ABOUT OUR COURSES

What do we offer?

  • Personal and individual advice on-location, per email or via phone

  • Student Advisory Service

  • Course content and homework is sent by email whenever a lesson is missed

  • Small groups with an average of 6-12 students

  • Specifically selected material

  • Highly qualified, motivated, friendly teachers with diverse backgrounds

Placement Test

You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test via video conferencing.

Course Levels

Our program is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). 

We offer the following levels: 

A1.1 / A1.2 (Beginner)

A2.1 / A2.2 (Elementary)

B1, B1+*,B2 (Intermediate) 

C1 (Advanced)

Exam preparation 

*B1+ is a course to refresh your B1 skills if you have not used German for a while and do not feel secure enough to immediately start with B2. 

Certificate 

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course (80% participation rate).


COURSE TYPES

 
 
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Extensive Courses

Our extensive courses are a smooth and helpful transition into the German culture and are perfect for working expats. The course takes place twice a week on Monday and Wednesday evening .
All the aspects of the language will be covered, such as speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.


48 units* delivered over 12 weeks | 4 units*/week

 
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Intensive Courses

The intensive fast-track German course is the beginning of your journey to master the German language. You will be able to use the most common words and everyday phrases, as well as getting a technical understanding of the language.

The Intensive General Group Courses will go from one level to the next. All the aspects of the language will be covered, such as speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.

80 units* delivered over 4 weeks | 20 units*/week

 
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Weekend Courses

If you are working in Berlin, or just visiting for a few days, and you want to make the most of your available time, we offer German lessons on weekends. Our German lessons on weekends are aimed at those who are very busy during the working week, and to tourists that are visiting our city for a limited time. We offer lessons with flexible schedules for all levels, both in groups and one-on-one. Get in touch with us!


48 units* delivered over 12 weeks | 4 units*/weekend

 
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Conversational Courses

In the Conversation Courses you will focus on improving your speaking skills, such as vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency in speaking and gaining more confidence in speaking the language. Various topics will be covered such as German music, pronunciation, conversation, history of art, history of Berlin, food, etc. 

Conversational courses start at A2+.
8 units* delivered over 4 weeks | 2 sessions*/week

 
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One-on-One 

The Private lessons are 1-on-1 lessons and are fully adapted to your needs, time and level. You can choose your own pace, intensity and focus. So it’s possible to prepare for an exam, job interview or focus on particular aspects like writing, speaking or professional language.

2 units* minimum

 
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In-Company-Courses

We offer German, English and Chinese for groups or individual employees. The professional courses are tailor-made to the needs of your company and can be given at your office or our location.

We provide the materials and the entire organisation of the course ourselves and all we need is a flipchart, a room and your time.

IMPORTANT

  • Rates are valid through December 31 2023. Rates apply to courses taken continuously without interruption. 

  • Missed lessons cannot be taken later or refunded. 

  • Courses that fall on mandatory holidays cannot be taken later or refunded. 

  • A tablet, PC, Android or i-phone telephone or laptop are required to access our Online courses.

*1 unit = 45min.