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.
Our 2025/26 course offer will be visible and open for applications from Monday 30th June. We are currently updating our website ready for the new year so be aware you may see changes. If you have questions about courses starting in June and July you can call us on freephone 0800 988 0308 for live information.
Apply Online
When you are ready, you can apply online. Once you submit the application, our team will check your eligibility and that your details are correct. Within 5 working days you can expect to receive an email confirming your place. Click the link below for guidance on our application process.
Talk to Us
If you need more information, or want to discuss our Languages courses you can: visit our Learning Centres in-person, or contact us on the details below.
- 0800 988 0308
- adult.learning@leics.gov.uk
- Information, advice, and guidance is available during your course to support you to identify your next steps which might include continuing your learning journey.
- We know that course fees alone are not the only financial costs learners face. Our Learner Support Fund is available to help cover the hidden cost of learning like childcare, transport, resources, and exam fees.
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. 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).
Course Fees: Full Fee £305.20 / Reduced Fee £91.56 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on German Elementary (Year 2)German Pre-Intermediate (Year 3)
This course is suitable for learners who have either completed an Elementary course in your chosen language or who can already get by in everyday holiday or business settings, and have started to use the simplest ways of expressing present, past and future tenses. It will build on the topics covered in the previous course such as personal information, daily routine, shopping, travelling, future plans and past holidays. 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).
Course Fees: Full Fee £305.20 / Reduced Fee £91.56 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on German Pre-Intermediate (Year 3)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