GERM10004 German 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Winter.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is GERM10004 hard?
GERM10004: Harder. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time.
What you learn
German from scratch: basic grammar, everyday conversation, simple texts, and life in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
After it you can
- Hold simple everyday conversations in German
- Read and write basic German words and sentences
- Understand everyday customs where German is spoken
What you need first
a German placement test
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Tests 50%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 9 students on StudentVIP (2013–2022)
- Reviewers from 2013 to 2022 enjoyed it and praised friendly, approachable tutors in small classes; by the end you can hold a basic conversation.
- It is fast-paced and grammar-heavy with a lot of vocabulary to memorise at home, so expect steady extra study; the winter intensive is even more compressed.
- The regular tests are seen as helpful rather than scary: they keep you on track and are good practice for the exam. Reviewers felt a high mark is achievable with consistent effort.
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Quick answers
- When is GERM10004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Winter.
- What do I need before taking GERM10004?
- Needs a German placement test.
- Does GERM10004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 50%, Final exam 50%.
- Is GERM10004 hard?
- From 9 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers from 2013 to 2022 enjoyed it and praised friendly, approachable tutors in small classes; by the end you can hold a basic conversation.
- What do students say about GERM10004?
- Reviewers from 2013 to 2022 enjoyed it and praised friendly, approachable tutors in small classes; by the end you can hold a basic conversation. It is fast-paced and grammar-heavy with a lot of vocabulary to memorise at home, so expect steady extra study; the winter intensive is even more compressed. The regular tests are seen as helpful rather than scary: they keep you on track and are good practice for the exam. Reviewers felt a high mark is achievable with consistent effort.
- How many class hours a week does GERM10004 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take GERM10004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after GERM10004?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example GERM10005.
- Can I rate GERM10004?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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