Courses - Learning German FAQ

Beginners' courses normally start on the first Monday of the month. If you already have some prior knowledge of German, you can start at any time, and join a class appropriate to your level.

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First you must sit a streaming test. The head of department for German will advise you on an appropriate course, in which you may take part as a guest for a day. The streaming test and participation as a guest are free and non-binding. Following discussion with the head of department and teachers, it is also possible to change course even after registration.

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In order that the participants on a course have the greatest possible opportunity for active participation and practice of their language skills, the number of participants is limited.  Every class has between 6 and 12 participants.

Consequently, we can fully cater for the varying interests and needs of our students.

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The cost of a course is €300 per month (on average 88 hours of teaching). If you pay in advance, you pay €840 for 3 months, or €1500 for 6 months, which works out at €280 or €250 respectively per month. You must also pay a one-off registration fee of €5. The textbooks and workbooks for a course level, that is for 3 months, cost around €30. Additional teaching material is provided to you at no extra cost.

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Our participants really do come from all over the world. In 2003 the following nations were most strongly represented:

For the same time period, the age-groups of our students were as follows:

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We largely follow the communicative method of teaching, which aims to encourage participants to express themselves independently within the shortest possible time. At the same time, grammatical structures are explored, so that participants are aware of the rules underlying the language from the very beginning. This also includes the rules regarding intonation and sound formation as an indispensible requirement of the ability to express and understand. Our teaching staff have completed philological university studies and have extensive teaching experience. Cassette recorders, OHPs and a video-room are available for use in teaching.

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