German

This intermediate level German course practices listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing skills in the context of current topics and various media. It develops skills to understand the main points when clear standard language is used and when dealing with familiar matters from work, school, leisure, etc; cope with most situations encountered while traveling in the language area; express oneself in a simple and coherent manner on familiar topics and areas of personal interest; and report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes, and goals, and give brief reasons or explanations for plans and opinions.