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Level 2: Recognizing the Most Important Vocabulary in the Old German Script
Introduction Video: Watch First!
Welcome to the Course! (Video) (2:59)
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)
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: Quiz Yourself!
Names: Test Yourself!
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: Type It Out!
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!
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: Type It Out!
Milestone Words: Test Yourself!
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: Type It Out!
Occupations: Test Yourself!
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!
Lesson 7: Review
Review Course Vocabulary: Flashcard Fun
Review Course Vocabulary: Test Yourself!
Lesson 8: Final Test: Deciphering Vocabulary Words Yourself
Give it a Go: Vocabulary (To Download and Print Out)
Give it a Go: Vocabulary 2 (To Download and Print Out)
Give it a Go: Vocabulary 3 (To Download and Print Out)
Congratulations and What's Next (Video)
Congratulations and What's Next (Video) (2:23)
Keep in Touch - and Post a Picture!
Additional Documents and Resources Available
Kurrentschrift Key
Twenty Tips for Deciphering German Handwriting
Six Need-to-Know "Letter Swaps" When Deciphering Your German Documents
Common Spelling Variations in German Documents
Transcription Tips for When You are Stuck
Tips and Tricks of Deciphering German Handwriting: The Book
Congratulations and What's Next (Video)
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