Our Concept
Our courses are designed for all who want to learn German in Germany or wish to deepen already acquired knowledge. It does not matter whether for private purposes, for your work, your profession or your studies.
Every person learns in different ways – we take this knowledge into account by paying particular attention in language teaching to the success of the individual. We offer customized teaching concepts that consider your specific needs, interests and goals. We created various selections for small homogeneous, flexible learning groups.
Studying in small groups with similar conditions and similar objects ensures a high level of motivation and rapid success. Initial inhibitions to speak can be quickly degraded. The basis for contacts and intercultural understanding is placed. Our bright and friendly studio has a learning atmosphere far from the classic „School- Feeling“ with ideal conditions for concentrated and stress-free working.
We offer interactive and thus successful and varied lessons with innovative learning tools.
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Course contents
Our German lessons are aimed at beginners and advanced Speakers. Goals and contents of our German courses are geared to the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages. We focus on your „communicative competence“. We make sure that you will learn to handle a wide variety of day to day situations, common in private and professional life.
Central aspects of the program are:
• Speaking and pronunciation (phonetics / intonation)
• Listening and reading texts,
• Writing
• Grammar
The lessons include real world usability topics (depending on your language skills) such as social life, shopping, living, working, leisure activities. For advanced learners also news, social and cultural issues in Germany. The selection is complemented by your individual interests and actual important topics. In the courses or private lessons other topics may arise, for example, vocational content, in-kind and technical texts, special german vocabulary or preparation for specific examinations.
Teaching methods
I hear and I forget. I see and remember. I do it and understand it.
(Chinese proverb)
The use of modern methods, working materials and media in education is a prerequisite for the realization of our objectives and the basis for an after didactic principles „action-oriented and practical“ language teaching. There are modern textbooks used with communicative objectives, which means with impulses to authentic conversations and elaboration of speech resources that are important for effective communication in everyday life. With digital media, we offer intelligent solutions for the classroom, at home and on the go. The use of whiteboard, e-books and supplementary materials such as CDs, videos, movies, games and tablets allow interactive and multimedia learning. This means that the instruction is designed varied. You’re listening to your teacher not only passively, but actively do something, you act with all your senses and learn more efficient. Language of instruction is German – right from the first lesson. Internal differentiation, dialogue-oriented learning and dual teaching guarantee success in learning of individuals and in groups up to 8 people. Blended learning and e-learning are contemporary concepts that connect the new possibilities of networking via Internet with classic learning methods and make the most of it. It allows you to learn German on your PC independent of place and time in combination with the „classic classroom training“ Face to Face in the studio.
Levels
The levels correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
I Basic language proficiency :
Beginners A1
Basic knowledge A2
II Self – language proficiency:
Advanced knowledge B1 Independent User B2
III Proficient Mastery:
Specialized language skills C1
nearly native speaker knowledge C2
Language tests and examinations
Before your course begins, we will do a FREE assessment test to place you in the course group that matches your level as closely as possible. Placement tests are no exams, but necessary for the proper position of your language skills. For absolute beginners, no placement test is necessary.
As the course progresses we will also conduct regular testing and assessment of your progress. At the end of each course you will receive a certificate of attendance with the achieved level. Students, who are working towards an official certificate, can register for the respective test at a verified test center in Munich. We like to accompany you. If you are planning to attend the university in Germany and have to pass the language test at a university, we prepare you for the DSH or TestDaF. In our training courses you will receive instruction from specialized teachers as well as individual advice and support. You’ll become familiar with the TestDaF/DSH exam, practice the various question types in all sections of the exam and improve your language skills.
Given the large number of German language certificates we have put together a tabular overview for you.
Levels based on CEFR
General language examinations for adults
You plan…
A1
Elementary knowledge
Start Deutsch 1/telc Deutsch A1
Grundstufe Deutsch A1
… to work as an au pair in Germany.
… to acquire a language certificate for the visa for spouses .
A2
Basic knowledge
Start Deutsch 2/telc Deutsch A2
Deutsch Test für Zuwanderer A2
…to do a language certificate for permanent residence in Germany.
B1
Intermediate Language Use
Goethe Zertifikat B1/Zertifikat Deutsch B1 telc
Deutsch Test für Zuwanderer B1
Telc B1+Beruf
… to attend a preparatory course in Germany.
… to live and work
B2
Independent User
Goethe Zertifikat B2/telc Deutch B2
Zertifikate Deutsch für den Beruf
Telc Deutsch B2 Beruf
Telc Deutsch B2+Beruf
DSH Prüfung
TestDaF
Deutsches Sprachdiplom der KMK-Stufe II
… to exercise medical activitiy in Germany.
… to acquire a language certificate for your profession.
… to attend a university in Germany .
C1
specialized language skills
Goethe Zertifikat C1/telc Deutsch C1
Prüfung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International
DSH Prüfung
TestDaF
Telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule
… to attend a university in Germany.
C2
native speaker skills
Goethe Zertifikat C2
Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom
Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch
… to do research in Germany, a doctorate or to teach.