Evan Parks

I learned a remarkable amount of German and how to communicate effectively through both writing and speaking. Professor Parks teaches the class very practically instead just resorting to whatever the textbook has to say.

This course taught me a lot about the German language. I learned a lot about German vocabulary, but more importantly learned a lot about how to use German grammar, for example different cases (accusative, dative, nominative, etc.) and use gendered nouns and pronouns. From a beginner's point of view, this course gives one a very solid understanding of conversational German and allows one to continue learning German.

As with any language course, you are exposed to a new culture and way of thinking in a more intimate way than can otherwise be gained (outside of actually visiting and immersing oneself within the culture and people). We learn all the things that come with a language: grammar, the social implications, pronunciation, and comprehension. We also learned some slang words, something that is often overlooked within academic language courses, but plays an important role in being able to effectively integrate and communicate naturally with native German speakers.

I learned the fundamentals of communication, reading, and writing in German.

I learned a variety of introductory German vocab skills, grammar, and more. I can now confidently participate in a conversation in German and greatly understand the foundations of the language.

I took this course in order to begin learning the German language. I developed a strong understanding of beginner German grammar and vocabulary.

In this course I learned a basic level of German that allows me to communicate things about myself and my interests, my life, ask basic questions (Who, what, when, where, why), and talk about topics such as work, the home, university life, and time.

I learned the basics of the German language, including essential vocabulary, introductory grammar and some aspects of German culture.

We learned basic vocabulary such as numbers, alphabets, body parts, jobs, hobbies, objects that can be found in a classroom, in a kitchen, etc. We learned verb conjugation, possessive pronouns, nominative, accusative, dative cases, and more.

I learned the basics of the German language. I am able to hold a conversation in German and understand pieces of German text.