Specialized courses

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  • Oriented to the needs of the group
  • Review and consolidation of chosen topics
  • Interaction in the group

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Our course offer

Drei junge Menschen scherzen. Eine junge Frau hält einen Bleistift mit der Oberlippe unter der Nase als „Schnurrbart“.

Grammar review

In the grammar review course, the grammar of the respective level is systematically reviewed, practiced and applied in authentic situations. We offer this course online and in-person.
  • Level
    A1-B2

  • Start
    as of January every 10 weeks

  • Duration
    10 weeks

  • Hours per week
    2 teachings units of 45 minutes

  • Participants
    max. 13 online, max. 16 in-person

  • Access to learning platform
    for the duration of the course

  • Price
    360 CAD

You can make yourself understood in German in everyday situations, but you would like to understand grammatical structures better and use them correctly? Then this course is for you!
In the grammar review course, the grammar of the respective level is systematically reviewed, practiced and applied in authentic situations.
In this course, the wishes and needs of the group can be concretely taken into account.

Nahaufnahme von Händen zweier Studierender. Vor ihnen liegen aufgeschlagene Bücher.

Conversation course

In the conversation course you will train your oral expression skills, expand your vocabulary and apply what you have learned in authentic situations. We offer this course online and in-person.
  • Level
    B1-B2

  • Start
    January/April/September

  • Duration
    10 weeks

  • Hours per week
    2 teachings units of 45 minutes

  • Participants
    max. 16

  • Price
    440 CAD

Would you like to react spontaneously and appropriately to questions and statements in everyday situations? Then this course is the right one for you!

Eine junge Frau lernt konzentriert, vor ihr liegen viele Arbeitsmaterialien. Im Hintergrund ist eine moderne Stadtansicht unscharf zu sehen.

Reading comprehension course for academic texts

In the reading course, beginners or learners with little knowledge of German learn to read or translate technical articles from various disciplines.
This course takes place online.
  • Level
    A1

  • Start
    upon request

  • Duration
    8 weeks

  • Hours per week
    3 hours

  • Participants
    max. 13

  • Price
    upon request

This course is designed for beginners or learners with little knowledge of German who want to read or translate technical articles from different disciplines. The course participants will deal intensively with German grammar, sentence structure and various reading and translation techniques.
For this course with English support language, you have to purchase the following textbook: Richard Alan Korb: German for Reading Knowledge. 7th ed, (Ch.1-15)
Blended Learning

Ein Geschäftsmann sitzt im Büro am Schreibtisch und blickt nachdenklich aus dem Fenster.

Write like a pro

In this course, you will practice writing and revising different types of texts: travel narratives, reviews, blog posts, or exam-relevant texts for the Goethe Zertifikat.
  • Level
    B1-C1

  • Start
    as of January every 10 weeks

  • Duration
    5 weeks

  • Hours per week
    2 teachings units of 45 minutes

  • Participants
    max. 13

  • Access to learning platform
    5 weeks

  • Price
    360 CAD

In our 5-week online course, you will practice writing and revising different types of texts: travel narratives, reviews, blog posts, or exam-relevant texts for the Goethe-Zertifikat.

You will receive individual feedback from the teacher on your texts. In the weekly live sessions, you will discuss the topics and specifics of the text types with other course participants and the teacher.

​​​​​​​This course takes place in the Blended Learning format:
50% online live sessions via Zoom
50% self-study and writing

Clubs

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Video Clubs

View and discuss short-video series and immerse yourself in German with your learning community. We have clubs tailored to different language levels. 
  • Level
    A1/A2, B1, B2+, C1/C2

  • Start
    February, May, August and October

  • Duration
    10 weeks, 5 meetings

  • Hours per week
    5x 90 min. online live group sessions

  • Participants
    max. 14

  • Price
    $250

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Phonetic Workout

Experience an engaging phonetics workout that enhances your speaking flow while making learning enjoyable and fun!
  • Level
    A1-C1

  • Start
    February, May, August and October

  • Duration
    10 weeks, 5 meetings

  • Hours per week
    5x 90 min. online live group session

  • Participants
    max 16

  • Price
    $250

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Book Club

Read and discuss a variety of literary texts, and learn something new about German culture.
  • Level
    A1-C1

  • Start
    February, May, August and October

  • Duration
    10 weeks, 5 meetings

  • Hours per week
    5x 90 min. Online live group sessions

  • Participants
    max 16 (17 yrs and above)

  • Price
    $250

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Club: Tour of German-Speaking Regions

In this fun club, you will get to know different cities and regions of German-speaking countries. Different teachers will introduce their hometowns. 
  • Level
    From B1

  • Start
    tbd

  • Duration
    10 Weeks

  • Hours per week
    5x 90 min. online live group sessions

  • Participants
    max. 13

  • Price
    $250

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