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Intensive German Concise

Would you like to build up or improve your knowledge of German quickly? It’s possible in just 2 weeks with our Intensive German Compact course!
In Berlin or Munich, we offer compact and flexible courses in the proven Goethe quality for beginners and advanced learners at levels A1 to C2. Our 2-week courses have an optimised course programme, enabling you to learn German particularly effectively and achieve learning success in a very short period of time. The courses always start on Mondays and end on Fridays.

  • Quick learning success
  • Culture and leisure program included
  • Free placement test
  • Teaching materials included

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: From € 739
     

Book early – save more!

For courses starting from June 2026
Book by 1 February 2026:
Save 15% with the code: 2026EARLY15

Book between 2 February and 1 March 2026:
Save 10% with the code: 2026EARLY10

Book between 2 March and 29 March 2026:
Save 5% with the code: 2026EARLY5

The discounted price is available exclusively via bookings in our online shop. The discount cannot be combined with other offers. Valid only for the courses Intensive German, Intensive German Concise and Intensive German 50 Plus courses from June 2026.

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Including a cultural and leisure programme!

Kultur- und Freizeitprogramm Picknick

Our Intensive German Compact course includes a varied cultural and leisure programme, which includes city tours, excursions, concerts, museums, theatres and much more to help you experience Berlin or Munich first hand!

It is important to us ...

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.

Manuela Beck

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

INTENSIVE COURSES REQUIRED PER LANGUAGE LEVEL

According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages

A1 2 Intensive courses 50h 50h B1 3 Intensive courses 50h 50h 50h C1 3 Intensive courses 50h 50h 50h 50h 50h 50h 50h 50h 50h 50h 50h 50h 50h 50h 50h 50h B2 4 Intensive courses 50h 50h 50h 50h C2 3 Intensive courses 50h 50h 50h A2 3 Intensive courses 50h 50h 50h Elementary use of language Independent language use Autonomous language ability = 1 Intensive Course à 50h One teaching unit (h) = 45 minutes

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

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from Mon to Fri, 8am – 6pm: