Online German Courses for Adults
The Humboldt-Institut now also offers online German courses that allow you to learn German from the comfort of your home. Here is an overview of the available courses including a short description of each course:
Online Intensive Course 30
| Number of lessons | 30 lessons of 45 minutes per week |
| Language levels | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 |
| Schedule | Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 13:30 CET Monday: 14:30 – 15:15 CET Tuesday & Thursday: 14:30 – 16:00 CET |
| Starting dates | Tuesday, 02.06.2020 (due to bank holiday) Monday, 08.06.2020 Monday, 15.06.2020 Monday, 22.06.2020 Monday, 29.06.2020 Monday, 06.07.2020 Monday, 13.07.2020 Monday, 20.07.2020 Monday, 27.07.2020 |
| Duration | 2 weeks or longer |
| Bank holidays (without lessons) |
May 1, June 1 |
| Fee | 305.– € / week |
Course Information
The online intensive course 30 mirrors the proven classroom-based Intensive Course 30 and enables course participants to make a quick learning progress in German.
Information about further starting dates in summer will follow in the coming weeks.
As soon as the course location in Berlin-Mitte is opened again, participants can simply switch back from the online course to the face-to-face course.
Online Summer Course 10
| Number of lessons | 10 lessons of 45 minutes per week |
| Language levels | A1.2*, A2, B1, B2+**
*equals approx. 100 lessons of German |
| Schedule | Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 10:30 CET or Monday – Friday: 11:00 – 12:30 CET or Monday – Friday: 16:00 – 17:30 CET |
| Starting dates | Monday, 06.07.2020 (2 or 4 weeks) Monday, 20.07.2020 (2 weeks) Monday, 03.08.2020 (2 or 4 weeks) Monday, 17.08.2020 (2 weeks) |
| Duration | 2 or 4 weeks |
| Fee | 115.– € / week |
Course Information
The Online German Course 10 can be booked for 2 or 4 weeks. All courses end on August 28th, 2020 at the latest.
Online Saturday Course
| Number of lessons | 5 lessons of 45 minutes every Saturday |
| Language levels | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 |
| Schedule | Saturday: 9:30 – 14:00 CET |
| Starting dates | Saturday, 30.05.2020 Saturday, 04.07.2020 |
| Duration | 4 weeks or longer |
| Fee | 50.– € / week |
Course Information
The Online Saturday Course reflects the proven classroom-based Saturday Course and enables course participants to learn German on Saturdays.
Information about further dates in summer will follow in the coming weeks.
As soon as the course location in Berlin-Mitte is opened again, participants can simply switch back from the online course to the face-to-face course.
Online Evening Course
| Number of lessons | 6 lessons of 45 minutes per week |
| Language levels | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 |
| Schedule | Tuesday und Thursday: 18:00 – 20:30 CET |
| Starting dates | Tuesday, 26.05.2020 Tuesday, 30.06.2020 |
| Duration | 4 weeks or longer |
| Bank holidays (without lessons) |
May 21 |
| Fee | 60.– € / week |
Course Information
The Online Evening Course reflects the proven classroom-based Evening Course and enables course participants to learn German on two evenings every Tuesday and Thursday.
Information about further dates in summer will follow in the coming weeks. As soon as the course location in Berlin-Mitte is opened again, participants can simply switch back from the online course to the face-to-face course.
Online One-to-one Course
General Information
The online courses comprise the respective number of lessons, the course material and a certificate of participation.
The minimum age to attend the courses is 18 years. The courses take place with a minimum of 4 students per class. The maximum class size is 9 students.
A trial day can be arranged upon request. This offer applies to the Online Intensive Course 30, the Online Evening Course and the Online Saturday Course.
An introduction session will be set up for the Online Summer Course 10, where participants can get to know the YuLinc learning platform. Those sessions take place on Wednesdays from 17:00 to 18:00 CET. A prior registration is required via info@humboldt-institut.org or via the inquiry form.
Technical Requirements
The learning platform runs in your browser browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari). A computer or laptop with headphones, microphone and camera is required. You can use the following link to check whether your computer is suitable for online courses: System check
The result of the online placement test counts as a placement test. Please register for the test and use the same email address as for the booking.
The technical review and the result of the online placement test are prerequisites for a booking one of the online German course.
Enrollment
You may use our enrollment form to book one of the online German courses. Please select the entry “Online courses 18+ years” under point 1 “Your school”. You can then choose between “Online Intensive Course 30”, “Online Summer Course 10”, “Online Evening Course” and “Online Saturday Course“. After the booking request, you will receive a summary by email and a separate booking confirmation within one working day.
A technical check is offered for new students before the start of the course to check your device for compatibility and to get to know the learning platform. You will receive a separate message from our booking office. Participation in this check is mandatory as no technical problems can be discussed during the courses.
For the Online Summer Course 10, the booking period ends two weeks before the start of the course. For all courses, payment of the course fee is due before the start of the course.
Questions?
Our booking office at info@humboldt-institut.org will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the German courses at the Humboldt-Institut.