Intensive German Concise
At a glance
- Course duration: 10 course days
- Total scope: 50 lessons (each 45 mins.) in two weeks
- Procedure: Monday to Friday, 5 lessons a day on-site at your Goethe-Institut
- Levels offered: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2
- Maximum number of participants: 16
- Varied culture and leisure programme
- Course locations: Berlin, Munich
- Course fee: EUR 699*
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that you attend the best course for you: take our free placement test and get personal advice on which Intensive German Concise course matches your language knowledge and personal learning goals.
After successfully completing the new Intensive German Concise course, you can continue on a classical intensive or evening course at Level C1 at any Goethe-Institut throughout Germany at any time.
Our German learners are demanding, have busy schedules and often not much time. With the Intensive German Concise course, we have created an effective way for students to learn German efficiently and systematically.
Dr. Manuela Beck, Head of Goethe-Institut Berlin
Levels
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages
The number of lessons that are usually required to reach a certain level and take the corresponding Goethe certificate are based on experience. Individual aspects such as language learning experience and native language also play an important role. We will grade you before the start of the course in order to ensure optimal learning success.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
The content is the same as in the classical intensive courses. The difference is that the Intensive German Concise course has a continuous structure in 2-week units as opposed to the classical 16-day intensive courses. It’s possible to start on a course every 2 weeks.
Book Intensive German Concise hereThe Intensive German Concise course is being offered at Levels A1 to C2. Our free placement test will determine which level the Intensive German Concise course is the right one for you.
Book Intensive German Concise hereThe Intensive German Concise course is currently being offered at the Goethe-Institut in Berlin and Munich.
Book Intensive German Concise hereYes, after completing the Intensive German Concise course at Level B2, you can easily continue on a classical intensive or evening course at Level C1.
Book Intensive German Concise hereBy taking a free placement test online, we will then place you in the Intensive German Concise course that best suits you.
Book Intensive German Concise hereThe number of lessons or courses needed to reach a certain level and possibly take the relevant Goethe certificate varies from student to student. Individual factors such as your own native language or if you have already learnt another foreign language play an important role. That’s why we can only give an approximate indication, based on our experience, on how long participants usually need to reach a certain language level.
In order to reach Level A1, it is normally necessary to complete 2 Intensive German Concise courses at Level A1. That means, you will generally need 4 weeks to reach Level A1. If you're planning to reach Level A1 as fast as possible, we would therefore recommend taking 2 Intensive German Concise courses in a row.
Book 4 weeks Intensive German Concise hereThe number of lessons or courses needed to reach a certain level and possibly take the relevant Goethe certificate varies from student to student. Individual factors such as your own native language or if you have already learnt another foreign language play an important role. That’s why we can only give an approximate indication, based on our experience, on how long participants usually need to reach a certain language level.
In order to reach Level A1, it is normally necessary to complete 2 Intensive German Concise courses at Level A1. In order to reach Level A2, it is normally necessary to complete 3 Intensive German Concise courses at Level A2. That means, if you start at Level A1, you will generally need a total of 10 weeks to reach Level A2 (4 weeks for Level A1 and 6 weeks for Level A2).
If you're planning to reach Level A2 as fast as possible, we would therefore recommend taking at least 2 or 3 Intensive German Concise courses in a row.
Book 4 or 6 weeks Intensive German Concise hereYou don’t need any previous knowledge to do an Intensive German Concise course at Level A1. To do an Intensive German Concise course at Level A2, you will need knowledge of German at Level A1. To do an Intensive German Concise course at Level B1, you will need knowledge of German at Level A2. To do an Intensive German Concise course at Level B2, you will need knowledge of German at Level B1.
Our free placement test will determine which Intensive German Concise course is the right one for you.
Book Intensive German Concise hereA 2-week Intensive German Concise course costs EUR 699*.
* For dates in July and August the course price increases to EUR 749.