Language/German/Vocabulary/Education
Hi German learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn important German vocabulary related to education. Education is highly valued in German culture, and Germany has a strong education system. As a German language teacher with 20 years of experience, I will illustrate this lesson with cultural information and interesting facts. Let's get started!
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Buying Groceries & Drinks.
Education System[edit | edit source]
The German education system is highly centralized and consists of three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary education. School attendance is mandatory between the ages of 6 and 15. The tertiary education system is highly regarded and consists of vocational schools, universities, and technical institutions. To apply for higher education, one must first pass a rigorous exam called the Abitur.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here is some basic vocabulary to get you started:
| German | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Die Schule | dee shoo-luh | School |
| Der Lehrer | dair lay-ruh | Teacher (male) |
| Die Lehrerin | dee lay-ruhn | Teacher (female) |
| Der Kurs | dair kurss | Course |
| Die Prüfung | dee proo-fung | Exam |
| Der Stundenplan | dair shtoon-duhn-plahn | Schedule |
| Die Klasse | dee klah-suh | Class |
University Degrees and Fields of Study[edit | edit source]
In German universities, there are various fields of study one can pursue. Here are some of the most common fields, along with their corresponding degrees:
Humanities[edit | edit source]
| German | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Die Germanistik | dee gehr-muh-niss-tik | German Studies |
| Die Geschichte | dee geh-shi-chte | History |
| Die Philosophie | dee feel-oh-soh-fee | Philosophy |
| Das Theater | dahs tay-tuh | Theater |
Sciences[edit | edit source]
| German | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Die Biologie | dee bee-oh-loh-gee | Biology |
| Die Informatik | dee ihn-fohr-mah-tik | Computer Science |
| Die Chemie | dee kem-ee | Chemistry |
| Die Physik | dee fee-zik | Physics |
Business and Engineering[edit | edit source]
| German | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Die Betriebswirtschaftslehre | dee be-treebs-veer-shahfts-lair-ruh | Business Administration |
| Der Ingenieurbau | dair in-gen-yoor-bau | Engineering |
| Die Volkswirtschaftslehre | dee fohlkss-veer-shahfts-lair-ruh | Economics |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Person 1: Ich habe morgen eine Prüfung. (I have an exam tomorrow.) Person 2: Viel Glück! (Good luck!) Person 1: Ich bin spät dran für meinen Kurs. (I'm running late for my course.) Person 2: Beeil dich! (Hurry up!)
Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
- The oldest German university was founded in Heidelberg in 1386. - German universities do not usually charge tuition fees, even for international students. - The German education system places great emphasis on learning foreign languages, with English being the most commonly taught language.
To improve your German Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
- German Vocabulary Cards: Vis-Ed (Visual Education ...
- Tobo: Learn German Vocabulary on the App Store
- German Vocabulary | Worksheet | Education.com
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- States of Germany
- Family
- Introducing
- Parts of the Body
- People in German
- Asking Directions
- Common strong and mixed verbs
- Resources
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- Drinks