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Specialised Courses

We offer a wide range of courses on different topics – from revising tricky grammatical aspects to discussing literature!

  • Various topics
  • Deepen your language skills
  • Learn in a group

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In Person Specialised Courses

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From A for Adventskalender to Z for Zimtstern – A Journey Through German Christmas Traditions

Advent wreaths, Saint Nicholas, and incense smokers – but also buttery Spritzgebäck, candlelight, and the festive Christmas goose: the holiday traditions in German-speaking countries are rich, joyful, and delicious.
In this entertaining specialised course, conversation, vocabulary, and cultural exchange take center stage, helping you embrace the Christmas season in German. 
 

  • Level
     B1 and up

  • Start
     9 + 16 December 2025, 6.15 - 8.30 pm

  • Duration
     2 days

  • Hours per week
     3 units of 45 minutes per week

  • Course location
     Onsite

  • Price
     €79

German for the workplace

Starting this November, join us for a series of interactive on-site workshops designed to boost your professional German skills.
Book the course

  • Level
     B2+

  • Start
     25 November + 2 December 2025

  • Duration
     2 Days

  • Hours per week
     3 units of 45 minutes

  • Participants
     Max. 16

  • Price
     79 €

Kick-off topic: Presentation Techniques
From workplace vocabulary to writing emails, handling calls, meetings, and small talk — this series covers key communication skills for success in German-speaking work environments.

Workshops continue into 2026 with topics like:

Company structures & etiquette
Conflict resolution & complaints
Different types of texts (e.g. emails, meeting minutes), including vocabulary exercises and grammar.

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Keep Up Your German

Lively conversations and presentations about everyday life and current topics in Germany - Keep up your German. 
Book the course

  • Level
     B2-C2

  • Start
     Mid September, Beginning of Februar

  • Duration
     10 Weeks

  • Hours per week
     3 units of 45 minutes

  • Participants
     Max. 18

  • Access to learning platform
     For the entire course duration

  • Price
     €379

Topics from the following areas will be covered:
  • Literature and everyday life
  • Regional studies (customs and traditions)
  • press and television
  • current topics from Germany.
Reading comprehension (also by reading a book or short stories) and free speaking in discussions are trained. In addition, presentations on freely selected topics can be given and knowledge of selected grammar topics is deepened. Listening comprehension includes current television and radio news from Germany or audio plays.

Online Specialised Courses

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Exam Preparation B1 and B2

Our Goethe-Zertifikat B1 and B2 exam preparation courses will give you an overview of the exam modules Hören, Lesen, Schreiben and Sprechen. 
Book the course

  • Level
     B1, B2

  • Start
     Prior to the exams

  • Hours per week
     2 x 2.25 hours

  • Total scope
     4 Teaching Sessions

  • Participants
     Max. 12

  • Course location
     Online

  • Price
     €169

In this intensive 4-day course you will practice relevant topics that are part of the exam and will have a mock oral exam at the end of the course.

Module 1: Reading
Module 2: Listening
Module 3: Writing
Module 4: Speaking

Sessions for individual modules can be booked separately. Please contact the Language Course Office for these bookings: German-Dublin@goethe.de
 

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Lunchtime Conversation

Make use of your lunch break for a relaxed German conversation round!
Book the course

  • Level
     B2+

  • Start
     September 2025

  • Duration
     10 Weeks

  • Hours per week
     60 minutes

  • Course location
     Online

  • Price
     €149

Make use of your lunch break for a relaxed German conversation round!
In a friendly atmosphere, we talk about everyday topics, expand our vocabulary, and strengthen our ability to speak freely. Open to language levels from B2 upwards – drop in and join the conversation!
Online placement test

Test your german

Are you taking one of our German courses for the first time? The placement test enables you us to find out what previous knowledge you have, define a learning objective and help you select an appropriate course.

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