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Language course German for beginners (A2)

If you can have a conversation in German about personal topics and write simple German texts, and you can understand the gist of a German news report, this German A2 course will help you to further develop your knowledge of the language so that you can achieve A2 level.

    General

    Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to register for this course. New dates will be announced as soon as possible.

    Entry level

    This course is the second part of A2-level German. In order to participate in this course, we expect you to already have certain knowledge and skills; for example, you should be able to have simple conversations in German about personal topics, and be able to talk about work-related activities and write short messages or emails. You should be familiar with German cases and the verb forms for asking polite questions.

    If you completed the preceding German halfway to A2 course at In’to, you will automatically be able to progress to this course. If you did not complete this particular course, we will invite you to take part in a telephone intake so that we can determine which course is appropriate for your language level. Please note that the A2 course can only be taken after completion of the previous level.

    After completing this German language course, you will be able to:

    • have simple, short conversations on personal topics;
    • broadly follow everyday conversations on familiar topics;
    • broadly understand short, simple texts (brochures, advertisements);
    • write short, simple messages or e-mails.

    The course focuses primarily on verbal communication, as well as reading, listening and writing skills. You will also learn more about Italian culture. To receive a Radboud in’to Languages certificate, you need to attend 80% of the classes.

    After completing this course, you will have reached language level A2. After this course, you can proceed with our course German halfway to B1.

    Why take a group course at In’to?

    • You notice rapid progress thanks to the fast pace
    • You learn by doing with plenty of interactive exercises – also in our online courses
    • You practise speaking a lot and learn how to really use the language
    • You learn about the culture and the nuances of the language so that you can really connect
    • Learning from and with each other in a group is effective and fun
    • Our teachers are your best motivation: they give you feedback and share both their knowledge and their love for the language and culture 

    Would you prefer individual classes, or a shorter, more intensive course? Check out our tailor-made courses.

    Starting date

    To be announced
    Costs
    €335
    Discount
    50% (RU students), 10% (RU & Radboudumc staff and alumni; WUR students and staff)
    VAT-free
    Yes
    Educational method
    Online
    Main Language
    German
    Number of sessions
    8
    Intake
    Yes
    Maximum number of participants
    16

    Factsheet

    Type of education
    Course
    Level
    Beginner
    Result
    Certificate

    Contact information

    Do you have a question? Or would you like to discuss which course best suits your needs and starting level? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help you out.

    Contact us

    024 - 361 21 59
    info [at] into.ru.nl (info[at]into[dot]ru[dot]nl)

    Location: Online via the Virtual Classroom and always involves guidance from a teacher 
    Number of participants: min. 5 - max. 16

    Approach and content

    German is spoken as much as possible during classes, with Dutch and English as the supporting languages. This means you can take this course if you do not speak Dutch.

    You should count on about three to four hours of individual study per week.

    What do the classes cover?

    Skills

    You will learn to talk and ask about:

    • travel, countries, the weather.
    • different family members.
    • living and eating.
    • politics and engineering.

    Grammar

    We cover a range of topics in this German A2 course, including:

    • The noun forms of adjectives.
    • The comparatives and superlatives of some adjectives (groß - größer - am größten).
    • Which cases follow which prepositions.
    • Some strong verbs and the passive form (es wurde von mir gemacht).

    Course material

    • Begegnungen A2+ TEILBAND 2
      ISBN: 978-3-96915-010-8
      Please note: Those who have already purchased the old, thicker book - Begegnungen A2+ ISBN: 9783929526899 - in 2022, we recommend contacting our Service Centre.

    The course material can be purchased at Roelants bookstore. Course material is not included in the course fee.

    Costs

    • Regular fee: € 325,-
    • RU students: € 162.50 (50% discount)
    • RU and Radboudumc staff & alumni : € 292.50 (10% discount)
    • WUR students & staff: € 292.50 (10% discount)

    Would you like to make use of your discount as RU alumnus, or as WUR student or employee? Please enter this information in the ‘reference’ field on the registration form, or email us once you have registered at info [at] into.ru.nl (info[at]into[dot]ru[dot]nl).

    Admission

    A certificate from the previous course German - halfway to A2 is required to participate in this course.

    Registration

    Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to register for this course. New dates will be announced as soon as possible.

    This course starts every year in January/February, April/May and October. If you would like to take this course, but is it fully booked or your desired start date has not yet been listed, let us know that you would like to be kept informed, and we will let you know when you can sign up for new dates.