Uni-Tübingen

Beginner's German

Get started with German! Welcome to the German language program of the University's Department German as a Foreign Language for Ph.D. students and researchers.

We'd like to help you get acquainted with German and feel comfortable in German language conversations at the university and in everyday life.

Early Bird and Evening Classes - semester courses on levels A1.1 - B1.2

Registration form for the Winter Term 2025/26

Registration for the 2025/26 winter semester Early Bird and Evening Classes is closed. If you have any questions, please email to: german4researchers@daf.uni-tuebingen.de. 

Course Description and classes

These courses for beginners cover all aspects of German needed for basic communication routines and familiarize with the distinctive structures of the language.

You can choose between

  • our Early Bird courses (two times per week, 8.15-9.45h)
  • or the Evening Classes (two times per week, 18.15-19.45h)

Classes are available at a range of levels starting from complete beginners (A1.1) up to intermediate level (B1.2).   

We have both classes that take place digitally on Zoom and face-to-face-only classes. Please find our courses in the Winter Term 2025/26 here!  

Please note: successful course participation requires regular attendance (2x week) and additional preparation time. You should calculate about 6 hours for all together (course + homework). Please make sure that you really have enough available time! 

Course Registration & Placement Test

Registration for the 2025/26 winter semester is closed. If you have any questions, please email to: german4researchers@daf.uni-tuebingen.de. 

4 Steps to Registration:

Step 1 Take the placement test at your current level and save your score (f.ex. by taking a screenshot). The test links are no longer available.  

This test is obligatory for the Early Bird and Evening classes – unless you are a complete beginner (= level A1.1) . Don't be tempted to use aids like a dictionary etc! Its important to find the class that fits your actual current language skills.  

Please choose the test that corresponds to your current level. Enter the password and then follow the instructions. Duration of the test: 45 minutes (Test 1 and 2), or 60 minutes (Test 3). Please note: You can only take the test once!

Test 1 (if you are aiming for a class on the level A1.2 or A2.1; previous knowledge 60 - 120 hours of German). 

Test 2 (if you are aiming for a class on the level A2.2 or B1.1; previous knowledge 120 - 240 hours of German). 

Test 3 (if you are aiming for a class on the level B1.2; previous knowledge > 240 hours of German). 

Step 2 Fill in the online application form. The form is closed. If you have any questions, please email to: german4researchers@daf.uni-tuebingen.de.

Step 3 After we have reviewed applications, you will receive a message via email to let you know if we can offer you a place at your level, including detailed information for making your payment (80 € course fee for Master Students & 150,00 € for all others). Make your payment right to secure your place. We will not confirm you payment - you are all set.

Step 4 Your teachers will contact you with details for your first meeting in class, shortly before classes begin on/after Tuesday, October 21st.

Please note: If you withdraw from the course, we will retain a processing fee of 10 €. We will not refund the course fee if you withdraw after Tuesday, October 14th!

Do you have questions? Please let us know! german4researchersspam prevention@daf.uni-tuebingen.de