German Basic & A1

About German

German is a West Germanic language spoken mainly in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and in parts of Belgium, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. It has more native speakers than any other language in Europe and is one of the key languages of science, business and engineering.

This course covers the Basic and A1 levels in taught classes over 11 weeks, with access valid for 150 days.

Why German matters

• Economy: Germany has Europe's largest economy and leads globally in engineering, automotive and manufacturing, so German can open doors at multinational companies.
• Study and research: German is important in scientific research, philosophy and literature, and Germany offers international students education that is free of tuition fees or low in cost.
• Culture: it gives access to the work of figures such as Goethe, Beethoven, Einstein and Nietzsche.
• Travel: it is useful across Central Europe, where German is widely spoken.
• Technology: a large number of engineering, IT and scientific publications are written in German.

Who it suits

• Students interested in science, technology, international studies or studying in Europe.
• Professionals in engineering, business, research, the automotive industry or international trade.
• Travellers and expats planning to live, work or travel in Central Europe.
• Curious learners drawn to European history, classical music and influential thinkers.