7 reasons to learn German at the Goethe-Institut Osaka Kyoto
You will actively speak German from the very first lesson.
You will improve your language skills in group lessons with various activities.
You will acquire a language competence that you can apply immediately in German-speaking countries.
Your four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed holistically.
Professional instructors trained in modern teaching methods lead the language courses.
Our instructors regularly take part in further training courses and are methodologically up to date.
All instructors are certified examiners for international German examinations.
In class you will learn with the latest teaching materials from Germany.
You will also learn with digital media such as tablets and interactive whiteboards.
Our online classroom allows you to learn with the teaching materials outside of the classroom or at home.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, we will advise you in our language course office according to your requirements and goals.
If you already have some knowledge of German, we will suggest the most suitable course for you by means of a placement test and a personal interview.
Registered students can borrow books, magazines, learning materials, DVDs or CDs from us.
Goethe-Institut courses are based on international standards for languages (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Thus, you can continue to learn German at your level in other countries as well.
Our courses lead you to the acquisition of internationally recognised German language certificates.
In addition, we also offer courses on various topics and competency-based training
We offer free discussion rounds in which you can talk with native speakers from Germany.
We offer events that present the world of German-language culture from different angles.
You have the opportunity to speak with your teachers and other German learners.
Our language course office will advise you about German courses in Germany.
We also inform you about courses for children and teenagers.
FAQ
You may register online or by phone call (06-6440-5905).
After your registration is completed, you will receive a confirmation and an invoice via e-mail. The fees can be payed by transfer, credit card or in cash.
You are welcome to seek free consultation at the Goethe-Institut Osaka Kyoto. If you already have German language skills, you can take a placement test so that we can find the best course for you.
Yes. The teachers do not explain the German language in Japanese. They communicate only in German from the beginning. You will start learning how to greet someone, how to introduce yourself, how to pronounce the alphabet and how to ask questions. In this purely German-speaking environment, you will acquire your first language skills that will be useful in Germany.
Our teaching materials have been ratified by the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and published in Germany. We ensure the good use of our teaching materials by regularly training our teachers on the principles and ideas of the CEFR.
In order to provide our students with an active and profound learning experience, we also use media such as tablets, interactive whiteboards and the like.
The Goethe-Institut's German exams are recognized worldwide as proof of language proficiency in German.
Every year, many people from all over the world take part in our exams because they are required for visa applications, study abroad or work. Exam candidates are tested in all four language skills, i.e. reading, writing, listening and speaking.
The exams take place twice a year at our institute.
Details can be found here.
Free personal consultation & information
Book a free consultation by phone: 06-6440-5905 (Osaka) / 075-761-2188 - Ext.39# (Kyoto)
Are you interested in one of our German courses or do you need further information? You are welcome to visit our language course office and get personal advice. You can also order brochures for our German courses.