Language Classes
German Language
Classes in 2023
Our experienced, highly qualified teachers teach in a small group environment (class size 8 to 14 students) to ensure individual attention and to make the most of your ability and potential. Our teachers are either native speakers, or have lived and worked for several years in the German-speaking regions of Europe and have extensive training and experience in both teaching German as a second language, and conveying the cultures of German-speaking societies in Europe.
Steps to join a class:
- Classes are for members of Das Zentrum, and membership is required if you want to take a class. If you are not yet a member, please sign up for membership by using the link below.
- Unless you are a beginner, or continuing with the same teacher, please take this free German language test to help you decide which class would best suit you.
- You can find class details below. Contact the teacher to check availability and to sign up.
- Please pay the teacher in full for the course prior to class commencement.
Available Classes:
A 1.1/2 – Beginning German
Are you interested in learning German and wish to achieve basic language skills for the purposes of communication, study, travel or enjoyment? Maybe you have learnt a little bit of German in the past and want to do some revision before moving on to level A1.2? This beginner course is ideal for those students who may have done a beginner course a while ago and feel they are not quite ready to move to level A1.2. Or maybe you did a short course of German at Das Zentrum in the last year or two and want to get back to learning German? Then this is the course for you! We will start with a short revision of the first chapters in Menschen A1 before continuing working through the A1 program. In the first Term of 2023 we will meet for 12 sessions of 90 minutes each in a small group of about 8-14 participants. We meet once a week on a Thursday evening apart from the Easter week. Please note that the course will only take place if there are at least 8 registered participants.
| Date: | 23 Feb 2023 - 18 May 2023 |
|---|---|
| Time: | Thursday's 07:00pm - 08:30pm |
| Location: | Das Zentrum |
| Fee | $300 (12 sessions) |
| Materials: | A1 Menschen Kursbuch: Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Hueber Verlag) |
| Contact: | Barbara Gatzen (learn.german.with.barbara@gmail.com) |
C 1 Upper Intermediate German
We will be continuing with Chapter 5 of Sicher! C1. While we will be working with a C1 textbook this course is still aiming for upper intermediate level. We will be doing lots of revision and - as always - we will also deal with topics or structures as they arise from the class. There is no formal placement test so if you are not sure if this is the right level for you please have a chat to me about it. Please note: If I am unwell, I might teach a one-off class via Zoom to avoid spreading any germs. To sign up please send me an email with your contact details. The course will only take place if there are at least 8 registered participants.
| Date: | 08 Feb 2020 - 22 Apr 2023 |
|---|---|
| Time: | Saturday's 06:00pm - 08:00pm |
| Location: | Das Zentrum Australian-German Institute, Griffin Centre Level 1, Room 1.03, 20 Genge St, Canberra City |
| Fee | $250 (10 sessions) |
| Materials: | Sicher! C1.1 Kurs- und Arbeitsbuch mit CD-ROM zum Arbeitsbuch, Lektion 1–6 |
| Contact: | Susanne Gross (gross.susanne@gmail.com) |
A 1.1 – Beginning German
Are you interested in learning German? Would you like to develop basic conversation, reading and writing skills? Then this course is ideal for you! This beginner course is designed for students who have no prior knowledge of German and wish to achieve basic language skills for the purposes of communication, study, travel or enjoyment.You will learn how to use everyday expressions and simple sentences to be able to satisfy concrete needs; ask others simple questions and respond to their questions. In the first Term of 2023 we will meet for 12 sessions of 90 minutes each in a small group of about 8-14 participants. We meet once a week on a Monday evening apart from public holidays (Canberra Day/Easter Monday). Class is now FULL - please get in touch if you would like to be on our waiting list for our next A1.1 class.
| Date: | 20 Feb 2023 - 22 May 2023 |
|---|---|
| Time: | Monday's 06:00pm - 07:30pm |
| Location: | Das Zentrum |
| Fee | $300 (12 sessions) |
| Materials: | A1 Menschen Kursbuch: Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Hueber Verlag) |
| Contact: | Barbara Gatzen (learn.german.with.barbara@gmail.com) |
German Conversation Group
Every Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9pm at Das Zentrum.
The cost for this popular group is $30 per six months (in addition you need to become a member of Das Zentrum, if you are not already). You are welcome to attend two or three sessions free of charge before deciding whether this group suits your language needs.