Dialoge – Bodensee Sprachschule GmbH
Bahnhof 1 b | 88131 Lindau (Bodensee), Lindau, Bayern, Germany
Dialoge – Bodensee Sprachschule GmbH
This is the ideal course for learners who want to improve their knowledge. It is characterized by an in-depth study of the German language.
In addition to the basic skills of reading, listening, writing, and speaking, grammar and vocabulary are also practiced in our modern, communicative, and interactive lessons. We have a proven team of experienced teachers who have successfully taught generations of students with great pleasure. In order to achieve the best possible learning success, our qualified and highly motivated teachers use the monolingual teaching method, i.e., German, from day one. The lessons are also supplemented by practical learning activities outside the classroom, e.g., shopping at the market, interviews, etc…
In the intensive course, you will receive the standard course in the morning and expand and deepen it in the afternoon with additional material to match the morning lessons. This allows you to retain the knowledge you have acquired for longer and gives you the opportunity to improve your German skills in challenging situations and achieve success more quickly through targeted exercises.
After a placement test, participants are divided into appropriate classes (A0/A1-C1 level) with an average size of 8 students. The course, which takes place daily from Monday to Friday, comprises 25 lessons per week: mornings from
9.00 a.m.–12.30 p.m., and Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1.30 p.m.–3.25 p.m.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 8 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 27 years old |
Our team, made up of experts from ten countries, are personally and professionally committed to their work at our location in Lindau on Lake Constance (Germany). Since 1991 we have specialized in
• modern, innovative language training
• work and study – from the language workshop to the working world
• the successful leadership of forward thinking, regional and Europe-wide language and training projects
Our institute is on the island of Lindau and has a wonderful view of the harbour and the Alps. Light, welcoming course rooms, a cafeteria with a large panorama terrace, a media library and modern technology including WLAN offer optimal conditions for a successful language stay.
Living languages and training – what that means for us:
• Passion for languages and the teaching of languages
• Involvement in intercultural exchanges
• Continuous further development of our goals and quality standards
• Practised and authentic hospitality
• A professional, competent and respectful treatment of customers and partners, as well as team members
The nationality and age mix at Dialoge – Bodensee Sprachschule GmbH varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 27. In the summer, the average age is 27.
Dialoge teaches students from all over the world, including:
Our institute is on the island of Lindau and has a wonderful view of the harbour and the Alps. Light, welcoming course rooms, a cafeteria with a large panorama terrace, a media library and modern technology
including WLAN offer optimal conditions for a successful language stay. We are certified members of IALC, FDSV and Fadaf.
I enjoyed my course work at Dialogue Sprachschule. During the two weeks I was there, I had two teachers (Thomas and Albert). In the B2 course, we reviewed quite a lot of grammar and vocabulary. The work was challenging for me because I have some foundational holes, but it was good practice. Albert arranged a lot of partner, small group, and whole class exercises which provided a mixture of learning experiences. The school is well set-up for learning (smart boards, etc.) and conducive for group work.
My accommodations were amazing because I was w/Stani and an Italian student (Salvo). They were so welcoming and engaging. We had a lot of fun and they were helpful as I acclimated to the routine.
The outside activities were top notch. Stanislao has such a welcoming spirit. He makes everyone smile and feel included. We hiked down to the Buchenegger Wasserfälle, grilled out at the school, had a karaoke night, dined together in the evenings, etc. We were an eclectic group (variety of ages, home countries, personalities, etc.) but felt connected.
One of the instructors (Verena) joined us on several outings, as did two wonderful young ladies from the school office (Melanie and Valentina) . It was nice to see them engaging w/students outside of class.
The teachers are motivated to learn, which makes you want to take the lessons. My host family was kind and cooked well. School activities are interesting although there is not much to do in this small town. But the nature and the landscape are very beautiful.
Show details » Read more...The school is really nice, and the classes were well equipped and spacious. Teachers were very friendly, they were always ready to help and the personal was nice too. Lessons were great and I really enjoyed it, but sometimes when I had a speaking lesson , we played games and they were nice, but we didn’t speak as much as I wanted, but that wasn’t a big problem. But one thing that I didn’t really like is that there was a student with me and she has the same level as me, but she didn’t know German as good as others and sometimes we spent a lot of time to explain her material that she supposed to learn earlier, when she had A1 or A2, so that is not a big problem either, but I prefer to speak and learn more, rather than sitting with other students and just waste time. But in general the teachers and their methods were great, and I feel that now I can speak German really well, and I am so happy! The location of school is very convenient, because the lake is near by and the were a lot of cafes and shops. We also had a Programm for our free time and it was great. We visited other cities, amusement park, we played sport and swam together. Every Friday we had parties, and that is a really gut idea because we had a possibility to make friends. I lived with a Family, and they were so nice. The food was great and we talked a lot, and I could practice my German, and what I really appreciate is that if I did a mistake, they told me about it and explained how to say it correctly. I met a lot of people from different countries and even now we keep in touch. The thing that I like, is that we decided to speak only German and practice more, so students with a higher level teach us and explain us something, so that was cool, and it really works. The Organisation was great and there weren’t any accidents or problems. So I really recommend it and I hope that I will go there next year!!!
Show details » Read more...It was a lovely school in a beautiful place. Some of the boys misbehaved and the teachers were not strict enough. Many of the staff only spoke English in the hostel. My first teacher spoke English to explain things instead of German. Her English was not good so I corrected her. She told me not to correct her and I told her to speak in German and not bad English. The next teacher spoke in German and I learnt much more.
The activities were fun. The other students preferred to speak English than German. Only a few helped me to speak German. Slot of kids are just sent away and don't want to learnanything just mess around.
The Avery was great and I enjoyed going up the mountain. The food was good.
I learnt alot in the second week and the school was quieter.
The staff were nice and helpful.
I felt at home here since the first day. The teachers were helpful and always trying to explain simply and in the most understandable manner the themes that we treated day by day.
The experience in the family was very good too, and it helped me train my conversation skills.
Even the time off school helped me train my German by making me speak it as an everyday language, which was something that I had never experienced before.
Everything was great but I think for the afternoon lessons it would be better to be in a class where everyone would do the same exams. Since the school offers both TELC and TestDaf, the requirements are a bit different. It would have been more helpful if we were in a class where all of us sat for the same exam.
Show details » Read more...The teachers are so well prepared that they know exactly what our needs are. They know the personal needs of each of every students. There is a positive learning atmosphere and the classes were every time multinational. I wanted to make my TELC exam with them and feel that I am prepared to sit for the exam.
Show details » Read more...I found the school really nice because the teachers are really helpful and engaged us into learning by strengthening their relationship with us. Lindau is a dreamy place to stay in, where anyone can build good connections with the locals. This is the most important point for me as I learnt German along with making German friends. I chose to come to Lindau to better my German for my future prospects.
Show details » Read more...This is the third time I come to Lindau, this is a nice city from my understanding-with nice landscapes, surroundings and people.
The learning period is chill but sharp, through the exercises one can really understand the language very well, and furthermore, the conversation can thus enhance the experience.
Overall, the whole period was nice and very enjoyable.
I think the course was just the right amount of fun and learning. All the teachers are nice and willing to help. I'm pretty sure I'd never learn german as fast as I did, had I not went there. It is a bit pricy, but it's the only one we found nearby. The location on the central train station made the commute easy for me.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying German in Lindau. These homes are often between 5 - 30 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18 - 35. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
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.
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