German For Beginners

The course extends over a week (Monday to Friday), with 25 hours of German in a small group, or on an individual basis. You will be learning the rules of German pronunciation, the foundations of German grammar and up to 400 words, which will be practised through reading, listening and conversation. Although the course is intensive, the atmosphere is relaxed and the pace is dictated by the students - we do not rush over things.

German for Post-beginners

This Monday to Friday course (25 teaching hours) is designed for those who have either completed our Beginners week, or have previous experience in learning German from other sources. The course offers a revision of the basic grammar (covered in the Beginners course), and introduces further aspects of the German declension, use of the verb “to go” and the past tense. Vocabulary (up to 400 words) covers time (clock, dates etc.), travelling and transport. You will have an opportunity to speak German in a small group and ask questions about grammar or phrases which are relevant to you.

German Intermediate

This is a 5 day course (25 teaching hours) for students who have completed the Beginners and Postbeginners weeks, or have learned German up to a similar level from other sources. You will study and revise the cases of the noun, the use of the verb in all tenses and use the adjectives, adverbs and prepositions. We will read and discuss German texts covering vocabulary on health, holidays, talking about an event in the past. Conversation is at the heart of this course and students are encouraged to use all the German they already know and to practise the new grammar and vocabulary.

Fees: The total course fees are normally a combination of tuition fees with accommodation, unless students are commuting to the course.

2008 prices (Prices are quoted in UK Pounds).

Weekly courses : 25 hours Tuition and teaching materials = 250

Accommodation (5 nights) = 235

One-to-one option : 20 hours Tuition and teaching materials = 400

The dates given below summarize our forthcoming scheduled German language courses. Customised courses on alternative dates are also available - please telephone for further information.

14 - 18 January 2008 ..........................German Beginners - Week (Mon to Fri)

28 Jan - 01 February............................German Post-Beginners - Week (Mon to Fri)

10 - 14 March.........................................German Beginners - Week (Mon to Fri)

28 April - 02 May...................................German Post-Beginners - Week (Mon to Fri)

16 - 20 June ...........................................German Beginners - Week (Mon to Fri)

14 - 18 July ............................................German Intermediate - Week (Mon to Fri)

29 Sept - 03 Oct ....................................German Beginners - Week (Mon to Fri)

13 - 17 Oct ..............................................German Post-Beginners - Week (Mon to Fri)

E-mail: beata@unionlanguagecentre.com