Survival in German: Leben in Deutschland *In-Person* *NEW*
This class is for students who have completed our German Beginner Level 2 or have very basic knowledge of German and would like to master everyday situations in a German speaking country. Along the way, you will learn some grammar, pick up new vocabulary and learn about German culture. Don’t wait to be in Germany to speak German! This class requires the purchase of a textbook: Learn German With Stories: Café in Berlin - 10 Short Stories For Beginners (ISBN: 978-1492399490) Instructor: Petra Bittner
Sections
GRSU-SP24.01
7 Mondays, 4-5:30pm. Begins Apr. 1
No class Apr. 15
This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please view our In-Person Class Guidelines prior to enrolling.
This class requires the purchase of a textbook: Learn German With Stories: Café in Berlin - 10 Short Stories For Beginners (ISBN: 978-1492399490)
Instructors: Petra Bittner
Instructor
Petra Bittner
Petra Bittner is a German native from Berlin who holds degrees in English literature (Ph.D.) and teaching German as a second language (MA/Staatsexamen). She lived in Boston from 1998 to 2007, teaching language and cultural studies classes for Boston University, Harvard University and MIT. Between 2007 and 2020 she taught cultural studies and business communication courses for various universities in Munich.
At the same time, Petra Bittner was a literature docent and language instructor for the adult education center in Munich (Münchner Volkshochschule). Petra loves the cultural diversity in adult education classes as well as the relaxed but dedicated atmosphere in the classroom. Her priority is to cater to the individual needs of learners, so they can attain their goals. In her language teaching she focuses on communicative competency and cultural awareness.