Description
The aim of the course is to introduce students to a very basic knowledge of Lithuanian that would help them to “survive” in Lithuania. In this intensive course students will learn to introduce themselves, to provide basic biographical information, to ask for the prices while shopping, to ask for directions, basic information at the university, to order food, as well as other useful everyday phrases in Lithuanian. This intensive course is structured around the sociocultural knowledge of the Lithuanian language.
Aim of the course
The aim of the course is to introduce students to a very basic knowledge of Lithuanian that would help them to “survive” in Lithuania.
Course content
1.Alphabet, pronunciation peculiarities. 2.Introducing ourselves (name, last name, address, telephone, ethnicity, country, city of origin); 3.Ordering food in a café and a restaurant; 4.Telling the time, arranging a meeting; 5.Asking for prices (handling a basic conversation in a grocery store). 3.Ordering food in a café and a restaurant. 4.Telling the time, arranging a meeting. 5.Asking for prices (handling a basic conversation in a grocery store). 3.Ordering food in a café and a restaurant; 6.Getting around the city and university.
Assesment Criteria
1. A student is able to read and pronounce Lithuanian words. 2. A student is able to provide appropriate responses to the instructor's and/or peers' questions within the topics covered during the course. 3. A student is able to use simple memorized everyday phrases. 4. A student understands and reacs appropriately to some Lithuanian public signs and short notes.