EN 2014 LEArNING GERMAN in BERLIN Sprache. Kultur. Deutschland.
Intensive courses Intensive courses IntensivE 4 IntensivE 8 approx. four weeks 06.01. 01.02. 03.02. 27.02. 85 UI (approx. 25 UI per week) 03.03. 29.03. 31.03. 26.04. 05.05. 01.06. 1,045 / 1,195 02.06. 28.06. 07.07. 02.08. 04.08. 28.08. 01.09. 27.09. 29.09. 24.10. 27.10. 22.11. 24.11. 18.12. approx. eight weeks 06.01. 27.02. 03.03. 26.04. 170 UI (24 UI per week) 05.05. 28.06. 07.07. 28.08. 01.09. 24.10. 2,090 / 2,390 27.10. 18.12. The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates, and not the course dates. Monday Friday, 1:15 5:45 p.m. You ll learn in a group for approx. four weeks in an afternoon course. There are 12 possible starting dates per 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, selfstudy activities and practice. At all levels you also have the option of taking one of our examinations, which are recognized around the world. intensive language training from Monday to Friday all levels before the beginning of the course ongoing evaluation of progress and systematic advice on your individual learning path ination at the end of the course self-directed and supported learning in the media resource center extensive cultural and leisure program, with some activities offered at cost price Monday Thursday, 8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. 12 noon You ll learn in a group for eight weeks in a morning course. There are 6 possible starting dates per year. Course description otherwise the same as Intensive 4 (see p. 2). VARIO The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates, and not the course dates. one week or longer approx. 25 units per week price information on request 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. The minimum duration is one week, and you can start any week. Beginners can join only at the start of courses. For more information, please contact the institute. 2 3
Intensive courses Intensive courses INTENSIVE 2 LANGUAGE AND CULTURE two weeks 07.07. 19.07. 21.07. 02.08. 50 UI (25 UI per week) 04.08. 16.08. 18.08. 30.08. 785 The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates, and not the course dates. 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. intensive language training all levels before the beginning of the course 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 1 Saturday lessons on July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23 4 5
Evening courses Evening courses GERMAN IN THE EVENING approx. eight weeks*, 24 evenings, three evenings per week 80 UI (10 UI per week) 619 07.01. 27.02. 04.03. 24.04. 06.05. 26.06. 08.07. 28.08. 02.09. 23.10. 28.10. 18.12. EVENING COURSE A2 EVENING COURSE B2 approx. twelve weeks*, 24 evenings, two evenings per week 80 UI 619 07.01. 27.03. 08.04. 26.06. 30.09. 18.12. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:15 9:00 p.m. Are you living in Germany and interested in improving your German? Our German in the evening courses offer you efficient language training with plenty of variety as well as qualified level placement and advice. 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. 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. 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. intensive language training all levels individual learning in the media resource center Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:15 9:00 p.m. Are you living in Germany and interested in improving your German? Our evening German courses offer you efficient language training with plenty of variety as well as qualified level placement and advice. 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. 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. intensive language training courses at level A2 or B2 individual learning in the media resource center * Flexible bookings available (as of four weeks) provided space is available 6 7
Evening courses Evening courses Conversation A2/B1 Conversation B2/C1 approx. eight weeks*, eight evenings 08.01. 26.02. 05.03. 23.04. 16 UI (2 UI per week) 07.05. 25.06. 09.07. 27.08. 03.09. 22.10. 160 29.10. 17.12. Grammar and writing C1 Grammar and writing C2 approx. eight weeks*, 15 evenings 09.01. 27.02. 06.03. 24.04. 45 UI (6 UI per week) 08.05. 26.06. 10.07. 28.08. 04.09. 23.10. 450 30.10. 18.12. 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 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. courses at levels A2/B1 or at levels B2/C1 individual learning in the media resource center Mondays and Thursdays, 6:15 8:45 p.m. These courses develop the ability to write extended, relatively demanding texts (reports, essays, minutes of meetings, etc.) and to reinforce grammatical structures in levels C1 and/or C2. 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. courses at level C1 or C2 individual learning in the media resource center * Flexible bookings available 8 9
WEEKEND COURSES WEEKEND COURSES EXAMINATION TRAINING B1 EXAMINATION TRAINING B2 EXAMINATION TRAINING C1 EXAMINATION TRAINING C2 2 four weeks, four Saturdays 01.02. 22.02. 22.03. 12.04. 24 UI (6 UI per week) 24.05. 21.06. 20.09. 18.10. 22.11. 13.12. 240 1 Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. For advanced learners who wish to prepare for the Goethe-Zertifikat B1, 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. 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. intensive exam preparation courses at level B1, B2, C1 or C2 individual learning in the media resource center 1 Excluding exam fee 2 Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom 10 11
WEEKEND COURSES WEEKEND COURSES TestDaF exam preparation four weeks, four Saturdays 18.01. 08.02. 10.05. 07.06. 24 UI (6 UI per week) 16.08. 06.09. 18.10. 08.11. 240 1 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. 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. intensive exam preparation courses at levels B2/C1 individual learning in the media resource center 1 Excluding exam fee 12 13
Premium courses Premium courses INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL-GROUP CLASSES One participant 59/UI 2 3 participants 39/UI (per person) 4 8 participants 29/UI (per person) Are you looking for specific language training? Do you want to learn as quickly as possible? Then individual instruction or small-group classes offer an individual solution for achieving your personal learning goals. The material covered in the classes is defined by your (or your group s) prior knowledge and learning objectives. That means that your teacher will plan a course built around your requested contents and geared to your needs. This will ensure rapid and efficient progress. You can decide on the balance between basic German language skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing, structures) and specialized language 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. individual scheduling all levels before the beginning of the course individual advice on the approach to learning and customized learning program self-directed and supported learning in the media resource center optional participation in extensive cultural and leisure program Company courses We offer qualified German language training for your staff. In a personal consultation we will work with you to design a suitable course program: Select the course that best matches 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 individual instruction or small-group classes. This will ensure rapid and efficient progress. The lessons will also improve your employees knowledge of intercultural aspects so that they can function confidently in the German working world. all levels before the beginning of the course exam opportunity self-directed and supported learning in the media resource center feedback to your company Training location Training is provided in the fully-equipped, modern classrooms of the Goethe-Institut or, if desired, at an offsite location selected by you.* For more information visit: goethe.de/premium Training location 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. 14 15
SPECIAL COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS SPECIAL COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS GERMAN COMMUNICATION TRAINING FOR THE CAREER WORLD SUPERINTENSIVE one week SuperIntensive 09.03. 16.03. 11.05. 18.05. 40 UI 05.10. 12.10. max. class size: 12 900 The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates, and not the course dates. Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. For participants working in the world of business or administration who need German for their everyday career activities. You ll practice using German in different professional situations and areas of activity such as meetings, company presentations, job interviews and in business correspondence. In addition, you ll examine business processes, with a focus on cultural differences. The course program will take into account the participants individual learning objectives. Super-intensive language training from Monday to Friday courses at level B2 individual and supported learning in the media resource center extensive cultural and leisure program, with some activities offered at cost price 16 17
SPECIAL COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS 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. The course will enhance your communication and intercultural skills for the clinical working environment. 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 organizations, introducing patients, diagnostic equipment, case presentations, preparation and presentation of expert lectures, and preparing a job application. optional course length: 80, 40, or 20 units of instruction (45 minutes each) course prerequisite: Min. language-proficiency level B2 600 German language teaching units available as group or individual training prior to course start included individual guidance on learning objectives individual and accompanied learning in the media resource center 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. berlin@goethe.de 18 19
examinations And Prices 2014 examinations And Dates 2014 Berlin EU Council language levels C2 Examinations at the Goethe-Institut Examination fee for course participants (in ) BULATS Deutsch-Test für den Beruf 55 65 Goethe-Zertifikat C2 Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom Examination fee for external exam candidates (in ) Minimum UI 1 220 295 160 170 UI and more 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 Examinations 2014 Written Oral Enrollment deadline Goethe-Zertifikat A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 Goethe-Zertifikat A2 Fit in Deutsch 2 Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Fit in Deutsch 1 BULATS Deutsch-Test für den Beruf 30.01. 25.02. 27.03. 24.04. 30.05. 26.06. 31.07. 26.08. 25.09. 22.10. 20.11. 16.12. TestDaF** 13.02. 11.06. 11.09. 13.11. 31.01. 26.02. or 27.02. 28.03. 25.04. 31.05. 27.06. 01.08. 27.08. 26.09. 23.10. or 24.10. 21.11. 17.12. or 18.12. 13.02. 11.06. 11.09. 13.11. Please enquire Please enquire Please note the registration deadlines at goethe.de/berlin* 15.01. 13.05. 13.08. 13.11. A2 Goethe-Zertifikat A2 Start Deutsch 2 80 115 160 170 UI A1 Goethe-Zertifikat A2 Fit in Deutsch 2 2 Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Start Deutsch 1 80 70 95 80 85 UI * 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. Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Fit in Deutsch 1 2 70 1 Number of units of instruction per level generally needed in Intensive or SuperIntensive courses at a Goethe-Institut in Germany to reach the indicated level and complete the corresponding Goethe Certificate. Individual factors 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. 20 21
Accommodation Prices 2014 Berlin General information Course type Intensive 8 Intensive 4 Intensive 2 Language and Culture German communication training for the career world Superintensive Type of accommodation Homestay arrangements (Single room) Homestay arrangements (Single room) Homestay arrangements (Single room) Homestay arrangements (Single room) Price (in ) per person 1,020 510 330 195 Enrollment and information Goethe-Institut Berlin Neue Schönhauser Str. 20 10178 Berlin Tel.: +49 30 25906-3 Fax: +49 30 25906-400 E-mail: berlin@goethe.de goethe.de/berlin Office hours Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Advice and enrollment: Monday Thursday 9:00 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 Advice and enrollment (3rd floor) Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Tel.: + 49 30 25906-462 Fax: + 49 30 25906-564 E-mail: individual_berlin@goethe.de Evening course office Advice and enrollment (2nd floor) 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: abendkurse_berlin@goethe.de goethe.de/berlin/abendkurse Goethe-Institut e.v., Region Deutschland, August 2013 Coordination: Kay Hug, Theresia Bock Sales and Marketing: Goethe-Instituts in Germany Design and production: QS2M Werbeagentur GmbH, Munich, www.qs2m.de Printing and binding: Blueprint AG, Munich 22 23
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