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Sprache. Kultur. Deutschland.

2015LEArNING GErMAN IN BErLIN

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Approx. four weeks, 17 days of lessons

05.01.–31.01.02.02.–27.02. 02.03.–28.03.30.03.–25.04.04.05.–31.05.01.06.–27.06.

06.07.–01.08.03.08.–28.08.31.08.–26.09.28.09.–23.10.26.10.–21.11.23.11.–18.12.

85 UI (approx. 25 UI per week)

max. class size: 16

€1,070 / €1,200

INtENSIvE 4 INtENSIvE 8

Lesson times

Monday – Friday, 1:15 – 5:45 p.m.

You’ll learn in a group for approx. four weeks, either in a morning or afternoon course, depending on the institute you choose and the course level. There are 12 possible starting dates spread over the entire year.

This will enable you to develop your language skills and combine any number of courses to create a systematic language-learning program. At the start of your course we will ask you about your individual learning goals and follow up with ongoing support during the learning process. This results in tight integration of the classroom lessons, self-study activities and practice.

At all levels you also have the option of taking one of our examina-tions, which are recognized around the world.

Services

intensive language training from Monday to Friday

all levels

placement test before the beginning of the course

ongoing evaluation of progress and systematic advice on your individual learning path

participationcertificate

opportunity to take an examination at the end of the course

all course materials

self-directed learning in the media resource center

extensive cultural and leisure program offered at cost price, with some activities offered at cost price

Lesson times

Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon

Course description otherwise the same as Intensive 4 (see page 2).

INtENSIvE courSES INtENSIvE courSES

UI = 45-minute unit of instruction

Approx. eight weeks, at least 34 days of lessons

05.01.–27.02.02.03.–25.04.04.05.–27.06.06.07.–28.08.31.08.–23.10.26.10.–18.12.

170 UI (25 UI per week)

max. class size: 16

€2,140 / €2,400

If your schedule does not permit attendance for an entire course, you may join an ongoing Intensive 4 or Intensive 8 course that matches your level.

Theminimumbookingisforfivedaysofclassroominstruction,startingany week. Beginners can join only at the start of courses. For more information, please contact the institute.

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The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates, and not the course dates. The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates, and not the course dates.

Canbebookedforfivedaysoflessons or longer

max. class size: 16

Approx. 25 UI per week5 UI per day

€76 per course day


INtENSIvE courSES

Two weeks, 10 days of lessons 06.07.–18.07.20.07.–01.08.03.08.–15.08.17.08.–29.08.


max. class size: 16

€790

INTENSIVE 2 – LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

INtENSIvE courSES

UI = 45-minute unit of instruction1 Saturday lessons on July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22

The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates, and not the course dates.

Lesson times

Tuesday – Saturday / Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1

Activate your German skills. With our open course program we can take into account your personal language-learning interests. Our attractive cultural and leisure-time program will give you the opportunity to learn German while really getting to know Germany. The course includes a daytrip on the weekend.

Come with us and explore historical Berlin and today‘s modern city: on the Berlin Wall walking tour along the former border, on the street art tour of the city‘s facades, and on a journey of discovery on the “Museum Island”. On day trips you‘ll get to know the surrounding region of Berlin, for example Postdam.

Included with course fee / Notes

intensive language training

all levels



exam opportunity on request


self-directed and supported learning in the media resource center

special cultural and leisure program designed to complement the language course

one day trip


EvENING courSES EvENING courSES

Approx. eight weeks*, 24 evenings, three evenings per week

05.01.–26.02.02.03.–23.04.04.05.–25.06.06.07.–27.08.31.08.–22.10.26.10.–17.12.


max. class size: 16

€619

GErMAN IN tHE EvENING

Approx. twelve weeks*, 24 evenings, two evenings per week

06.01.–26.03.07.04.–25.06.29.09.–17.12.80 UI (6 UI per week)

max. class size: 16

€619

Lesson times

TuesdaysandThursdays,6:15 –9:00 p.m.

Are you living in Germany and interested in improving your German? OureveningGermancoursesofferyouefficientlanguagetrainingwithplentyofvarietyaswellasqualifiedlevelplacementandadvice.Incommunicative lessons geared to the target group, you will get practice in all of the skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking. There is a strong focus on the language skills needed for real-world situations.

At the institute, you will learn in modern, well-equipped classrooms and will have full access to a media resource center, including an extensive collection of practice materials.

Services


courses at level A2 or B2

placement test


opportunity to take an exam


individual learning in the media resource center

EvENING courSE A2 EvENING courSE B2

Lesson times

Mondays,TuesdaysandThursdays,6:15 –9:00 p.m.

Are you living in Germany and interested in improving your German? Our“Germanintheevening”coursesofferyouefficientlanguagetrainingwithplentyofvarietyaswellasqualifiedlevelplacementandadvice. In communicative lessons geared to the target group, you will get practice in all of the skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking. There is a strong focus on the language skills needed for real-world situations.


The “German in the evening” courses are based on the Common European Framework for Languages, and each course builds on the content of the previous one.

Services


all levels

placement test





* Flexible bookings available (as of four weeks) provided space is available



EvENING courSES EvENING courSES

Approx. eight weeks*, 15 evenings 08.01.–26.02.05.03.–23.04.07.05.–25.06.09.07.–27.08.03.09.–22.10.29.10.–17.12.


max. class size: 16

€450

Approx. eight weeks*, eight evenings 07.01.–25.02.04.03.–22.04.06.05.–24.06.08.07.–26.08.02.09.–21.10.28.10.–16.12.


max. class size: 16

€160

GrAMMAr AND wrItING c1 GrAMMAr AND wrItING c2

coNvErSAtIoN A2/B1 coNvErSAtIoN B2/c1

Lesson times

MondaysandThursdays,6:15–8:45 p.m.

These courses develop the ability to write extended, relatively deman-ding texts (reports, essays, minutes of meetings, etc.) and to reinforce grammatical structures in levels C1 and/or C2.


Services

courses at level C1 or C2

placement test





Lesson times

Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.

The objective is to improve communication skills by using vocabulary and structures in conversations on Germany and its people, including culture, society, politics and general topics


Services

courses at levels A2/B1 or at levels B2/C1

placement test





* Flexible bookings also availableUI = 45-minute unit of instruction


wEEKEND courSESwEEKEND courSES

Four weeks, four Saturdays 31.01.–21.02.21.03.–18.04.30.05.–20.06.19.09.–17.10.21.11.–12.12.


max. class size: 16

€240 1

EXAMINAtIoN trAINING B1 EXAMINAtIoN trAINING B2 EXAMINAtIoN trAINING c1 EXAMINAtIoN trAINING c2 2

1 Excluding exam fee2Goethe-ZertifikatC2:GroßesDeutschesSprachdiplomUI = 45-minute unit of instruction

Lesson times

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ForadvancedlearnerswhowishtopreparefortheGoethe-ZertifikatB1, B2, C1 or C2 exams and already have language skills at the desired exam level.

Learners will get to know the examination structure on the basis of examples and simulations of the various sections while practicing techniques/strategies.


Services

intensive exam preparation

courses at level B1, B2, C1 or C2

placement test






wEEKEND courSESwEEKEND courSES

Four weeks, four Saturdays 17.01.–07.02.21.03.–18.04.09.05.–06.06.15.08.–05.09.24.10.–14.11.


max. class size: 16

€240 1

testDaF EXAM prEpArAtIoN

Lesson times

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For advanced learners at level B2 and higher.

Learners will get to know the examination structure on the basis of examples and simulations of the various sections while practicing techniques/strategies.


Services

intensive exam preparation

courses at levels B2/C1

placement test





1 Excluding exam feeUI = 45-minute unit of instruction


prEMIuM courSES

One participant €60/UI

2–3 participants €40/UI (per person)

4–8 participants €30/UI (per person)

INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL-GROUP CLASSES

Areyoulookingforspecificlanguagetraining?Doyouwanttolearnasquickly as possible? Then individual instruction or small-group classes offer an individual solution for achieving your personal learning goals.

Thematerialcoveredintheclassesisdefinedbyyour(oryourgroup’s)prior knowledge and learning objectives. That means that your teacher will plan a course built around your requested contents and geared to yourneeds.Thiswillensurerapidandefficientprogress.

You can decide on the balance between basic German language skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing, structures) and specialized langua-ge from the world of business, politics, law, medicine or another area selected by you. We’ll also be happy to prepare you for presentations or exams and develop your communication skills.

Services

individual scheduling

all levels


individual advice on the approach to learning and customized learning program





optional participation in extensive cultural and leisure program

training venue

Training is provided in the fully-equipped, modern classrooms of the Goethe-Institut or, if desired, at a training location selected by you.*

* Additional costs may result in case of extended travel times to training locations.


prEMIuMKurSE

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prEMIuM courSES

coMpANy courSES

WeofferqualifiedGermanlanguagetrainingforyourstaff.In a personal consultation we will work with you to design a suitable course program: Select the course that best mat-ches your personal objectives in our program of intensive courses, evening classes and German for Professionals. Or let us put together a custom-designed concept for individu-al instruction or small-group classes.

Thiswillensurerapidandefficientprogress.Thelessonswill also improve your employees’ knowledge of intercul-turalaspectssothattheycanfunctionconfidentlyintheGerman working world.

Services

all levels



exam opportunity



feedback to your company

training venue

Training is provided in the fully-equipped, modern class-rooms of the Goethe-Institut or, if desired, at an offsite location selected by you.*

For more information visit: goethe.de/premium

prEMIuMKurSE

* Additional costs may result in case of extended travel times to training locations.


SpEcIAL courSES For proFESSIoNALS

GErMAN coMMuNIcAtIoN trAINING For DoctorS

On request

Our communication training is designed for doctors and medical professionals. This course is suitable for you if you have been working for some time in Germany or are about to begin a residency to train as a specialist at a German hospital. With our German course you will enhance your communication and language skills while developing yourinterculturalcompetencyforworkinginthemedicalfield.

You will learn new medical and pharmaceutical vocabulary terms, German colloquial expressions for diseases and organs, various forms of clinical documentation, and the correct style for writing physician’s reports. We practice patient conversations with you, for example, in taking down medical histories and examination situations.

Additional topics are the German healthcare system, hospital organiza-tions, introducing patients, diagnostic equipment, case presentations, preparation and presentation of expert lectures, and preparing a job application.

Services


optional course length: 80, 40, or 20 units of instruction (45 minutes each)

courseprerequisite:Min.language-proficiency–levelB2 600 German language teaching units

available as group or individual training

placement test prior to course start


all course materials included

individual guidance on learning objectives


To download a brochure or for further information visit: goethe.de/medicalgerman

Please contact us with your questions. We’ll be glad to answer them and provide any advice you need. [email protected]

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EXAMINAtIoNS AND prIcES 2015

UI = 45-minute unit of instruction1 Number of units of instruction per level generally needed in Intensive or

SuperIntensive courses at a Goethe-Institut in Germany to reach the indicated levelandcompletethecorrespondingGoetheCertificate.Individualfactors such as prior language learning experience and the learner’s native language may also play a role.

2 These examinations are available only to participants in courses for children and teens.

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220 295 160 – 170 UIandmore

c1 Goethe-Zertifikat C1 170 250 160 – 170 UI

testDaF 175 175

B2 Goethe-Zertifikat B2 150 200 240 – 255 UI

testDaF 175 175

B1 Goethe-Zertifikat B1 120 180 160 – 170 UI

A2 Goethe-Zertifikat A2StartDeutsch2

80 115 160 – 170 UI

Goethe-Zertifikat A2FitinDeutsch2 2

80

A1 Goethe-Zertifikat A1StartDeutsch1

70 95 80 – 85 UI

Goethe-Zertifikat A1FitinDeutsch1 2

70

EXAMINAtIoNS AND DAtES 2015 BErLIN

* For organizational reasons, the number of external participants is limited. To ensure a place please enroll in person well in advance.

** No. of participants limited. Online registration only: testdaf.de.

Examinations 2015 written oral Enrollment deadline

Goethe-Zertifikat A1, A2, B1, B2, c1, c2

29.01. 25.02. 26.03. 23.04. 25.06. 30.07. 26.08. 24.09. 21.10. 19 .11 . 16.12.

30.01. 26.02. 27.03.24.04.26.06.31 .07.27.08.25.09.22.10.20 . 11 .17. 12 .

Please note the registration deadlines at goethe.de/berlin*

Goethe-Zertifikat A2FitinDeutsch2

Goethe-Zertifikat A1FitinDeutsch1

Please enquire

BuLAtS Deutsch-TestfürdenBeruf

Please enquire

testDaF** 10.02.09.06.10.09.19 .11 .

10.02.09.06.10.09.1 9 . 1 1 .

Please note the registration deadlines at goethe.de/berlin*

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GENErAL INForMAtIoN

Enrollment and information

Goethe-Institut BerlinNeue Schönhauser Str. 2010178 BerlinTel.: +49 30 25906-3Fax: +49 30 25906-400E-mail: [email protected]/berlin Office hours

Monday – Thursday8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Advice and enrollment:Monday – Thursday9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Office for individual and small group courses Individual German courses

Adviceandenrollment(3rdfloor)Monday – Friday8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Tel.: + 49 30 25906-462Fax: + 49 30 25906-564E-mail: [email protected]

Evening course office

Adviceandenrollment(2ndfloor) Mon., Wed., Thurs. 1:00 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays,1:00 –8:00 p.m. Tel.: +49 30 25906-477 Fax: +49 30 25906-400 E-mail: [email protected] goethe.de/berlin/abendkurse

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AccoMMoDAtIoN prIcES 2015BErLIN

course type type of accommodation

price (in €) per person

Intensive 8 Homestay arrangements (Single room)

1,020

Intensive 4 Homestay arrangements (Single room)

510

Intensive 2 – Language and culture

Homestay arrangements (Single room)

330

For more information: goethe.de/unterkunft

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