This course is designed to introduce German to students with no previous knowledge of the language. All four language skills (speaking, listening, writing and reading) will be covered. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to engage in small talk in German using standard civilities and greetings, talk about themselves and others, shop for food and household items, order and pay in restaurants, and engage in small talk about food.  By the end of the course students should have reached Level A1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).