Themenüberblick

In first year German, you learn how to say where you live (Ich wohne in Laramie.) Now you will learn how to talk more expansively about dein Zuhause (your place of residence) in more detail. By the end of this Thema, you will be able to answer these questions in German. Are you in the city, suburbs, or in the country? Are you in the dorms, an apartment, or a house? Do you live alone or with roommates/flatmates? How many rooms are in your living space? How are they furnished? How far away are your local amenities and how do you get there? What should your next apartment look like?

Here is an overview of the learning objectives for each Lektion of the Thema Mein Zuhause. At the end of each lesson, you will be able to…

1.1 Haus und Wohnung

1. talk about typical residences
2. say where you live
3. say whether you have roommates/flatmates

1.2 Meine Wohnungseinrichtung

1. talk about the typical rooms in a house or apartment
2. talk about the typical features and furniture
3. describe your living space

1.3 Meine Wohnungslage

1. talk about a typical city
2. talk about the location of your apartment and the university
3. explain how to get to the university from your apartment

1.4  Die Wohnungssuche

1. write a list of specifications for a new place to live
2. read apartment listings to identify a place with your specifications
3. read housemate listings to identify a place you would likely fit in

You will demonstrate how well you have achieved the learning objectives with your Themenprojekt: Meine Wohnung. You will write or verbally present a description of your current living space or a place you would like to live.