Thematic Table of Contents
Looking for activities that cover a specific theme? This Thematic Table of Contents lists common themes (such as family, food, shopping, etc.) in world language classes and the associated activities in this Pressbook collection. Try using the search button below to find an activity!
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The Alphabet and Survival Phrases | tongue-twisters, receptivity, spelling, useful phrases | German Level 4 Activity 8 Online, German Level 4 Activity 8 Online, German Level 1 Activity1, German Level 1 Activity2, German Level 4 Activity 8 Online, German Level 4 Activity 1 Online |
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Around the House and Living Arrangements | parts of a house, household chores, furniture, table settings, daily routines, apartments, dorms, room mates, budgeting, money matters | German Level 1 Activity 6 Online, German Level 1 Activity 7, German Level 1 Activity 6, German Level 3 Activity 7, German Level 2 Activity 12, German Level 3 Activity 7 Online |
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The Arts, Movies, Music, etc. | movies, music, art, TV shows, theater, museums | German Level 3 Activity 11, German Level 3 Activity 1, German Level 3 Activity 1 Online, German Level 1 Activity 5, German Level 1 Activity 5 Online |
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Everyday Life | City Life | German Level 4 Activity 5 Online |
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City Life | city life, errands, money, banking, post office, describing locations | |
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Current Events | politics, current events, the news, the media, podcasts, economy, radio, public opinion, global problems, speed limits, discussion strategies, sharing opinions | German Level 4 Activity 10 Online |
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Days of the Week, Months, Time, and Holidays | days of the week, schedules | German Level 1 Activity 4 |
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Daily Routines/Chores | Chores and daily routines | |
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Describing Appearance and Personality | nationalities, adjectives, physical appearance, personality, personal information, emotions | |
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Directions | prepositions, commands related to directions. landmarks, expressions used to give directions, stations/stops, addresses | |
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The Environment and Outdoors | nature, the environment, recycling, conservation, natural disasters , pollution | |
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Family | identifying people, family members, pets | |
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Food | food, food descriptions, meals, restaurants, cooking, ingredients for cooking, kitchen equipment, cooking expressions, recipes, menus, food specialties, paying the bill, types of eating establishments | German Level 4 Activity 6 Online |
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Free Time and Hobbies | pastimes, sports, likes/dislikes, weekend activities, leisure time, clubs | |
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Grab Bag | ice breakers, Learning about culture, fun quizzes, socializing, cognates, slang | |
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Greetings and Introductions | greetings, introductions, expressions of courtesy, manners, asking about someone's well-being | German Level 4 Activity 12 Online |
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Health and the Body | health, medical terms, parts of the body, symptoms, medical conditions, health professions, well-being, exercise, physical activity, nutrition, hospitals | |
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Invitations/Parties/Social Events/Holidays | parties, celebrations, holidays, national holidays, stages of life, personal relationships, friendship, dating, invitations, accepting an invitation, rejecting an invitation, making plans | German Level 4 Activity 7 Online, German Level 4 Activity 3 Online |
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Jobs and Careers | professions, occupations, workplace, job interviews, job hunting, business environments, job applications | German Level 1 Activity 3, German Level 4 Activity 13 Online |
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Charactericstics | stereotypes | German Level 4 Activity 9 Online |
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Review Games | Jeopardy, Pirate Game, Heads up, Fly Swatter, Pictionary | |
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Seasons and Weather | climate, weather, time of year | |
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School | classroom, academic life, fields of study, academic subjects, days of the week, class schedules | German Level 4 Activity 2 Online |
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Shopping | clothing, shopping, negotiating a price, buying an item, markets, gifts, types of stores, shopping malls, weights and measures | |
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Story-Telling | rumors, disasters, accidents, memories, talking about what happened | |
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Technology | home electronics, computers, the internet, cars, text messages, cellphones, social media, the future | |
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Travel | travel, vacation, preparation, hotels, transportation, popular attractions, travel complications, planning a trip, buying a ticket, reserving a hotel room, asking for recommendations | German Level 4 Activity 4 Online, German Level 4 Activity 11 Online, German Level 4 Activity 12 Online |
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