Course contents

The goals and contents of our courses are based on the Goethe Institute curricula, which are in turn based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
In our general language courses you will learn all vital aspects of communication in German:

• how to speak correct, well-pronounced German, appropriate for the situation
• understanding authentic listening and reading texts
• writing
• grammar
• strategies for effective learning; linguistic approaches to difficult situations
• coping with cultural and social differences

Course topics include everyday situations, society, culture and history. Special emphasis varies according to the interests of your course group.
In the specialised courses (e.g. business, tourism, preparation for university studies), topics also include

• specialised vocabulary
• communication in the professional or academic environment
• understanding specialised texts
• preparation for examinations