German II
MIT OpenCourseWare's German II continues the introductory sequence for students who already have basic grounding in the language. The course builds communication skills and grammar knowledge through audio, video, and web materials drawn from German-speaking countries, expanding vocabulary and reviewing and completing foundational grammar structures. Students practice writing short essays and read short literary texts as part of developing reading comprehension alongside speaking and listening. Cultural content on Germany, Austria, and Switzerland is woven throughout the language instruction rather than taught separately. As with other MIT OpenCourseWare offerings, the course provides syllabus materials and assignments freely, with no certificate track. It suits learners who have completed a first-semester German course and want to keep building toward intermediate fluency using MIT's structured curriculum.