German Language
Convenor: Peter and Derek
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We are a small group who, for many and varied reasons have an interest in the German language. At an individual level, our knowledge of the German language covers a wide range, but, in the true spirit of u3a, we help each other to clarify / resolve problems as they arise. A specific level of German is not required in order to join the group, but a working knowledge of the language up to about current GCSE standard will be a good “starting point”.
We meet every week in Hexham on Tuesday afternoon. Typically, after taking time for coffee and a relaxed chat, we translate from a current online German news publication, then we read and translate a page or so from a book. We are now devoting part of a session to spoken German, by introducing a pre-selected subject or issue around which a conversation, in German, can be centred. We are very open to suggestions on new material. Our meetings are frequently punctuated by odd bursts of humour and the occasional anecdote.
If you have some knowledge of German and would like to refresh or improve it, please contact the convenor. Language groups work best with about six members and currently we may be able to accept a new member.