German Language Courses

 The importance of German is evident as Germany is a leading country in the world business. Germany is the most important trade partner for almost all European and many non-European countries. Research shows that German is the most important and widely spoken language after English as a leading language in almost all spheres of human activity.

The German language is spoken by more than 120 million people in Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and in parts of Belgium, Northern Italy and Eastern France. German is a key language in the European Union. This Union of 25 nations transcends Europe’s division into East and West and integrates the economically important countries of Central and Eastern Europe in its economic, political and cultural system with Germany as one of its central nations. Learning German improves your chances of success on the job market.

The Academy teaches German Language at five levels
I - Basic A (51 hours)
II - Intermediate A (45 hours)
III - Intermediate B (45 hours)
IV - Advanced A (60 hours)
V - Advanced B (60 hours)


DELIVERABLES

I. Level: Basic A
Duration: 51 hours
Deliverables: Upon successful completion of this level, the student will be able to :
- use basic vocabulary in simple conversation.
-understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
-introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
-interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.


II. Level: Intermediate A
Duration: 45 hours
Deliverables: Upon successful completion of this level, the student will be able to :
-understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
-communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
-describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.



III. Level: Intermediate B
Duration: 45 hours
Deliverables: Upon successful completion of this level, the student will be able to :
-understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
-deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
-produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
-describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.


IV. Level: Advanced A
Duration: 60 hours
Deliverables: Upon successful completion of this level, the student will be able to :
-understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
-interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
-produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.