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LEARNING GERMAN IN BERLIN
2015
LEArNING GERMAN
in BERLIN

             Sprache. Kultur. Deutschland.
LEARNING GERMAN IN BERLIN
Intensive courses                                                                            Intensive courses

     IntensivE 4                                                                                IntensivE 8

      Approx. four weeks,                          05.01.–31.01.       06.07.–01.08.             Approx. eight weeks,                                             05.01.–27.02.
      17 days of lessons                           02.02.–27.02.       03.08.–28.08.             at least 34 days of lessons                                      02.03.–25.04.
                                                   02.03.–28.03.       31.08.–26.09.                                                                              04.05.–27.06.
      85 UI (approx. 25 UI per week)                                                             170 UI (25 UI per week)
                                                   30.03.–25.04.       28.09.–23.10.                                                                              06.07.–28.08.
      max. class size: 16                          04.05.–31.05.       26.10.–21.11.             max. class size: 16                                              31.08.–23.10.
                                                   01.06.–27.06.       23.11.–18.12.                                                                              26.10.–18.12.
      €1,070 / €1,200                                                                            €2,140 / €2,400
             The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates, and not the course dates.              The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates, and not the course dates.
     Lesson times                                                                               Lesson times
     Monday – Friday, 1:15 – 5:45 p.m.                                                          Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon

     You’ll learn in a group for approx. four weeks, either in a morning                        Course description otherwise the same as Intensive 4 (see page 2).
     or afternoon course, depending on the institute you choose and the
     course level. There are 12 possible starting dates spread over the
     entire year.                                                                               VARIO
     This will enable you to develop your language skills and combine any
     number of courses to create a systematic language-learning program.                         Can be booked for five days of             max. class size: 16
     At the start of your course we will ask you about your individual                           lessons or longer
     learning goals and follow up with ongoing support during the learning                       Approx. 25 UI per week                     €76 per course day
     process. This results in tight integration of the classroom lessons, self-                  5 UI per day
     study activities and practice.
                                                                                                If your schedule does not permit attendance for an entire course, you
     At all levels you also have the option of taking one of our examina-
                                                                                                may join an ongoing Intensive 4 or Intensive 8 course that matches
     tions, which are recognized around the world.
                                                                                                your level.
     Services                                                                                   The minimum booking is for five days of classroom instruction, starting
       intensive language training from Monday to Friday                                        any week. Beginners can join only at the start of courses. For more
                                                                                                information, please contact the institute.
       all levels
       placement test before the beginning of the course
      	ongoing evaluation of progress and systematic advice on your
        individual learning path
       participation certificate
       opportunity to take an examination at the end of the course
       all course materials
       self-directed learning in the media resource center
      	extensive cultural and leisure program offered at cost price,
        with some activities offered at cost price

     UI = 45-minute unit of instruction

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           goethe.de/BERLIN                                                                                                                  goethe.de/BERLIN
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Intensive courses         Intensive courses

                             INTENSIVE 2 – LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

                              Two weeks, 10 days of lessons                                    06.07.–18.07.
                                                                                               20.07.–01.08.
                              50 UI (25 UI per week)                                           03.08.–15.08.
                                                                                               17.08.–29.08.
                              max. class size: 16

                              €790
                                     The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates, and not the course dates.

                             Lesson times
                             Tuesday – Saturday / Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1

                             Activate your German skills. With our open course program we can take
                             into account your personal language-learning interests. Our attractive
                             cultural and leisure-time program will give you the opportunity to learn
                             German while really getting to know Germany. The course includes a
                             daytrip on the weekend.
                             Come with us and explore historical Berlin and today‘s modern city:
                             on the Berlin Wall walking tour along the former border, on the street
                             art tour of the city‘s facades, and on a journey of discovery on the
                             “Museum Island”. On day trips you‘ll get to know the surrounding
                             region of Berlin, for example Postdam.

                             Included with course fee / Notes
                               intensive language training
                               all levels
                               placement test before the beginning of the course
                               participation certificate
                               exam opportunity on request
                               all course materials
                               self-directed and supported learning in the media resource center
                              	special cultural and leisure program designed to complement
                                the language course
                               one day trip

                             UI = 45-minute unit of instruction
                             1 Saturday lessons on July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22

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Evening courses                                                                     Evening courses

     GERMAN IN THE EVENING                                                             EVENING COURSE A2
                                                                                       EVENING COURSE B2
      Approx. eight weeks*, 24 evenings,                           05.01.–26.02.
      three evenings per week                                      02.03.–23.04.        Approx. twelve weeks*, 24 evenings,                      06.01.–26.03.
                                                                   04.05.–25.06.        two evenings per week                                    07.04.–25.06.
      80 UI (10 UI per week)
                                                                   06.07.–27.08.                                                                 29.09.–17.12.
                                                                                        80 UI (6 UI per week)
      max. class size: 16                                          31.08.–22.10.
                                                                   26.10.–17.12.        max. class size: 16
      €619
                                                                                        €619

     Lesson times
     Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:15 – 9:00 p.m.                                 Lesson times
                                                                                       Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:15 – 9:00 p.m.
     Are you living in Germany and interested in improving your German?
     Our “German in the evening” courses offer you efficient language                  Are you living in Germany and interested in improving your German?
     training with plenty of variety as well as qualified level placement and          Our evening German courses offer you efficient language training with
     advice. In communicative lessons geared to the target group, you will             plenty of variety as well as qualified level placement and advice. In
     get practice in all of the skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking.      communicative lessons geared to the target group, you will get practice
     There is a strong focus on the language skills needed for real-world              in all of the skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking. There is a
     situations.                                                                       strong focus on the language skills needed for real-world situations.
     At the institute, you will learn in modern, well-equipped classrooms              At the institute, you will learn in modern, well-equipped classrooms
     and will have full access to a media resource center, including an                and will have full access to a media resource center, including an
     extensive collection of practice materials.                                       extensive collection of practice materials.
     The “German in the evening” courses are based on the Common
                                                                                       Services
     European Framework for Languages, and each course builds on the
     content of the previous one.                                                        intensive language training
                                                                                         courses at level A2 or B2
     Services                                                                            placement test
       intensive language training                                                       participation certificate
       all levels                                                                        opportunity to take an exam
       placement test                                                                    all course materials
       participation certificate                                                         individual learning in the media resource center
       opportunity to take an exam
       all course materials
       individual learning in the media resource center

     * Flexible bookings available (as of four weeks) provided space is
        available
     UI = 45-minute unit of instruction

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           goethe.de/BERLIN                                                                                                    goethe.de/BERLIN
LEARNING GERMAN IN BERLIN
Evening courses                                                              Evening courses

     Conversation A2/B1                                                         Grammar and writing C1
     Conversation B2/C1                                                         Grammar and writing C2

      Approx. eight weeks*, eight evenings                   07.01.–25.02.       Approx. eight weeks*, 15 evenings                       08.01.–26.02.
                                                             04.03.–22.04.                                                               05.03.–23.04.
      16 UI (2 UI per week)                                  06.05.–24.06.       45 UI (6 UI per week)                                   07.05.–25.06.
                                                             08.07.–26.08.                                                               09.07.–27.08.
      max. class size: 16                                                        max. class size: 16
                                                             02.09.–21.10.                                                               03.09.–22.10.
      €160                                                   28.10.–16.12.       €450                                                    29.10.–17.12.

     Lesson times                                                               Lesson times
     Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.                                               Mondays and Thursdays, 6:15 – 8:45 p.m.

     The objective is to improve communication skills by using vocabulary       These courses develop the ability to write extended, relatively deman-
     and structures in conversations on Germany and its people, including       ding texts (reports, essays, minutes of meetings, etc.) and to reinforce
     culture, society, politics and general topics                              grammatical structures in levels C1 and/or C2.
     At the institute, you will learn in modern, well-equipped classrooms       At the institute, you will learn in modern, well-equipped classrooms
     and will have full access to a media resource center, including an         and will have full access to a media resource center, including an
     extensive collection of practice materials.                                extensive collection of practice materials.

     Services                                                                   Services
      	courses at levels A2/B1 or at levels B2/C1                                courses at level C1 or C2
      	placement test                                                            placement test
       participation certificate                                                 participation certificate
      	opportunity to take an exam                                               opportunity to take an exam
      	all course materials                                                      all course materials
      	individual learning in the media resource center                          individual learning in the media resource center

     * Flexible bookings also available
     UI = 45-minute unit of instruction

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           goethe.de/BERLIN                                                                                            goethe.de/BERLIN
LEARNING GERMAN IN BERLIN
WEEKEND COURSES                                                               WEEKEND COURSES

     EXAMINATION TRAINING B1
     EXAMINATION TRAINING B2
     EXAMINATION TRAINING C1
     EXAMINATION TRAINING C2 2

         Four weeks, four Saturdays                          31.01.–21.02.
                                                             21.03.–18.04.
         24 UI (6 UI per week)                               30.05.–20.06.
                                                             19.09.–17.10.
         max. class size: 16
                                                             21.11.–12.12.
         €240  1

     Lesson times
     Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

     For advanced learners who wish to prepare for the Goethe-Zertifikat
     B1, B2, C1 or C2 exams and already have language skills at the desired
     exam level.
     Learners will get to know the examination structure on the basis of
     examples and simulations of the various sections while practicing
     techniques/strategies.
     At the institute, you will learn in modern, well-equipped classrooms
     and will have full access to a media resource center, including an
     extensive collection of practice materials.

     Services
         intensive exam preparation
         courses at level B1, B2, C1 or C2
         placement test
         participation certificate
         opportunity to take an exam
         all course materials
         individual learning in the media resource center

     1Excluding exam fee
     2
      Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom
     UI = 45-minute unit of instruction

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             goethe.de/BERLIN                                                                   goethe.de/BERLIN
LEARNING GERMAN IN BERLIN
WEEKEND COURSES          WEEKEND COURSES

                            TestDaF exam preparation

                             Four weeks, four Saturdays                             17.01.–07.02.
                                                                                    21.03.–18.04.
                             24 UI (6 UI per week)                                  09.05.–06.06.
                                                                                    15.08.–05.09.
                             max. class size: 16
                                                                                    24.10.–14.11.
                             €240  1

                            Lesson times
                            Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

                            For advanced learners at level B2 and higher.
                            Learners will get to know the examination structure on the basis of
                            examples and simulations of the various sections while practicing
                            techniques/strategies.
                            At the institute, you will learn in modern, well-equipped classrooms
                            and will have full access to a media resource center, including an
                            extensive collection of practice materials.

                            Services
                              intensive exam preparation
                              courses at levels B2/C1
                              placement test
                              participation certificate
                              opportunity to take an exam
                              all course materials
                              individual learning in the media resource center

                            1 Excluding exam fee

                            UI = 45-minute unit of instruction

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      goethe.de/BERLIN                                             goethe.de/BERLIN
LEARNING GERMAN IN BERLIN
Premium courses                                                                    Premiumkurse

     INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL-GROUP CLASSES

      One participant                         €60/UI

      2–3 participants                        €40/UI (per person)

      4–8 participants                        €30/UI (per person)

     Are you looking for specific language training? Do you want to learn as
     quickly as possible? Then individual instruction or small-group classes
     offer an individual solution for achieving your personal learning goals.

     The material covered in the classes is defined by your (or your group’s)
     prior knowledge and learning objectives. That means that your teacher
     will plan a course built around your requested contents and geared to
     your needs. This will ensure rapid and efficient progress.

     You can decide on the balance between basic German language skills
     (reading, listening, speaking, writing, structures) and specialized langua-
     ge from the world of business, politics, law, medicine or another area
     selected by you. We’ll also be happy to prepare you for presentations
     or exams and develop your communication skills.

     Services
       individual scheduling
       all levels
       placement test before the beginning of the course
      	individual advice on the approach to learning and
        customized learning program
       participation certificate
       opportunity to take an exam
       all course materials
       self-directed learning in the media resource center
       optional participation in extensive cultural and leisure program

     Training venue
     Training is provided in the fully-equipped, modern classrooms of the
     Goethe-Institut or, if desired, at a training location selected by you.*

     * Additional costs may result in case of extended travel times to
        training locations.
     UI = 45-minute unit of instruction

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           goethe.de/BERLIN                                                                       goethe.de/BERLIN
LEARNING GERMAN IN BERLIN
Premiumkurse             Premium courses

                            Company courses
                            We offer qualified German language training for your staff.
                            In a personal consultation we will work with you to design
                            a suitable course program: Select the course that best mat-
                            ches your personal objectives in our program of intensive
                            courses, evening classes and German for Professionals. Or
                            let us put together a custom-designed concept for individu-
                            al instruction or small-group classes.

                            This will ensure rapid and efficient progress. The lessons
                            will also improve your employees’ knowledge of intercul-
                            tural aspects so that they can function confidently in the
                            German working world.

                            Services
                              all levels
                              placement test before the beginning of the course
                              participation certificate
                              exam opportunity
                              all course materials
                              self-directed learning in the media resource center
                              feedback to your company

                            Training venue
                            Training is provided in the fully-equipped, modern class-
                            rooms of the Goethe-Institut or, if desired, at an offsite
                            location selected by you.*

                            For more information visit:
                            goethe.de/premium

                            * Additional costs may result in case of extended travel times to
                               training locations.

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      goethe.de/BERLIN                                                 goethe.de/BERLIN
LEARNING GERMAN IN BERLIN
SPECIAL COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS                                               SPEZIALKURSE BERUF

     GERMAN COMMUNICATION TRAINING FOR DOCTORS

      On request

     Our communication training is designed for doctors and medical
     professionals. This course is suitable for you if you have been working
     for some time in Germany or are about to begin a residency to train
     as a specialist at a German hospital. With our German course you will
     enhance your communication and language skills while developing
     your intercultural competency for working in the medical field.
     You will learn new medical and pharmaceutical vocabulary terms,
     German colloquial expressions for diseases and organs, various forms
     of clinical documentation, and the correct style for writing physician’s
     reports. We practice patient conversations with you, for example, in
     taking down medical histories and examination situations.
     Additional topics are the German healthcare system, hospital organiza-
     tions, introducing patients, diagnostic equipment, case presentations,
     preparation and presentation of expert lectures, and preparing a job
     application.

     Services
       intensive language training
      	optional course length: 80, 40, or 20 units of instruction
        (45 minutes each)
       c ourse prerequisite: Min. language-proficiency – level B2
        600 German language teaching units
       available as group or individual training
       placement test prior to course start
       participation certificate
       all course materials included
       individual guidance on learning objectives
       individual learning in the media resource center

     To download a brochure or for further information visit:
     goethe.de/medicalgerman

     Please contact us with your questions. We’ll be glad to answer them
     and provide any advice you need.
     berlin@goethe.de

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examinations And Prices 2015                                                                             examinations And Dates 2015
                                                                                                         Berlin

                                                                                                          Examinations 2015                Written    Oral                 Enrollment

                                                                           for external exam
                                                                           candidates (in €)
                                                       Examination fee

                                                                           Examination fee
                                                       for course parti-
                                                                                                                                                                           deadline
 language levels

                   Goethe-Institut
                   Examinations

                                                       cipants (in €)
 EU Council

                                                                                                          Goethe-Zertifikat A1, A2,        29.01.     30.01.

                                                                                               Minimum
                                                                                                          B1, B2, C1, C2                   25.02.     26.02.
                   at the

                                                                                                                                           26.03.     27.03.

                                                                                               UI 1
                                                                                                                                           23.04.     24.04.
                                                                                                                                                                           Please note
                                                                                                                                           25.06.     26.06.
                                                                                                                                                                           the registration
                   BULATS Deutsch-Test für den Beruf   55                  65                                                              30.07.     3 1 . 07.
                                                                                                                                                                           deadlines at
                                                                                                                                           26.08.     27.08.
                                                                                                                                                                           goethe.de/berlin*
 C2                Goethe-Zertifikat C2
                   Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom
                                                       220                 295                 160 –
                                                                                               170 UI
                                                                                                                                           24.09.     25.09.
                                                                                                                                           21.10.     22.10.
                                                                                               and
                                                                                                                                           19.11.     20.11.
                                                                                               more
                                                                                                                                           16.12.     1 7. 1 2 .

 C1                Goethe-Zertifikat C1                170                 250                 160 –
                                                                                               170 UI     Goethe-Zertifikat A2
                                                                                                          Fit in Deutsch 2
                                                                                                                                                              Please enquire
                   TestDaF                             175                 175                            Goethe-Zertifikat A1
                                                                                                          Fit in Deutsch 1

                                                                                                          BULATS
 B2                Goethe-Zertifikat B2                150                 200                 240 –
                                                                                               255 UI     Deutsch-Test für den Beruf
                                                                                                                                                              Please enquire

                   TestDaF                             175                 175                            TestDaF**                        10.02.     10.02.               Please note
                                                                                                                                           09.06.     09.06.               the registration
                                                                                                                                           10.09.     10.09.               deadlines at
 B1                Goethe-Zertifikat B1                120                 180                 160 –
                                                                                               170 UI
                                                                                                                                           19.11.     19.11.               goethe.de/berlin*

 A2                Goethe-Zertifikat A2
                   Start Deutsch 2
                                                       80                  115                 160 –
                                                                                               170 UI
                                                                                                         *	For organizational reasons, the number of external participants is limited.
                                                                                                             To ensure a place please enroll in person well in advance.
                   Goethe-Zertifikat A2                80
                   Fit in Deutsch 2 2                                                                     ** No. of participants limited. Online registration only: testdaf.de.

 A1                Goethe-Zertifikat A1
                   Start Deutsch 1
                                                       70                  95                  80 –
                                                                                               85 UI

                   Goethe-Zertifikat A1                70
                   Fit in Deutsch 1 2

UI = 45-minute unit of instruction
1	Number of units of instruction per level generally needed in Intensive or
   SuperIntensive courses at a Goethe-Institut in Germany to reach the indicated
   level and complete the corresponding Goethe Certificate. Individual factors
   such as prior language learning experience and the learner’s native language
   may also play a role.
2	These examinations are available only to participants in courses for children
   and teens.

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                       goethe.de/BERLIN                                                                                                                    goethe.de/BERLIN
Accommodation Prices 2015                                                 General information
Berlin

 Course type                       Type of                 Price (in €)
                                   accommodation           per person

 Intensive 8                       Homestay arrangements   1,020
                                   (Single room)

 Intensive 4                       Homestay arrangements   510
                                   (Single room)

 Intensive 2 –                     Homestay arrangements   330
 Language and Culture              (Single room)

For more information: goethe.de/unterkunft

                                                                          Enrollment and information                            Office for individual and
                                                                                                                                small group courses
                                                                          Goethe-Institut Berlin
                                                                                                                                Individual German Courses
                                                                          Neue Schönhauser Str. 20
                                                                          10178 Berlin                                          Advice and enrollment (3rd floor)
                                                                          Tel.: +49 30 25906-3                                  Monday – Friday
                                                                          Fax: +49 30 25906-400                                 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
                                                                          E-mail: berlin@goethe.de                              Tel.: + 49 30 25906-462
                                                                          goethe.de/berlin                                      Fax: + 49 30 25906-564
                                                                                                                                E-mail: individual_berlin@goethe.de
                                                                          Office hours
                                                                                                                                Evening course office
                                                                          Monday – Thursday
                                                                          8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.                                 Advice and enrollment (2nd floor)
                                                                          Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.                          Mon., Wed., Thurs.
                                                                          Advice and enrollment:                                1:00 – 6:30 p.m.
                                                                          Monday – Thursday                                     Tuesdays, 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.
                                                                          9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.                                 Tel.: +49 30 25906-477
                                                                          Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.                          Fax: +49 30 25906-400
                                                                                                                                E-mail: abendkurse_berlin@goethe.de
                                                                                                                                goethe.de/berlin/abendkurse

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