More advanced grammatical structures and many idiomatic patterns are introduced. Drill is possible with the language laboratory. A wide variety of songs, proverbs, poems, etc., is taught. Basic grammatical aspects of the language previously learned are reviewed and applied in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. More advanced grammatical structures are taught.
More stress is placed on reading and writing.
Students begin working with simple composition in German and cultural readings are provided through extensive use of a supplemental reader. Perfecting pronunciation with attention to individual problems. Perfecting reading skill with increase in speed. Reviewing grammar and learning subjunctive and conditionals, passive voice, indirect discourse, wenn clauses and all infinitive constructions. Increasing the active vocabulary through informal conversational exercises which cover a whole range of topics giving the students an opportunity to express themselves in their chosen foreign language.