Bogard, Eva: Wortschatz

This is the violet Vocabulary section of your virtual German binder.

Flashcards -REQUIRED
*use a German-English dictionary (Woerterbuch) and/or leo.org to find definitions and parts of speech.

Instruction Sheet

FREE CHOICE VOCABULARY PROJECTS-OPTIONAL:

Text-Analysis
Complete a text-analysis worksheet for the same article you used for making flashcards.

Kreutzwortraetsel
Pick up a crossword puzzel from your instructor. They are diffrent every quarter for each class period. Ask to use the special crossword dictionary. Translate the clues on the back of the puzzle. Turn in as soon as you finish. Viel Spass!
Podcast
Write an news story/editorial/critique about something German, record it and then podcast it. Level 1 and 2 students may use English. Turn it to the teacher. Post it online.

Audacity free download (used to edit your audio files)
Llame download (an Audacity add-on that lets you convert your .wav files to mp3 format) 2easy steps: file->export mp3
Auadcity Tutorial

READY FOR YOUR OWN DICTIONARY?
(from aboutgerman.com)

A good dictionary is an essential tool for any language-learner, from beginner to advanced. But not all German dictionaries are created equal. Here are 2 of the best.

1) Oxford-Duden German Dictionary
This is a dictionary for serious users. With over 500,000 entries, the Oxford-Duden German-English Dictionary will meet the needs of advanced students, business people, translators and others who require a comprehensive dual-language dictionary. Extra features include grammar and usage guides.

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2) Collins PONS German Dictionary
Like the Oxford-Duden above, the Collins PONS is also a dictionary for serious users. It offers over 500,000 entries and meets the needs of those who require a comprehensive German-English/English-German dictionary, along with similar extra features. These two are tied for top German dictionary honors.

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