Learn German in Germany
Experience the real language and culture of GermanyLebe und lerne im Haus deines Lehrers
Course Overview - Learn German in Germany
Our German in a host tutor’s home course is designed to provide you with the ideal environment to immerse yourself in the German language and culture.
By staying in a comfortable home you will learn in a relaxed and authentic environment.
You can choose to have 15, 20, or 25 lessons per week with your own private host teacher. Activities and excursions are also be taken with the teacher where relevant to the course.
Who is it for? - Learn German in Germany
For German language learners who want to combine language learning with a cultural immersion. The combination helps boost their oral fluency and the immersion experience reinforces their knowledge and builds their confidence in speaking German.
When you are immersed in the language in real situations you will be surprised at just how quickly your confidence grows as your German improves. One-to-one home tuition with homestay in your teacher’s home is the most effective way to develop language skills in a short period of time.
Key Facts - Learn German in Germany
- You progress more when in a relaxed and hospitable atmosphere
- Choose 3, 4 or 5 lessons of one-to-one German per day
- Choose your starting dates – every Sunday throughout the year
- If you have a friend or a colleague whose standard of German and needs are similar to your own, two students can share the lessons for a considerably reduced cost (Two-to-one courses)
- Cultural immersion to help you understand the language more
Course Content - Learn German in Germany
Select 15, 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week. In addition, you would normally be given between one and two hours' work to prepare for the next day's lessons. Each lesson is 60 minutes.
On the first day, you will be given a level assessment and listening comprehension and your oral fluency will be assessed. The teacher will then design a Personal Study Plan with you to fulfil your objectives by making the most effective use of your lesson time. Out of your lessons you will have the opportunity to practise what you have learnt.
Sample Course Timetable
Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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Sunday | Arrival | Arrival and settling in | Dinner and meeting the family |
Monday | Needs analysis & course design. German grammar review | Discover the local area | Traditional Rouladen supper. Presentation preparation |
Tuesday | Presentation delivery. Pronunciation & fluency focus | Diary writing & punctuation. Free time in the local area | Dinner & relax with family. Visit to the local Café |
Wednesday | Grammar & vocabulary review. Improving German writing skills | Excursion with your tutor: visit the Schwarzwald-Hochstrasse | Dinner & relax with the family. Bake a Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. Presentation preparation |
Thursday | Presentation delivery. Focus on discourse markers | Focus on grammar & accuracy. Free time in the local area | Dinner & film night with the family. Diary writing |
Friday | Grammar & vocabulary review. Improving German listening skills | Excursion with your tutor: visit the Eberstein Castle | Dinner & relax with the family. Evening walk |
Saturday | Excursion with your tutor: city visit & shopping | Excursion with your tutor: city visit & shopping | Dinner & relax with the family. Diary writing |
Course Features - Learn German in Germany
- You progress more when in a relaxed and hospitable atmosphere
- Quality homestay accommodation with private study bedroom
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
- Choose 3, 4 or 5 lessons of one-to-one German per day
- Choose your starting dates – every Sunday throughout the year
Locations
We have quality host tutors in the Black Forest area of Freiburg.
German Courses Include:
- Diagnostic assessment on the first day of your course
- Personalised materials, selected by the host tutor for each course.
- Two afternoon activities per week
- Certificate of Attendance
- 24-hour student helpline