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Upper Sorbian Language Course: Achieving Near-Native Proficiency

Level 1: Introduction to Upper Sorbian

• Unit 1: Alphabet and Pronunciation
  • Introduction to the alphabet
  • Basic pronunciation rules and exercises
• Unit 2: Basic Grammar and Sentence Structure
  • Nouns and genders
  • Simple verbs (present tense)
  • Basic pronouns
• Unit 3: Essential Vocabulary
  • Numbers, colors, and days of the week
  • Common phrases and greetings
• Unit 4: Cultural Insight
  • Introduction to Sorbian history and geography
  • Basic etiquette and cultural norms

Level 2: Elementary Proficiency

• Unit 5: Expanding Grammar
  • Introduction to cases in nouns and adjectives
  • Past tense and future tense verbs
  • Question formation
• Unit 6: Everyday Vocabulary
  • Family and relationships
  • Food and dining
  • Directions and locations
• Unit 7: Listening and Speaking Practice
  • Simple dialogues
  • Pronunciation refinement
• Unit 8: Reading and Writing
  • Reading simple texts (folk tales, simple news)
  • Writing sentences and short paragraphs

Level 3: Intermediate Proficiency

• Unit 9: Complex Grammar Structures
  • Compound sentences
  • Subjunctive and conditional moods
  • Reflexive verbs
• Unit 10: Thematic Vocabulary Expansion
  • Work and school environments
  • Health and body
  • Expressing opinions and emotions
• Unit 11: Media and Literature
  • Introduction to Sorbian literature
  • Listening to Sorbian music and radio
  • Watching Sorbian videos and films
• Unit 12: Advanced Cultural Insights
  • Sorbian festivals and traditions
  • Modern Sorbian society and issues

Level 4: Advanced Proficiency

• Unit 13: Advanced Grammar and Usage
  • Idiomatic expressions
  • Advanced verb forms (passive voice, reported speech)
  • Detailed text analysis
• Unit 14: Professional and Technical Vocabulary
  • Business language
  • Academic and technical terms
  • Legal and governmental language
• Unit 15: Full-Length Reading and Discussion
  • Reading books and academic articles
  • Group discussions on complex topics
  • Essay writing
• Unit 16: Community Engagement
  • Participating in online Sorbian forums
  • Collaborative projects with native speakers
  • Volunteering for Sorbian cultural events

Level 5: Mastery and Maintenance

• Unit 17: Refinement and Review
  • Review all major grammar and vocabulary topics
  • Intensive practice sessions
• Unit 18: Real-Life Application
  • Internship or study abroad recommendations in Sorbian regions
  • Conducting a project or research in Upper Sorbian
• Unit 19: Teaching Upper Sorbian
  • Techniques for teaching Upper Sorbian to beginners
  • Creating resources for Upper Sorbian learners
• Unit 20: Lifelong Learning Strategies
  • Continuous learning resources
  • Networking with other Sorbian speakers and scholars