Blog #5 Final Progression

    Hey, class. During the last few weeks, I have continued making progress to reach my goals for this project. I continued with Duolingo, completing section 1 and making a good amount of progress in section 2. During this time, I have learned how to speak formally, shop at a market, and talk about language. One phrase I learned is, "Der tee kostet sieben Euro," Meaning "The tea costs seven euros




    I have mainly focused on listening to conversations or watching television. One show I like is "Dark" on Netflix it is really interesting but very complex so after the first episode I knew I needed subtitles. I think it is cool that I can still be productive while also watching a show I enjoy. I have scrolled through my German learning online community looking at other people's questions and incorporating that information into my practice when speaking and writing. I also have added more to my quizlet, while also reviewing the terms I have already had on there.
    I didn't listen to any podcasts but I plan to before my presentation. According to my action plan around winter break, I will attempt to take the A1 test if I have reached this benchmark in the German language.









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