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basic course
An introductory course in a field that teaches the basic knowledge and principles.
Alle Studierenden im ersten Semester müssen den Grundkurs in Statistik belegen.
All first-semester students must take the basic course in statistics.
The word consists of 'Grund' (basis/foundation) and 'Kurs' (course). Here, 'Grund' means 'basis' or 'foundation'. A 'Grundkurs' (basic course) is therefore a course that teaches the fundamentals of a topic.
Im Grundkurs lernen Sie die wichtigsten Vokabeln und Grammatikregeln.
In the basic course, you learn the most important vocabulary and grammar rules.
The component 'Grund-' is used in many words to indicate something fundamental or basic. Examples include 'Grundwissen' (basic knowledge), 'Grundidee' (basic idea), or 'Grundlage' (foundation/basis).
Dieser Kurs vermittelt das nötige Grundwissen für das Hauptstudium.
This course provides the necessary basic knowledge for the main part of the degree program.
In the context of education, a 'Grundkurs' (basic course) is typically 'belegt' (taken), 'besucht' (attended), or one 'nimmt daran teil' (takes part in it). A university or school can 'anbieten' (offer) a basic course.
Ich habe letztes Semester einen Grundkurs in Philosophie belegt.
I took a basic course in philosophy last semester.
To name the subject area of the course, use the preposition 'in' followed by the dative.
Sie bietet einen Grundkurs in digitaler Fotografie an.
She offers a basic course in digital photography.
basic training
'die Grundausbildung' and 'der Grundkurs' both have to do with learning the basics. 'Grundausbildung' means more of a first, fixed phase of training in a profession, in the military, or in a practical field. It is not only about knowledge, but often also about exercises, rules, and skills. 'Grundkurs' is usually a single course that introduces a subject, for example language, computers, or first aid. The words can be confused because both come at the beginning. When it is about an entire training phase, you say 'Grundausbildung'; for an introductory course, 'Grundkurs' is more natural.
Im Sommer besucht Ali einen Grundkurs für Deutsch.
In the summer, Ali is taking a basic German course.
Nach der Grundausbildung arbeitet sie zum ersten Mal allein in der Werkstatt.
After basic training, she works alone in the workshop for the first time.