der Schnupperkurs
Translation
taster course, introductory course, trial course
Examples
Ich mache einen Schnupperkurs im Töpfern.
I'm doing a taster course in pottery.
Der Schnupperkurs für Yoga ist kostenlos.
The trial course for yoga is free.
Grammar Patterns
to do a taster course ((in sth.)) I'm doing a taster course in dancing.
to participate ((in sth.)) I'm participating in a taster course.
Similar Words
Einführungskurs (introductory course), Probestunde (trial lesson)
Etymology
From 'schnuppern' (to sniff, to get a whiff of) + 'Kurs' (course). It's a course where you can 'sniff out' or try a new subject.
Memory Tips
Imagine a puppy 'sniffing' ('schnuppern') around a new toy to see if it likes it. A 'Schnupperkurs' lets you do the same with a new hobby.