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Our German courses 2008/2009: Detailed description

- Intensive German and more in small groups -

Small groups are the key to efficient learning. That's why we are offering exclusively these types of courses. In these courses you are guaranteed a maximum learning success, an intensive learning experience but also fun during your stay in Germany.
Our courses: Intensive German in small groups A small group ensures that YOUR language
needs are well looked after!

You can choose between 8 types of courses and supplementary seminars — it is the optimal starting point for goal-oriented learning.

You can choose learing in groups or
one-to-one with a focus on general
German and / or business Germin .

 

Types of German courses

study abroad - german in germany Intensive
Group tuition: 20 lessons per week ...more details
study abroad - german in germany Super Intensive
Group tuition: 28 lessons per week ... more details
study abroad - german in germany Intensive Plus
20 group lessons
Plus
2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and more one-to-one lessons per week ... more details
study abroad - german in germany One-to-one Courses
2 to 8
lessons daily also possible on the weekends ...more details
study abroad - german in germany Exam Preparatory
for the Goethe exams ZD, ZMP,
ZOP, KDS and the university entrance exam DSH in an Intensive Plus course
20 group lessons
Plus
4, 6, 8, 10 and more one-to-one lessons per week ...more details
study abroad - german in germany Business German
One-to-one tuition exclusively or group sessions in the morning and one-to-one in the afternoon ... more details
study abroad - german in germany German Home Tuition
Learning and living in the private teacher’s home ... more details

study abroad - german in germany onDaF and TestDaF
onDaF online test to determine your comand of German and / or TestDaF the official university entrance exam ... more details

study abroad - german in germany Additional programme: TopicClub Seminars =
subject related seminars in addition to the language courses offered ... more details

Courses differ from each with regard to...

  1. Number of lessons:
    From 20 to 28 lessons per week in a group
    or from 2 to 52 lessons per week one-to-one training
  2. Teaching contents:
    Even distribution of grammar, speaking, listening, reading comprehension and writing skills in the levels A1 to B2. However, stronger focus on vocabulary extension and conversation with less grammar from level C1 onwards.
  3. The more lessons you book, the more homework you will have. So when choosing a course, please consider the amount of lessons and note that you will have to spend about 2 to3 hours on homework on average every day. Please also read our general course information...

Courses are comparable to each with regard to...

  1. Teaching level:
    - from complete beginners to participants with a high proficiency in Germany
    - 6 course levels
    based on the Common European Framework from A1 to C2
  2. Teaching material:
    In the beginner level A1: Lagune by Hueber and our own material.
    in the level A2 the books Passwort 2 + 3 by Klett and Delfin by Hueberand our own material.
    in the level B1 the books Passwort 4+5, Delfin and Aspekte by Langenscheidt and our own material.
    In the level B2 the book Mittelpunkt by Klett and our own material.
    From level A2 to B2 we also take text from Deutsch Perfekt.
    in the level C1 the book emlink - support learning german Abschlusskurs, and our own material.
    In the level C2 onwards very advanced grammar exercises, our own material and newspapers.
  3. Teaching contents:
    In all the one-to-one lessons and in the afternoon lessons of the super Intensive course there is time for subject related topics, e.g. office German, business German, engineering vocabulary, literature, art, politics, geography and medical German but also for exercises to improve phonetics, write essays, give presentations and other individual objectives...

Intensive course

  • 20 lessons per week in a group
  • Description of course:
    Choose this course if you would like a balance between intensive instruction in the morning and free time in the late afternoon. This course will allow you enough time to participate in all our afternoon and evening activities. Allow 2 hours for course preparation and homework.
    The following are skill focus areas of the course which may vary according to course level:
    • training and development of communicative abilities
    • development of listening and reading skills
    • solid grammar
    • improvement of pronunciation
    • improving your writing
    • geography and social science skills
    According to your individual wishes, this course can be extended to one-to-one tuitionlink - support learning german.
  • Instruction materials are included in the course fees. Please do not forget to bring a good dictionary (at least 70,000 references).
  • Course schedule: Monday through Friday: 9 am to 12:30 pm
  • Length of course: You may register for a minimum of 1, and a maximum of 52 weeks. Please note that if you choose to stay for one week you can only do so in a hotel or private holiday apartment.
  • The courses begin for all levels on the following dates or refer to our overview of dateslink - support learning german. The start of the course is indicated below, the duration of the course is determined by you:
    2008
     
    2009
    Jan.
    07 + 21
    July
    07, 21 + 28
      Jan.
    19
    July
    06 + 20
    Feb.
    04 + 18
    Aug.
    04 + 18
      Feb.
    02 + 16
    Aug.
    03, 17 + 31*
    Mar.
    07, 17 + 31*
    Sept.
    01, 15 + 29*
      Mar.
    02, 16 + 30*
    Sept.
    07 + 21
    April
    07 + 21
    Oct.
    06 + 20
      April
    06 + 20
    Oct.
    05 + 19
    May
    05 + 19
    Nov.
    03 + 17
      May
    04 + 18
    Nov.
    02, 16 + 30*
    June
    02, 16 + 30*
    Dec.
    01, 08 + 15
      June
    01, 15 + 29*
    Dec.
    07 + 14

    • Please note: On dates marked with an asterisk* beginners (level A0link - support learning german) cannot start a course.
  • Course participants
    On average there are only 4 to 6 participants in one group. However, a maximum of 8 (in June, July, August of 10 hardly ever happens) participants is allowed in a group.
  • Accommodationlink - support learning german: Choose between 4 possibilities.
  • Course fees
    • 1 week: EUR 250
    • 2 weeks: EUR 440
    • 3 weeks: EUR 660
    • 4 weeks: EUR 880
    • from the 5th week onwards EUR 200, from 9th onwards EUR 180 per week.
    • Further prices and a comparison of prices, you will find in our course fee overviewlink - support learning german or you will get an instant online quote with our German-Course-Calculator.comlink - support learning german.
  • Enrol online using our enrolment formlink - support learning german
  • I still have questions: click on the enquiry formlink - support learning german
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Intensive Plus course

  • 20 lessons per week in a group Plus 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or more one-to-one lessons.
    Choose this course if you would like intensive group instruction in the morning but would also like to take advantage of individual training. Your course instructor can address your individual needs, questions and difficulties in the 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or more additional individual lessons per week. You choose the topics of your specially tailored course from pronunciation training to reading specific professional texts. This course also allows you to take part in several afternoon and evening activities.
    Allow up to 2 hours for course preparation and homework for your group course in the morning and about 1 hour for every 2 one-to-one lessons you take.
    The following are skill focus areas of the course which may vary according to the course level...
    • training and development of communicative abilities
    • development of listening and reading skills
    • solid grammar
    • improvement of pronunciation
    • improving your writing
    • geography and social science skills
  • Instruction materials are included in the course fees. Please do not forget to bring a good dictionary (at least 70,000 references).
  • Course schedule: Monday through Friday: 9 am to 12:30 pm Plus in the afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00 or 4:15 to 5:45 pm.
  • Length of course: You may register for a minimum of 1, and a maximum of 52 weeks. Please note that if you choose to stay for one week you can only do so in a hotel or private apartment.
  • Courses begin for all levels on the following dates or refer to our Overview of dateslink - support learning german. The start of the courses is indicated below, the duration of the course is determined by you:

    2008
     
    2009
    Jan.
    07 + 21
    July
    07, 21 + 28
      Jan.
    19
    July
    06 + 20
    Feb.
    04 + 18
    Aug.
    04 + 18
      Feb.
    02 + 16
    Aug.
    03, 17 + 31*
    Mar.
    07, 17 + 31*
    Sept.
    01, 15 + 29*
      Mar.
    02, 16 + 30*
    Sept.
    07 + 21
    April
    07 + 21
    Oct.
    06 + 20
      April
    06 + 20
    Oct.
    05 + 19
    May
    05 + 19
    Nov.
    03 + 17
      May
    04 + 18
    Nov.
    02, 16 + 30*
    June
    02, 16 + 30*
    Dec.
    01, 08 + 15
      June
    01, 15 + 29*
    Dec.
    07 + 14
    • Please note: On dates marked with an asterisk* beginners (level A0link - support learning german) cannot start a course.
  • Course participants
  • On average there are only 4 to 6 participants in one group. However, a maximum of 8 (in June, July, August of 10 hardly ever happens) participants is allowed in a group.
  • Accommodationlink - support learning german: Choose between 4 possibilities.
  • Course fee example for 20 group lessons and 4 lesson of One-to-one, i.e. 24 lessons, it is possible to choose more (26, 28, 30) or less (22).
    • 1 week: EUR 366
    • 2 weeks: EUR 672
    • 3 weeks: EUR 1,008
    • 4 weeks: EUR 1,344
    • from week 5th onwards EUR 316, from week 9th onwards EUR 296 per week.
    • Further prices and a comparison of prices, you can find in our course fee overviewlink - support learning german or get an instant online quote with our German-Course-Calculator.comlink - support learning german.
  • Enrol online using our enrolment formlink - support learning german
  • I still have questions: click on the enquiry formlink - support learning german
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Exam preparatory course

  • Preparation for the following exams
    • Goethe certificate A1 = Start 1
    • Goethe certificate A2 = Start 2
    • Goethe certificate B1 = ZD
    • Goethe certificate B2 = only since 2007
    • Goethe certificate C1 = ZMP
    • Goethe certificate C2.1 = ZOP
    • Goethe certificate C2.2 = KDS
    • Goethe certificate C2+ = GDS
    • DSH = level C1
    • TestDaF = level C1
  • 24 to 30 or more lessons per week,
    20
    group lessons Plus 4, 6, 8, 10 more one-to-one lessons
  • Course description:
    Content and skills focus in this course are adapted to the exam content and are in line with the morning class of the Intensive Plus course. You can expect effective preparation in the course and at the end you will be thoroughly prepared for all parts of the exam i.e. grammar, expressiveness, writing skills, listening and reading comprehension. In the additional one-to-one lessons you will be able to deal with those parts you want to repeat and gain more confidence.
  • Exam schedule of the following exams:
    • Goethe:
      Exam dates: about every 4 weeks for the level A to C2.1 - we will give exact dates on enquiry. The exam fees charged by the Goethe Institute depends on the exam and ranges from EUR 70 to EUR 220. The exam location is at any Goethe Institute .
    • Goethe - Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KDS) and Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)
      Exam dates: twice per year in April and November, we will give exact dates on request
      Exam fees charged by the Goethe Institute: EUR 220. Exam location: Erlangen (30 minutes by train from Bamberg) or Munich (1.5 hours by train from Bamberg.
    • DSH = Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber twice per year, March and September at Otto-Friedrich Universität in Bamberg
  • Instruction material is included in the course fee.
  • Course schedule: Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12:30 pm plus in the afternoon - depending on the number of one-to-one lessons booked from 2:30 to 4:00 or 4:15 to 5:45 pm.
  • Length of course: You may register for a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 52 weeks.
  • Courses begin for all levels on the following dates or refer to our overview of dateslink - support learning german. The start of the courses is indicated below, the duration of the course is determined by you:

    2008
     
    2009
    Jan.
    07 + 21
    July
    07, 21 + 28
      Jan.
    19
    July
    06 + 20
    Feb.
    04 + 18
    Aug.
    04 + 18
      Feb.
    02 + 16
    Aug.
    03, 17 + 31*
    Mar.
    07, 17 + 31*
    Sept.
    01, 15 + 29*
      Mar.
    02, 16 + 30*
    Sept.
    07 + 21
    April
    07 + 21
    Oct.
    06 + 20
      April
    06 + 20
    Oct.
    05 + 19
    May
    05 + 19
    Nov.
    03 + 17
      May
    04 + 18
    Nov.
    02, 16 + 30*
    June
    02, 16 + 30*
    Dec.
    01, 08 + 15
      June
    01, 15 + 29*
    Dec.
    07 + 14
    • Please note: On dates marked with an asterisk* beginners (level A0link - support learning german) cannot start a course.
  • Course participants
  • On average there are only 4 to 6 participants in one group. However, a maximum of 8 (in June, July, August of 10 hardly ever happens) participants is allowed in a group.
  • Accommodationlink - support learning german: Choose between 4 possibilities.
  • Course fee example for 20 group lessons and 4 lesson of one-to-one, i.e. 24 lessons, it is possible to choose more (26, 28, 30) or less (22).
    • 1 week: EUR 366
    • 2 weeks: EUR 672
    • 3 weeks: EUR 1.008
    • 4 weeks: EUR 1.344
    • from week 5 onwards EUR 316, from week 9th onwards EUR 296 per week.
    • Further prices and a comparison of prices, you can find in our course fee overviewlink - support learning german or get an instant online quote with our German-Course-Calculator.comlink - support learning german.
  • Enrol online using our enrolment formlink - support learning german
  • I still have questions: click on the enquiry formlink - support learning german
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TestDaF and onDaF

If you pass TestDaF then you can study at any German university. It is an equivalent to the DSH, however with the advantage that it can be taken 6 times per year and as often as you want. For more details about the exam, our exam centre and the preparational courses please have a look at our website www.testdaf-exam-center.comlink - support learning german

The onDaF is an online test which can be taken about twice per month and determines your command of German for the levels A2 to C1. Read more on www.ondaf.de
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Super Intensive course

  • 28 group lessons per week
  • Course description:
    Few participants and a lot of lessons mean that you will quickly achieve your desired learning goal. The course is work-intensive but also very efficient. You will still find time to participate in our leisure time activities for contacts and communication, giving you further opportunities to practice your German.
    Allow up to 2.5 hours for course preparation and homework daily.
    The following are skill focus areas of the course which may vary according to course level::
    • training and development of communicative abilities
    • improving your ability to express yourself verbally and in writing
    • development of listening and reading skills
    • solid grammar
    • improvement of pronunciation
    • geography and social science skills
  • Instruction materials are included in the course fees. Please do not forget to bring a good dictionary (at least 70,000 references).
  • Course schedule: Monday through Friday: 9 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.
  • Length of course: You may register for a minimum of 1, and a maximum of 52 weeks. Please note that if you choose to stay for one week you can only do so in a hotel or private apartment.
  • Course begin for all levels on the following dates or refer to our Overview of dateslink - support learning german. The start of the courses is indicated below, the duration of the course is determined by you:

    2008
     
    2009
    Jan.
    07 + 21
    July
    07, 21 + 28
      Jan.
    19
    July
    06 + 20
    Feb.
    04 + 18
    Aug.
    04 + 18
      Feb.
    02 + 16
    Aug.
    03, 17 + 31*
    Mar.
    07, 17 + 31*
    Sept.
    01, 15 + 29*
      Mar.
    02, 16 + 30*
    Sept.
    07 + 21
    April
    07 + 21
    Oct.
    06 + 20
      April
    06 + 20
    Oct.
    05 + 19
    May
    05 + 19
    Nov.
    03 + 17
      May
    04 + 18
    Nov.
    02, 16 + 30*
    June
    02, 16 + 30*
    Dec.
    01, 08 + 15
      June
    01, 15 + 29*
    Dec.
    07 + 14
    • Please note: On dates marked with an asterisk* beginners (level A1link - support learning german) cannot start a course.
  • Course participants
    On average there are only 4 to 6 participants in one group. However, a maximum of 8 ( in June, July and August of 10 on very rare occasions) participants is allowed in a group. Accommodationlink - support learning german:
  • Choose between 4 possibilities. Course fees
    • 1 week: EUR 380
    • 2 weeks: EUR 700
    • 3 weeks: EUR 1,050
    • 4 weeks: EUR 1,400
    • from week 5th onwards EUR 315 and from week 9th onwards week: EUR 295
    • Further prices and a comparison of prices, you can find in our course fee overviewlink - support learning german or get an instant online quote with our German-Course-Calculator.comlink - support learning german.
  • Enrol online using our enrolment formlink - support learning german
  • I still have questions: click on the enquiry formlink - support learning german
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Individual training / One-to-One tuition

  • Course description: This course offers the most intensive method of language training. Here you will learn German in a course tailored to your needs. You decide how fast, intensive and how long the course will be. The course programme and materials are organized according to your wishes and prerequisites. In a personal interview we will decide on goals and method. You can decide for yourself how many hours per day/week the course should be. You may also choose evenings and weekends if that is your wish.
    Of course you may also receive individual training in addition to any other TREFF PUNKT course.
  • There are no set dates for booking individual training. You can enrol any time.
    Maybe you would like a crash or refresher course for an extended weekend? Get in touch with us — we can arrange something that will suit you.
  • Length of course: You choose according to your individual needs.
    Please note, however, that if you choose to stay for less than one week you can only stay in a hotel or private apartment.
  • Accommodationlink - support learning german: Choose between 4 possibilities.
  • Course fees:
    1 lesson (45 minutes) = EUR 35
    For comparison of prices have a look on our course fee overviewlink - support learning german or get an instant online quote with our German-Course-Calculator.comlink - support learning german.
  • Enrol online using our enrolment formlink - support learning german
  • Click on the enrolment formlink - support learning german
  • I still have questions: click on the enquiry formlink - support learning german
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Business German

  • You will find a detailed description of these courses at www.businessgerman.comlink - support learning german
  • Note for corporate clients: We would be glad to develop a course programme which is specifically tailored to the needs of your employees.
  • Course location: The course can take place according to your wishes, either at our school in Bamberg or on-site in your company or in a seminar hotel of your choice.
  • Length of course: You choose the duration according to your needs.
  • In order to answer your specific wishes and goals, we would be glad to receive your enquirylink - support learning german
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Home tuition programme

  • You will live and learn in your teacher's comfortable home. You will have individual teaching and total immersion in the German language. With our German home tuition course you will not only improve your language skills but also experience the social German life.

  • Please proceed to a detailed description of this programmelink - support learning german

TopicClub Seminar

  • Every course can be extended to a TopicClub Seminar. TopicClubslink - support learning german are specially designed classes catering to those interested in a broad range of subjects. Experts will speak and discuss with you specific subjects on 2 evenings of 3 lessons each, 6 in total in a mini group.
  • You will be familiarized with your chosen subject, local and national idiosyncrasies and the corresponding specialized vocabulary. Visits to relevant company sites are also an option.
  • To get the most out of the seminars you should have a fairly good command of German (from level B1link - support learning german).  
  • The fee per TopicClub ranges from EUR 99 to EUR 199 per person. The seminar takes place starting with a minimum of 4 participants (if not stated otherwise).
  • In the economically related seminars you will receive comprehensive documentation material which is included in the fee. Part of the material will also be provided on a disc.
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General information about our course programme

  • Courses for all teaching levels will take place on the dates indicated. Complete beginners (level A0) cannot start on dates marked with an asterisk *.

  • The course level is being determined beforehand with the help of an online test, we will send to you together with our confirmation of enrolment.
  • General notes on our programme:
    • First day of course
      • from 09:00-10:30 : introduction to our course and leisure programme
      • from 10:30-11:00 : coffee break
      • from 11:00-12:30 : lessons
      • from 13:00-13:30 : common walk through the city giving you some tips
      • from 13:30-15:00 : common lunch in town
      • End of the first day at around 15:00.
      • from 16:00-17:30 : Super Intensive course
    • Second day of course: start of lessons at 9 am.
  • Every second Wednesday there will be a review exam from 9:00 to 10:30.
  • Last day of course: class as booked and at distribution of certificates of participation.

  • Weekly plan: Monday to Friday
Time Activity
09:00 - 10:30 classes - all courses
10:30 - 11:00 coffee break
11:00 - 12:30 classes - all courses
12:30 - 14:15 lunch break
14:15 - 15:45
or 16:00 - 17:30
classes: Intensive-Plus courses, Super-Intensive courses, One-to-One courses
   
from 19:00 onwards TopicClubs, lectures, films and other evening activities (see current recreational programmelink - support learning german)

In addition to our language programme you will find an attractive contact and recreational programme during which you will get acquainted with locals in Bamberg. You will have many opportunities to speak German, opportunities which will convince you! Go top

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