Language School Vienna for German Courses

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Levels: We've got the right German course for you!

The level system at the DeutschAkademie in Vienna

Modern and recognized textbooks ensure a stimulating and varied learning experience. Our language school offers 12 separate course levels for the German language: Courses for beginners or for advanced students, preparatory courses for the Austrian Language Diploma (ÖSD or Österreichisches Sprachdiplom e.g. Mittelstufe Deutsch) or for language certificates from the Goethe-Institut.

German for beginners

In our language school you learn German at the Basic Level with Tangram, a textbook from the Hueber-Verlag.

1A and 1B = Basic Level 1 (2x1 month)
2A and 2B = Basic Level 2 (2x1 month)

German courses for the Middle Level

At the Middle Level you learn German with EM, a textbook from the Hueber-Verlag.
M1(1) and M1(2) = Middle Level 1 (2x1 month)
M2(1) and M2(2) = Middle Level 2 (2x1 month)
M3(1) and M3(2) = Middle Level 3 (2x1 month)

German courses for the Upper Level

At the Upper Level, your teacher puts his or her own German course together.

German course dates

Semester courses:

12.01. - 05.02.2004
09.02. - 04.03.2004

08.03. - 01.04.2004

05.04. - 29.04.2004

10.05. - 03.06.2004

07.06. - 01.07.2004

05.07. - 29.07.2004

02.08. - 26.08.2004

06.09. - 30.09.2004
04.10. - 28.10.2004

02.11. - 25.11.2004

29.11. - 17.12.2004 (German classes from Mon-Fri instead of Mon-Thu, 3 weeks)

Term-long courses:

12.01. - 04.03.2004
08.03. - 29.04.2004
10.05. - 01.07.2004

German course levels

Level	Course documents	Aim of the German course
1A, Beginners without prior knowledge, Basic Level 1 (1 Month)	Tangram 1A, Hueber	To conduct and understand the simplest conversations. To be able to use the most important courtesy formulas.
1B, Beginners with prior knowledge, Basic Level 1 (1 Month)	Tangram 1B, Hueber	Extension of the vocabulary to 1000 words. Understanding simple everyday conversations. Thinking in German.
2A, Basic Level 2 (1 month)	Tangram 2A, Hueber	Extension of basic vocabulary and basic German grammar. Simple discussions on various themes. Creative use of the German language in classwork.
2B, Basic Level 2 (1 month)	Tangram 2B, Hueber	To express yourself in more complex situations, although you still make mistakes in pronunciation, grammar and choice of words. To make full and effective use of the possibilities of the German language. Consolidation of grammar.
Middle Level 1 (2 x 1 Month)	EM Brückenkurs	At this important level, the Basic Level is revised and consolidated. You already know practically all the German grammar, which you now apply in numerous lifelike exercises. At the end of this level, you have a good basis. Under no circumstances should you break off your German courses before this level, as otherwise you will quickly forget what you have learned.
Middle Level 2 (2 x 1 Month)	EM Hauptkurs or our documents	Grammar is already well mastered, and so is only revised selectively. Now the focus is on the finer points of the German language. In many cases the teacher uses his or her own teaching materials for this level, and so adapts it optimally to your needs.
Middle Level 3 (2 x 1 Month)	EM Abschlusskurs or our documents	This is the last part of the Middle Level: You are familiar with the use of the most important structures of the German language. Your vocabulary comprises about 3000 words. In M3, the four abilities reading, listening, speaking and writing receive further systematic training. A wide spectrum of topics is covered, so that you can cope with all language situations outside the German course. From this level onwards, you can earn the ÖSD language diploma "Oberstufe Deutsch", which is recognized in Germany, in Austria, and in many other countries.
Upper Level 1 and 2 (2 x 1 Month)	our own documents	This German language course is more than a mere conversation course. It is, so to speak, the final touch, and you can now take part in the most varied discussions in fluent German. Apart from this, you have had practice in writing texts of all kinds.

Business German and Language Exams (ÖSD, Goethe-Institut, University of Vienna)

The DeutschAkademie also offers courses in Business German. In special individual courses (private tuition), we can cater very precisely to your particular needs.

We are happy to prepare you for all German language examinations and language certificates of the Goethe-Institut, the ÖSD or the University of Vienna. See FAQs. These examinations are recognized in Austria and Germany, as well as in many other countries in the world.