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Deutsch Aktiv Sprachinstitut
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Course description

The course provides basic knowledge in German.
In 160 teaching units and approximately 8 weeks of teaching time all relevant content for level A1 will be taught according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). In the first place, the teaching pursues a communicative approach to teaching German. However, grammar skills, listening comprehension, reading comprehension and vocabulary are also trained.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
8 weeks
Start dates
09 Jan 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 07 Aug 2025 and 16 Oct 2025
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Afternoon session
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Evening session
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 24 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Our teachers have several years of teaching experience in preparatory language courses and the test formats DSH, TestDaF and telc. We pursue a communicative approach to language education. In addition to teaching, we offer extracurricular activities, such as a weekly language café for sharing, playing and speaking together.

Year opened
2018
Number of classrooms
2

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Elevators

Teacher qualifications

Native German speakers
All
Teachers with German teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Deutsch Aktiv Sprachinstitut varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Deutsch Aktiv does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Deutsch Aktiv language institute is located in the city center of Dortmund near the subway station "Reinoldikirche". The train central station "Dortmund Hauptbahnhof" is within walking distance. In the immediate area of the institute you find shops and cafés.

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"Good learning in a good environment."

Yohko Taki, student from Germany

The school is conveniently located in the heart of the city. The school is clean and comfortable. And a good teacher.

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
9 Jan 2020 - 4 Mar 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was great experience and helped me a lot with my Germán ."

Lucie Mellwig, student from Czech Republic

Everything was great. Teachers, students, locations and simply everything. It was great experience

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
29 Oct 2019 - 20 Dec 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"My impressions from school are very good."

Vasileios Batzios, student from Greece

Student access to school is very easy because it is located in the heart of the city of Dortmund.
The facilities are excellent, as well as the teaching of highly experienced teachers.

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
7 Jan 2019 - 1 Mar 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Dortmund based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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