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 | 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 | Monday, 05.04.2021 Monday, 12.04.2021 Monday, 19.04.2021 Monday, 26.04.2021 Monday, 03.05.2021 Monday, 10.05.2021 Monday, 17.05.2021 Tuesday, 25.05.2021 Monday, 31.05.2021 Monday, 07.06.2021 Monday, 14.06.2021 Monday, 21.06.2021 Monday, 28.06.2021 Monday, 05.07.2021 Monday, 12.07.2021 Monday, 19.07.2021 Monday, 26.07.2021 Monday, 02.08.2021 Monday, 09.08.2021 Monday, 16.08.2021 Monday, 23.08.2021 Monday, 30.08.2021 |
Starting dates for total beginners | Monday, 19.04.2021 Tuesday, 25.05.2021 Monday, 28.06.2021 Monday, 02.08.2021 |
Bank holidays (without lessons) | Friday, 02.04.2021 Monday, 24.05.2021 |
Duration | 2 weeks or longer |
Fee | 310.– € / 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.
Currently the online intensive courses 30 are integrated into the classroom-based intensive courses 30 in so-called hybrid courses. The online participants can see both the teacher and classmates in the classroom in Berlin-Mitte and can thus continue to take part in the lessons from home.
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, 10.04.2021 Saturday, 17.04.2021* Saturday, 24.04.2021 Saturday, 08.05.2021 Saturday, 15.05.2021 Saturday, 22.05.2021 Saturday, 29.05.2021 Saturday, 05.06.2021 Saturday, 12.06.2021 |
* – suitable for total beginners | |
Bank holidays (without lessons) | Saturday, 01.05.2021 |
Duration | 4 weeks or longer |
Fee | 50.– € / week |
Course Information
The Online Saturday Course mirrors the proven classroom-based Saturday Course and enables course participants to learn German on Saturdays.
As soon as the classroom based Saturday courses in Berlin-Mitte resume, 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 and Thursday: 18:00 – 20:30 CET |
Starting dates | Tuesday, 06.04.2021 Tuesday, 13.04.2021* Tuesday, 20.04.2021 Tuesday, 27.04.2021 Tuesday, 04.05.2021 Tuesday, 11.05.2021 Tuesday, 18.05.2021 Tuesday, 25.05.2021 Tuesday, 01.06.2021 Tuesday, 08.06.2021 |
* – suitable for total beginners | |
Bank holidays (without lessons) | Thursday, 13.05.2021 |
Duration | 4 weeks or longer |
Fee | 60.– € / week |
Course Information
The Online Evening Course mirrors the proven classroom-based Evening Course and enables course participants to learn German on two evenings every Tuesday and Thursday.
As soon as the classroom based evening courses in Berlin-Mitte resume, participants can simply switch back from the online course to the face-to-face course.
Online Private Lessons
Number of lessons | minimum 2 lessons of 45 minutes per week |
Language levels | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 (Monday – Saturday) |
Starting dates | upon request |
Fee | € 500 per 10 lessons (following a face-to-face course) € 600 per 10 lessons (without booking a face-to-face course) |
Course Information
The online private lessons are suitable, among other things, for the follow-up of a face-to-face course in order to maintain and consolidate the content learned. On request, skills and topics can be dealt with in a targeted manner, for example to prepare for an exam. The schedule and the scope of the courses are flexible. The minimum booking is two consecutive lessons of 45 minutes each per week with a total booking of at least 10 lessons. The packages can be booked in increments of ten (10, 20, 30 or 40 lessons).
For participants without prior knowledge, the use of an intermediary language, usually English, is required.
This offer is only available outside the high season.
Online German Courses for Groups
Number of lessons | from 10 lessons per week |
Language levels | A1.2 *, A2, B1, B2 + ** * corresponds to approx. 100 German lessons ** for participants with level B2 and higher |
Starting dates | upon request |
Fee | upon request |
Course Information
The participants in the group courses must have a similar level of German.
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 average class size is 7 students. The maximum class size is 11 students.
A trial day can be arranged upon request.
Technical Requirements
The learning platform runs in your browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox). A computer or laptop with headphones, microphone and camera is required. Smartphones are not suitable for participating in the online classes. You can use the following link to check whether your computer is suitable for online courses: System check. The technical review is required to book one of the online German course.
Your German level will be determined by an online placement test. You will receive the link and further information after booking the 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 the courses on offer. 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 lessons.
For all courses, payment of the course fee is due before the start of the course.
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Questions?
Our booking office at info@humboldt-institut.org will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the German courses of the Humboldt-Institut.