Description
German 3 Course Overview
This class is approved by the NCAA.
This class is part of the MyFunScience live online homeschool classes, which provide structured instruction for middle school and high school students. Families can explore all of our foreign language courses for homeschool students.
This live online German 3 class builds upon the strong grammatical and conversational foundation established in German 2. Students engage with more advanced grammatical structures while deepening their fluency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Using Deutsch Aktuell 3, students explore historical figures, German-speaking regions, and significant cultural events. Emphasis is placed on spoken language and complex sentence construction, preparing students for higher-level language study.
Throughout the year, students analyze authentic materials, short literary passages, and poetry while continuing to expand vocabulary and conversational ability.
Course Overview
- High School Credit: 1 credit
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 10–12
- Format: Weekly live online German class
- Prerequisite: Successful completion of German 2
Watch a Sample Live Class Session
What Your Student Will Learn in German 3
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Strengthen fluency in extended conversations
- Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions with proper word order
- Apply passive voice constructions accurately
- Use modal verbs with double infinitives
- Express present and past subjunctive forms with modal verbs
- Construct subordinate clauses introduced by question words
- Apply correct adverbial word order
- Use and recognize past perfect constructions
- Read and interpret short literary texts and poetry
Students continue developing confidence in spoken German through regular live participation and oral assessments.
Course Structure & Expectations
This is a high school-level course requiring independent study and consistent preparation.
Students should plan to spend approximately 45–60 minutes per weekday on homework and review (about 5–7 hours per week).
A working microphone is required for participation in live sessions and oral testing. A headset microphone is recommended to prevent feedback.
Throughout the course, aspects of language, literature, and culture may be examined through the lens of a biblical worldview.
Curriculum
- Textbook: Deutsch Aktuell 3 (7th Edition) by Wolfgang Kraft
- A workbook is not required for this level
High School Credit
- 1 credit
Recommended Grade Level
- Grades 10–12
Complete German Program
This class is part of the MyFunScience German program, a sequence of live online homeschool classes that guide students from introductory German through advanced language study.
Many students complete several levels as part of their high school foreign language studies.
What Students Are Saying
“Thank you for the three years of German that you’ve taught me. I’ve learned so much, and my skills have improved greatly. I have found a love for German that has far surpassed any other languages I’ve studied. Thank you for all the time you’ve invested in me.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a live online German class?
Yes. Students attend a weekly live online German class with interactive instruction, conversation practice, and grammar instruction.
Is this class designed for homeschool students?
Yes. This course is designed specifically for homeschool middle school and high school students.
Does German 3 earn high school credit?
Yes. German 3 earns one full high school foreign language credit.
What comes after German 3?
Students typically continue with German 4 to complete a four-year high school German language program.
