basis-deutsch A1 Module introduction
1. Outline of the module basis-deutsch A1
The basis-deutsch A1 module contains the following chapters:
basis-deutsch A1.1
Guten Tag!
Meine Familie
Meine Wohnung
Essen und Trinken
Mein Tag
Hobbys und Freizeit
Meine Ferien
basis-deutsch A1.2
Ausbildung und Beruf
Eine neue Stadt
Krank und gesund
Unterwegs
Serviceleistungen
Alte Kleider, neue Kleider
Feste feiern
In order to start, simply click on the picture of basis-deutsch A1. Afterwards you will be able to choose between A1.1 and A1.2.
2. Selecting a chapter
Once you have opened a part, you will see two toolbars.
The permanent toolbar at the top of the page (see part 4 of this guide).
The component toolbar on the left side of the page.
The chapter index is located in the center of the page.
There are two ways to begin working on a new chapter:
1. Select a chapter from the component toolbar 2. Select a topic that interests you use the chapter index
3. Opening and working on an exercise
Open a chapter by clicking on it. An overview of all tasks for this topic will appear at the top of the screen. Here you can see which task is currently being shown and how many other tasks there are left.
In each task, there are several exercises for you to open and practice new learning material, grammar animations to get a visual explanation of new grammar structure and many links to further materials.
Most exercises sequences consist of several exercises. Navigate back and forth between the exercises using the tabs at the top of the exercise window
More about the symbols in the exercise window
Use the “Check” button for automatically-corrected exercises.
Click the “Speichern” button to save your progress on written assignments and speaking exercises.
Click the “Senden” button to send your text or audio file to your tutor.
Switch between the buttons "Meine Lösung" and "Lösung" to compare your solution with the suggested solution.
Switch between the buttons "Meine Lösung" and "Tutor" to compare your text with your tutor´s feedback.
Click the “Berichtigen” button to correct or rewrite your text according to your tutor´s feedback.
Click “Neustart” to reset all fields and start from the beginning.
Should the “Tipp” symbol be displayed, an additional advisory section is provided for this exercise.
4. Using the permanent toolbar
The permanent toolbar located at the top of the page allows you to use many different resources and useful tools.
INHALT: Overview of all chapters
WÖRTER: search for explanations and translations
GRAMMATIK: chapters on grammar
CHAT: classroom and general chat
FORUM: forum area (general forum and class forums)
KOTEXT: KoText (wiki, cooperative text tool)
LINKS: Links to regional and cultural information
TPPS: Tips, advice and strategies for more effective learning
HILFE: Technical support, guides, additional explanations, FAQ
ADMIN: Manage exercises with tutor feedback