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 13million peoples.
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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 13million 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.
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 informationon Beginners - A TasterThis eight week online 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 informationon Beginners - A Taster (Online)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 informationon Beginners - Moving On (Year 1)Ever wondered what a German Christmas is like? Our languages team are offering you and your family the opportunity to learn about the festive traditions of Italy, Germany, France, and Spain this December. You will also learn a little of the language to impress your friends and family over the dinner table!
More informationon A German Christmas - Family EventThis 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).
More informationon Elementary (Year 2)This course builds on the upper-intermediate course, and aims to consolidate and extend existing knowledge, and increase confidence, accuracy and fluency particularly in conversational skills, but also in reading and writing. It will introduce a further range of vocabulary, linguistic & grammatical structures to enable you to talk about everyday topics / current affairs including; appropriate use of past, present & future tenses, use of the conditional and the imperative forms, adjectives & adverbs as used in everyday language and use of common idiomatic phrases.
More informationon Intermediate (Year 4)