Description : TestDaF course in Alpadia Berlin Language school

Short information about special four-week studying course for the language exam.

The program is combined. The course intensity of 30 lessons per week provides 20 lessons for a standard (general) program and 10 thematic classes in mini-groups. Preparation for the exam includes the development of reading, listening, and writing skills. Particular attention is paid to grammar and vocabulary. The educational program is built taking into account the actual exam requirements for the level of knowledge and skills of students. Language practice of the course provides for the fulfillment of tasks similar to those offered by Goethe Zertifikat.

• Student age : 16+
• Start dates : 29.05 / 25-26.06 / 30-31.07 / * 26-27.08 / 24-25.09 / * 21-22.10 / 19-20.11 / * 16-17.12
• Requirements for enrollment: the level of the German - from B1 to C1.
• The result of studying: development and improvement of general language skills, study of the content of the selected examination, methods of assessment, acquisition of skills required to perform assignments Goethe Zertifikat.
• Class size: 6 people.
• Lesson duration: 45 minutes.

The cost of the program includes:

• Studying;
• Teaching materials;
• Extracurricular program;
• Certificate of completion of courses;
• Accommodation.

Short information about practical course, designed for 4 weeks, which includes intensive preparation for the exam of the chosen level.

Every week, 30 lessons of German are offered to the students of the course. From them 10 classes are thematic (preparatory). 20 lessons are reserved for the repetition of the general program, filling the knowledge gaps, development of general language skills. At thematic classes students perform tasks similar to the TestDaf program, expand lexical stock, work on syntax and grammar, develop skills of writing academic texts, undergo special trainings aimed at developing communication skills.

Student age : 16+

Start dates : 28-29.05 / 25-26.06 / 30-31.07 / 20-21.08 / 24-25.09 / 15-16.10.19-20.11 / 10.-11.12

Requirements for enrollment: the level of German - B2 - C1.

Learning outcomes : improving the basic language skills, acquaintance with the content of the selected exam, studying the strategy for successfully passing the TestDaf, understanding the methodology for evaluating the results, acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills for delivery oral, written part of the exam, passing the test TestDaf in compliance with the format.

Class size : 6 people.

The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.

The cost of the program includes:

• Studying;
• Methodological materials;
• Extracurricular activities;
• Certificate of completion of courses;
• Accommodation.

Standard course

• Language of instruction: German
• Age: 16+
• Number of students in the group: up to 14
• Duration: 1-48 weeks
• Number of lessons per week: 20
• Language requirement: with any level of training.

The standard course will help you get the most out of your stay in Germany: in the morning, students will be engaged in group classes, and in the afternoon they will go on an acquaintance with the city.

Dates of classes for beginners to learn the language from scratch: 06.01, 03.02, 02.03, 30.03, 04.05, 02.06, 29.06, 13.07, 03.08, 31.08, 05.10, 02.11, 30.11.

Students with Beginner level and above are admitted to classes weekly.

Intensive course

• Language of instruction: German
• Age: 16+
• Number of students in the group: up to 14
• Duration: minimum 2 weeks
• Number of lessons per week: 25
• Language requirement: with any level of training.

The teachers of the course use a variety of techniques during training and change the format from individual to design. A rich program involves full language immersion and in-depth study of the language + 5 lessons per week are reserved for the practice of speaking.

Individual sessions

• Language of instruction: German
• Age: 16+
• Number of students in the group: 1
• Number of lessons per week: from 4 lessons
• Language requirement: with any level of training.

Premium course

• Language of instruction: German
• Age: 16+
• Number of students in the group: up to 14
• Number of lessons per week: 30
• Language requirement: with any level of training.

The course is perfect for students who need rapid progress for academic purposes. An intensive supplementary program (5 lessons per week) is aimed at developing academic writing skills.

Combined course

• Language of instruction: German
• Age: 16+
• Number of students in the group: up to 14
• Number of lessons per week: 20 group + 5 individual, 20 group + 10 individual
• Language requirement: with any level of training.

The course will help to better understand and master oral and written speech, to get the most out of the combination of individual and group lessons.

University pathway program

• Language of instruction: German
• Age: 16+
• Number of weeks: 44, 36, 28, 16
• Language requirement: pass the entrance test.

Language training course in front of the university.

Cost of courses:

Classes online in small groups on immersion in a communication environment in German. All levels are offered from A1 to C1. The course is no different from the full-time course: the same schedule, the same course content, the same teachers.

Different intensity of classes is possible: 20, 25 and 30 lessons per week.