Intensive German Courses

Finally – face-to-face courses

In the next modules all classes are held in presence.

Exception: The DSH preparatory courses are online courses!.

German Intensive Courses

Are you interested in studying in Germany, but have not enough knowledge of the German language? To do so, you will need excellent German skills.

Our German Intensice Course will help you to achieve your goals!

Before you start your career at a German University, you will have to pass either the DSH or TestDaF Language test. This will give you a successful start to your studies!

Our intensive courses are also suitable for fast learners who want to work and live in Germany.

You can find all important information about our courses on this page or here: German Intensive Courses

What we offer at a glance!

Monthly entry opportunity

Pleasant class sizes (min 7, max. 17 participants)

Well trained and motivated teachers

Friendly and stress-free learning atmosphere

Important Information

How does the course system work?

In our intensive courses the areas of text editing, listening comprehension, grammar, text production and oral communication are trained. The courses are made up of modules that build on each other. The levels and course divisions are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Each course level lasts 4 weeks and consists of 90 teaching units.

Level	Course	Duration	Teaching Units (TU)
A1	A1.1+A1.2	8 weeks	180

A2	A2,1	4 Weeks	90
	A2,2	4 Weeks	90
B1	B1,1	4 Weeks	90
	B1,2	4 Weeks	90
B2	B2,1	4 Weeks	90
	B2,2	4 Weeks	90
C1	C1	4 Weeks	90

What are the course contents and objectives at the different levels?

A1

Objectives: understanding and using simple sentences; being able to introduce yourself and ask and answer personal questions.

Grammar: w-questions, yes/no questions, definite/indefinite/negative articles, adjectives, personal pronouns; present tense conjugation, imperative, modal verbs, numbers, accusative and dative verbs, place and time, possessive articles, separable and inseparable verbs, alternate prefixes, perfect, participle II.

A2

Objectives: being able to communicate in routine situations involving a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters (e.g. describing one’s background and education, immediate environment and matters relating to immediate needs).

Grammar: past tense, subordinate clauses (weil, obwohl, wenn, dass), advice with “sollt-” comparative and superlative; adjective declination in the nominative, dative, accusative, questions with “Was für ein…” and “Welch-“, relative clauses, future tense I, final clause with “um…zu”, infinitive with “zu”.

B1

Objectives: being able to cope with simple situations, reporting about experiences and events, describing dreams, hopes and goals, giving short explanations.

Grammar: past tense, past perfect, passive state, subordinate clauses (als, wenn, nachdem), subjunctive II, subordinate clauses (damit, ohne…zu + Infinitiv, da, statt…zu + Infinitiv, so dass, so…, dass, seit, bis, während, bevor), direct and indirect interrogative clauses, personal pronouns, reflexive verbs, reflexive pronouns, relative clauses, n-declination.

B2

Objectives: being able to communicate spontaneously and fluently so that a normal conversation with native speakers is possible without much effort on either side; being able to express yourself clearly on a wide range of subjects and explain a point of view.

Grammar: causal, consecutive, and conditional sentences; conjunctive I and II; connectors and prepositions; adjective declension; procedural passive; nominalization; genitive.

C1

Objectives: being able to express yourself spontaneously and fluently; being able to use the language effectively and flexibly in social and professional life or in training or studies, to express oneself clearly, appropriately and in a structured way on complex subjects and issues. Rarely make mistakes and are generally able to correct themselves.

Grammar: participatory sentences, subjective modal verbs, passive misalignment, nominalization.

What is the duration of one course?

The intensive German courses usually last about 4 weeks and consist of a total of 90 teaching units (4 units/day).

When do the courses take place?

The courses usually take place on Mondays-Fridays from 8.30-11.45 a.m., with a few exceptions in the afternoon.

Where are the courses held?

The courses take place on the premises of the University of Mannheim and are located in the immediate vicinity of Mannheim Castle and Mannheim Central Station.

You can find an overview of the premises in our campus mapCampusplan. (PDF for download)

Can I start any month?

Yes, our courses start every month.

Exception: The A1 level. It is only offered as a package and starts every 2 months.

Registration is always possible until the respective registration deadline of the course. You will find this below with the course dates.

What is included in the course price?

The course price includes:

course book (not in online courses)
Copies and teaching material
Registration confirmation (upon request)

Do I get a certificate?

At the end of each successfully completed intensive course, participants receive a graded certificate from us.

Here are the conditions:

You have missed no more than three (3) course days.
You have attended the course regularly and with commitment.
You have passed the final test.
You have paid the course fee in full.

If at least one of the above requirements is not met, no certificate can be issued. The class should be repeated, moving on to the next level is not possible.

The course has been passed if at least the grade 4.0 (“sufficient”) has been achieved in the three sub-areas of text production and oral communication, reading comprehension and listening comprehension as well as grammar and vocabulary. The grades are based on a final test, homework, cooperation in class and possible small intermediate tests or – depending on the level – short presentations.

In course levels A 1.1 – A 2.1, an overall grade is calculated from all grades for the certificate.

This certificate is the key to the next language levels and possible preparatory courses (e.g. DSH or TestDaF). If necessary, you can also use the certificate to apply for apprenticeships or study places (depending on the respective admission restrictions).

If a participant is not present on the day the certificate is issued, it is possible to pick up the certificate at the DaF office (L 9, 7 room 101). The certificate is included in the course fee. If a reprint of the certificate is required, it costs 20,00€ plus shipping costs.

Where do I transfer the course fee to?

Please transfer the course fee to the following account:

Account Holder	Universität Mannheim Service und Marketing GmbH
Name of the Bank	Baden-Württembergische Bank
Kto.Nr/ IBAN	DE19600501010001192814
BIC – SwiftCode	SOLADEST600
Purpose	Course Number + Family Name + First Name of the Participant

When do I have to pay the course fee?

The entire course fee must be paid either in cash or by card when registering at the office, but no later than the registration deadline five working days before the course begins. This also applies to online registrations which are paid by bank transfer. Only after payment of the entire course fee, the registration is completed.

Course Dates 2023 und 2024

Please also note our new offers:

B2 Intensive Courses + Express Course + telc Exam B2
Book three courses and save money
A1 compact for fast learners

*Class size: minimum 7, maximum 17 participants (TN)// we reserve the right to reduce the number of lessons for smaller numbers of participants.

November/December 2024

Date: Mon, 18.11.2024 – Wed, 18.12.2023

Registration Deadline: Mon, 04.11.2024

Course Number: 42410-

Course Fee: 645€

Teaching units*: 90

*Class size: minimum 7, maximum 17 participants (TN)// we reserve the right to reduce the number of lessons for smaller numbers of participants.

Registration

Registration is only possible via the Online Form..
The complete course fee must be paid in between five days, at the latest by the registration deadline one week before the course starts. Otherwise the registration is not binding.

Please note: Please indicate the correct course number and name on your application and bank transfer!

If possible no gmail address!

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