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Are you new to Berlin? The A1.1 course provides you with the basic language skills you need to find your way around your new surroundings. You will learn to ask and answer important everyday questions. Whether you are shopping, asking for directions, ordering in a restaurant or meeting friends - after this course you will be well prepared.

Here you will find an overview of the topics covered in the A1.1 intensive course:

In the A1.2 course, you will learn how to ask for something, ask for information or express wishes and thus master your everyday conversations. You will also practise talking about topics such as your job, the weather or the environment.

This content awaits you in the A1.2 intensive course:

Do you already have basic language skills, but still feel insecure in many everyday situations? The A2.1 course will help you to systematically expand your vocabulary and express yourself better on topics such as leisure, work or eating.

This is what you will learn in the A2.1 intensive course:

In the A2.2 course, the focus is on expressing opinions, requests and advice. Various everyday topics are covered in order to expand your vocabulary.

An overview of the topics covered in the A2.2 intensive course:

You have successfully completed the basics and are now well advanced. In the B1.1 course, you will expand your vocabulary and work on your fluency. Topics include relationships, politics, study and work - areas that will be useful to you in everyday life and beyond.

The topics of the B1.1 intensive course at a glance:

With the B1.2 course, you will further expand your vocabulary, especially in areas that go beyond everyday life, such as politics, history or art. At the same time, you will deepen your knowledge of grammar so that you can express yourself in an even more precise and differentiated way.

An overview of the topics covered in the B1.2 intensive course:

Speaking fluently and spontaneously requires practice. This course focuses on a wide range of current and relatable topics, such as nutrition, social media, and migration, all on an advanced linguistic level. At the same time, you will train for various communication scenarios, including phone calls, writing short texts, engaging in discussions, and delivering presentations.

Topic overview for the B2.1 Intensive Course:

Note: Completing the full B2.2 level takes two months in the intensive course. You can start at any point with either section.

This course helps you express yourself accurately and in a nuanced way, both orally and in writing. You will discuss a variety of emotional topics with your peers, summarize infographics, and write texts such as commentaries on audio materials. Additionally, you will learn how to establish meaningful connections in texts and speeches, enabling you to develop a clear line of argumentation.

Topic overview for the B2.2 Intensive Course:

Note: Completing the full C1 level takes four months in the intensive course. You can join at any point during one of the four sections.

This course equips you with the linguistic tools to express yourself clearly and precisely on abstract topics, both in writing and speaking. Your vocabulary will expand to include advanced expressions and synonyms, allowing you to operate at a sophisticated linguistic level. You will also master complex grammatical structures, which will be introduced in the coursebook and reinforced with exercises in the workbook.

Topic overview for the C1 Intensive Course:

The A1.1 evening course is designed for absolute beginners. It provides an introduction to the basics of the German language. You will practice essential skills for everyday life, such as the alphabet, numbers, and many verbs in the present tense.

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

Have you already completed the A1.1 evening course or learned some German vocabulary on your own? The follow-up course (A1.1+) covers the second half of the A1.1 syllabus. You will start engaging in simple conversations about everyday and leisure activities and practice the past tense with "haben" and "sein”.

This is your summary for A1.1+:

You’ve mastered the basics, but you want to confidently manage more everyday conversations? The A1.2 evening course will teach you how to make requests, provide information, and express your wishes and opinions.

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

In the A1.2+ follow up course, you will cover the second half of the A1.2 syllabus. You’ll refine your skills for everyday communication, including making polite requests, asking for information, and expressing wishes. Other topics include household chores, professions, and celebrations.

Your summary of topics for A1.2+:

You have a basic vocabulary and know the most essential grammar rules, but handling daily conversations is still tricky? In the A2.1 evening course, you’ll practice discussing topics like childhood, work, and sports. Additionally, you’ll expand your vocabulary with new adjectives and learn how to decline them—a significant step towards more expressive communication.

Here is your outline for A2.1:

The A2.1+ follow up course focuses on the second half of the A2.1 curriculum. It will deepen your vocabulary and help you feel more confident handling everyday situations, covering practical topics like food, travel, and personal documents.

Your topics in your A2.1+ evening course:

In the A2.2 evening course, you’ll learn to comment on situations and express satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Everyday topics remain central to the course, but your teacher is happy to include specific themes you’d like to explore.

This is your curriculum for A2.2:

In the A2.2+ follow up course, you’ll tackle the second half of the A2.2 curriculum. You’ll practice building more complex sentence structures and learn how to express opinions, wishes, and emotions such as enthusiasm or dissatisfaction.

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You’ve completed the A-level courses and are now ready to step into the B-level, where you’ll work towards independent language use. The B1.1 evening course helps you build on your knowledge and master the fundamentals of fluency.

Here are the topics for your B1.1 evening course

The B1.1+ follow up course focuses on the second half of the B1.1 curriculum. It provides the tools for more spontaneous speaking and helps you expand your vocabulary, grammar skills, and conversational confidence.

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

In the B1.2 evening course, you’ll move beyond daily topics and into more abstract themes like art and culture. You’ll refine your grammar and learn to express yourself with more precision and complexity.

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

In the B1.2+ continuation course, you will cover the second half of the B1.2 level. This course will help you enhance your language skills for discussing topics beyond your daily routine. You’ll practice expressing opinions on more complex issues and learn how to articulate agreement or disagreement effectively.

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

Spontaneous and effective communication is a skill that requires targeted practice. In this course, you will develop your ability to communicate freely while exploring engaging topics at an advanced level. At the same time, you will be prepared for real-life situations as well as professional and academic challenges, such as making phone calls, participating in discussions, or delivering presentations.

Here is an overview of your topics in B2.1:

This follow-up course to the B2.1 evening class covers the second half of the contents and helps you further enhance your language skills. The focus remains on speaking fluently and correctly, whether in one-on-one conversations, phone calls, or group discussions. At an advanced level, you will explore a variety of topics and practice more complex grammatical structures, enabling you to express yourself confidently in formal or professional contexts.

Here is an overview of your topics in B2.1+:

Note: The entire B2.2 level takes four months to complete in the evening course. You can start at the beginning of any of the four sections.

In this course, you will refine your spoken and written expression to present yourself confidently and convincingly in various situations. You will learn how to present projects, write formal letters, and share personal experiences. In addition to developing clear argumentation strategies, you will also discover how to craft a professional cover letter for job applications. The emphasis is always on practical exercises.

Here is an overview of the topics:

Note: The entire C1 level takes eight months to complete in the evening course. You can start at the beginning of any of the eight sections.

In the C1 evening course, you will expand your linguistic abilities to express yourself confidently on abstract and complex topics. With an advanced vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures, you will develop the skills to communicate precisely and with nuance, both orally and in writing. Beyond everyday language, particular emphasis is placed on improving your formal and stylistically sophisticated expression.

Here is an overview of the topics: