German
German is the most widely spoken language in the European Union – ahead of Spanish, French and even English – and is the mother-tongue of over 13 million peoples.
If you need more information, want to discuss levels and course content, or wish to enrol, you can visit our Learning Centres in-person, call our FREEphone Enrolment Line or email us on the details listed below.
- 0800 988 0308
- adult.learning@leics.gov.uk
- If you need help with your choice of learning, training, career, work and life goals, please book an appointment with one of our Learning and Work Advisors who can provide free, 1:1, impartial advice.
German Beginners - A Taster
This eight-week classroom course is the first of a two part course for beginners and will give you a taste of the language you want to learn. You will be introduced to a range of basic phrases that you will be able to use in practical situations; introducing yourself and others; giving your address and nationality; numbers; ordering food and drinks and similar practical holiday/travel situations. The emphasis will be on having fun and speaking the language through fun activities and games. The eight sessions will encourage you and give you the confidence to “have a go”.
More information on German Beginners - A TasterGerman Beginners - Moving On (Year 1)
This is a 20-week course for learners who have a few of the very basics, covered in the Beginners – A Taster course or through your own experiences. You will be introduced to a range of basic everyday language that can be used in a variety of settings e.g. holiday, social and work. The main emphasis will be on learning to speak and understand simple phrases. The sessions will cover how to cope in a variety of situations you might find yourself in when visiting a country where they speak your chosen language.
More information on German Beginners - Moving On (Year 1)German Elementary (Year 2)
This course is suitable for learners who have either completed a Beginners – moving on course, or who can already get by in everyday holiday or business settings, using simple words and phrases. It will build on the topics covered in the beginners’ course such as personal information, shopping, travel, directions, numbers, dining out, booking accommodation.
More information on German Elementary (Year 2)German Pre-Intermediate (Year 3)
This 28 week course is suitable for learners who have either completed an ‘Elementary- Year 2’ course, or who can already get by in everyday holiday or business settings, using simple words and phrases. It will build on the topics covered in the beginners’ course such as personal information, shopping, travel, directions, numbers, dining out, booking accommodation. The main emphasis will be on developing your range of vocabulary to help you hold short conversations, including talking about things in the past (e. g. what you did at the weekend) and the future (e. g. holiday plans).
More information on German Pre-Intermediate (Year 3)German Upper-Intermediate (Year 5)
This course is designed to further develop confidence, and improve accuracy & fluency, across a range of tenses and in a variety of contexts. Activities will be varied and include use of the internet, recordings, video clips and films, newspaper and magazine articles and book extracts to reflect aspects of cultural & social life. All skills will be developed through individual, pair and group work.
More information on German Upper-Intermediate (Year 5)Learn at the following venues
Loughborough Library
- Loughborough Library, 31 Granby St, Loughborough, LE11 3DU
- Freephone 0800 988 0308
- lals.loughboroughbs@leics.gov.uk
Enderby Adult Learning Centre
- Enderby Adult Learning Centre, Townsend Rd, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 4PG
- Freephone 0800 988 0308
- lals.enderbybs@leics.gov.uk