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Learn German at your level

The Goethe-Instituts in Germany offer the entire range of courses – general language courses, exam preparation and job-related courses – for every language level and to meet every individual requirement. You can choose from intensive and evening courses to suit your needs, possibilities and language skills.

SUB-LEVELS PER COURSE

According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages

Kursstufenmodell_Intensiv_m_En 75h 50h 50h A1 1 Intensive Course 2 Concise Courses or 75h 50h 75h 50h 50h B1 2 Intensive Courses 3 Concise Courses or 75h 50h 50h 75h 50h 75h 50h B2 3 Intensive Courses 4 Concise Courses or 75h 50h 75h 50h 50h C1 2 Intensive Courses 3 Concise Courses or 75h 50h 75h 50h 50h C2 2 Intensive Courses 3 Concise Courses or 75h 50h 75h 50h 50h A2 2 Intensive Courses 3 Concise Courses or Basic language use Independent language use Proficient language use Intensive German Concise Intensive German 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.

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SUB-LEVELS PER EVENING COURSE

According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages

Kursstufenmodell_Abend_m_EN = 1 course German in the Evening à 72 h One teaching unit (h) = 45 minutes 72h A1 1 Evening course 72h 72h B1 2 Evening courses 72h 72h 72h B2 3 Evening courses 72h 72h C1 2 Evening courses 72h 72h C2 2 Evening courses 72h 72h A2 2 Evening courses Basic language use Independent language use Proficient language use

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.

Levels

According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages

Kursstufenmodell_Online_m_EN Basic language use Independent language use Proficient language use 1 German Online Individual Course à 70h or 100h 1 German Online Group Course à 40h One hour individual learning time (h) = 60 minutes 40h 40h 70h 40h 70h 40h B1 4 Group Courses 2 Individual Courses or 40h 100h 40h 40h A1 3 Group Courses 1 Individual Course or 40h 100h 40h 40h A2 3 Group Courses 1 Individual Courses or 40h 40h 70h 40h 70h 40h C1 4 Group Courses 2 Individual Courses or 40h 40h 70h 40h 70h 40h B2 4 Group Courses 2 Individual Courses or 40h C2 1 Group Course

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.

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Our proven, modular course model will help you in learning German. Guaranteed.

Modular course system

We offer a modular system that allows you to coordinate and combine courses. Together we will find exactly the right level, from A1 to C2, for you to start your course.

Monthly course start

It is possible to start a course approx. every four weeks – the perfect conditions for flexible learning and equally effective and lasting learning success and progress.

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Progress at every level Regardless of the level

The aim of the lessons is that you enjoy them and make rapid and lasting progress while improving your active language skills. You will train all the language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – in the learning and lesson phases, using up-to-date texts, authentic speaking and writing exercises, role plays related to everyday life, and practical project and research exercises.

Examinations Examinations can be taken on completion of every level

All examinations of the Goethe-Institut are internationally recognised and are valued as proof of qualification by employers and educational institutions. During the course, we will check your progress, give your well-founded feedback and provide you with optimal preparation for your certificate.

The Goethe guarantee

  • Individual grading into the appropriate level (online or at the location)

  • Homogeneous learning groups and intensive support makes learning fun and gives you a sense of achievement

  • Friendly and safe atmosphere due to optimal course sizes with max. 16 participants (18 participants in online courses)

  • Active learning with all the senses: listening, reading, writing and speaking

  • Communicative exercises and projects will enable you to use the language in a wide variety of everyday, work and study situations

  • Syllabus in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference