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The Goethe-Instituts in Germany

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About us

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The Goethe-Institut: is the official cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany

since 1951

is worldwide market leader for German as a foreign language

has 60 years´ experience in teaching German as a foreign language, teacher training and the development of curricula, examinations and

course materials

has a network of 136 Goethe-Instituts and 11 liaison offices in 93

countries, 750 cooperative partners around the world and 13 Goethe-

Instituts in Germany

there are 185.000 language students per year learning German at one of the Goethe-Instituts worldwide

about 32.000 (2010) are participating at language courses of the Goethe-Instituts in Germany is partner of national and international scholarship organizations, governments and companies

Goethe-Instituts in Germany

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intensive (standard groups) and

super intensive courses (small

groups)

individual tuition

professional courses for specialists

courses for young learners

courses for school classes

exam preparation courses

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Course program

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What is included?

Language courses include:

individual placement in courses & ongoing

consultation on learning approach

support with examination preparation

multimedia self-learning opportunities in

the media resource center

exciting cultural and leisure program

! Payment can be done by credit card!

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Intensive Courses

max. class size: 16

intensive language

training from Monday

to Friday mornings or

afternoons

all course materials

Superintensive Courses

max. class size: 8

intensive language

training from Monday

to Friday mornings

& afternoons

all course materials

Intensive & Superintensive Courses

are offered all year round

1-week, 2-weeks, 4-weeks, 8-weeks

can be combined to a long term stay

cover all levels

opportunity to take an examination

at the end of the course

Intensive 4 is offered at all Goethe-

Instituts in Germany

Intensive 8 is offered in Berlin & Freiburg

Superintensive 2 is offered in Frankfurt &

Munich

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Cultural and Leisure Program

city tours on foot or by bus

trade fairs, exhibitions and museums

theater, concerts or opera

company tours, tours of university

facilities

sports program

pub nights, "encounter evenings"

parties, discos

day excursions, weekend trips in the local

region or to other cities

For some excursions and events, students pay only admission charges

and fares.

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Accommodation

We offer the following accommodation types:

guest houses

private rooms

shared apartments

hotels

Accommodation type and accommodation fee

depends on course location.

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Breakfast is offered in:

Dresden

Göttingen

Schwäbisch Hall

Lunch is offered in:

Göttingen

Schwäbisch Hall

At the start of the course we shall also

provide participants with detailed information on university dining facilities,

affordable restaurants and food stores near

the institute.

Meals

Courses for teens and children in Germany

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Course program

■ German for children, 9 – 12 years of age Two weeks, 40 UI, 20 UI per week

■ German for children, 9 – 12 years of age Three weeks, 60 UI, 20 UI per week

■ German for teens, 12 – 15 and 14 – 17 years of age Three weeks, 72 UI, 24 UI per week

■ German for teens, intensive, 14 – 17 years of age Three weeks, 90 UI, 30 UI per week

■ German for teens, 14 – 17 years of age Four weeks, 96 UI, 24 UI per week

■ German plus Soccer, 14 – 17 years of age Three weeks, 72 UI, 24 UI per week

■ German for young adults, 18 – 21 years of age Three weeks, 72 Ul, 24 Ul per week

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What is included?

■ German instruction including teaching materials

■ sports, culture and leisure-time program

■ accommodation in boarding schools

■ full board

■ round-the-clock supervision and care

■ opportunity to take an exam at the end of the course ■ day excursions

■ health/accident insurance

■ Internet access is available at all course locations

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One typical day

The leisure program also runs during weekends

Breakfast with the group 8:00–9:00 a.m.

9:00–10:30 a.m.

10:30–11:00 a.m.

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

12:30–2 p.m.

2–6:30 p.m.

6:30–7:30 p.m

Starting at 7:30 p.m.

Lessons at various levels, language games, grammar

Break with refreshments

Lessons

Lunch with the group

Dinner with the group

Two days a week Afternoon classes focusing on project work

Leisure program Sports, creative activities, hiking, short excursions, sightseeing

Evening program Sports, creative activities, movies, disco or free time

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Our course levels are based on the

common European reference framework

for languages (CERF).

For example, a student starting with no

knowledge of German can take 8–12

months of intensive instruction and

acquire sufficient skills in all aspects of

the language to enter university studies

in Germany.

Can understand and use familiar expressions and very basic phrases. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details.

A1

A2

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple and routine situations about familiar things. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

B1

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects.

B2

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.

C1

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

C2

Course Levels

The Goethe-Institut's German

language examinations correspond to

the levels of the Common European

Framework of Reference for

Languages (CERF)

Examinations are available at all

Goethe-Instituts in Germany all year

round

TestDaF exam preparation is offered

at all Goethe-Instituts in Germany

Ul=45-minute unit of instruction

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Examinations

Minimum Uls¹: 80-85 Ul

A1 Goethe-Zertifikat A1

Fit in Deutsch 1²

A2 Goethe-Zertifikat A2

Fit in Deutsch 2² Minimum Uls:¹ 160-170 Ul

Minimum Uls¹: 160-170 Ul

B1 Goethe-Zertifikat B1

Zertifikat Deutsch for young learners²

Minimum Uls¹: 240-255 Ul

B2 Goethe-Zertifikat B2

Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf TestDaF

Minimum Uls¹: 160-170 Ul

C1

Goethe-Zertifikat C1 TestdaF

Prüfung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International

Minimum Uls¹: 160-170 & more

C2 Goethe-Zertifikat C2

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.

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newsletter with important

information concerning course

program

promotional material for free

(brochures, posters, pictures etc.)

Goethe-Instituts in Germany

Goethestraße 20

D-80336 Munich

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