German Basic to B1

About German

German is a West Germanic language whose main home is Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with speakers also in parts of Belgium, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. It is the most widely spoken first language in Europe and one of the most important languages for science, business and engineering.

This course runs from the Basic level through A1, A2 and B1, with a class duration of 11 weeks and access valid for 308 days.

Why learn German

• A strong economy: Germany is Europe's largest economy and a global leader in engineering, automotive and manufacturing, and German can help you into multinational companies.
• Research and study: German plays a key role in scientific research, philosophy and literature, and Germany offers international students tuition-free or low-cost education.
• Cultural heritage: it opens up the work of Goethe, Beethoven, Einstein, Nietzsche and others.
• Travel: it is helpful throughout Central Europe, where German is widely used.
• Technology: many engineering, IT and scientific publications are in German.

Who it is for

• Students interested in science, technology, international studies or studying abroad 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 who enjoy European history, classical music and influential thinkers.