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Language course German for intermediate students (halfway to B1)

Can you already have simple, short conversations and read short German texts and write simple messages? And would you like to develop your German language skills further? You can register for this German halfway to B1 course. This course builds on the German A2 course.

    General

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

    • have simple conversations on familiar topics;
    • understand the main points of simple texts;
    • formulate personal opinions in a simple way;
    • write texts and emails on familiar topics.

    The emphasis is on oral communication. But reading, listening and writing skills are also covered. You will also learn more about German culture. You will receive a certificate from Radboud in'to Languages at 80% attendance.

    This course will help you on your way to language level B1. After this course you can participate in the language course German B1.

    Why take a group course at In’to?

    • Small groups (max. 18 participants)
    • Lots of interaction and personal feedback
    • Fast-paced with quick results
    • Comprehensive digital learning environment
    • Our teachers are rated 8.8!

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

    Starting date

    01 October 2024, 6 pm
    This course ends on 26 November 2024. Each session takes 1.5 hours.
    Costs
    €325
    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
    Intermediate
    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)

    This course takes place from 1 October until 26 November 2024. There is no class in the week of 21 October because of the Autumn Break.

    Class day and time: Tuesdays from 6.00 - 7.30 pm 
    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 how to:

    • introduce yourself, talk about your day, what you do, time, events and about museums.
    • talk about your work and profession, express your opinion, make suggestions and request and pass on information.
    • talk about books, reading and different media.
    • talk about advertising and consumption, products, features and details.

    Grammar

    We cover a range of topics in the German halfway to B1 course, including grammar:

    • The present, past tense of weak and several strong verbs.
    • The cases of articles, nouns and adjectives, personal pronouns and the regular n-declension (in which nouns are almost always given the ending -(e)n).
    • Verbs of modality, subjunctive 2 and the subjunctive.
    • All possible forms of the passive form (ich werde gefragt up to ich bin gefragt worden).

    Course material

    • Begegnungen B1+ TEILBAND 1
      ISBN: 978-3-96915-012-2
      Please note: Those who have already purchased the old, thicker book - Begegnungen B1+ ISBN: 9783941323209 - in 2022, we recommend contacting us.

    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 staff & alumni: € 292.50 (10% discount)

    Determine your level with a free intake

    If you did not complete the previous level with us, a free telephone intake prior to registration is mandatory.

    Schedule your intake

    If you want to get an idea of your level on your own, you can do this using our online level test.

    Registration

    Register now 

    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.