The one hour sessions always flew, but now we are thinking and speaking in German, they go in a whoosh. The pressure of time makes it too easy to lapse into English. Hence, it has been decided to extend the sessions by 15 minutes. On the first meeting of the month i.e. October 14 and November 11, class will start 11.45 a.m. and finish at 1.00 p.m. On the second meeting of the month i.e. October 28 and November 25, class will start at noon and finish at 1.15 p.m. Participants are asked to amend their diaries accordingly.

We welcomed a new member, whose first language was German, to our group. His input in just one session has been appreciated.

Two of our members, who have adult children living in Germany, made presentations and then fielded questions in German. These were very interesting and the preparation time was impressive. A third member presented riddles in German, and we had to guess the answer, in German of course.

The smaller group has meant that sessions are of a more informal, tutorial style. Pronunciation is being perfected. In achieving this, a fourth member has taken us back to basics and we are mastering the sounds of the alphabet in German. Other activities have included chess pieces and placements, a crossword puzzle with clues and answers in German, furthering our knowledge of grammar by using adjectives and verbs as nouns, and learning another German song.

It is a great joy that everyone is such a willing and enthusiastic participant; my gratitude to all.
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Pauline Bailey

​A reminder that German resumes on Monday 9th September at 12 noon in the library. The next session will be Monday 23 September, same time, same place.

Participants are asked to wear their name badges and bring dictionaries, pen and paper. It would also be a good idea to revise notes from 1st semester beforehand.

Meanwhile, as many of us as possible hope to go to the German film, „Never Look Away“ being screened in German with English sub-titles at Swanpool Cinema on September 1st.

Pauline Bailey