Beginner's German

These courses for beginners cover all aspects of German needed for basic communication routines and familiarize with the distinctive structures of the language. Our classes (including the online classes!) are communication-oriented and encourage active participation.  

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)

during the complete semester. (Summer term: April through July, Winter term: October through February)

Classes are available for absolute beginners (A1.1), beginners with some previous knowledge (A1.2) and more advanced beginners (A2.1, A2.2, A2+).

We have both classes that take place digitally on Zoom and face-to-face-only classes. Find our courses for the winter term 2024/25 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! 

 Registration starting: Wednesday, September 18th through Monday, September 30, 2024. 

4 Steps to Registration:

Step 1 Take the placement test at your current level and save your score. 

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: max. 45 minutes. Please note: You can only take the test once!

Test A1 (preveous knowledge > 60 hours of German): https://www.bookwidgets.com/play/IVNRbwzK-iQAFjBaiZgAAA/QFSB7QS/einstufungstest?teacher_id=6379652254793728   Password: German24

Test A2 (120 - 200 hours of German): https://www.bookwidgets.com/play/T0Y1NGC6-iQAEAOLCZgAAA/SFSMUSP/einstufungstest?teacher_id=6379652254793728  Password: German24

Step 2 Fill in the online application form. The form will open from Sept. 18th through Sept. 30th, 2024 here.  

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 & 140,00 € for all others). Make your payment right to secure your place.

Step 4 After we have received your payment we will confirm your registration. Your teachers will contact you with details for your first meeting in class, shortly before classes begin on/after Tuesday, October 22.

Please note: If you withdraw from the course, we will retain a processing fee of 10 €. We do not refund the course fee after the start of the course (Oct. 22). 

Registration period: starting December 2nd 2024. The registration form will be available here on this page.

4 Steps to Registration:

Step 1 Take the placement test at your current level and save your score.

Please choose the test that corresponds to your current level. Enter the password and then follow the instructions. Duration of the test: max. 45 minutes. Please note: You can only take the test once! Don not be tempted to use aids like a dictionary etc! Its important to find the class that fits your actual current language skills.

Test A1 (preveous knowledge > 60 hours of German): https://www.bookwidgets.com/play/IVNRbwzK-iQAFjBaiZgAAA/QFSB7QS/einstufungstest?teacher_id=6379652254793728  Password: German24

Test A2 (ca.120 - 200 hours of German): https://www.bookwidgets.com/play/T0Y1NGC6-iQAEAOLCZgAAA/SFSMUSP/einstufungstest?teacher_id=6379652254793728  Password: German24

The test is not necessary if you are a complete beginner. If you are currently participating in a class in the winter term and finish the class sucessfully with a grade 2 or higher, you do not need to take the test again, either. Otherwise, we ask you to do the test or meet us for a consultation. 

Step 2 Fill in the online application form. The link will be available in December.  

Step 3 After we have reviewed applications, we will contact you 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). Make your payment right away to secure your place. 

Step 4 After we have received your payment we will confirm your registration. 

 Please note: We cannot refund the fee in the case of withdrawal and deregistration after the start of the course.