Answer Question
Tee vs Tee
One suggestion--you should be careful to have all your presenters speak with the same accent. Not all German is the same.
For example, Lesson 3 (http://online.fluenz.com/#drill/G/13) has the question "Dies ist Kaffee und das ist Tee. Möchten Sie dies und das?"
Where "Tee" is pronounced with an "ay" vowel, as in the English "They".
But in lesson 2, during the 17 minute conversation analysis, at 7:05 the very helpful lady makes a big deal of "Tee. Tea. Easy". As if the vowels in both were the same.
Now, I understand entirely these are both acceptable pronunciations, but it's a bit confusing for a first-time learner to be presented with two different accents. As a teacher, you should pick one and be careful that all your instructional materials agree. I won't mind if I'm in Germany and people think I talk like a Bavarian.
For example, Lesson 3 (http://online.fluenz.com/#drill/G/13) has the question "Dies ist Kaffee und das ist Tee. Möchten Sie dies und das?"
Where "Tee" is pronounced with an "ay" vowel, as in the English "They".
But in lesson 2, during the 17 minute conversation analysis, at 7:05 the very helpful lady makes a big deal of "Tee. Tea. Easy". As if the vowels in both were the same.
Now, I understand entirely these are both acceptable pronunciations, but it's a bit confusing for a first-time learner to be presented with two different accents. As a teacher, you should pick one and be careful that all your instructional materials agree. I won't mind if I'm in Germany and people think I talk like a Bavarian.