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001 - Introduction of Reading.module
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@@ -13,91 +13,91 @@ $LESSON Section 1: Vowels a, e, i, o, u
$GRAMMAR Vowel Pronunciation Rules $GRAMMAR Vowel Pronunciation Rules
INTRO: Let's learn about the basic German vowels: a, e, i, o, and u. INTRO: Let's learn about the basic German vowels: a, e, i, o, and u.
**a.** The letter {a} stands for short {a} or long {a}. **a.** The letter "{a}" stands for short "{a}" or long "{a}".
It stands for short {a} in: It stands for short "{a}" in:
- {als} - {als}
- {fast} - {fast}
- {Garten} - {Garten}
It stands for long {a} in: It stands for long "{a}" in:
- {da} - {da}
- {Rat} - {Rat}
- {fragen} - {fragen}
{ah} and {aa} always stand for long {a}: "{ah}" and "{aa}" always stand for long "{a}":
- {nah}, {lahm}, {Bahn} - {nah}, {lahm}, {Bahn}
- {Maat}, {Paar}, {Saal} - {Maat}, {Paar}, {Saal}
**b.** The letter {e} stands for extra-short {e}, short {e}, or long {e}. **b.** The letter "{e}" stands for extra-short "{e}", short "{e}", or long "{e}".
It stands for extra-short {e} in (occurs only in unstressed syllables): It stands for extra-short "{e}" in (occurs only in unstressed syllables):
- {habe} - {habe}
- {bekannt} - {bekannt}
- {getan} - {getan}
It stands for short {e} in: It stands for short "{e}" in:
- {elf} - {elf}
- {denn} - {denn}
- {nett} - {nett}
- {rennt} - {rennt}
- {fest} - {fest}
It stands for long {e} in: It stands for long "{e}" in:
- {den} - {den}
- {leben} - {leben}
- {Feder} - {Feder}
{eh} and {ee} always stand for long {e}: "{eh}" and "{ee}" always stand for long "{e}":
- {Reh}, {geht}, {fehlt} - {Reh}, {geht}, {fehlt}
- {Tee}, {Beet}, {Meer} - {Tee}, {Beet}, {Meer}
**c.** The letter {i} stands for short {i} and long {i}. **c.** The letter "{i}" stands for short "{i}" and long "{i}".
It stands for short {i} in: It stands for short "{i}" in:
- {ist} - {ist}
- {Hilfe} - {Hilfe}
- {bitte} - {bitte}
It stands for long {i} in: It stands for long "{i}" in:
- {Igel} - {Igel}
- {Bibel} - {Bibel}
- {Tiger} - {Tiger}
{ie}, {ih}, and {ieh} always stand for long {i}: "{ie}", "{ih}", and "{ieh}" always stand for long "{i}":
- {die}, {lieber}, {fliegen} - {die}, {lieber}, {fliegen}
- {ihm}, {ihnen}, {ihre} - {ihm}, {ihnen}, {ihre}
- {sieht}, {fliehen}, {empfiehlt} - {sieht}, {fliehen}, {empfiehlt}
**d.** The letter {o} stands for short {o} and long {o}. **d.** The letter "{o}" stands for short "{o}" and long "{o}".
It stands for short {o} in: It stands for short "{o}" in:
- {oft} - {oft}
- {konnte} - {konnte}
- {Posten} - {Posten}
It stands for long {o} in: It stands for long "{o}" in:
- {oder} - {oder}
- {tot} - {tot}
- {loben} - {loben}
{oh} and {oo} always stand for long {o}: "{oh}" and "{oo}" always stand for long "{o}":
- {roh}, {Sohn}, {Kohle} - {roh}, {Sohn}, {Kohle}
- {Boot}, {Moos}, {Moor} - {Boot}, {Moos}, {Moor}
**e.** The letter {u} stands for short {u} and long {u}. **e.** The letter "{u}" stands for short "{u}" and long "{u}".
It stands for short {u} in: It stands for short "{u}" in:
- {bunt} - {bunt}
- {Butter} - {Butter}
- {drucken} - {drucken}
It stands for long {u} in: It stands for long "{u}" in:
- {tun} - {tun}
- {nur} - {nur}
- {guten} - {guten}
{uh} always stands for long {u}: {uh} always stands for long "{u}":
- {Kuh}, {Uhr}, {ruht} - {Kuh}, {Uhr}, {ruht}
$DIALOGUE Sight Reading Exercise 1 $DIALOGUE Sight Reading Exercise 1

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006 - Lesson 05 - In the Classroom.module
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@@ -36,10 +36,10 @@ In stating a person's occupation, nationality, religion, rank, station, office,
- {Ich bin Unteroffizier.} - {Ich bin Unteroffizier.}
- {Feldwebel Krause ist Klassenältester.} - {Feldwebel Krause ist Klassenältester.}
$LESSON Section 2: Pronunciation - Long {A} $LESSON Section 2: Pronunciation - Long "{A}"
$DIALOGUE Listening Exercise: Long {a} $DIALOGUE Listening Exercise: Long "{a}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following words with the long {a} sound. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following words with the long "{a}" sound.
LINE: aber LINE: aber
LINE: da LINE: da
@@ -49,8 +49,8 @@ LINE: schade
LINE: Glas LINE: Glas
LINE: haben LINE: haben
$DIALOGUE Discrimination Exercise: Long {a} $DIALOGUE Discrimination Exercise: Long "{a}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following pairs. Notice which word contains the long {a} sound. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following pairs. Notice which word contains the long "{a}" sound.
LINE: wählen - Wahlen LINE: wählen - Wahlen
LINE: kam - Kamm LINE: kam - Kamm
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ LINE: Haken - hacken
LINE: beten - baten LINE: beten - baten
LINE: lasen - lösen LINE: lasen - lösen
$EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Long {a} $EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Long "{a}"
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the following words after the prompt. INSTRUCTION: Repeat the following words after the prompt.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ RESPONSE: mahnt
PROMPT: Hase PROMPT: Hase
RESPONSE: Hase RESPONSE: Hase
$EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Long {a} $EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Long "{a}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word with correct pronunciation. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word with correct pronunciation.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
@@ -117,10 +117,10 @@ RESPONSE: Kappe
PROMPT: Gabel PROMPT: Gabel
RESPONSE: Gabel RESPONSE: Gabel
$LESSON Section 3: Pronunciation - Short {A} $LESSON Section 3: Pronunciation - Short "{A}"
$DIALOGUE Listening Exercise: Short {a} $DIALOGUE Listening Exercise: Short "{a}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following words with the short {a} sound. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following words with the short "{a}" sound.
LINE: was LINE: was
LINE: lang LINE: lang
@@ -130,8 +130,8 @@ LINE: hast
LINE: Blatt LINE: Blatt
LINE: Klasse LINE: Klasse
$DIALOGUE Discrimination Exercise: Short {a} $DIALOGUE Discrimination Exercise: Short "{a}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following pairs. Notice which word contains the short {a} sound. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following pairs. Notice which word contains the short "{a}" sound.
LINE: Haft - Heft LINE: Haft - Heft
LINE: Bahnen - bannen LINE: Bahnen - bannen
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ LINE: glatte - Glätte
LINE: lochen - lachen LINE: lochen - lachen
LINE: kann - Kahn LINE: kann - Kahn
$EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Short {a} $EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Short "{a}"
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the following words after the prompt. INSTRUCTION: Repeat the following words after the prompt.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ RESPONSE: Watte
PROMPT: Platz PROMPT: Platz
RESPONSE: Platz RESPONSE: Platz
$EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Short {a} $EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Short "{a}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word with correct pronunciation. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word with correct pronunciation.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
@@ -198,9 +198,9 @@ RESPONSE: dankt
PROMPT: glatten PROMPT: glatten
RESPONSE: glatten RESPONSE: glatten
$LESSON Section 4: Pronunciation - Minimal Pairs and Unstressed {A} $LESSON Section 4: Pronunciation - Minimal Pairs and Unstressed "{A}"
$EXERCISE Minimal Pair Drill: Short {a} vs Long {a} $EXERCISE Minimal Pair Drill: Short "{a}" vs Long "{a}"
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the minimal pairs. INSTRUCTION: Repeat the minimal pairs.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ RESPONSE: lag
PROMPT: Last PROMPT: Last
RESPONSE: lasst RESPONSE: lasst
$EXERCISE Minimal Pair Drill: Long {a} vs Short {a} $EXERCISE Minimal Pair Drill: Long "{a}" vs Short "{a}"
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the minimal pairs. INSTRUCTION: Repeat the minimal pairs.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
@@ -256,7 +256,7 @@ RESPONSE: fanden
PROMPT: ermahnen PROMPT: ermahnen
RESPONSE: ermannen RESPONSE: ermannen
$DIALOGUE Listening Exercise: Short {a} in Unstressed Syllables $DIALOGUE Listening Exercise: Short "{a}" in Unstressed Syllables
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following words. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following words.
LINE: Kabine LINE: Kabine
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ LINE: natürlich
LINE: einsam LINE: einsam
LINE: Papier LINE: Papier
$DIALOGUE Discrimination Exercise: Short {a} in Unstressed Syllables $DIALOGUE Discrimination Exercise: Short "{a}" in Unstressed Syllables
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following pairs and notice the German pronunciation. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following pairs and notice the German pronunciation.
LINE: highland - Heiland LINE: highland - Heiland
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ LINE: Kanada - Canada
LINE: Finland - Finnland LINE: Finland - Finnland
LINE: America - Amerika LINE: America - Amerika
$EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Short {a} in Unstressed Syllables $EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Short "{a}" in Unstressed Syllables
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the following words after the prompt. INSTRUCTION: Repeat the following words after the prompt.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ RESPONSE: Barras
PROMPT: Hauptmann PROMPT: Hauptmann
RESPONSE: Hauptmann RESPONSE: Hauptmann
$EXERCISE Minimal Pair Drill: Unstressed {a} $EXERCISE Minimal Pair Drill: Unstressed "{a}"
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the following minimal pairs. INSTRUCTION: Repeat the following minimal pairs.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
@@ -528,8 +528,8 @@ RESPONSE: Gestern.
$LESSON Section 8: Reinforcement Drills - Pronunciation $LESSON Section 8: Reinforcement Drills - Pronunciation
$EXERCISE Long {a}: Production in isolated words $EXERCISE Long "{a}": Production in isolated words
INSTRUCTION: Substitute the long {a} sound for the first vowel sound in the word you hear. INSTRUCTION: Substitute the long "{a}" sound for the first vowel sound in the word you hear.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
PROMPT: ohne PROMPT: ohne
@@ -556,7 +556,7 @@ RESPONSE: lagen
PROMPT: Masse PROMPT: Masse
RESPONSE: Maße RESPONSE: Maße
$EXERCISE Long {a}: Production in sentences $EXERCISE Long "{a}": Production in sentences
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the sentences exactly as you hear them. INSTRUCTION: Repeat the sentences exactly as you hear them.
PROMPT: Haben Sie einen Wagen? PROMPT: Haben Sie einen Wagen?
@@ -583,8 +583,8 @@ RESPONSE: Das Schiff lag im Hafen.
PROMPT: Sie bat um ein Glas Wasser. PROMPT: Sie bat um ein Glas Wasser.
RESPONSE: Sie bat um ein Glas Wasser. RESPONSE: Sie bat um ein Glas Wasser.
$EXERCISE Short {a}: Production in isolated words $EXERCISE Short "{a}": Production in isolated words
INSTRUCTION: Substitute the short {a} sound for the first vowel sound in the word you hear. INSTRUCTION: Substitute the short "{a}" sound for the first vowel sound in the word you hear.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Esche PROMPT: Esche
@@ -611,7 +611,7 @@ RESPONSE: Dach
PROMPT: Hölle PROMPT: Hölle
RESPONSE: Halle RESPONSE: Halle
$EXERCISE Short {a}: Production in sentences $EXERCISE Short "{a}": Production in sentences
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the sentences exactly as you hear them. INSTRUCTION: Repeat the sentences exactly as you hear them.
PROMPT: Er machte mir Platz. PROMPT: Er machte mir Platz.
@@ -638,7 +638,7 @@ RESPONSE: Meine Tante hat eine Katze.
PROMPT: Ich wasche mich mit kaltem Wasser. PROMPT: Ich wasche mich mit kaltem Wasser.
RESPONSE: Ich wasche mich mit kaltem Wasser. RESPONSE: Ich wasche mich mit kaltem Wasser.
$EXERCISE Short {a} in unstressed syllables: Production in isolated words $EXERCISE Short "{a}" in unstressed syllables: Production in isolated words
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the words exactly as you hear them. INSTRUCTION: Repeat the words exactly as you hear them.
PROMPT: Kabine PROMPT: Kabine
@@ -665,7 +665,7 @@ RESPONSE: Thomas
PROMPT: Kamel PROMPT: Kamel
RESPONSE: Kamel RESPONSE: Kamel
$EXERCISE Short {a} in unstressed syllables: Production in sentences $EXERCISE Short "{a}" in unstressed syllables: Production in sentences
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the sentences exactly as you hear them. INSTRUCTION: Repeat the sentences exactly as you hear them.
PROMPT: Die Maschine ist kaputt. PROMPT: Die Maschine ist kaputt.

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007 - Lesson 06 - Asking for Directions.module
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@@ -44,11 +44,11 @@ The words "der", "das", "die" sometimes take the place of "er", "es", "sie", emp
{Der Mann kennt übrigens Doktor Hagemann gut; der ist nämlich sein Arzt.} {Der Mann kennt übrigens Doktor Hagemann gut; der ist nämlich sein Arzt.}
Also covered in this lesson is the German sound {o}, which can be both long and short. Also covered in this lesson is the German sound "{o}", which can be both long and short.
$LESSON Section 2: Pronunciation - Long {o} $LESSON Section 2: Pronunciation - Long "{o}"
$DIALOGUE Listening Exercise: Long {o} $DIALOGUE Listening Exercise: Long "{o}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following words focusing on the long {o} sound. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following words focusing on the long "{o}" sound.
LINE: oder LINE: oder
LINE: so LINE: so
@@ -57,8 +57,8 @@ LINE: Kohle
LINE: Mond LINE: Mond
LINE: verboten LINE: verboten
$EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Long {o} $EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Long "{o}"
INTRO: Practice the following words with the long {o} sound. INTRO: Practice the following words with the long "{o}" sound.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to each word and repeat it with correct German pronunciation. INSTRUCTION: Listen to each word and repeat it with correct German pronunciation.
PROMPT: schon PROMPT: schon
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ RESPONSE: Kot
PROMPT: Sohn PROMPT: Sohn
RESPONSE: Sohn RESPONSE: Sohn
$DIALOGUE Repetition Drill: Long {o} $DIALOGUE Repetition Drill: Long "{o}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word.
LINE: wo LINE: wo
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ LINE: Gebot
LINE: betonen LINE: betonen
LINE: Telefon LINE: Telefon
$EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Long {o} $EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Long "{o}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word with correct pronunciation. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word with correct pronunciation.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
@@ -125,9 +125,9 @@ RESPONSE: Omen
PROMPT: gotisch PROMPT: gotisch
RESPONSE: gotisch RESPONSE: gotisch
$LESSON Section 3: Pronunciation - Short {o} $LESSON Section 3: Pronunciation - Short "{o}"
$DIALOGUE Listening Exercise: Short {o} $DIALOGUE Listening Exercise: Short "{o}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following words focusing on the short {o} sound. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following words focusing on the short "{o}" sound.
LINE: offen LINE: offen
LINE: Sonne LINE: Sonne
@@ -137,8 +137,8 @@ LINE: kosten
LINE: Politik LINE: Politik
LINE: Geschoss LINE: Geschoss
$EXERCISE Discrimination Exercise: Short {o} $EXERCISE Discrimination Exercise: Short "{o}"
INSTRUCTION: In each pair, identify the word with the short {o} sound by saying 1 or 2. INSTRUCTION: In each pair, identify the word with the short "{o}" sound by saying 1 or 2.
PROMPT: 1. kosten, 2. Schoss PROMPT: 1. kosten, 2. Schoss
RESPONSE: 1 RESPONSE: 1
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ RESPONSE: 2
PROMPT: 1. floss, 2. rote, 3. konnte PROMPT: 1. floss, 2. rote, 3. konnte
RESPONSE: 3 RESPONSE: 3
$EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Short {o} $EXERCISE Repetition Drill: Short "{o}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word with correct pronunciation. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word with correct pronunciation.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ RESPONSE: Block
PROMPT: komm PROMPT: komm
RESPONSE: komm RESPONSE: komm
$DIALOGUE Repetition Drill: Short {o} $DIALOGUE Repetition Drill: Short "{o}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word.
LINE: Most LINE: Most
@@ -198,8 +198,8 @@ LINE: sollen
LINE: Sonntag LINE: Sonntag
LINE: gekommen LINE: gekommen
$EXERCISE Minimal Pair Drill: Short {o} to Long {o} $EXERCISE Minimal Pair Drill: Short "{o}" to Long "{o}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the word with a short {o} and produce the corresponding word with a long {o}. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the word with a short "{o}" and produce the corresponding word with a long "{o}".
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
PROMPT: offen PROMPT: offen
@@ -226,8 +226,8 @@ RESPONSE: Tone
PROMPT: hold PROMPT: hold
RESPONSE: holt RESPONSE: holt
$EXERCISE Minimal Pair Drill: Long {o} to Short {o} $EXERCISE Minimal Pair Drill: Long "{o}" to Short "{o}"
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the word with a long {o} and produce the corresponding word with a short {o}. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the word with a long "{o}" and produce the corresponding word with a short "{o}".
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Sohne PROMPT: Sohne
@@ -459,8 +459,8 @@ PROMPT: Haben Sie auch einen Hausarzt?
RESPONSE: Ja. RESPONSE: Ja.
$LESSON Section 7: Reinforcement Drills $LESSON Section 7: Reinforcement Drills
$EXERCISE Pronunciation: Long {o} in isolated words $EXERCISE Pronunciation: Long "{o}" in isolated words
INSTRUCTION: Substitute the long {o} sound for the first vowel sound in the word you hear. INSTRUCTION: Substitute the long "{o}" sound for the first vowel sound in the word you hear.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
PROMPT: las PROMPT: las
@@ -488,7 +488,7 @@ RESPONSE: Bog
PROMPT: Waage PROMPT: Waage
RESPONSE: Woge RESPONSE: Woge
$DIALOGUE Pronunciation: Long {o} in sentences $DIALOGUE Pronunciation: Long "{o}" in sentences
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the sentences. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the sentences.
LINE: Wo ist der Bahnhof? LINE: Wo ist der Bahnhof?
@@ -500,8 +500,8 @@ LINE: Sie lobten den Chor.
LINE: Er wohnt gleich am Dom. LINE: Er wohnt gleich am Dom.
LINE: Beethoven vertonte die Ode. LINE: Beethoven vertonte die Ode.
$EXERCISE Pronunciation: Short {o} in isolated words $EXERCISE Pronunciation: Short "{o}" in isolated words
INSTRUCTION: Substitute the short {o} sound for the first vowel sound in the word you hear. INSTRUCTION: Substitute the short "{o}" sound for the first vowel sound in the word you hear.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Mast PROMPT: Mast
@@ -529,7 +529,7 @@ RESPONSE: Komma
PROMPT: wachen PROMPT: wachen
RESPONSE: Wochen RESPONSE: Wochen
$DIALOGUE Pronunciation: Short {o} in sentences $DIALOGUE Pronunciation: Short "{o}" in sentences
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the sentences. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the sentences.
LINE: Wir wollen es hoffen. LINE: Wir wollen es hoffen.

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010 - Lesson 09 - An Invitation to Dinner.module
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@@ -62,8 +62,8 @@ INTRO: Here are some cultural notes regarding formal address in German.
$LESSON Section 2: Pronunciation $LESSON Section 2: Pronunciation
$DIALOGUE Long {e} Listening Exercise $DIALOGUE Long "{e}" Listening Exercise
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the pronunciation of the long {e} sound. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the pronunciation of the long "{e}" sound.
LINE: eben LINE: eben
LINE: Tee LINE: Tee
@@ -72,8 +72,8 @@ LINE: lesen
LINE: nehmen LINE: nehmen
LINE: vergeben LINE: vergeben
$DIALOGUE Long {e} Discrimination Exercise $DIALOGUE Long "{e}" Discrimination Exercise
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following German words with the long {e} sound. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the following German words with the long "{e}" sound.
LINE: Klee LINE: Klee
LINE: geht LINE: geht
@@ -84,12 +84,12 @@ LINE: leg
LINE: Leber LINE: Leber
LINE: laden LINE: laden
$GRAMMAR Articulation Exercise: long {e} $GRAMMAR Articulation Exercise: long "{e}"
INSTRUCTION: Read the articulation instructions. INSTRUCTION: Read the articulation instructions.
To produce the German long {e}, open your mouth slightly and position your tongue relatively high and forward in the mouth. The lips should be slightly spread (not rounded). The key is to keep the sound pure and steady — do not let your tongue glide upward at the end. The result should be the German exclamation {he!}. Isolate the long {e} sound and pronounce it a number of times by itself. To produce the German long "{e}", open your mouth slightly and position your tongue relatively high and forward in the mouth. The lips should be slightly spread (not rounded). The key is to keep the sound pure and steady — do not let your tongue glide upward at the end. The result should be the German exclamation {he!}. Isolate the long "{e}" sound and pronounce it a number of times by itself.
$EXERCISE Long {e} Repetition Drill $EXERCISE Long "{e}" Repetition Drill
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the German words. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the German words.
PROMPT: Fee PROMPT: Fee
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ RESPONSE: Käse
PROMPT: nehmen PROMPT: nehmen
RESPONSE: nehmen RESPONSE: nehmen
$EXERCISE Long {e} Contrastive Pair Drill $EXERCISE Long "{e}" Contrastive Pair Drill
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each word.
PROMPT: geh PROMPT: geh
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ RESPONSE: Theken
PROMPT: gebt PROMPT: gebt
RESPONSE: gebt RESPONSE: gebt
$EXERCISE Long {e} Minimal Pair Drill $EXERCISE Long "{e}" Minimal Pair Drill
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the prompt and repeat the German word. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the prompt and repeat the German word.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
@@ -171,8 +171,8 @@ RESPONSE: lest
PROMPT: Vetter PROMPT: Vetter
RESPONSE: Väter RESPONSE: Väter
$DIALOGUE Final short {e} Listening Exercise $DIALOGUE Final short "{e}" Listening Exercise
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the pronunciation of the final short {e} sound. INSTRUCTION: Listen to the pronunciation of the final short "{e}" sound.
LINE: Binde LINE: Binde
LINE: Marke LINE: Marke
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ LINE: lese
LINE: seine LINE: seine
LINE: baue LINE: baue
$DIALOGUE Final short {e} Discrimination Exercise $DIALOGUE Final short "{e}" Discrimination Exercise
INSTRUCTION: Listen to these pairs. Notice the difference between the final sounds. INSTRUCTION: Listen to these pairs. Notice the difference between the final sounds.
LINE: Lasso - lasse LINE: Lasso - lasse
@@ -194,12 +194,12 @@ LINE: rosa - Rose
LINE: Motte - Motto LINE: Motte - Motto
LINE: Gotha - Gote LINE: Gotha - Gote
$GRAMMAR Articulation Exercise: Final short {e} $GRAMMAR Articulation Exercise: Final short "{e}"
INSTRUCTION: Read the articulation instructions. INSTRUCTION: Read the articulation instructions.
The final short {e} (called "Schwa") is a very brief, relaxed, neutral vowel. To produce it, relax your mouth completely and produce a very short, unstressed "uh" sound. Listen to the word {Scheine} — the final -e is this brief, neutral sound. Isolate it and pronounce it a number of times by itself. The final short "{e}" (called "Schwa") is a very brief, relaxed, neutral vowel. To produce it, relax your mouth completely and produce a very short, unstressed "uh" sound. Listen to the word {Scheine} — the final -e is this brief, neutral sound. Isolate it and pronounce it a number of times by itself.
$EXERCISE Final short {e} Repetition Drill $EXERCISE Final short "{e}" Repetition Drill
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the German words. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the German words.
PROMPT: Wunde PROMPT: Wunde
@@ -226,8 +226,8 @@ RESPONSE: alle
PROMPT: diese PROMPT: diese
RESPONSE: diese RESPONSE: diese
$EXERCISE Final short {e} Contrastive Drill $EXERCISE Final short "{e}" Contrastive Drill
INSTRUCTION: Produce the final short {e} form as modeled. INSTRUCTION: Produce the final short "{e}" form as modeled.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
PROMPT: linden PROMPT: linden
@@ -254,8 +254,8 @@ RESPONSE: Recke
PROMPT: villain PROMPT: villain
RESPONSE: Wille RESPONSE: Wille
$EXERCISE Final short {e} Minimal Pair Drill $EXERCISE Final short "{e}" Minimal Pair Drill
INSTRUCTION: Convert the final sound to short {e}. INSTRUCTION: Convert the final sound to short "{e}".
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Kola PROMPT: Kola
@@ -507,8 +507,8 @@ RESPONSE: Nein, man sagt „Auf Wiederhören!“.
$LESSON Section 6: Reinforcement Drills $LESSON Section 6: Reinforcement Drills
$EXERCISE Pronunciation: Long {e} in isolated words $EXERCISE Pronunciation: Long "{e}" in isolated words
INSTRUCTION: Substitute long {e} for the first vowel sound as modeled. INSTRUCTION: Substitute long "{e}" for the first vowel sound as modeled.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
PROMPT: sagen PROMPT: sagen
@@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ RESPONSE: hebt
PROMPT: trügt PROMPT: trügt
RESPONSE: trägt RESPONSE: trägt
$EXERCISE Pronunciation: Long {e} in sentences $EXERCISE Pronunciation: Long "{e}" in sentences
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the sentences. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the sentences.
PROMPT: So geht's im Leben! PROMPT: So geht's im Leben!
@@ -562,8 +562,8 @@ RESPONSE: Haben Sie Unteroffizier Weber gesehen?
PROMPT: Der Lehrer trägt ein schweres Paket. PROMPT: Der Lehrer trägt ein schweres Paket.
RESPONSE: Der Lehrer trägt ein schweres Paket. RESPONSE: Der Lehrer trägt ein schweres Paket.
$EXERCISE Pronunciation: Final short {e} in isolated words $EXERCISE Pronunciation: Final short "{e}" in isolated words
INSTRUCTION: Substitute short {e} for the final vowel sound. INSTRUCTION: Substitute short "{e}" for the final vowel sound.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Lotto PROMPT: Lotto
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PROMPT: Stella PROMPT: Stella
RESPONSE: Stelle RESPONSE: Stelle
$EXERCISE Pronunciation: Final short {e} in sentences $EXERCISE Pronunciation: Final short "{e}" in sentences
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the sentences. INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the sentences.
PROMPT: Ich habe die Ehre! PROMPT: Ich habe die Ehre!

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### Notes on the Writing System ### Notes on the Writing System
**1. ä, ö, ü** **1. ä, ö, ü**
- **ä**, when short, stands for the same sound as short {e}. When long, stands for the same sound as long {e}. - **ä**, when short, stands for the same sound as short "{e}". When long, stands for the same sound as long "{e}".
- **ö** stands for long or short lip-rounded {e}: {schön}, {können} - **ö** stands for long or short lip-rounded "{e}": {schön}, {können}
- **ü** stands for long or short lip-rounded {i}: {Tür}, {Schütze} - **ü** stands for long or short lip-rounded "{i}": {Tür}, {Schütze}
- **ä**, **ö** and **ü** are always read long when followed by an h: {wählen}, {gewöhnlich}, {führen}. - **ä**, **ö** and **ü** are always read long when followed by an h: {wählen}, {gewöhnlich}, {führen}.
**2. Diphthongs** **2. Diphthongs**