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LEARN GERMAN IN GERMANY - GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSES
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 Berlin + Munich, Germany
Minimum Age: 16 years
Average Age: 23
- 28
years School founded in: 1984 |
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Location |
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Choose one of the most popular cities in Germany to learn German.
Berlin
Berln is one of the most interesting
cities in Germany. Not only is it the political center but it has a lot to offer in the areas
of history, culture and spare time. The multi-nationality of its inhabitants expresses itself in
the great number of street festivals and parades which are conducted each year, such as the Carnaval of
Cultures or the< Loveparade. In the numerous
museums
and exhibition projects one can inform oneself about the
unique history of Germany or explore the contemporary art
world. The diverse nightllife can easily compete with New York or London, but
also the surroundings of Berlin offer various possiblities for
activities such as canoeing on the lakes of Mecklenburg or
visiting the many castles of Potsdam.
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Munich
Idyllically situated at the foot of the
Alps, the Bavarian capital Munich, with its 1.2 million
inhabitants, is not only famous for its
"Oktoberfest".
In addition to the modern buildings, countless gothic and
baroque churches characterize the cityscape and contribute to
the unique charm which makes Munich so popular all over the
world whatever the season. Munich caters to
all tastes: sport on the Olympic site or spectacular football
matches, exhibitions in museums or galleries, theatres,
cinemas and international film festivals, fashion, concerts
ranging from classical music to techno, discos and much
more is offer.In the summer, one
can sit in a beer garden, swim in one of the many lakes in or
around Munich or go on a day-trip to Schloß Neuschwanstein, the
fairy tale castle of King Ludwig II. In the winter, when the
city is covered in snow, people drink "Glühwein" at the
Christkindl Market or go skiing in the nearby
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School |
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In Berlin as well as
in Munich our language school is situated
in the heart of the city. It is very easy to get there by subway
from any point in the city. Thanks to our highly qualified and
experienced teachers, the friendly and welcoming atmosphere and
the modern teaching facilities, our language school has earned
its reputation for quality courses.
In our language
school students from all over the world meet to learn German
together. A student library is at the disposal of those who want
to continue their studies after the lessons and the teachers are
always available with tips and advice.
The cafeteria in our language school is
a popular meeting place during the breaks and also enables an
intensive interchange between students and teachers out of
lesson time. Here, joint activities for the evenings and
weekends are planned and these often form the beginning of a
lasting friendship - not only with other students and
teachers, but also with the people of Germany. Many of our
students return to visit more than once.
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Courses |
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The basis of our tuition is
the modern usage of the German language. We focus on the
understanding of both, spoken and written language, as well as
the ability to express oneself orally and in writing.
The German course follows a clear progression and aims to train
grammar and sentence structures and expand vocabulary. The
alternating of teaching methods guarantees optimum learning
success. In individual, partner or group work our students train
their reading and listening comprehension as well as written and
oral expression.
Our main focus is on oral communication, which you can put into
practice not only in role plays, language learning games and
discussions, but also in the leisure activities with your
teachers. Regular tests integrated into the lessons allow course
participants to assess their own progress. |
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Standard Course |
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For those who would
like to get a good German level in a short time, but also want
to spend some more time visiting the city.
- 20 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Number of participants: 4 to 10 (in July & August 12
students max.)
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Minimum duration: 1
week
- Schedule: Monday to Friday,
9.30 AM to 1 PM and in the summer also:
Monday to Friday, 2.30 PM to 6.00 PM
- Course materials
- Placement test
- Information about the city
- School certificate
- Access to library
- Internet gratis
- 3 activities per week
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Intensive Course |
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For those who would
like to get deeper into German and to focus more on better
communication skills.
- 25 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Number of participants: 4 to 10 (in July & August 12
students max.)
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Minimum duration: 2
weeks
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9.30 AM to 2 PM in
summer also Monday to Friday, 1.15 PM to 6.00 PM
- Course materials
- Placement test
- Information about the city
- School certificate
- Access to library
- Internet gratis
- 3 activities per week
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Combined Course |
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For those who have to
learn German in a very short time and would like to have a
special focus on their personal language problems.
- 20
group lessons plus 5 or 10 individual lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Number of participants: 4 to 10 (in July & August 12
students max.) plus individual lessons
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Minimum duration: 2
weeks
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9.30 AM to 1 PM
and in the summer also Monday to Friday 1.15 PM to 6 PM,
individual lessons by appointment
- Course materials
- Placement test
- Information about the city
- School certificate
- Access to library
- Internet gratis
- 3 activities per week
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One to One tuition |
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For those who
want to concentrate on the difficulties they
meet personnally in German and on particular points.
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10, 20, 25 or 30
individual lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Number of participants: 1
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Minimum duration: 1
week
- Schedule: by appointment
- Course materials
- School certificate
- Access to library
- Internet gratis
- 3 activities per week
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Business German Course (min. 3/6
lessons per week) |
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Our business language courses are designed
for learners who need the German language for their job. These
courses convey knowledge in oral and written language usage
which is needed for communication with German business partners.
Students will attend one of our General
German courses in the morning and in the afternoon they will
have 3 or 6 lessons of business German per week in a very small
group of maximum 2 participants. (In summer the schedule can be
vice versa.) Due to the small number of participants the
individual requirements of each student can be focused on.
Business German courses are offered in
the following professional areas: Economy, hotel and tourism,
travelling, marketing, banking, law, medicine and technology.
- 3 or 6
lessons/week Business German in addition to
the Standard or Intensive Course
- 1 lesson = 45
minutes
- Number of
participants: maximum 2 students
- for a minimum
of 2 weeks
- previous
knowledge essential
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Exam Preparation Course (min. 3/6
lessons per week) |
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These courses offer preparation for the exams of the Goethe
Institute and for the entrance examination of German
universities. While in the linguistic basis of German will be
covered, the preparation course for exams focuses on the
practice of examination tasks.
Students will attend one of our General German courses in the
morning. In the afternoon they will have 3 or 6 lessons of
preparation for the exams in small groups of max. 2
participants. (In summer the schedule can be vice versa.)
- 3 or 6 lessons/week Business German in addition to
the Standard or Intensive Course
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Number of participants: maximum 2 students
- for a minimum of 1 week
- previous knowledge essential
We offer preparation for the following exams: Students in the
elementary II level (A2) can prepare for the Zertifikat Deutsch
(ZD). Students in the Intermediate II level (B2) can take part
in training for the Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung (ZMP), the
Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Zugang ausländischer
Studienbewerber (DSH) or the TestDaf; and students in the
Advanced II level (C2) have the opportunity to prepare for the
Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP).
We highly recommend all long term students at our partner
school, who would like to take one of these exams, to book 4 to
8 weeks of preparation for exams in addition.
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Levels |
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The
course system contains 6 levels. The teaching plan and
progression of each level are set according to selected
textbooks. The organization of the levels is carried out in
accordance with the examination system of the Goethe
Institute: after completion of the basic level, students can
acquire the Zertifikat Deutsch.
After completion of the intermediate level, they can be
allowed to the Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung and following
the advanced level to the Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung.
A placement test is held at the beginning of the course to
guarantee the placing of the students in the appropriate
german course level
 Level I: Beginners -
Basic german course for beginners with no previous skills in
German. Basic vocabulary and grammar. Elementary
conversation and dialogue patterns will be practiced.
certificate at end of course.
Level II: Elementary I - Basic German course for beginners with few previous skills
in German. Expansion of basic vocabulary and grammar.
Elementary conversation and free dialogue on given themes
will be practiced.
certificate at end of course.
Level III: Elementary II - Elementary grammar and vocabulary will be revised and
extended. Training in syntax and free oral communication in
every day situations.
certificate at end of course.
Level IV: Intermediate I - Further development of intermediate level skills. Complex
grammatical structures will be discussed in detail. Training
in communication skills will be given and the basic
vocabulary expanded.
certificate at end of course.
Level V: Intermediate II - Continuation of the Intermediate I course. Work with
newspaper articles, regional studies and literary texts.
Text analysis and ability to produce own texts.
certificate at end of course.
Level VI: Advanced - Written skills will be practiced using complex linguistic,
literary and scientific texts. Special emphasis is given to
the training of listening comprehension and oral expression. |
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Starting Dates
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Every Monday (except for absolute beginners)
- Starting dates for absolute beginners:
- Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Mar 31, Apr 28, May 26, Jun 23, Jul
21, Aug 18, Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, 2008
The school
is closed from Dec 22, 2007 - Jan 6, 2008 and from Dec 20,
2008 - Jan 4, 2009 and on public holidays 21.03, 24.03, 01.05,
12.05, 22.05 (Munich only), 15.08 (Munich only), 03.10, 01.11
and 19.11 (Munich only).
Students can arrive in their
accommodation the Sunday before the beginnig of the course. |
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Activities
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We offer a highly varied program of social
activities, which allows you to learn German also out of lesson,
make new friends from all over the world and simply enjoy
yourself. You will also be able to meet people at the many
events we organize in the school including international
evenings, film shows, games, competitions and parties.
Outside the school you will have the opportunity to enjoy other
aspects of German life and culture. We organize guided
sight-seeing tours and visits to museums, cultural events, pubs
and discos.
Activities :
Berlin : Guided tour
og the city, excursions in Potsdam, Wannsee, Babelsberg,
cinemas, outdoor concerts, cooking classes,
bowling, swimming, international parties...
Munich : Festivals,
guided tour in the Olympic Parc,
Art museum, football, swimming,
visit of a brewely... |
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Everything is fantastic: the
location of the language school in the centre of the city;
the lessons, where we work with videos and computers; the
teachers, who are not only competent but also really good
friends; the host families - my host family has access to
the internet and e-mail, which I can use.
Keith, 27, Canada |
Gödkand ad CSN |
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... I’ve learnt so much, not
only regarding language but also how to plan interesting and
diverse lessons ... with games and videos. I’ll remember
this when I’m a teacher myself one day. Merci!
Natalie, 21, France |
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