German II is for those who have taken German I or have previous German language experience and want to continue their language learning journey. Build your conversational skills, understanding of grammatical structure and reading ability with our German language courses. German II, offered live online or on-demand, covers Chapters 4, 5 and 6 in the textbook, “Sag Mal“.
Required Textbook Package
Our required textbook package, used for German I-IV, grants you 36-month access to VHLcentral.com. Vista Higher Learning’s online learning platform is a comprehensive suite of tools that includes the SuperSite Plus and WebSAM (Student Activities Manual). This innovative online learning hub ensures a seamless learning experience, offering interactive resources, exercises, and materials to support and enhance your German language skills.
“Sag Mal,” Third Edition (Choose 1 option)
- Print + Digital | ISBN: 978-1-54331-606-3 | Price: $274.80
- Digital | ISBN: 978-1-54331-607-0 | Price: $189
Do not purchase materials from other stores. Special pricing and passcodes for VHL’s online resources are required and are only available through this link: Vista Higher Learning
This course can be applied to the following certificate:
German Language Certificate
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
You learn how to:
- Discuss food and grocery shopping
- Order a meal at a restaurant
- Form past participles and conjugate past tense verbs
- Use the Perfekt tense and Präteritum to talk about past events
- Know the differences between “wissen” and “kennen”
Course Outline/Topics
In German II, vocabulary focuses on adverbs, modal verbs, separable and inseparable prefixes, accusative and dative cases, and coordinating conjunctions, as well as phrases used to discuss celebrations and life events, home life, living arrangements and household chores.
Prerequisites
UWM SCE’s German I or equivalent experience.
Live Online vs On-Demand Online
- 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!
Instructor

Ann-Christin Kloth was born and raised in Germany. She holds a degree in business management and engineering from Hochschule für Medien University. After working with diverse companies in marketing and sales as an executive, she decided to become a full-time… read more
Notes
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.