German Language for Beginners
Our language course combines intensive German language classes with a taste of the unique culture and history of Berlin and Germany. It places special focus on communication and pronunciation, featuring a series of fun, interactive activities such as tongue twisters.
- Date: 29 June – 19 July 2025
- Course content:
The interactive classes cover general language skills, core grammatical structures, basic vocabulary, and knowledge about German culture and life.
- The course programme also includes:
Cultural excursions
German Culture & Society: Intercultural Perspectives module
- Course language: German
- Target group: Students aged 18 years + of all disciplines with no prior knowledge of German
- Number of participants: approx. 20-25
- Registration deadline: 1 April, 2025
March 15, 2025 for nominated students from partner universities
Possible add-on programme (on-site)
If you need additional credits or wish to extend your study abroad stay in Berlin, you have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of cross-cultural issues.
Date: 22 June – 29 June
Application starts 31 January 2025!
Accommodation
- Student hostels with shared rooms and breakfast (former may be subject to change).
- Arrival 29 June, 2025 (move in to accommodation), departure 19 July, 2025 (move out of accommodation)
Culture and Leisure Time Programme
The International Office team offers participants a wide variety of optional cultural and social events in Berlin and the surrounding area about twice a week. This may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites (e.g. the Museum Island in Berlin and castles and gardens in Potsdam), the Berlin Wall Museum and Holocaust Museum, or other leisure activities such as beach volleyball, a boat tour and a trip to a beer garden.
Credits:
70 contact hours
- 60 contact hours business course incl. academic support program
- 10 contact hours German Culture & Society
6 ECTS credits
One class hour is 45 minutes in length
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Online Application Form