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Questions About German
Q: Does the facilitator need to speak German?
A: No. The facilitator does not need to speak German in order to act as a liaison between students and KET, enter grades into the Internet grading program, maintain discipline in the classroom, and keep students on task. Learning German along with the students would be an added benefit.
Q: How long are the telephone lessons?
A: Depending on class size, telephone lessons last approximately 15-20 minutes. The lessons are divided into Vor der Stunde (Before the Lesson), In der Stunde (During the Lesson), and Nach der Stunde (After the Lesson), to provide students with enough activities for a 45-minute class period.
Q: Does the school need to pay for telephone lessons calls?
A: No. Tutors from KET make calls to students for telephone lessons. Students and facilitators also have a toll-free number they may call for daytime help, as well as evening make-up telephone lesson sessions.
Q: How do you find your tutors?
A: The German tutors have a variety of backgrounds. While some are native speakers living temporarily in the Lexington, Kentucky area, others are graduate or undergraduate German students at the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, or other local colleges. Retired and substitute teachers may also be part of the team.
Q: I took German 1 in a "regular" classroom and we used a different book. Can I take German 2 with KET?
A: YES! The instructor will provide you with a placement exam and determine where you should continue your German studies. Don't worry! Textbooks may be different, but they pretty much cover the same material.