German 1 meets for 2 hours each week, with members taking turns to act as host. Our group includes a native Rhinelander and an experienced linguist. They help the other members to practise and learn how the language is spoken today, as well as reminding us of points of grammar and vocabulary. Over the last few years we have read A-level textbooks, detective stories written for foreign students, and magazines published by Deutsche Bahn for their travelling customers.