contact with German speaking Wikademia participants.
Related materials
- German language- Wikipedia article
- German - An open-ended textbook at Wikibooks
Learning materials and learning projects can be used by multiple departments. Cooperate with other departments that use the same learning resource.
Learning materials and learning projects are located in the main Wikademia namespace. Simply make a link to the name of the lesson (lessons are independent pages in the main namespace) and start writing!
Learning Resources
- A podcast for students Slow German is spoken clearly and slowly. Mehr Informationen unter www.slowgerman.com