Course:- Courses

Designed for business, Job and career for people who have to work in a German speaking country, or get visa to live with their families.

German for Business and Career

Course I – Beginners

Course II – Intermediate

Course III – Advanced

You can choose between:

Regular Training

Monday to Saturday

90, 120, 180 minute batches as per availability and convenience

Intensive training

Monday to Saturday 9:00-16:30

By arrangement, including lunch with the trainer for informal communication

Part-time weekly courses

according to timetable

Group or individual lessons

Duration of the Course

80 - 140 teaching units per module

Target Group

Foreign business people and their partners

The course program includes general and technical dialogues and is tailored to the need of each individual. The aim is to communicate with German-speaking people and to become linguistically competent in everyday situations.

Topics

The first skills you master in your German course include: greeting people, introducing oneself, asking for directions, ordering and paying in a restaurant, coping with cultural differences etc.

If you already have good language skills, the technical language component will focus on various areas, e.g. telephone communication, problem solving, reading specialist texts, writing reports, negotiating, making presentations, meetings, and dealing with customers.

Course:- Courses

Course:-GOETHE A1 PREPARATION

Duration:-3 Months

Coverage:-

Can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences,

which relate to the satisfying of concrete needs. Can introduce him/herself and

others as well as ask others about themselves - e.g. where they live, who they know

and what they own - and can respond to questions of this nature. Can communicate in a simple manner if the person they are speaking to speaks slowly and clearly and is

willing to help.

Course:- Courses

Course:-GOETHE A2 PREPARATION

Duration:-3 Months

Coverage:-

Can understand sentences and commonly used expressions associated with topics directly

related to his/her direct circumstances (e.g. personal information or information about

his/her family, shopping, work, immediate surroundings). Can make him/herself understood

in simple, routine situations dealing with a simple and direct exchange of information on

familiar and common topics. Can describe his/her background and education, immediate

surroundings and other things associated with immediate needs in a simple way.

Course:- Courses

Course:-GOETHE B1 and B2

Duration:-6 Months

Coverage:-

Can understand the main contents of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics; also

understands specialized discussions in his/her own primary area of specialization. Can communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is easily possible without a great deal of effort on either side. Can express him/herself on a wide range of topics in a clear and detailed manner, explain his/her position on a current issue and indicate the benefits and drawbacks of various options.

Course:- Courses

Which requirements do I have to satisfy to take part in a German course?

No previous knowledge is required for our German courses. Everyone is welcome. We offer German courses for every ability group. Your ability will be determined by means of a written and oral assessment test.

Can I take a German course even if I am a total beginner?

We recommend our German courses even for total beginners who do not know a word of German! Our tutors are trained to teach beginners and since our colleagues and host families are used to foreign students there are hardly any difficulties outside of lessons. Courses for total beginners start once a month.

How many course levels are there?

NIDS offers German courses for eight different course levels all year round: A1, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1, B1.2, B2, C1 and C2. Each course level involves 5-6 lessons of tuition per week and takes Eight to Twelve weeks to complete.

How is my course level determined?

The course level is determined according to the results of a written and oral assessment test. The written assessment test takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and covers grammar, reading comprehension and writing skills. It is automatically enclosed with the booking confirmation when a booking is made. Participants also have the possibility to take the assessment test online after registration. The assessment test needs to arrive at our office on Monday prior to course start at the latest. If you take it after arrival it might be possible that you miss class on Monday. An oral assessment takes place usually on Monday and Thursdays.

Can 6 year-olds attend courses at the NIDS?

Yes we have batches for children and adults.

If I feel that I have been put in the wrong group, can I change the course level?

If you feel that the level is too high or too low, then please discuss the situation with your course coordinator. You will then be moved to the suitable level.

What level of German do I need to begin on a date not for beginners?

To start on another date than the dates for beginners, you should have some understanding of basic structures and a limited vocabulary. You should be able to answer very simple questions spoken slowly. If you know the present tense verb forms of ‘gehen’, ‘kommen’, ‘sprechen’, ‘arbeiten’ and ‘schreiben’, are able to introduce yourself in German or ask for the directions of the train stations, you are likely not an absolute beginner. If you are unsure about your German proficiency, we recommend that you book your course for a beginners date or get yourself evaluated from our experts. Then you can be sure to be placed in the appropriate level. If this is not possible, please contact us, so that we can work out an individual solution.

I am a complete beginner. What language is the course taught in?

The language of instruction is German. Our tutors use special methods to teach the German language to complete beginners. No other foreign language skills are necessary.

How many students can I expect in my group?

Our classes are small, international groups with an average of eight to a maximum of twelve students in Standard Courses, and an average of five to eight in Intensive Courses.

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Course:- A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 Exam

 

 

LEVEL	ALL-COURSES	DURATION		EXAM
A1	A1	75 Lessons /  8Weeks		A1 Goethe Deutsch 1
A2	A2.1  A2.2	40 Lessons / 6 Weeks  40 Lessons / 6 Weeks		A2 Goethe Deutsch 2
B1	B1.1  B1.2	40 Lessons / 6 Weeks  40 Lessons / 6 Weeks		B1 Zertifikat Deutsch /
B2	B2	120 Lessons / 14 Weeks		B2 Mittelstufe Deutsch
C1	C1	160 Lessons / 8 Weeks		C1 Oberstufe Deutsch
C2	individual  (& )	individual		C2 Wirtschaftssprache  Deutsch