Course Overview

Are you short on time but want to practise and maintain your German? Then, this online course is for you!

Our online Bitesized courses are aimed at busy people who struggle to fit in traditional language classes around work. They allow students to practise their language skills and maintain their busy schedules at the same time. Choose from classes before work (08.00-08.50), at lunchtime (12.20-13.10) or both.

This is a fun way to practise and improve your fluency with people alike: share your passion for languages and different aspects of culture. During the course you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of topics through interactive and communicative activities; special attention will also be paid to refining your pronunciation and intonation. Our language classes are dynamic, and delivered by qualified and experienced teachers, who will speak in the target language almost exclusively to allow for total immersion.

Is this level right for you?

This course is aimed at Pre-Intermediate & Intermediate level students. Typical students may fit into one of the following categories:

They may have studied the language part-time for around 2 years;

They may have A-level in the language;

They may have studied some German at university or done Erasmus in a German speaking country;

The common factor is that they now wish to maintain their level and gain confidence in the language with like minded people.

Are you not sure of your level? Test Your Level 

Course Content

This course focuses on fluency and gaining confidence in the language. Each class will centre around a specific theme, with grammar, vocabulary and conversation activities weaved in.

Sample programme

1.

Class topic: Märchenstraße – Die deutschen Schlösser

Grammar point: Präpositionen und Kasusendungen

2.

Class topic: Eine Reise in die Hauptstadt – Sehenswürdigkeiten in Berlin

Grammar point: Präpositionen und Kasusendungen

3.

Class topic: Das Leben der Anderen

Grammar point: Das Passiv

4.

Class topic: Hier wird gefeiert. Deutsche Traditionen und Feste.

Grammar point: Das Passiv

Course Information

Classes are 50 minutes long

Courses run for 10 weeks

Minimum age: 18

Maximum class size: 12

Existing language ability: 96 class hours of previous German language study required

Timetable

Classes run online on Tuesdays from 08:00-08:50 and  Thursdays from 12:20-13:10

Course Dates

11th January – 17th March 2022

5th April – 16th June 2022*

5th July – 8th September 2022

27th September – 1st December 2022

*Due to the Easter holiday there is a break in the course on the 19th and 21st of April. The course still consists of 20 lessons however.

What do you need for an online class?

To get the most from this course you will need:

• A reliable internet connection
• A desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
• A web camera on or attached to the device you are using
• An integrated microphone in the device you are using or an attached headset
• The day before your course, you will be sent via email all the details you need to connect to the IH London Zoom classroom

This language course includes:

• Access to our Moodle platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
• Support and advice from German language teachers
• German language study tips