did deutsch-institut Hamburg
Esplanade 6, Hamburg, 20354, de
did deutsch-institut Hamburg
Do you want to improve your German knowledge rapidly and reach as many teaching goals as possible in almost no time at all? In this case we would like to recommend you our Premium Course. It differs from our other course options – Standard and Intensive Course – in so far as with 28 lessons per week the Premium Course gives far more opportunities for considering personal requests and demands.
The Premium Course is the ideal possibility to acquire and improve German knowledge very fast. Especially if you plan to stay only for a short period of time, you can still reach more learning goals than in other types of courses. This is not at all surprising – after all, the Premium Course covers 28 lessons per week and is the most comprehensive group course we can offer. The specialty of the Premium Course, however, is that it combines a dynamic group atmosphere with an utmost individual learning flexibility: We expect your contributions, your personal suggestions and ideas, you tell us what you need to study, what you want to learn, or where you still feel having some problems.
Far more than in all the other courses, in the Premium Course you and the other students will become the main characters in class, because the course focuses on your participation and relies on your contributions. The educational concept intends to motivate you using the language automatically and intuitively – both in normal, almost everyday situations and in different contexts of professional, work and university situations. In the afternoons, we focus on your individual requests and on your needs regarding additional explanations, practice and exercises: How exactly did this work – the dative case, the passive voice and subjunctive? What are the names for these parts of the car or the computer? What are the linguistic terms for argumentation? You’ve got 4 lessons per week to figure that out!
Requirements
Aside from a decent knowledge of German language you will also need the permission of the Central Employment Office (ZAV) for going on practical training in Germany. As long as you are at least 18 years old and citizen of the EC, of the United States of America, Switzerland, Japan or of Australia, we can arrange for an internship position that will start after you have finished your German course. For all other nationalities the possibilities for going on internship in Germany are limited. However, in case you are enrolled at a university in your home country as a regular student and as long as the internship will be related to your field of studies, the training will usually be permitted.
Course Content
Make more of your studies: Optimize your language stay in Germany and continue your studies after finishing the German course with an internship at a German company! Here you get the chance to apply what you’ve just learned in class first hand. Besides, you gain important work experience that’ll look good on your CV and increase your career opportunities. There are 2 program varieties: First, a qualified internship position in a variety of fields such as architecture, book keeping, design or tourism. For this kind of internship an excellent knowledge of German language will be required (completed B2 level). If you intend to get work experience in a hotel or restaurant, reaching the B1 level will be sufficient.
We will try to find you an internship position according to your professional expertise and interests. However, this might not always be possible at the particular course location. We also cannot exactly guarantee that you’ll get an internship position at a particular company or in a very specialized field. In this case we suggest an alternative, i.e. an internship in a related professional field. All internships offered will not be paid – some companies, however, will give you some pocket money! In case of earlier discontinuance of the internship, the internship fee will not be reimbursed.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 17 years old and older |
did deutsch-institut in Hamburg is located in the Esplanade Building in the heart of the city and houses well-lit and spacious classrooms that are equipped with state-of-the-art communication tools. The institute also has 60 PC workstations, a library, cafeteria, and several multimedia rooms and is accessible by the Dammtor interurban train station.
The nationality and age mix at did deutsch-institut Hamburg varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
did deutsch-institut Hamburg teaches students from all over the world, including:
did deutsch-institut Hamburg 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.
Students will have the opportunity to experience the North Sea fish markets, bars on the Elbe River, and the harbor, Europe's third-largest port.
The classes were god enough to learn German because it was a very small class where you could participate at all times. The teachers were also good, although they could be paying more attention to students as some of them leaved the classroom while we ere doing exercises.The location was pretty good in Hamburg center. I actually didn’t participated in any activities. The housing with the host family was pretty comfortable and I was very thankful with Frank Evers that hosted me during a whole month.
Show details » Read more...Location good and well placed in the centre of Hamburg. The test and then direct into à class worked well. Nice Staffan, teacher was good.
Show details » Read more...Very intensive course and everything explained in an understandable way. Amazing teachers especially Kai and Zafer who made everybody feel comfortable. Encouraged everyone to ask questions and patiently answer all of them. Nobody was left out. Amazing location where during the breaks I could admire beautiful views.
Show details » Read more...I needed a brush-up of my oral skills, so I had taken the premium course of 28 lessons for one week to profit the most. The teachers were very committed and tried to motivate all the students to participate actively in the classes.
My accommodation was with a very nice host family.
I did not participate in any social activities.
The lessons were held on time. The teacher adapted very well to my needs. His encouragement helped me overcome the fear of speaking German. The teacher had a lot of patience and took the time to explain the words to me that I did not understand. We carried on the phone conversation because that's what I needed.
Show details » Read more...I loved the fact that the school was nearby my house and that I got the opportunity to improve my German, while meeting new people
Show details » Read more...The school about itself is very well located, easy to find and there is a good ambiance inside.
About my training, I faced the problem of not being on a good level because of the pandemic situation. I would have normally follow B1 training but in Hamburg no possibility so I took A2.
It was very good for the Grammatik and I do learn things but I also has very long moments of waiting, the time the others students finished their exercises (who were easy for me).
In addition of this, we did mainly writing exercises or oral comprehension but not enough talking, which is the point I would have really needed to work.
At the end of the 3 weeks, I can say that I did learn more vocabulary and German' rules, but I did not progress as much as I thought I would. So I am a little bit disappointed.
Concerning the teacher, she was very friendly and caring. A lovely person. The only problem sometimes, was to get the meaning of words because she was not speaking a very good english to translate. Thanks google translate !
Besides the training in classroom, they were no activities so I don't have a lot to say about this.
I am now waiting for a certificate to send to my job, proving that I followed the training.
Facilities are great. Host was great, if a little strange. Some of the teachers were great, others were terrible.
Show details » Read more...Teo week were lite to short, bit bettet than min. Nice and good location an exelent teaters - I very like My Two weeks!
Show details » Read more...Classes were very practical and useful, not crowded and gives a good chance of practice.
Teachers were of different characters, but what's common among them was that they were knowledgeable and so kind to help and support even after the lesson hours.
Location is easily accessible
Housing is far from the school but has a very nice host family. They were really caring and very good value for money.
It is a good experience, and if I have time I will return to study higher level of German.
The institute is located in a building with good infrastructure and easy access to subway. The professionals in charge were very kind and very professional and provided me with all the information that I needed.
The city is world class and has an excellent system of public transport, so it is easy to go everywhere.
The teachers and classes are very good, however you need to have a basic level of German before starting. I recommend it for students that have previous knowledge of German language.
The housing that was provided for me was very nice, clean, friendly host and safe. Excellent!
Overall, the experience was very good, although I attended in January, with rain and snow, it was not bad. The city and transport is well prepared and there was no problem. The only matter that I do not quantify as excellent was that, I would like more social activities for teenagers and other activities. After classes everyone had to go to their personal activities or jobs. Although, perhaps winter is not the best time.
The enrolling process was by internet, excellent, they responded to me quickly with all the information and I needed and help me to find housing in a short time.
I appreciate the lessons I received in did deutsch-institut Hamburg. I've learned a lot of new things. This was a good place where you could work, and I think I’ll come back again if I can.
I’d like to thank the professors for their kindness.
Sorry for the time I took to give you a response; I was without Internet for a long time.
I did a course for two weeks and did not avail of the housing, so I can only comment on the classes. The teachers were super nice and I very much did a level test on the first day. The classrooms were very clean and well-appointed. I would like to repeat the experience.
Show details » Read more...I was in Hamburg for Wagner's Ring Cycle and decided to use my free time to improve my German. I was only there for one week and found it most beneficial for improving my confidence at speaking German. Only attended classes, so no trips, housing, etc.
Show details » Read more...The classes were not in the same size. Each room is different so it depends on how many students there are in the same class, so it’s a little bit luck.
The teachers were trying to do their best, but, of course, you have to work hard to catch with them. They were very helpful and supportive.
The location was not the best but everything you need is around either by bus triangle or by foot .
I have not tried any one of the activities.
And I did not use their housing options.
It was a much needed experience to have studied in the DID program. The staff was kind and enthusiastic (and of the administration all had good English skills) and showed general interest in each student. The atmosphere in the classroom was relaxed and everyone had a chance of saying and pronouncing German words (even though they feared their skills weren't good enough). Most of the teachers were really good and the education was varied and never ordinary or trivial. One teacher had a problem of showing up late but we asked the staff if they could talk with her and both parts seemed very understanding. The teachers were very good at sensing the students' abilities and that worked very well. The household I lived in was very good. The host mom was very kind and allowed us to eat at her restaurant every day, which was really great. The social activities were brilliant as Boris Jetelina and other affiliates of the school were great at pulling together ein ausflucht für uns. In general I would rate the experience very highly and I would definitely recommend it.
Show details » Read more...The Good: The school was great, really modern and had a great location. Most of the teachers were really good, and even though the first week was hard, from then on I caught up and started learning fast. The housing was great, a big house, and had a really, REALLY big room for guests, with a piano! Really good experience. The Bad: The weather in winter in Germany is really bad, lots of rain and incredibly cold!
Show details » Read more...Accommodation was with a lady who's an illegal immigrant with an Italian boyfriend who wore only a bath robe and never left the apartment for fear of being found out he lived there. Also extensive building work being carried out at the property. In the apartment above my bedroom, work started at 8:00am. We didn't need to be awake until 8:30am. The noise was so loud you would have to leave the apartment immediately. Unbareable. This spoiled an otherwise perfect experience. I would reccommmend DID but would advise to source own accommodation.
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 Hamburg. These homes are often around 60 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 - 99. 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
did deutsch-institut Hamburg provides some assistance with hotel or hostel reservations or you can reserve a room on your own. Learn more about hostel housing
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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 75 € when you register.
The closest airport to the school is Hamburg international airport (HAM).
The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Hamburg international airport is 60 €. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.
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 Hamburg based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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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