Content of your German course

What better way to start learning a new language from scratch than jumping right in and getting good at the basics? Our intensive course runs Monday – Thursday and helps to build your confidence in navigating through commonplace situations, such as shopping at the supermarket, asking for directions, ordering food and drink at restaurants, and makings arrangements to meet people. You can also develop some useful everyday vocabulary.

Here is a summary of what you are going to learn:

You’ve gained a firm grasp on the very basics and now you’d like to take it to the next level. In the A1.2 course you will learn how to talk more in depth about your thoughts and opinions, as well as how to state problems. You will practice arranging appointments with friends, or even with the doctor. You will also discuss holiday celebrations and more about the city you live in.

Here is your curriculum:

At this level, you’ll already be familiar with the most important words and grammar rules. However, you may feel that in many everyday situations you still lack the vocabulary or grammar. Fear not - in this course you will continue to practice making appointments and requests. In this way, you will be able to broaden your knowledge regarding various everyday situations. Main themes of this course will expand on topics relating to leisure, holidays, and city life.

Here is an overview of the topics for A2.1:

At this level you will continue practicing expressing your opinions and wishes using persuasive speech. You will tackle everyday life issues and experiences in order to expand your vocabulary. Furthermore, you will focus on how to make plans for the future!

A handy summary for your A2.2 intensive course:

Congratulations - If you’re doing this course, it means you are already at the advanced level! In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary regularly and practice writing emails and formal letters. You’ll learn how to write complaint letters, work related letters and motivation letters. You’ll also start thinking about giving presentations- but don’t worry, you won’t be asked to give one yet!

Your summary of B1.1:

At this level, you will continue to expand your vocabulary - even on topics that aren’t necessarily used in daily life. You will talk about arts, history, and cultural events. In addition, you will start making things even more interesting by introducing more complex grammar structures as well as presentations.

These are the topics you will cover in your intensive course B1.2:

You’ve made it this far- well done! This course will focus on many different general topics. You will also learn more complex vocabulary to do with everyday life in varied situations such as talking on the phone, writing short texts, discussing a topic and presenting ideas. You will look at authentic texts from the press and begin reading something a bit more substantial - literature here we come!

Here is an overview of topics:

Please note: The B2.2 level takes 2 months to complete. You may join the course in any month.

At this level you will learn how to create meaningful coherent texts and longer written statements such as university/work application motivation letters. You will also continue to practice expressing yourself, as well as read meaningful literary texts to do with love, food, health, and university.

The topics of your B2.2 class:

Please note: The C1 level takes 4 months to complete. You may join the course in any month.

You’ve made it this far- we know it wasn’t easy so give yourself a pat on the back! This is where you start fine tuning everything you have learned so far. You will learn how to express yourself and write texts at a high level. You will be introduced to a variety of sophisticated vocabulary to do with economy, psychology, literature, and society. This is the course that will prepare you for a professional life in Germany - be it at the work place, or university.

These are the topics of your C1 courses:

Are you new in Berlin? Or maybe you have lived here for a while but feel that the language barrier is holding you back? The A1.1 course will allow you to get a grip on the monster we call the German language. You’ll learn how to ask and answer important questions in your daily life. Furthermore, you will become acquainted with the German alphabet, numbers, and many verbs in the present tense.

Here is a summary of topics for your A1.1 course:

You’re new in Berlin and have already completed an A1.1 evening class? Or you already possess some basic vocabulary in German? In this follow-up course to your first A1.1 evening class (the “+” designates that this is a follow-up evening course), you will cover the second half of the A1.1 level. You will learn how to get by with the basics: Talking about activities and hobbys, asking for directions, ordering food and drinks at the restaurant, and making plans to meet friends. We’ll be focusing on the past tense called 'Perfekt' with the haben verb, and the German sein (the auxiliary verbs).

This is your summary for A1.1+:

Would you like to master everyday conversations? In the A1.2 course you will learn how to ask for information, as well as how to express your thoughts and wishes. You will practice making plans with friends, and how to book an appointment with the doctor. You will also learn a lot about our city of Berlin, Germany in general, and other German speaking countries.

This is what you are going to cover in your A1.2 class:

In the follow up course of your A1.2 evening course (the “+” designates that this is a follow-up evening course), you’ll be tackling the second half of the A1.2 level. This is where you’ll learn to manoeuvre through everyday life in Germany. You will continue to practice asking for information, as well as expressing your wishes. Other topics will be small talk, household chores, celebrations and holidays. Life in Berlin is very busy… we’ll need to talk about it!

Your summary of topics for A1.2+:

Well done! At this stage, you probably already have a good grasp on some of the most frequently used vocabulary and grammar structures. But perhaps you sometimes feel a little out of your depth in taking conversations to the next level. This course will delve deeper into some commonplace scenarios you may find yourself in, but more importantly, you’ll focus on how to formulate requests and make suggestions. We will also cover many new adjectives and learn how to declinate them - a giant step towards a richer language ability!

Here is your outline for A2.1:

In this follow-up course of your A2.1 evening course (marked with a +) we will conquer the second half of the A2.1 level. You are going to deepen your basic knowledge and vocabulary and extend the linguistic resources needed for your everyday life in Berlin. You will learn how to order something, as well as how to give advice and show gratitude. Let’s get started!

Your topics in your A2.1+ evening course:

As you progress in this level, you will delve into the many topics and themes of daily life such as the media, travelling and climate change. Your vocabulary will grow rapidly as well as your knowledge of German grammar. Is there anything in specific you would like to cover in class? Suggestions are very welcome!

This is your curriculum for A2.2:

In the follow-up course to your A2.2 evening class (noted with a +) you’ll study the second half of the A2.2 level and continue to practice applying complex sentence structures correctly to your everyday life. This course will deepen your knowledge on how to express your opinions and wishes. You will also learn how to express enthusiasm and dissatisfaction. In addition, you will learn many new words useful to various areas in your daily life.

Find out more about the content of your A2.2+ evening course:

Great news! If you have reached this level, you are already at an advanced stage in your language learning. At this point, you will enlarge your vocabulary base and will build on your confidence with more complex and more formal use of grammar. We will continue to practise Akkusativ and Dativ until you could even use it in your sleep.

Here are the topics for your B1.1 evening course:

In the follow-up course to your B1.1 evening class (marked with +) you’ll complete the second half of the B1.1 level and expand your knowledge of complex grammar. In order for the new language to feel spontaneous, you will mostly be talking about yourself and your life. You will also gain confidence in more official scenarios that involve letter writing or giving presentations.

What you are going to cover in B1.1+:

This is the stage where you will learn how to discuss a much wider range of conversational topics, such as history, arts and politics. You will expand on your ability to use elaborate grammar structures and progress in your ability to write formal applications for jobs or further education.

Here are the themes and topics covered in the B1.2 evening course:

In the follow-up course to your B1.2 evening course (marked with +) you will continue to expand your vocabulary and you will learn how to debate. You don’t believe in climate change or you’re into raw diets? At this level you will learn how to express your opinions on complex themes, and how to argue and oppose other people’s ideas.

Here is an overview of your topics in B1.2+:

At this level you will continue to express yourself and your opinions not just on a wide range of general topics but also in your area of specialisation. You will continue to build on your already solid grammar base and gain more vocabulary relating to areas of media and professional life.

Find out in detail what you’re going to cover in B2.1:

In the follow up course to your B2.1 evening course (marked with +) you will complete the second half of the B2.1 level. In this course you will further train and practice fluent and correct speaking- whether you are talking on the phone or speaking to a group. You will talk about different subjects at a high level. You will also expand on the complex grammatical structures you already possess so that you are able to express yourself well in formal situations, as well as in informal ones.

Here is your summary of topics:

(In order to complete all the subjects in this module you will require 4 months of an evening course. You can join the course in any month.)

During the course you will focus on creating more in-depth texts and longer written statements such as applications for employment or university. You will also continue to practice expressing yourself in a natural and spontaneous way. By reading more complex literary texts to do with relationships, nutrition, and further education, you will continue to grow your vocabulary and confidence with complex grammar structures.

Here is your curriculum for B2.2:

(In order to complete all the subjects in this module you will require 8 months of evening courses. You may join the course in any month.)

Congratulations – it’s a massive achievement to have made it this far! At this level, you will continue to develop everything you covered in previous lessons. By expressing your opinions and writing more complex texts, you will get an introduction to a variety of advanced vocabulary regarding literature, society, economy, and psychology. Topics covered in this course will help to prepare you for building a life in Germany – whether that is in further education or employment.

This is what you are going to learn in C1: