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Reading the Old German Handwriting
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Welcome to the Course: From Katherine (Video) (3:46)
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Discussion Forum
Discussion Forum - Talk with "Classmates" on Handwriting Struggles and Victories
Introduction: Why Did Our Ancestors Use the Old German Script?
Why Did Our Ancestors Use the Old German Script?: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (4:02)
A. Individual Letters, Lesson 1: Valiant Vowels
The Vowels: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (15:58)
The Vowels: Flashcard Fun
The Vowels - Real Life Examples: Flashcard Fun
The Vowels: Matching Game
The Vowels: Test Yourself!
A. Individual Letters, Lesson 2: Lovely Lowercase (Consonants)
Lowercase Consonants: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (22:34)
Lowercase Consonants: Flashcard Fun
Lowercase Consonants - Real Life Examples: Flashcard Fun
Lowercase Consonants: Matching Game
Lowercase Consonants: Test Yourself!
A. Individual Letters, Lesson 3: Uppity Uppercase (Consonants)
Uppercase Consonants: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (11:53)
Uppercase Consonants: Flashcard Fun
Uppercase Consonants - Real Life Examples: Flashcard Fun
Uppercase Consonants: Test Yourself!
A. Individual Letters, Lesson 4: Common Combos (Common Letter Combinations in German Handwriting)
Common Combinations: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (7:12)
Common Combinations: Flashcard Fun
Common Combinations: Matching Game
A. Give it a Go!: Deciphering Short Words Yourself
Give it a Go: Short Words (To Download and Print Out)
B. Vocabulary, Lesson 1: My name's Franz, what's yours?
Names in German Genealogy: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (7:15)
Names: Flashcard Fun
Names: Matching Game
Names: Test Yourself!
B. Vocabulary, Lesson 2: The Months of the Year
Months of the Year: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (8:55)
Months of the Year: Vocabulary List (To Download and Print Out)
Months of the Year: Flashcard Fun
Months of the Year: Matching Game
Months of the Year: Test Yourself!
Bonus Vocabulary List: German Numbers (To Download and Print Out)
B. Vocabulary, Lesson 3: Common Abbreviations in German Genealogy
Common Abbreviations in German Genealogy: Introduction (Video) (1:33)
Common Abbreviations List (To Download and Print Out)
Common Abbreviations: Flashcard Fun
Common Abbreviations: Matching Game
Common Abbreviations: Test Yourself!
B. Vocabulary, Lesson 4: Milestone Words For Finding Your German Ancestor
Milestone Words: Introduction (Video) (0:34)
Milestone Words: Vocabulary List (To Download and Print Out)
Milestone Words: Flashcard Fun
Milestone Words: Matching Game
Milestone Words: Test Yourself!
B. Vocabulary, Lesson 5: What Did You Do For a Living, Ancestor?: Occupations in German Genealogy
Occupations in German Genealogy: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (12:31)
Occupations: Vocabulary List (To Download and Print Out)
Occupations: Flashcard Fun
Occupations: Matching Game
Occupations: Test Yourself!
B. Vocabulary, Lesson 6: The Deadly Diseases of Your Ancestor
Causes of Death in German Genealogy: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (6:19)
Causes of Death: Vocabulary List (To Download and Print Out)
Causes of Death: Flashcard Fun
Causes of Death: Matching Game
Causes of Death: Test Yourself!
B. Give it a Go!: Deciphering Vocabulary Words Yourself
Give it a Go: Vocabulary (To Download and Print Out)
C. Reading Records, Lesson 1: Tips and Tricks of Deciphering the Old German Handwriting
Tips and Tricks: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (17:11)
C. Reading Records, Lesson 2: Vital Records
Reading Vital Birth Records: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (11:01)
Vital Record Vocabulary: Flash Card Fun
Vital Record Phrases Printed Practice
Give it a Go: Practice Birth Certificates (2)
Reading Vital Marriage Records: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (13:34)
Seven Tips for Reading Vital Record German Marriage Certificates (Text)
Give it a Go: Practice Marriage Certificates (3)
Reading Vital Death Records: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (8:07)
Give it a Go: Practice Death Certificates (2)
C. Reading Records, Lesson 3: Church Records
German Church Record Vocabulary List: The Most Important Words (To Download and Print Out)
Reading Church Records Introduction + Reading Baptismal Records: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (18:25)
Give it a Go: Baptismal Record Vocabulary Fill-in-the-Blank
Baptismal Record Vocabulary List Answers (To Download and Print Out)
Reading Church Marriage Records (Paragraph Form): Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (10:59)
Give it a Go: Marriage Record Vocabulary List Fill-in-the-Blank
Marriage Record Vocabulary List Answers (To Download and Print Out)
Reading Church Death Records: Powerpoint Lesson (Video) (10:32)
Give it a Go: Church Death Record Vocabulary Fill-in-the-Blank
Death Record Vocabulary List Answers (To Download and Print Out)
Deciphering Baptismal Records in Paragraph Form (Text)
Deciphering Marriage Records in Paragraph Form (Text)
Give it a Go: Practice Church Records (4)
C. Reading Records, Lesson 4: Transcribing Letters
Tips for Deciphering Letters (Video) (4:00)
Kurrentschrift Key
Twenty Tips for Deciphering German Handwriting
Transcription Tips for When You are Stuck
Six Need-to-Know "Letter Swaps" When Deciphering Your German Documents
Common Spelling Variations in German Documents
Give it a Go: Practice Pages from Letters (4)
Congratulations and What's Next (Video)
Congratulations and What's Next (Video) (3:25)
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Additional Documents and Resources Available
Kurrentschrift Key
Special Discount for Students of This Course on Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificate Reference Guides
Tips and Tricks of Deciphering German Handwriting: The Book
The Magic of German Church Records: The Book
The Vowels: Flashcard Fun
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