German Courses - Contents and Methods

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Which teaching methods are used on the course?

Further Information: Methods.

4. Which teaching materials are used in tuition?

Further Information: Teaching Materials.

5. What can I expect to be taught on the course?

Further Information: Course Content

6. What qualifications do our tutors have?

Our teachers see themselves as your friends and partners. They are native speakers of standard German and take a genuine pleasure in working together with you. All teachers are highly qualified, academically trained and regularly attend training courses held by ActiLingua.

7. Will there be teachers who can speak my language?

Almost all of our teaching staff speak English and/or another foreign language - but not in the classroom. Only German is spoken in the lessons.

8. Do I have to buy my own course books?

We provide books for the duration of the course free of charge. Should you wish to buy a copy of the book you can obtain a 50% discount at the school office.

9. Do you offer evening courses?

If you only have time in the evening, we can offer you an individual course from 5.45 p.m. to 7.15 p.m.. There are group courses from 9.00 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. or from 2.15 p.m. to 5.30 p.m..