Name of the Training Program

Game-Based German Course for Children

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Content of the Training Program

The Game-Based German A1 Course for Children (ages 7–12) aims to help children learn German through fun, active participation, and connections to daily life. The training process will utilize games, songs, rhymes, stories, drama, movement-based activities, visual materials, and interactive exercises tailored to the children's age and developmental levels. The program aims to enable children to learn basic German vocabulary and expressions in natural communication settings and to use them in everyday situations.

Listening
Children will be able to understand simple German expressions, questions, and instructions used by the teacher and their peers. They will be able to distinguish basic vocabulary and expressions through songs, rhymes, short stories, games, and entertaining listening activities.

Speaking
Through games and drama activities, children will be able to introduce themselves, state their names and ages, exchange greetings and farewells, and talk about colors, numbers, toys, animals, family members, and daily activities using simple German expressions.

Reading
Children will begin to read and comprehend age-appropriate words, short sentences, picture cards, signs, game instructions, and short texts. German reading skills will be supported through word-picture matching, card games, and simple reading activities.

Writing
Children will be able to write their own names, their ages, and basic vocabulary they have learned; They will be able to form simple words and sentences by utilizing the pictures and the provided examples. Activities such as word completion, matching, coloring, and fun writing games will be used.

Who Can Participate in This Training Program?

Individuals in the 7–12 age group may participate.


What Will You Gain?

By the end of the Game-Based German A1 Course for Children, the aim is for students to acquire the following basic German skills, appropriate for their age and developmental level:

1. They will be able to understand and use German expressions for greetings, farewells, and introductions in appropriate situations.
2. They will be able to introduce themselves using simple German phrases; stating their names, ages, places of residence, and basic personal information.
3. They will be able to understand and use basic German vocabulary and expressions related to family members, friends, school, toys, animals, and daily life.
4. They will be able to recognize and use numbers, colors, days, months, and basic time expressions in German.
5. They will be able to understand simple German instructions given by the teacher and act upon them through movement and games.
6. They will be able to understand basic question patterns—such as *Was ist das?* (What is this?), *Wer ist das?* (Who is this?), *Wie heißt du?* (What is your name?), and *Wie alt bist du?* (How old are you?)—and provide appropriate answers.
7. They will be able to express simple wishes, needs, and preferences related to daily life using German phrases.
8. They will be able to expand their vocabulary in fundamental areas such as animals, food, clothing, toys, body parts, and classroom objects. 9. They will be able to distinguish basic vocabulary and expressions by listening to short songs, rhymes, stories, and dialogues.
10. They will be able to participate in short German dialogues and role-play activities through games and drama.
11. They will be able to read and recognize basic German words using pictures, cards, matching exercises, and word games.
12. They will be able to write short words and sentences using the vocabulary and simple expressions they know.
13. They will be able to express basic emotions and preferences—such as happiness, sadness, fear, surprise, liking, and disliking—using simple German expressions.
14. They will be able to use basic communicative expressions—such as taking turns, asking for permission, expressing thanks, apologizing, and asking for help—during games and group activities.
15. They will be able to engage in communication in simple, familiar situations involving German by listening, repeating, and responding.
16. They will develop self-confidence in using the language for daily communication by actively participating in games, songs, drama, movement, and interactive activities while learning German.

Application Deadline

Until 12:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026
November 7, 2026 – July 10, 2027

Instructor Information

Lecturer Dr. Mehmet Ali BAŞARAN

Training Schedule

Saturdays, 14:00–16:00

Training Duration

72 hours

Training Location/Format

Face-to-face

Capacity

15 participants

Attendance Requirement

70% attendance is mandatory.

Examination

An exam will be administered.

Fee

5,000.00 TL. Payment in two equal installments is available.

BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER
ZİRAAT BANK, BARTIN BRANCH
TR05 0001 0000 5253 7534 0750 01

Note: When depositing the fee, the "COURSE NAME" must be specified in the payment description section. Example: "Fee for Creative Drama with Music for Adults course."

Contact

Durdane AKKAŞ

0378 501 10 00 / 5078

dakkas@bartin.edu.tr

bunsem.bartin.edu.tr