• Differentiate and apply appropriate greetings in varied contexts
• Create diverse questions using different question words and structures
• Substitute nouns with pronouns accurately for clarity and coherence
• Develop proficiency in asking varied types of questions effectively
• Manipulate sentence structure to emphasize specific elements
• Master conjugating regular verbs accurately in present tense
• Describe vividly using adjectives, adhering to gender and number agreements
• Understand and integrate cultural nuances in language usage
• Engage in attentive listening and coherent responses in German
• Apply language skills confidently in practical communication scenarios

Vocabulary focuses on gender, articles, nouns and pronouns, regular verbs and numbers and letters, as well as phrases used to discuss school and university life, friends and family, time and months of the year and sports and free-time activities.

• Live Online: The synchronous live online courses are 12 weeks long each, meeting once a week, for two and a half hours. For a total of 30 in-class hours. Specific dates below.
• On-Demand Online: Explore a rich array of tools on Vista Higher Learning’s online platform, VHL Central, offering audio, video, auto-graded activities, tutorials, assessments, pronunciation guides and features to record your voice, listen to native speakers and submit coursework. Following registration, your UWM SCE instructor collaborates with you to design a personalized schedule and set flexible due dates within the 6-16 week range. This instructor-guided format caters to busy schedules, eliminating mandatory live interactions. Perfect for self-directed learners seeking flexibility. Register anytime!

This is a noncredit enrichment program. Progress and courses completed are marked by Continuing Education Units. CEUs are not transferable to college or university transcripts.